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- Page 1 Meridian 559 Two Channel Power Amplifier...
- Page 2 Meridian 559 Stereo Power Amplifier User Guide...
- Page 3 Tel (404) 344 7111 Fax (404) 346 7111 Designed and manufactured in the UK by Meridian Audio Ltd Stonehill Stukeley Meadows Cambs PE29 6EX England Copyright © 1993–2001 Meridian Audio Ltd Part no: 559/1 This guide was produced by Human-Computer Interface Ltd, http://www.interface.co.uk...
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Contents Introduction Introduces the 559 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 ... 5 Setting up the stereo... -
Page 6: Introduction
It includes two massive toroidal transformers, and the unit has full thermal, load, and DC protection. The 559 Stereo Power Amplifier can also be operated in bridge mode, for over three times the power output to a single loudspeaker. -
Page 7: 500 Series
The 500 Series also provides features for professional users, including RS232 computer control, and balanced connections. The following pages give examples of two suggested configurations incorporating the 559 Stereo Power Amplifier, to illustrate the flexibility of the Meridian 500 Series. -
Page 8: Sample Configurations
559 to drive the two rear loudspeakers. The 568 provides balanced outputs for the front left, right, and centre channels, and so is ideal for use with the balanced inputs of the 559. - Page 9 588 Compact Disc Player The 588 Compact Disc Player is ideally suited for use with the Meridian 559 Stereo Power Amplifier and passive 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.
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Page 10: Specification And Accessories
30VA quiescent, 1200VA max. Trigger input 5 to 30VDC or 5 to 30VAC peak to peak. Polarity independent. 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. -
Page 12: Power Amplifier
You should not make any connections to the 559 Stereo Power Amplifier or to any other component in your system whilst the AC power supply is connected and switched on. -
Page 13: Unpacking
Unpacking The 559 Stereo Power Amplifier comes in a box containing the following components: 559 Stereo Power Amplifier. 1 power cord. 1 bridge mode link. This manual. You are advised to retain the packing in case you need to transport the unit. -
Page 14: Connecting The Stereo Power Amplifier
Connecting the stereo power amplifier Back panel INPUT SELECTOR UNBALANCED BALANCED UNBALANCED BALANCED Select right balanced/ Power unbalanced input and fuse RIGHT TRIGGER INPUT – LINK FOR BRIDGED MODE BRIDGE MODE Right Select bridge outputs mode Select left balanced/ unbalanced input INPUT SELECTOR UNBALANCED BALANCED... - Page 15 14. Each channel of the 559 Stereo Power Amplifier provides twin outputs for bi-wiring. This allows separate connections to be made to the bass/mid and tweeter units on speakers that allow bi-wiring, for optimum sound quality.
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Page 16: Trigger Input
To bring the amplifier out of standby press the button on the front panel. Alternatively, the 559 can be brought out of standby automatically using the TRIGGER INPUT; see below. If you are not going to use the stereo power amplifier for a period of several days you should switch the unit completely off, at the back panel, and disconnect it from the AC power supply. -
Page 17: Connecting A Source
568 Digital Surround Processor REAR-L REAR-R Three 559 Stereo Power Amplifiers can be used in bridge mode for each of the front channels of a 568 Digital Surround Processor, which are provided as balanced outputs. Switch the BRIDGE MODE switches to the ON position. -
Page 18: Connecting Speakers
Set the BRIDGE MODE switch to the OFF position. Connect one of each pair of the red and black terminals from the appropriate channel of the 559 Stereo Power Amplifier to the red and black terminals on the passive loudspeakers. - Page 19 559 Stereo Power Amplifier You can use the 559 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 20 559 Stereo Power Amplifier Extremely high sound quality can be achieved using two separate 559 Stereo Power Amplifiers, one to drive each loudspeaker. The two channels in each 559 Stereo Power Amplifier are used to drive the LF and HF units in each loudspeaker.
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Page 22: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting his chapter provides suggested solutions to typical problems that may occur when setting up or using the 559 Stereo Power Amplifier. If you are still not able to resolve a difficulty with the help of this guide and the suggestions in the following pages, please contact your Meridian... -
Page 23: Troubleshooting
The amplifier can then be taken out of standby using the front panel button or the TRIGGER INPUT. The 559 Stereo Power Amplifier also includes a power circuit breaker to protect the loudspeakers. This is also triggered if the mains supply is interrupted. -
Page 24: Maintenance
Maintenance Cleaning When cleaning the stereo power amplifier bear in mind that the front of the unit is brushed aluminium and the case is metal. Disconnect the power cord before cleaning the unit. Note: Do not use abrasive cleaners on any part of the stereo power amplifier. -
Page 25: Service And Guarantee
The guarantee is void if the 559 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 26: Index
19 guarantee 20 heat during use 8 inputs 10 installing 8 introduction 1 lifting the 559 8 maintenance 19 Meridian 500 Series 2 588 Compact Disc Player 4 communications 2 Meridian Analogue Theatre 3 Meridian System Remote 2...