Audio Connections; Analogue Audio Connections; Digital Audio Connections - Meridian 562 User Manual

Audio connections

For details on
adjusting the
sensitivity of
analogue inputs
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For details on
choosing
magnetic or
moving-coil
options see page
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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.

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.
3 Adjust the input sensitivity in Gain as described on page Error!
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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 75
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screened cable.
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