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- Page 1 Meridian 557 Stereo Power Amplifier...
- Page 2 Designed and manufactured in the UK by Digital Gramophone and Wireless Ltd Stonehill Stukeley Meadows Cambs PE18 6ED England Copyright © 1993–1996 Digital Gramophone and Wireless Ltd Part no: 557/1 This guide was produced by Human-Computer Interface Ltd, Cambridge, England.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Introduction Introduces the 557 Stereo Power Amplifier, and provides an overview of the other products available in the Meridian 500 Series. The Meridian 500 Series ... 2 Sample configurations ... 3 Specification and accessories ... 6 Setting up the Stereo... -
Page 5: Introduction
It includes a massive twin wound toroidal transformer, and the unit has full thermal, load, and DC protection. The 557 Stereo Power Amplifier can also be operated in bridge mode, for over three times the power output to a single loudspeaker. -
Page 6: 500 Series
The Meridian 500 Series The Meridian 500 Series is a unique system of digital, analogue, and video components designed to meet the demand for absolute quality, ease of use, and lasting value. The flexibility of the Meridian 500 Series is such that you can assemble a system as simple or as complex as you need, perfectly suited to your musical and environmental requirements, and with the ability to add to it or change it at a later date should... -
Page 7: Sample Configurations
The 508 Compact Disc Player is ideally suited for use with the Meridian 557 Stereo Power Amplifier and A500 Loudspeakers, with control over the volume and source selection provided by the 502 Analogue Controller. These units provide balanced inputs and outputs, allowing a completely balanced system to be created. - Page 8 566 20-bit Digital to Analogue Converter. It provides balanced outputs which are ideal for use with the 557 Stereo Power Amplifier. A500...
- Page 9 562V Multimedia Controller Satellite Video recorder LaserDisc The 562V Multimedia Controller is the ideal control unit for use with the Meridian DSP6000 Digital Loudspeakers. It provides direct digital inputs for digital sources, such as the 500 Compact Disc Transport and LaserDisc sound, together with precision Delta Sigma Analogue to Digital Conversion, for Television 562V...
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Page 10: Specification And Accessories
(6.9" x 15.7" x 12.6"). Weight 27kg. Consumption 30VA quiescent, 1200VA max. Meridian Audio reserves the right to amend product specifications at any time. Available accessories The following accessories are available from your dealer: Power cord Europe. Power cord Canada and USA. -
Page 11: Power Amplifier
Setting up the Stereo Power Amplifier his chapter explains how to install the Stereo Power Amplifier. It describes what you should find when you unpack the Stereo Power Amplifier, how you should connect it to your other audio equipment, and the siting constraints. -
Page 12: Unpacking
Unpacking The 557 Stereo Power Amplifier comes in a box containing the following components: 557 Stereo Power Amplifier. 1 power cord. 2 phono shorting plugs. This manual. You are advised to retain the packing in case you need to transport the unit. -
Page 13: Connecting The Stereo Power Amplifier
Connecting the Stereo Power Amplifier Back panel Input (R) Outputs (R) INPUT BALANCED INPUT Balanced input (R) RIGHT BRIDGE MODE BRIDGE MODE Outputs (L) Input (L) LEFT INPUT BALANCED INPUT BRIDGE MODE INPUT Bridge mode Balanced switch input (L) - Page 14 A loudspeaker of 6 to 15 ; see To wire to an A500 Loudspeaker in bridge mode, page 12. Each channel of the 557 Stereo Power Amplifier provides twin outputs for bi-wiring. On speakers that provide separate connections to the bass/mid and tweeter units this allows the units to be connected independently to the Stereo Power Amplifier, for optimum sound quality.
- Page 15 Use the links provided to bridge the HF and LF terminals on the back of each loudspeaker. INPUT Connect one of each pair of the red and black terminals on the back panel of the 557 Stereo Power Amplifier to the red and black terminals on the A500 Loudspeakers. A500 Loudspeaker...
- Page 16 A500 Loudspeaker A500 Loudspeaker You can use the 557 as a mono power amplifier, to obtain more than three times the power output, by wiring it in bridge mode. Switch the BRIDGE MODE switch to the ON position.
- Page 17 557 Stereo Power Amplifier Extremely high sound quality can be achieved using two separate 557 Power Amplifiers, one to drive each loudspeaker. The two channels in each amplifier are used to drive the LF and HF units in each loudspeaker.
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Page 18: Troubleshooting
Leave the amplifier for a few minutes to cool down, and the sound will come back on. The 557 Stereo Power Amplifier also includes a power circuit breaker to protect the loudspeakers. Check the system for the cause of the cut out. -
Page 19: Maintenance
Maintenance Cleaning When cleaning the Stereo Power Amplifier bear in mind that the front of the unit is metal, and the lid is glass. Disconnect the power cord before cleaning the unit. Note: Do not use abrasive cleaners on any part of the Stereo Power Amplifier. -
Page 20: Service And Guarantee
The guarantee is void if the 557 Stereo Power Amplifier has been subject to misuse, accident, or negligence, or has been tampered with or modified in any way without the written authorisation of Meridian Audio Limited. -
Page 21: Index
Meridian 500 Series 2 500 Compact Disc Transport 3 502 Analogue Controller 3, 4 508 Compact Disc Player 3 557 Stereo Power Amplifier 3 562 Digital Control Unit 3 562V Multimedia Controller 5 566 20-bit Digital to Analogue Converter 4...