Meridian America 562 Audio connections, Analogue audio connections, Digital audio connections

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Audio connections

There are four types of connection that need to be made to the 562.

∙power, see page 8.

∙analogue audio, see page 25.

∙digital audio, see page 25.

∙communications, see page 26.

For details on adjusting the sensitivity of analogue inputs see page Error!

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choosing magnetic or moving-coil options see page 23.

Analogue audio connections

Analogue connections are made:

∙from analogue sources to the analogue inputs of the 562

∙from analogue outputs of 562 to your power amplifiers, active loudspeakers or analogue recording devices like tape-recorders.

Analogue high-level inputs

Analogue inputs should be connected using high-quality screened cable. For advice on the type of cable we suggest you consult your dealer and the manual supplied with the source equipment.

Warning. We strongly recommend the use of well-screened coaxial cable. Certain ‘audiophile' cables are not screened. Screened cable will minimise RF interaction with your system and will give more predictable results.

1.Make analogue connections from each of your sources to an appropriate analogue input on 562. Take care to connect Left and Right correctly. The normal conventions are:

∙left channel is the top one of a pair.

∙right channel is marked red.

The analogue inputs to 562 are labelled A1–A7. These inputs are electrically identical and can have their sensitivity adjusted in Gain. An exception to this is if you have fitted a phono option, in which case A1 will have sensitivities appropriate to Moving Magnet (MM) or Moving Coil (MC) cartridges.

Turntable connection

1.Connect the pickup connections to the 562 input labelled A1 and be sure that in Config the logo chosen is ‘LP’.

2.Connect the turntable or tone-arm ground wire to the technical ground

socket next to the A1/LP input using the 4mm plug included with 562.

3Adjust the input sensitivity in Gain as described on page Error! Bookmark not defined..

In the case of LP inputs, the gain choices are 0dB, 2dB, 8dB and 14dB. The following table relates these settings.

Warning. We strongly recommend the use of well-screened coaxial cable. Certain ‘audiophile' cables are not screened. Screened cable will minimise RF interaction with your system and will give more predictable results.

Digital audio connections

Digital connections are made:

∙from digital sources to the digital inputs of the 562

∙from the digital outputs of 562 to your digital power amplifiers, digital loudspeakers or digital recording devices like DAT, DCC or CDR.

Digital connections should be made with high-quality 75Ω screened cable.

562 User Guide