Meridian Audio G Series manual Unpacking, Standby, Siting

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Installing the power amplifier

This chapter explains how to install the power amplifier. It describes what you should find when you unpack the product, and how you should connect it to the other equipment in the system.

You should not make any connections to the product or to any other component in the system

while the AC power supply is connected and switched on.

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I n s t a l l i n g t h e p o w e r a m p l i f i e r

Unpacking

The power amplifier is supplied with the following accessories:

Power cord.

Bridge-mode links (G55-2, G56/G57-1).

This manual.

If any of these items are missing please contact your dealer.

Note: You should retain the packaging in case you need to transport the unit.

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.

Standby

Once set up, the power amplifier can be left in standby as it consumes minimal power in this mode.

To bring the amplifier out of standby press the button on the front panel. Alternatively, the unit can be brought out of standby automatically using the TRIGGER INPUT; see below.

Siting

During normal operation the internal heatsinks may become quite hot. The power amplifier should therefore be positioned to allow a free flow of air through the cooling vents from the base to the top. Do not place the power amplifier:

In direct sunlight.

Near heat sources, such as a radiator.

If you are not going to use the power amplifier for a period of several days you should switch off the unit completely, at the back panel and disconnect it from the AC power supply.

Trigger input

The TRIGGER INPUT can be used to bring the power amplifier out of standby by applying a signal from a control unit.

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Contents Series Power Amplifier Installation Guide Refer all servicing to approved service personnel Safety warningsTo avoid interference To avoid overheatingContents Sales and service in the USA Sales and service in the UKCopyright and acknowledgements Tel +1 404 344 Fax +1 404 346 Part no GPA/3 P86008Product Channels Power per channel Bridged Power amplifier modelsG55 100W into 8Ω, 160W into 4Ω G56 100W into 8Ω, 160W into 4ΩGeneral features G55 Five-channel Power Amplifier G56 Two-channel power AmplifierG57 Two-channel Power Amplifier Specifications Standby UnpackingSiting Direct sunlight Near heat sources, such as a radiatorUse this input To connect to this InputsG55 Five-channel Power Amplifier G01 Control Unit G55 Five-channel Power Amplifier G02 Balanced Control UnitSwitch the corresponding channels to the Balanced position G68AXV Digital Surround Controller G55 Five-channel Power AmplifierController Balanced analogue output, using XLR connectorsG57 Two-channel Power Amplifier Switch the channels to the Balanced position Switch the Bridge Mode switch to the OFF positionG68AXV/XXV Digital Surround Controller Outputs Use this output To connect to thisChannel 1 to Channel To bi-wire to passive loudspeakers Set the Bridge Mode switches to the OFF positionLoudspeaker To connect to passive loudspeakersTo wire to passive loudspeakers in bridge mode Loudspeaker G55 Five-channel Power AmplifierTo bi-amp to two passive loudspeakers To connect two G55s to a seven-channel surround system G55 Five-channel Power AmplifierLEFT, Right G57 Two-channel Power Amplifier Loudspeaker G56/G57 Set the Bridge Mode switch to the OFF positionTo wire to a passive loudspeaker in bridge mode To bi-amp to two passive loudspeakers Sound has cut out No front-panel indicator is shownCleaning MaintenanceTo clean the case To clean the audio connectionsService and guarantee ServiceGuarantee Tr o u b l e s h o o t i n g D e Unbalanced preamplifier, connecting to
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