Meridian SW1600 User's Guide

MERIDIAN SUBWOOFERUSER GUIDE

INTRODUCTION5Cabinet• Cabinet constructed from 22mm MDF.• 6mm annealed plate glass top.• 416mm x 416mm x 416mm (16.4" x 16.4" x 16.4")

INTRODUCTION6 Specification – SW5500 Digital inputs• 2 x cable inputs, 32-96kHz.• PCM using IEC958, or MHR connection support with auto-detection.Ana

INTRODUCTION7Cabinet• Cabinet constructed from 22mm MDF.• 6mm annealed plate glass top.• 788mm x 416mm x 440mm (31.1" x 16.4" x 17.3")

INTRODUCTION8Available accessoriesEach subwoofer is shipped complete with cables to enable it to be used in a Meridian Digital Music System.Other app

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SETTING UP THE SUBWOOFER10 UnpackingBefore you begin installation you should ensure that your subwoofer is the correct voltage for your local AC suppl

SETTING UP THE SUBWOOFER11Installing the subwooferThe subwoofer can be mounted using one of four different methods: foot mouldings alone, foot mouldin

SETTING UP THE SUBWOOFER12To install the spikes on their own, spin the M8 locking nut provided on to the spike and place the washer provided on top of

SETTING UP THE SUBWOOFER13the hexagonal cutout in the underside of the moulding. Screw the bolt into the base of the loudspeaker using the moulding as

SETTING UP THE SUBWOOFER14 Positioning the subwooferAlthough it is diffi cult to localise very low frequency sounds, to get the best from your system i

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SETTING UP THE SUBWOOFER15Connecting the subwooferBack panelThe following diagram gives details of the back panel connections://,/ *1/"

SETTING UP THE SUBWOOFER16The digital connections should be made with high-quality 75Ω screened cable. Suitable cables are available from Meridian. We

SETTING UP THE SUBWOOFER17 Connecting the subwoofer to other equipmentTo connect a subwoofer in a Meridian digital surround system"-"1/*1

SETTING UP THE SUBWOOFER18• Connect each pair of DSP loudspeakers to the appropriate digital output on the Meridian Surround Processor, using an S5 l

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SETTING UP THE SUBWOOFER20Adjusting the subwooferTo set the adjustable low-pass fi lterThe subwoofer includes a low-pass fi lter which can be adjusted

SETTING UP THE SUBWOOFER21To set the phaseThe PHASE switch allows you to invert the phase of the signal to the subwoofer. If your digital surround pr

SETTING UP THE SUBWOOFER22

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TROUBLESHOOTING24TroubleshootingUnit goes silent when played hardThe subwoofer has a temperature sensing system on board, which prevents overheating o

PREFACEiiImportant safety instructions• Read the instructions.• Keep these instructions.• Follow all instructions.• Do not use this apparatus near wat

TROUBLESHOOTING25Service and guarantee ServiceThe Meridian components have been carefully designed to give years of untroubled service. There are no u

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27IndexAaccessories 8analogue connections 16Bbalanced inputs 16Ccabinet 2castors, fi tting 11COMMS connections 16communications connections 16comp

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iiiContentsIntroduction 1Meridian subwoofers 2Sample confi gurations 3Specifi cation – SW1600 4Specifi cation – SW5500 6Available accessories 8Setti

PREFACEivBoothroyd|Stuart Meridian, Meridian, Meridian Digital Theatre, Meridian Lossless Packing, MHR and MLP are registered trademarks of Meridian A

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INTRODUCTION2Meridian subwoofersThe Meridian SW1600 and SW5500 combine the fi nest materials with state of the art design to create what we believe are

INTRODUCTION3Sample configurations Meridian Digital Theatre™$30(#$30$30'$IGITAL3URROUND#ONTROLLER'$6$!UDIO4RANSPORT&a

INTRODUCTION4 Specification – SW1600 Digital inputs• 2 x cable inputs, 32-96kHz.• PCM using IEC958, or MHR connection support with auto-detection.Ana