Connections – Speakers; Connections – Mains; Using The Amplifiers - Audio Note Meishu Owner's Information

Line Inputs - Five line inputs are available for connection to CD, Tuner, Tape In, Aux
and AV. VCRs & DVDs may be connected to the AV input. Connect the Rec-Out
sockets to the "Tape In" or "Line In" sockets of your Tape Recorder.
Pre–Out - The Preamplifier output sockets are available for use with an extra power
amplifier such as the Audio Note P3. They should remain unterminated if no P3 or other
amplifier is being used.
Ground Post - A ground post is provided for connection to those source components that
also use a separate ground terminal.
CONNECTIONS – Speakers
Each channel is equipped with 3 colour coded binding posts for connection to your
speakers. Looking from the front of the amplifier, the 3 binding posts to the left are for
the left channel and the 3 binding posts to the right are for the right channel.
Connect the amplifiers black speaker output binding post marked as " 0 " to the black
terminal (also marked " – ") on the speaker.
Connect the amplifiers red speaker output binding post marked "8 Ohm" to the red
terminal (also marked " + ") on the speaker.
The other red speaker output binding post is marked "4 Ohm" and may be used with 4
Ohm speakers. If you are uncertain whether your speaker system is of 4 or 8 Ohm type,
try the following test once all other connections are made and the amplifier is operational.
Compare the sound quality using a familiar recording with the speakers connected to the
8 ohm connections and then the 4 Ohm connections respectively. The selection that
produces the best frequency balance and maximum dynamics should be used.
CONNECTIONS – Mains
The Meishu utilizes an IEC 320 mains inlet socket. Use the supplied mains cable to
connect the unit to the local mains supply. The mains fuse and a spare is located in the
inlet socket fuse drawer.
Special Note – Make sure that all connection are tight and clean. For best results use
good quality audio interlinks. Although several companies make good quality interlinks,
those manufactured by Audio Note give the best performance with Audio Note Amplifiers.

USING THE AMPLIFIERS

Once all the connections are completed and checked, ensure that the volume control is at
the minimum setting (rotated all the way left)
Turn on the amplifier by using the rocker switch located on the rear top right of the back
panel just above mains inlet socket. The red front panel light should now be lit. The
amplifier requires approximately two minutes to initialize before it is ready for operation.
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