Page 2 - Power Amplifier
i Preface Meridian 559 Stereo Power Amplifier User Guide
Page 4 - Contents; Introduction 1
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 solu...
Page 6 - Introduction
Introduction 1 Introduction 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 toro...
Page 7 - The Meridian 500 Series; 00 Series communications
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...
Page 8 - Sample configurations; Meridian Analogue Theatre
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...
Page 9 - 88 Compact Disc Player
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...
Page 10 - Specification and accessories; Available accessories
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. ...
Page 12 - Setting up the stereo
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...
Page 13 - Unpacking; Before connecting power
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...
Page 14 - Back panel; Connecting the stereo power amplifier
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...
Page 15 - Outputs
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...
Page 16 - Standby
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 ...
Page 17 - Connecting a source
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...
Page 18 - To connect to passive loudspeakers; To bi-wire to passive loudspeakers; Connecting speakers
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...
Page 22 - Troubleshooting
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...
Page 23 - No front panel indicator is shown; The sound has cut out
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 ...
Page 24 - Cleaning; Maintenance; To clean the audio connections
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...
Page 25 - Service; Service and guarantee
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...
Page 26 - Index
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...
