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- Page 1 Meridian 556 Stereo Power Amplifier...
- Page 2 Sales and service in the UK Meridian Audio Ltd Stonehill Sales and service in the USA Stukeley Meadows Cambs PE18 6ED Meridian America Inc Designed and England 3800 Camp Creek Parkway manufactured in the UK by Building 2400 Tel (01480) 52144...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Introduction Introduces the 556 Stereo Power Setting up the stereo Amplifier, and provides an overview of the power amplifier other products available in the Meridian 500 Series. Describes how to unpack, install, and use The Meridian 500 Series ......2 the stereo power amplifier, and explains Sample configurations ...... -
Page 5: Introduction
Introduction n choosing the 556 Stereo Power Amplifier you have acquired a component that combines major advances in audio and engineering design. The 556 Stereo Power Amplifier uses a unique feedback topology and precision local error correction system. It is designed and constructed in dual mono format, including a massive twin wound toroidal transformer, and the unit has full thermal, load, and DC protection. -
Page 6: 500 Series
The Meridian 500 Series 500 Series communications The Meridian 500 Series is a unique system of digital, analogue, and video components designed to meet the demand for absolute quality, ease of use, and lasting value. The Meridian 500 Series includes a sophisticated communications link, to ensure that any configuration of units The flexibility of the Meridian 500 Series is such that you can will work together as a fully integrated system. -
Page 7: Sample Configurations
Sample configurations 506 20-Bit CD Player 500 Compact Disc Transport DSP5000 DSP5000 A500 A500 The 506 20-Bit CD Player is an integrated CD transport and The 500 Compact Disc Transport provides a precision digital converter, providing both digital and analogue outputs. output, and can drive Meridian DSP5000 Digital Loudspeakers directly. - Page 8 566 20-Bit Digital to Analogue 502 Analogue Controller Converter A500 A500 The digital output provided by the 500 Compact Disc Transport The 502 Analogue Controller is a full function preamplifier for use can be decoded by the 566 20-Bit Digital to Analogue Converter with any analogue source, and includes balanced inputs to allow to provide a high-quality audio output for use with a you to take advantage of balanced sources, including the 566...
- Page 9 562V Multimedia Controller DSP6000 DSP6000 Satellite Video recorder Television LaserDisc 562V The 562V Multimedia Controller is the ideal control unit for use conventional analogue sources such as the 504 Stereo FM with the Meridian DSP6000 Digital Loudspeakers. Tuner and video sound. It provides direct digital inputs for digital sources, such as the It also includes video switching for CVBS and S-VHS signals, 500 Compact Disc Transport and LaserDisc sound, together...
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Page 10: Specification And Accessories
Black textured enamel and glass. Heatsinks black painted aluminium. Dimensions 88mm x 400mm x 320mm (3.45" x 15.7" x 12.6"). Weight 12kg (26 lbs). Consumption 30VA quiescent, 650VA max. Meridian Audio reserves the right to amend product specifications at any time. -
Page 11: Power Amplifier
Setting up the stereo power amplifier his chapter explains how to install the stereo power amplifier. It describes what you should find when you unpack the stereo power amplifier, how you should connect it to your other audio equipment, and the siting constraints. -
Page 12: Unpacking
Unpacking The 556 Stereo Power Amplifier comes in a box containing the If you are not going to use the stereo power amplifier for a following components: period of several days you should switch the unit completely off, at the back panel, and disconnect it from the AC power supply. 556 Stereo Power Amplifier. -
Page 13: Connecting The Stereo Power Amplifier
Connecting the stereo power amplifier Back panel Input (R) Input (L) INPUT – – INPUT – – Outputs (+) Outputs (-) Outputs (-) Outputs (+) Outputs Alternatively, for loudspeakers providing a single pair of inputs, either of the output terminals can be used. The output terminals should be connected to loudspeakers of 4 to 15 , using either banana plug or bare wire connections. - Page 14 To connect to a conventional To connect to A500 Loudspeakers preamplifier A500 Loudspeaker A500 Loudspeaker Connect the sockets marked INPUT on the back panel of the stereo power amplifier to the outputs from your preamplifier. You should either use a twin-screened audio cable, or a pair of single-screened audio cables.
- Page 15 To bi-wire to A500 Loudspeakers A500 Loudspeaker A500 Loudspeaker 556 Stereo Power Amplifier If necessary, remove the links bridging the LF and HF terminals on the back of each loudspeaker. Connect the LF red and black terminals from each loudspeaker to the red and black terminals on the appropriate channel of the stereo power amplifier, using twin loudspeaker cable.
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Page 16: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting This section describes problems you may encounter when using The 556 Stereo Power Amplifier also includes a power circuit the stereo power amplifier, and includes suggested solutions. breaker to protect the loudspeakers. If these suggestions fail to cure the problem, please contact Check the system for the cause of the cut out. -
Page 17: Maintenance
Maintenance Cleaning To clean the audio connections When cleaning the stereo power amplifier bear in mind that the The audio sockets on the back of the stereo power amplifier are front of the unit is metal, and the lid is glass. gold-plated and need no cleaning if gold-plated phono plugs are used. -
Page 18: Service And Guarantee
Meridian dealer. authorisation of Meridian Audio Limited. Attempted servicing by unauthorised people may also invalidate this guarantee. Labour In case of difficulty within the UK or USA please contact the and carriage charges are not covered unless by local agreement. -
Page 19: Index
Index Accessories 6 Maintenance 13 Positioning 8 Meridian 500 Series 2 Bi-wire connection 11 Service 14 500 Compact Disc Sound has cut out 12 Transport 3, 4, 5 Cleaning Specification 6 501 Control Unit 3 the audio connections 13 Switching on 8 502 Analogue Controller 4 the case 13 504 Stereo FM Tuner 3, 5...
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