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- Page 1 Rack Mount Two Channel Power Amplifier 857 User Guide...
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Page 2: Important Safety Instructions
Rack Mount Two Channel Power Amplifier 857 User Guide Important safety instructions • Read the instructions. Safety warnings To avoid overheating • Keep these instructions. • Leave at least 10cm around the WARNING! • Follow all instructions. equipment to ensure sufficient RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK –... -
Page 3: Copyright And Acknowledgements
Rack Mount Two Channel Power Amplifier 857 User Guide Copyright and acknowledgements Sales and service in the UK Visit us on the Web Meridian Audio Ltd www.meridian-audio.com Latham Road Copyright © 2017 Meridian Audio Ltd. Huntingdon Cambridgeshire Part no: P88453 PE29 6YE Meridian is a registered trademark of Meridian Audio Ltd. -
Page 4: General Features
Rack Mount Two Channel Power Amplifier 857 User Guide General features The Meridian Rack Mount Two Channel Power Amplifier is a Special attention has been paid to ensure that the amplifiers rack mounting version of the Reference Two Channel Power can deliver the power that’s required at any given moment. -
Page 5: Specifications
Rack Mount Two Channel Power Amplifier 857 User Guide Specifications Audio inputs Power • 2-channel balanced XLR inputs (11k • Linear power supply with trip and soft start. Ω • 2-channel RCA inputs (5.7k • 100V AC 50/60Hz. Ω •... -
Page 6: Rack Mounting
Rack Mount Two Channel Power Amplifier 857 User Guide Unpacking The Rack Mount Two Channel Power Amplifier is supplied with NOTE: You should retain the packaging in case you need to the following accessories: transport the unit. • Power cord. - Page 7 Rack Mount Two Channel Power Amplifier 857 User Guide Siting Operation During normal operation the internal heatsinks may become The indicator on the front panel shows the status of the quite hot. The power amplifier should therefore be positioned to...
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Page 8: Back Panel
Rack Mount Two Channel Power Amplifier 857 User Guide Back panel The following diagram gives details of the back panel connections: Right Right Power Left Left unbalanced Input balanced switch and balanced Input unbalanced input input selector input fuse selector... - Page 9 Rack Mount Two Channel Power Amplifier 857 User Guide Applications To connect to an unbalanced preamplifier Unbalanced preamplifier 857 Power Amplifier ANALOGUE Phono leads • Connect outputs from the preamplifier to the Unbalanced sockets on the power amplifier. • Set the Bridge Mode Selector to the Off position.
- Page 10 Rack Mount Two Channel Power Amplifier 857 User Guide To connect to a balanced preamplifier (eg Meridian Ultra Digital to Analogue Converter) Speaker 857 Power Amplifier Speaker INPUTS INPUTS – – – – – – Ultra Digital to Analogue Converter...
- Page 11 Rack Mount Two Channel Power Amplifier 857 User Guide To connect to passive loudspeakers Loudspeaker Loudspeaker 857 Power Amplifier – – – – – – • Set the Bridge Mode Selector to the Off position. • Connect one of each pair of the red and black terminals from...
- Page 12 Rack Mount Two Channel Power Amplifier 857 User Guide To wire to a passive loudspeaker in bridge mode Loudspeaker 857 Power Amplifier – – – – – Input You can use the Rack Mount Two Channel Power Amplifier as a mono power amplifier, to obtain more than twice the power output, by wiring it in bridge mode.
- Page 13 Rack Mount Two Channel Power Amplifier 857 User Guide To bi-amp to two passive loudspeakers Loudspeaker 857 Power Amplifier – – – – – Phono leads Right input 857 Power Amplifier Loudspeaker – – – – – Left input Extremely high sound quality can be achieved using two •...
- Page 14 Rack Mount Two Channel Power Amplifier 857 User Guide To connect to a Meridian 861 Reference Digital Surround Controller 861 Reference Digital Surround Controller Centre speaker 857 Power Amplifier Subwoofer BALANCED INPUTS INPUTS OUTPUTS – – – – – –...
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Page 15: Troubleshooting
Rack Mount Two Channel Power Amplifier 857 User Guide Troubleshooting No front-panel indicator is shown • Check that the AC power supply is connected correctly. Check that the ON OFF switch on the back panel is in the • ON position. -
Page 16: Maintenance
Rack Mount Two Channel Power Amplifier 857 User Guide Maintenance To clean the case • Disconnect the power cord before cleaning the unit. The exterior surfaces of the Rack Mount Two Channel Power Amplifier are made from solid anodised aluminium, powder coated steel, thermoplastic rubber, and glass. -
Page 17: Service And Guarantee
In the unlikely event that your product fails to function correctly, misuse, accident, or negligence, or has been tampered with or it should be returned, in its original packaging, to your Meridian modified in any way without the written authorisation of Meridian dealer. - Page 18 Rack Mount Two Channel Power Amplifier 857 User Guide...
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