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Dual Active Subwoofer Controller Installation and Operation Manual IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ THIS COMPLETE MANUAL TO ENSURE PROPER INSTALLATION AND OPERATION. INSTALLERS: Please review this manual carefully before contacting Technical Support. PRODUCT OWNERS: Please contact your authorised Meridian dealer for product or installation questions.
The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the The sides and top of the C52 case contain provided plug does not fit into your outlet, venting holes for the internal heatsinks which consult an electrician for replacement of the should not be obstructed.
Accessory Kit Warning: live terminals Terminals marked with the ‘lightning The following items are supplied with C52 flash’ symbol are hazardous live and the Dual Subwoofer Controller external wiring connected to these terminals requires installation by an 1 - This manual instructed person or the use of ready- 1 - Power Cord made leads or cords.
Subwoofer drivers correct network lead to the COMMS sockets may cause damage to the subwoofer which The C52 is designed to be used with Meridian will not be covered by this guarantee. Installation Series subwoofer driver assemblies such as the SW320. However, passive...
Be sure installer is grounded to chassis or equipment rack before connecting sources. Each unit is shipped complete with cables to enable it to be used in a Meridian Digital Music System. Other applications, and some advanced features, may require one or more of the...
ConneCtIng tHe C52 C52 Rear Panel (above) and front panel with acrylic cover removed (below) The C52 contains two identical subwoofer • If you are connecting the subwoofer to the Centre/Sub or Side/Sub output of a Meridian controllers, Channel 1 and Channel 2. Unless digital surround processor, set the switch to otherwise stated, this section refers to one position 2.
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MSR+. • Note: This may not apply to the 861, which may • Connect the DIGITAL OUTPUT and a COMMS be ordered with a built-in patch box. socket from the Meridian source or control unit to DIGITAL INPUT 1 and the COMMS input on • Use the comms part of an M5 lead to connect the DSP loudspeaker chosen as the master, one of the COMMS sockets on the Meridian using an M5 lead.
ConFIgURIng tHe SUBwooFeR of a stereo pair. To adjust the C52, remove the smoked acrylic If you are connecting a single subwoofer to front panel to access the controls. Replace it a preamplifier or surround processor with a...
When you have completed configuration of connected the subwoofer to the Centre/Sub the C52, replace the acrylic cover provided, to output of the processor, make sure that the avoid unintentional adjustment. digital input switch is set to 2 to pick up the sub signal.
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