Meridian 861 Instructions

Fitting additional analogue output cards (0a00/01, 0a10/11)
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR FITTING ADDITIONAL ANALOGUE
OUTPUT CARDS TO A MERIDIAN 861 (0A00/01, 0A10/11)

INTRODUCTION

The addition of OA00 or OA01 to an 861 allows for the connection of four
configurable standard analogue outputs. The addition of OA10 or OA11 to an 861
allows for the connection of four configurable balanced analogue outputs.
This sheet is intended as an installation guide for the fitting of these cards to a
Meridian 861.

WARNINGS

1. The power cord must be disconnected when any casing is removed.
2. Static sensitive parts are revealed when fitting these modules.

TOOLS REQUIRED

No. 0 pozidrive screwdriver
3/16 inch flat blade screwdriver

JUMPER SETTINGS

The Analogue Output Cards can be configured for various combinations of speaker
outputs by setting jumpers. The positions for these jumpers are located near the 96-
way backplane connection on the card.
NB If your unit has a serial number 100017 or lower, please consult your local
Meridian representative for a slight modification to these instructions.
The card is factory set to Setting 1.
Setting 1:
1=Main Left,
2=Main Right,
3=Centre,
4= Mono/Centre/LFE Sub.
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  • Page 1 1.0, 13/11/97 INTRODUCTION The addition of OA00 or OA01 to an 861 allows for the connection of four configurable standard analogue outputs. The addition of OA10 or OA11 to an 861 allows for the connection of four configurable balanced analogue outputs.
  • Page 2 SITING The diagrams below show four typical 861 installations. Looking at the back of the 861. OA00 and OA10 should be fitted to the left of ID10 and to the right of the analogue input cards, if fitted. Note: The digital input card, the computer card and the DSP cards should not be removed and re-sited.
  • Page 3 SETTING UP OUTPUTS Outputs are automatically configured by selecting different options in the Speakers section of the setup program. Open a file in the program, then go to 861 Surround Controller, then Current Settings, then Speakers. Check that the speakers you wish to connect to the Analogue Card are set as Analogue.
  • Page 4 861 in standby and press the Display key on the front panel. If it is lower than 1.50, you will need to upgrade the software in the 861 using the discs included. Follow the instructions for this in the Setup sheets before installing the card.

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