Connections

The following diagram gives details of the back panel connections:

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Digital connections

The following table gives details of the digital audio connections:

Use this connection

To connect to this

DIGITAL INPUT 1,

A digital source, such as a digital sound processor, digital

DIGITAL INPUT 2

preamplifier, CD player, or DVD player

DIGITAL OUTPUT

A second (slave) DSP loudspeaker, using an S5 lead.

The digital connections should be made with high-quality 75Ω screened cable. Suitable cables are available from Meridian. We do not recommend using analogue audio cables, which do not have adequate shielding or the correct impedance, or cables intended for UHF applications, as these do not provide adequate shielding in the 1–30MHz region.

Communications connections

The following table gives details of the communications connections:

Use this connection

To connect to this

COMMS INPUT

The COMMS connection on a Meridian control unit or

 

preamplifier.

COMMS OUTPUT

The COMMS INPUT on a second DSP loudspeaker.

RS232

The serial port of a PC, to control the DSP loudspeaker using a

 

computer. For more information see the Meridian Web site,

 

http://www.meridian-audio.com.

The DIN Comms and BNC Comms connections are equivalent; use whichever is appropriate for the leads supplied with your other Meridian equipment.

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