Connecting sources

To connect to other Meridian 500 Series equipment.

One unit will then be designated

as the controller, and display:

Controller

Setting up sources

●Connect one of the Comms sockets on the rear panel of the Surround controller to one of the comms sockets on another 500 series unit (excluding the 563), using the 500 comms lead provided.

The sequence in which you connect the units is not important.

COMMS

COMMS

Then configure the units with the following automatic setup procedure:

●Switch all the units to standby.

●Press Clear on the handset.

Auto Setup

Each unit will display:

This is the unit that will respond to the handset.

All the other units will be configured

Not Con.

 

as non-controllers, and display:

 

Your system is now set up and ready for use.

●If, for any reason, the automatic setup does not give the configuration you want, restore the default operation by selecting Type 1 as described in To connect to Meridian 600 or 200 Series equipment below.

Note: Do not, under any circumstances, connect any equipment other than Meridian 500, 600, or 200 Series to the socket marked COMMS on the rear of the control unit.

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