Connecting A Source - Meridian 558 User Manual

Connecting a source

To connect to an analogue
preamplifier (eg Meridian 501/501V)
501/501V Control Unit
OUTPUT
Switch the BRIDGED MODE switch for channels 1/2 to the
OFF position.
Connect the sockets marked UNBALANCED on the back
panel of the multi channel power amplifier to the outputs from
your preamplifier.
Switch the INPUT SELECTOR switches for the corresponding
channels to the UNBALANCED position.
You should either use a twin-screened audio cable, or a pair of
single-screened audio cables. These cables can have a
considerable effect on the quality of the sound, and you are
advised to seek your dealer's advice on the best type of cables
for your system.
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558 Multi Channel Power Amplifier
OFF
To connect to a 568 Digital Surround
Processor
568 Digital Surround Processor
REAR-L RIGHT C LEFT
REAR-R
Switch the two BRIDGED MODE switches to the OFF
position.
Connect the LEFT, RIGHT, and CENTRE balanced outputs
from the 568 to the CHANNEL 1, 2, and 3 BALANCED inputs
on the 558.
Switch the INPUT SELECTOR switches for CHANNEL 1, 2,
and 3 to BALANCED.
Connect the REAR-L and REAR-R phono outputs from the
568 to the CHANNEL 4 and 5 UNBALANCED inputs on the
558.
Switch the INPUT SELECTOR switches for CHANNEL 4 and 5
to UNBALANCED.
558 Multi Channel Power Amplifier
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