Meridian Audio G Series manual Safety warnings, To avoid interference, To avoid overheating

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Important safety instructions

Read the instructions.

Keep these instructions.

Follow all instructions.

Do not use this apparatus near water.

Clean only with a dry cloth.

Install only in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

Refer all servicing to approved service personnel.

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE

This apparatus has been designed with Class 1 construction and must be connected to a mains socket outlet with a protective earthing connection (the third grounding pin).

This apparatus uses a single-pole power switch. As a result it is not isolated from AC mains power when switched off at the rear panel. The apparatus may be isolated from mains power either by unplugging the power connector from the rear of the unit, or by unplugging the connector at the opposing end of the power cord or cable from its supply outlet. As a result, either or both of these connectors should remain accessible

Safety warnings

Do not expose the product to dripping or splashing.

Do not place any object filled with liquid, such as a vase, on the product.

Do not place naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, on the product.

To avoid interference

Do not position the product:

Near strong magnetic radiation.

Near to a television, or where connecting cables may be subject to or cause interference.

To avoid overheating

Leave at least 10cm around the equipment to ensure sufficient ventilation.

Do not position the product:

In direct sunlight.

Near heat sources, such as a radiator.

Stacked with any other audio products, as the heat it generates may damage the other products.

On a soft surface, such as a carpet, which would obstruct the ventilation holes in the base.

The sides, base, and top of the G Series Power Amplifier case contain venting holes for the internal heatsinks which should not be obstructed. Ensure that air can flow around them. The product normally runs warm to the touch when not in standby.

Radio interference

FCC Warning: This equipment generates and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used correctly in accordance with our instructions may cause interference to radio communications or radio and television reception. It has been type- tested and complies with the limits set out in Subpart J, Part 15 of FCC rules for a Class B computing device. These limits are intended to provide reasonable protection against such interference in home installations.

EEC: This product has been designed and type-tested to comply with the limits set out in EN55013 and EN55020.

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Contents Series Power Amplifier Installation Guide To avoid interference Safety warningsRefer all servicing to approved service personnel To avoid overheatingContents Copyright and acknowledgements Sales and service in the UKSales and service in the USA Tel +1 404 344 Fax +1 404 346 Part no GPA/3 P86008G55 100W into 8Ω, 160W into 4Ω Power amplifier modelsProduct Channels Power per channel Bridged G56 100W into 8Ω, 160W into 4ΩGeneral features G57 Two-channel Power Amplifier G55 Five-channel Power AmplifierG56 Two-channel power Amplifier Specifications Siting UnpackingStandby Direct sunlight Near heat sources, such as a radiatorInputs Use this input To connect to thisSwitch the corresponding channels to the Balanced position G55 Five-channel Power Amplifier G01 Control UnitG55 Five-channel Power Amplifier G02 Balanced Control Unit G55 Five-channel Power Amplifier G68AXV Digital Surround ControllerBalanced analogue output, using XLR connectors ControllerG57 Two-channel Power Amplifier Switch the Bridge Mode switch to the OFF position Switch the channels to the Balanced positionG68AXV/XXV Digital Surround Controller Channel 1 to Channel OutputsUse this output To connect to this Loudspeaker Set the Bridge Mode switches to the OFF positionTo bi-wire to passive loudspeakers To connect to passive loudspeakersLoudspeaker G55 Five-channel Power Amplifier To wire to passive loudspeakers in bridge modeTo bi-amp to two passive loudspeakers G55 Five-channel Power Amplifier To connect two G55s to a seven-channel surround systemLEFT, Right G57 Two-channel Power Amplifier Set the Bridge Mode switch to the OFF position Loudspeaker G56/G57To wire to a passive loudspeaker in bridge mode To bi-amp to two passive loudspeakers No front-panel indicator is shown Sound has cut outTo clean the case MaintenanceCleaning To clean the audio connectionsGuarantee Service and guaranteeService Tr o u b l e s h o o t i n g D e Unbalanced preamplifier, connecting to
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G Series specifications

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