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●Use the A and V keys to change the sensitivity.

If you know the output level of your sources you can probably set the gains by calculation. The following table shows the

For example, the display will show:

12dB

correspondence between the gain and sensitivity on the standard audio inputs and on the LP inputs:

●Switch between the source you are changing and the reference source until they sound equally loud.

●Repeat the procedure for your other sources.

●When you have finished programming levels, switch the power off and on again to restore the integrated amplifier to normal operation.

Gain	A2 – A6	LP MM	LP MC
0dB	150mV	3mV	210μV
3dB	110mV	2.2mV	150μV
6dB	75mV	1.5mV	110μV
9dB	54mV	1.1mV	75μV
12dB	38mV	750μV	54μV
15dB	27mV	550μV	38μV

Customising the integrated amplifier

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Contents Meridian 551 Integrated Amplifier Preface Contents Setting up the integrated Amplifier25 Introduction Professional features Meridian 500 SeriesSeries communications 506 20-Bit CD Player Compact Disc Transport Sample configurations566 20-Bit Digital to Analogue Analogue Controller Converter 562V Multimedia Controller Specification Specification and accessoriesAvailable accessories Introduction Using the integrated amplifier Mute Front panelCD65 To switch on from standbyTo switch to standby Selecting a sourceCD55 Adjusting the volumeMute OffTo change the balance Changing the display and balance²O³ To change the displayTo copy a source to the tape output Recording a sourceCSrc CAttCustomising the integrated amplifier Choosing standard settings To select a standard settingType VCR2 Standard settingsConfiguring the sources To configure a sourceConf To change an option CD1CExamples of configuring the sources To change a source labelTo change the audio input for a source To set up a system with two CD players Programming levels GainTo balance input levels LP MM LP MC 12dBPA=1 Specifying information about your systemAuto SA=1Setting up the integrated amplifier Radio interference Before connecting powerUnpacking To position the integrated amplifierConnecting the integrated amplifier Back panelAudio connections Con To connect to a tape recorderTo connect to other Meridian 500 Series equipment To connect to A500 Loudspeakers NConTo connect to Meridian 600 or 200 Series equipment Sound has cut out and the display shows Hot TroubleshootingNo lights are displayed when switching on Sound has cut out and the display shows DCThere is hum on other inputs There is hum on the LP inputTo clean the audio connections MaintenanceCleaning To clean the case, display panel, and keypadService and guarantee ServiceGuarantee Index CleaningSound restoring Index