Meridian 559 - Manuals

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 o...

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, s...

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 outpu...

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. ...

Setting up the stereo power amplifier 7 Setting up the stereo 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. Yo...

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 55...

Setting up the stereo power amplifier 9 Back panel Connecting the stereo power amplifier OFF ON INPUT SELECTOR BALANCED UNBALANCED BALANCED UNBALANCED + – BRIDGE MODE TRIGGERINPUT RIGHT INPUT SELECTOR BALANCED UNBALANCED BALANCED UNBALANCED OFF ON BRIDGE MODEINPUT + – LEFT LINK FOR BRIDGED MODE Righ...

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 l...

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 ...

Setting up the stereo power amplifier 12 To connect to each channel of a 568Digital Surround Processor 559 Stereo Power Amplifier 568 Digital Surround Processor 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 eac...

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 t...

Troubleshooting 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 Meridia...

Troubleshooting 18 Troubleshooting 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 ...

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...

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 fail...

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