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Manual Meridian Audio 559

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    Meridian 559 Two Channel Power Amplifier user guide ...

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    i Preface Meridian 559 Ster eo Power Amplifier User Guide ...

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    Preface ii Sales and service in the UK Meridian Audio Ltd Stonehill Stukeley Meadows Cambs PE29 6EX England Tel (01480) 445678 Fax (01480) 445686 World Wide Web http://www.meridian-audio.com Sales and service in the USA Meridian America Inc 3800 Camp Creek Parkway Building 2400 Suite 122 Atlanta GA 30331 Tel (404) 344 7111 Fax (404) 346 7111 Design ...

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    iii Preface Contents Introduces the 559 Stereo Power Amplifier, and provides an overview of the other products available in the Meridian 500 Series. Describes how to unpack, install, and use the stereo power amplifier, and explains what you should do if it requires servicing. Provides suggested solutions to typical problems. Introduction 1 The Meri ...

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    Introduction 1 Intr oduction I n choosing the 559 Stereo Power Amplifier you have acquired a component that combines major advances in audio and engineering design. The 559 Stereo Power Amplifier uses a unique feedback topology and precision local error correction system. It includes two massive toroidal transformers, and the unit has full thermal, ...

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    2 Introduction The Meridian 500 Series 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 flexibility of the Meridian 500 Series is such that you can assemble a system as simple or as complex as you need, perfectly suited to your ...

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    Introduction 3 Sample configurations Meridian Analogue Theatre 559 Stereo Power Amplifiers are ideal for use with the Meridian 561 Digital Surround Controller or the 568 Digital Surround Processor, to drive five passive loudspeakers in a high-quality surround system. The recommended configuration, shown above, uses three 559 Stereo Power Amplifiers ...

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    4 Introduction 588 Compact Disc Player The 588 Compact Disc Player is ideally suited for use with the Meridian 559 Stereo Power Amplifier and passive loudspeakers, with control over the volume and source selection provided by the 502 Analogue Controller. These units provide balanced inputs and outputs, allowing a completely balanced system to be cr ...

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    Introduction 5 Specification and accessories Trigger input 5 to 30VDC or 5 to 30VAC peak to peak. Polarity independent. Meridian Audio reserves the right to amend product specifications at any time. Available accessories The following accessories are available from your dealer: ❍ Power cord Europe. ❍ Power cord Canada and USA. Specification Inp ...

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    6 Introduction ...

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    Setting up the stereo power amplifier 7 Setting up the ster eo power amplifier T his chapter explains how to install the 559 Stereo Power Amplifier. It describes what you should find when you unpack the amplifier, how you should connect it to your other audio equipment, and the siting constraints. You should not make any connections to the 559 Ster ...

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    Setting up the stereo power amplifier 8 Unpacking The 559 Stereo Power Amplifier comes in a box containing the following components: ❍ 559 Stereo Power Amplifier. ❍ 1 power cord. ❍ 1 bridge mode link. ❍ This manual. You are advised to retain the packing in case you need to transport the unit. The 559 Stereo Power Amplifier weighs 42kg. Do n ...

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    Setting up the stereo power amplifier 9 Back panel Connecting the ster eo power amplifier OFF ON INPUT SELECTOR BALANCED UNBALANCED BALANCED UNBALANCED + – BRIDGE MODE TRIGGER INPUT RIGHT INPUT SELECTOR BALANCED UNBALANCED BALANCED UNBALANCED OFF ON BRIDGE MODE INPUT + – LEFT LINK FOR BRIDGED MODE Right outputs Select bridge mode Power and fuse ...

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    Setting up the stereo power amplifier 10 Outputs The following table gives details of the output connections: Use this output To connect to this LEFT, RIGHT Loudspeakers of 2 Ω to 16 Ω , using either plug or bare wire connections. BRIDGE MODE A loudspeaker of 2 Ω to 16 Ω ; see To wire to a passive loudspeaker in bridge mode , page 14. Each ...

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    Setting up the stereo power amplifier 11 Standby Once set up, the stereo power amplifier can be left in standby as it consumes negligible power in this mode. To bring the amplifier out of standby press the button on the front panel. Alternatively, the 559 can be brought out of standby automatically using the TRIGGER INPUT; see below. If you are not ...

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    Setting up the stereo power amplifier 12 To connect to each channel of a 568 Digital Surround Processor 559 Stereo Power Amplifier 568 Digital Surround Pr ocessor RIGHT C REAR-L REAR-R LEFT ON BALANCED 2 x 559 Stereo Power Amplifiers Three 559 Stereo Power Amplifiers can be used in bridge mode for each of the front channels of a 568 Digital Surroun ...

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    Setting up the stereo power amplifier 13 To connect to passive loudspeakers 559 Stereo Power Amplifier OFF ● Set the BRIDGE MODE switch to the OFF position. ● Connect one of each pair of the red and black terminals from the appropriate channel of the 559 Stereo Power Amplifier to the red and black terminals on the passive loudspeakers. To bi-wi ...

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    Setting up the stereo power amplifier 14 To wire to a passive loudspeaker in bridged mode 559 Stereo Power Amplifier ON Input You can use the 559 as a mono power amplifier, to obtain more than three times the power output, by wiring it in bridge mode. ● Switch the BRIDGE MODE switch to the ON position. ● Fit the supplied bridge mode link betwee ...

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    Setting up the stereo power amplifier 15 ● Switch the BRIDGE MODE switch on both amplifiers to the OFF position. ● Connect the left audio output from the preamplifier to both inputs on one amplifier. ● Connect the right audio output from the preamplifier to both inputs on the other amplifier. ● Remove the links bridging the LF and HF termin ...

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    Setting up the stereo power amplifier 16 ...

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    Tr oubleshooting T his chapter provides suggested solutions to typical problems that may occur when setting up or using the 559 Stereo Power Amplifier. If you are still not able to resolve a difficulty with the help of this guide and the suggestions in the following pages, please contact your Meridian dealer or Meridian Audio Ltd. ...

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    Troubleshooting 18 Tr oubleshooting No front panel indicator is shown ❍ Check that your AC power supply is connected correctly. ❍ Check that the ON OFF switch on the back panel is in the ON position. ❍ Check that the fuse on the stereo power amplifier back panel and the fuse in the unit ’ s power plug have not blown; see To change the mains ...

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    Troubleshooting 19 Cleaning When cleaning the stereo power amplifier bear in mind that the front of the unit is brushed aluminium and the case is metal. Disconnect the power cord before cleaning the unit. Note: Do not use abrasive cleaners on any part of the stereo power amplifier. To clean the case ● Use a slightly damp cloth. Ensure that no wat ...

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    Troubleshooting 20 Service The Meridian 500 Series of hi-fi components have been carefully designed to give years of untroubled service. There are no user- serviceable parts inside the case, nor do the units require any form of maintenance. In the unlikely event that your stereo power amplifier fails to function correctly, it should be returned, in ...

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    21 Index Index A accessories 5 B bi-amp connection 15 bi-wire connection 10, 13 bridge mode 10, 14 C cleaning 19 the audio connections 19 the case 19 components 8 connecting to a 502 Analogue Controller 4 a 568 Digital Surround Processor 12 a stereo preamplifier 12 passive loudspeakers 13, 14 two passive loudspeakers 15 F fuse, replacing 19 G guara ...

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Manufacturer Meridian Audio Category Stereo Amplifier

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