Setting up the integrated amplifier

The following table gives details of the audio outputs:

Use this output

To connect to this

Right/Left Output

Loudspeakers of 4Ω to 15Ω, using

 

either banana plug or bare wire

 

connections.

Pre-amp Out

An additional power amplifier or active

 

loudspeakers.

Tape Out

Tape recorder output.

To connect to a tape recorder

Connect the analogue output from the tape recorder to the Tape 1 input on the integrated amplifier (or another input if you prefer).

Connect the Tape Out from the integrated amplifier to the analogue input on the tape recorder.

To connect to other Meridian 500 Series equipment

Connect one of the COMMS sockets on the back panel of the integrated amplifier to one of the COMMS socket on another 500 Series unit, using the 500 comms lead.

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 remote.

Each unit will display:

Auto

 

 

 

One unit will then be designated

Con

as the controller, and display:

 

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Meridian America 551 manual Con, To connect to a tape recorder, To connect to other Meridian 500 Series equipment