Meridian America 551 manual Contents

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Contents

Introduction1

Introduces the 551 Integrated Amplifier, and provides an overview of the other products available in the Meridian 500 Series.

The Meridian 500 Series	2
Sample configurations	3
Specification and accessories	6

Using the integrated

amplifier9

Provides step-by-step instructions on how to operate the integrated amplifier, using either the front panel or the Meridian System Handset.

Front panel	10
Selecting a source	11
Adjusting the volume	12
Changing the display and balance	13
Recording a source	14

Customising the
integrated amplifier	15

Describes how to set up the integrated amplifier in your preferred configuration.

Choosing standard settings	16
Configuring the sources	18
Examples of configuring the
sources	20
Programming levels	22
Specifying information about
your system	24

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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