Introduction
The AC12 allows you to connect up a system consisting of both the latest Meridian SpeakerLink products, and earlier Meridian products using Meridian Comms over either
The AC12 is a passive component and so is completely self- contained; it does not need a power supply or mains connection.
Back panel connections
Meridian
SpeakerLink
connection
S/PDIF | SpeakerLink | Master Comms | Slave Comms | RS232 |
S/PDIF | Master | Slave | RS232 for |
digital audio | DIN and BNC | DIN and BNC | computer |
connection | Comms | Comms | control |
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Use this application to connect a recent Meridian source with a SpeakerLink output to a pair of Meridian Digital loudspeakers that do not have SpeakerLink.
•Connect the SpeakerLink output from the source to the SpeakerLink input on the AC12.
•Connect the Master Comms and S/PDIF connections on the AC12 to the master loudspeaker using a Meridian M lead.
Use the DIN Comms or BNC Comms as appropriate.
•Connect the loudspeakers together using a Meridian S lead.
Use this application to connect a Meridian source that does not have a SpeakerLink output to a pair of Meridian Digital loudspeakers with SpeakerLink.
•Connect the digital output from the source to the S/PDIF input on the AC12, using a digital coax cable.
•Connect the Comms connection from the source to the Master Comms connection on the AC12, using a Meridian C5 (master to master) lead.
Alternatively, if the product has BNC comms you can connect it to the AC12 Master Comms BNC socket.
Acknowledgements
Meridian is a registered trade mark of Meridian Audio Ltd.
SpeakerLink is a trade mark of Meridian Audio Ltd.
Copyright © 2010 Meridian Audio Ltd.
Part number: P83402
Designed and manufactured in the UK by Meridian Audio Ltd. Meridian Audio reserves the right to make changes and improvements to any of the products described in this document without prior notice.
This guide was produced by:
Sales and service in the UK
Meridian Audio Ltd
Latham Road
Huntingdon
Cambridgeshire
PE29 6YE, England
Tel +44 (0)1480 445678
Fax +44 (0)1480 445686
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Meridian America Inc 8055 Troon Circle Suite C
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Tel +1 (404) 344 7111 Fax +1 (404) 346 7111
Visit us on the Web:
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•Connect the SpeakerLink connector on the AC12 to the loudspeaker you have configured as master using a SpeakerLink lead.
•Connect the loudspeakers together using SpeakerLink leads.
Use this application to connect a
•Connect the digital output from the source to the S/PDIF input on the AC12, using a digital coax cable.
•Connect the SpeakerLink connector on the AC12 to the loudspeaker you have configured as master using a SpeakerLink lead.
•Connect the loudspeakers together using SpeakerLink leads.
You can connect an RS232
