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USER GUIDE

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  • Page 1 218 ZONE CONTROLLER USER GUIDE...
  • Page 2 Meridian 218 Zone Controller User Guide Important safety instructions • Read the instructions. Safety warnings • Keep these instructions.   • Follow all instructions. WARNING! • Do not use this apparatus near water. RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK – DO NOT OPEN •...
  • Page 3 Meridian 218 Zone Controller User Guide To avoid interference Climate The equipment has been designed for use in moderate climates • Do not position the unit near strong electrical or magnetic and in domestic situations. radiation, such as near a power amplifier.
  • Page 4 MHR: this product incorporates copyright protection technology covered by certain patent applications and intellectual property Sales and service in the UK of Meridian Audio Ltd. This technology is provided for the express purpose of securely containing copyright audio within Meridian Audio Ltd, Latham Road, Huntingdon, the Meridian System only.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Meridian 218 Zone Controller User Guide Contents Introduction Specifications Unpacking Applications Configuring the 218 Zone Controller Controlling the 218 Zone Controller Index...

  • Page 6: Introduction

    Inputs The front panel will indicate MQA as will any attached DSP The 218 provides a range of audio input connections to cater for a loudspeaker system that can recognise the stream. range of installation requirements. These include a digital (co-ax/...
  • Page 7 Sonos interface. 218 Zone Controller , page 24. This is done by using the 218 in conjunction with the Sonos Port or Sonos Connect products, using the Sonos S1 or S2 apps. The Trigger output is provided for direct control of external devices, for example enabling a power amplifier.
  • Page 8 A rack tray for mounting the 218 in a standard 19" rack; see Installing 218 Zone Controllers in a rack tray , page 14. • A mount kit for mounting the 218 under a shelf, on a wall, or in a backbox; see Mounting a 218 Zone Controller , page 15. •...

  • Page 9: Specifications

    Meridian 218 Zone Controller User Guide Specifications Audio outputs Signal processing • 2-channel unbalanced analogue output, driven by a 192kHz The 218 uses Meridian’s proprietary DSP software to provide digital to analogue converter. the following powerful features: • 2-channel digital coax output (RCA). •...

  • Page 10: Unpacking

    Back panel printed with circles as a guide. The feet will not be needed if you are mounting the unit on a rack tray; see Installing 218 The following diagram gives details of the back panel connections: Zone Controllers in a rack tray , page 14.
  • Page 11 Digital In (CD, USB) The digital output of a source such as a CD player. Digital Aux Out The digital input of another 218 or a Distributor 1, using a 75Ω digital cable. SpeakerLink In (DVD, The SpeakerLink output of a...

  • Page 12: Applications

    Volume, mute and standby will be controlled from the Sooloos • Connect the SpeakerLink outputs to the DSP3200s using an UI. To control other 218 features download the Meridian IP RJ45 cables. Control app to your mobile device; see Controlling the 218 •...
  • Page 13 Meridian 218 Zone Controller User Guide Audio-visual system Television DSP5200 DSP5200 MERIDIAN MERIDIAN OPTICAL NETWORK NETWORK SPEAKERLINK SPEAKERLINK INPUT OUTPUT INPUT OUTPUT Router 218 Zone Controller Network ANALOGUE DIGITAL NETWORK SPEAKERLINK Network Switch Sonos Port Analogue source...
  • Page 14 Connect the other DSP5200 to the Slave SpeakerLink Out socket. • Connect the TV to the Optical input socket. • Connect the 218 to the LAN using an RJ45 cable. • Optionally connect a Sonos Port or other digital source using a 75Ω RCA cable. •...
  • Page 15 Meridian 218 Zone Controller User Guide Distributed zone Automation Matrix ANALOGUE NETWORK Network Switch Router Network 218 Zone Controller DSP320 DSP320 MERIDIAN MERIDIAN ANALOGUE SPEAKERLINK DIGITAL NETWORK SPEAKERLINK SPEAKERLINK INPUT OUTPUT INPUT OUTPUT SpeakerLink lead SpeakerLink lead...
  • Page 16 Meridian 218 Zone Controller User Guide This layout is intended to play back audio in a single zone as part of a larger, whole-house, automation system. The 218 is located in a central rack along with the automation system’s audio matrix.
  • Page 17 Meridian 218 Zone Controller User Guide Analogue system Meridian 258 Multi Channel Power Amplifier INPUT OUTPUT INPUT OUTPUT INPUT OUTPUT INPUT OUTPUT INPUT OUTPUT INPUT OUTPUT INPUT OUTPUT INPUT OUTPUT Router 218 Zone Controller 218 Zone Controller Network ANALOGUE ANALOGUE...
  • Page 18 • Connect the analogue output of each 218 to a pair of inputs on the 258 using phono leads. • Connect the speakers in each zone to the 258 using phoenix connectors.
  • Page 19 Meridian 218 Zone Controller User Guide Installing 218 Zone Controllers in a rack tray Note that if only one 218 is being installed in a tray then the open side of the fascia can be blanked by one of the knock- A 218 Rack Tray is available separately, to allow two 218s to outs included in the tray.
  • Page 20 Meridian 218 Zone Controller User Guide Mounting a 218 Zone Controller The kit consists of two plates and four screws, allowing the 218 Zone Controller to be mounted in either of two orientations, as A universal mount kit is available separately, to allow a 218 to...

  • Page 21: Configuring The 218 Zone Controller

    Discovering the IP address of the 218 • Identify the IP address assigned to the 218 (see below). To discover the IP address of the 218 you can use any of the • Type this address into the address bar of a standard web...
  • Page 22 Meridian 218 Zone Controller User Guide Identification Audio output Analogue output: Choose Variable if the 218 is to control Identifies the product software version, network MAC address, the volume of the analogue outputs, or Fixed if the analogue and Zone name.
  • Page 23 DSP loudspeakers when Note: Treble, Bass, and Balance are always sent to DSP the 218 is powered up, and change the settings when the speakers, but only affect the analogue outputs when the 218 loudspeakers are being used.
  • Page 24 Meridian 218 Zone Controller User Guide SpeakerLink controls Enhanced Boundary Control: Compensates for reflective room surfaces in DSP loudspeakers that support it, such as the These controls only affect DSP loudspeakers connected via M6 or DSW. Choose between Off (unreflective), Min, Med, or SpeakerLink.
  • Page 25 218 is unable to reclock. Validity: Some sources, such as the Meridian CD players, use the Validity flag in the S/PDIF audio stream to indicate that the audio should not be played. Setting this may reduce unwanted noises in some situations.
  • Page 26 (if variable) and, if the 218 is a Controller, sent on Meridian Comms for other products. The start volume is set when the 218 is first powered up, and a few seconds after going into standby. By default the 218 starts at volume 65 and retains the last Sonos device: Shows the names and product types of all Sonos volume setting when it enters and leaves standby.
  • Page 27 1A. IR mode: The IR mode is only relevant if a G12 has been connected to the 218. In this setup the installer should set the mode to Controller to ensure that the unit functions as the...
  • Page 28 Note that restoring the Ethernet settings will case you will have to find the new address; see Discovering the enable DHCP, which may change the IP address of the 218, IP address of the 218 , page 16.

  • Page 29: Controlling The 218 Zone Controller

    Meridian 218 Zone Controller User Guide Controlling the 218 Zone Controller The Meridian 218 can be controlled using the following options: Third-party IR inputs • Via Meridian Comms from another product such as a DSP The Meridian G12 IR sensor has the following pinout: loudspeaker.

  • Page 30: Index

    Meridian 218 Zone Controller User Guide Index auxiliary output 5 Digital option 17 Axis option 18 digital output 6 accessories 3 distributed zone 10 Address option 21 Analogue 17 back panel connections 5 analogue inputs 6 Balance option 18 Enable SpeakerLink option 18...
  • Page 31 Meridian 218 Zone Controller User Guide Meridian Control app 24 panels (continued) minimal system 7 Startup 21 Identification panel 17 MQA status 5 Works with Sonos 21 indicators 5 Phase option 18 inputs 1, 6 Position option 19 installing in a rack tray 14...
  • Page 32 Meridian 218 Zone Controller User Guide Sources panel 20 SpeakerLink Validity option 20 inputs 6 VESA mount, attaching to 15 outputs 6 SpeakerLink controls 19 Room height 19 Works with Sonos 2 specifications 4 Works with Sonos panel 21 Startup panel 21...