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C51man v1.0 • REƒ • 20070727

Meridian Audio Limited

Latham Road,
Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire PE29 6YE
United Kingdom
Tel +44 (0) 1480 445678
Fax +44 (0) 1480 445686

Web:

 www.meridian-audio.com

 

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Meridian America Inc

8055 Troon Circle, Suite C
Austell, Atlanta GA 30168-7849
USA
Tel +1 (404) 344 7111
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Email:

 info@meridian-audio.com

•  Reorient the receiving aerial (or antenna) or 

route the antenna cable of the receiver as far as 

possible from the unit and its cabling.

•  Ensure that the receiver uses well-screened 

antenna cable.

•  Relocate the receiver with respect to the unit.

•  Connect the receiver and this product to 

different AC outlets.

•  If the problem persists contact your dealer.

Drive units move when the C51 is 
switched on or off

This is normal as the amplifier electronics 
settle.

The sound from one or more speakers 
is either muffled (lacking in HF) or 
thin (lacking in bass)

Check that the crossover cards have been 
correctly inserted, and in particular that the 

type of crossover card in each bay matches 
the type of loudspeaker connected to the 
corresponding output channel. Each crossover 
card includes indicator lights that show 
the presence of power and, by their colour 
combination, indicate the type of speaker for 
which the card is designed. Confirm that these 
are indicating correctly.

Unit stays in standby

This generally indicates a problem with the 
trigger connection and/or setup:

•  Check the trigger cabling and that it is correctly 

wired.

•  Ensure that the source device providing the 

trigger is configured to provide a voltage in the 

range 5–30v ac or dc when the unit is required 

to come out of standby and for the trigger 

voltage to be removed when the unit is to enter 

standby.

Summary of Contents for C51

Page 1: ... Please review this manual carefully before contacting Technical Support PRODUCT OWNERS Please contact your authorised Meridian dealer for product or installation questions Meridian C Series Installation Components C51 5ch x 2 bass treble Active Speaker Power Unit Installation and Operation Manual ...

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Page 3: ... review the instructions in the following pages of this manual to help insure a smooth installation and a happy customer Copyright 2007 Meridian Audio Limited No part of this document may be copied photocopied translated or reproduced to any electronic medium or machine readable form without prior consent in writing from Meridian Specifications subject to change without notice All Rights Reserved ...

Page 4: ...arnings Do not expose the unit to dripping or splashing Do not place any object filled with liquid such as a vase on the unit Do not place naked flame sources such as lighted candles on the unit To avoid interference Do not position the unit Near strong magnetic radiation Near to a television or where connecting cables may be subject to or cause interference To avoid overheating Leave at least 10c...

Page 5: ...n If you wish to dispose of this product please do so in accordance with applicable national legislation or other rules in your country for the treatment of old electrical and electronic equipment Accessory Kit The following items are supplied with C51 Powered Crossover Amplifier unit 1 This manual 1 Power Cord Service and guarantee Service The Meridian components have been carefully designed to g...

Page 6: ...rotection circuitry is included The C51 has soft start fan output and trigger input The front panel includes five sockets for installation of the crossover cards which can be accessed by unscrewing the transparent smoked access cover Front panel indicators take the form of blue LEDs for main power and for each channel arranged in high low pairs so that the status can be instantly assessed The rear...

Page 7: ...d warranty Mounting The C51 is primarily designed to be mounted in a standard 19in rack Feet are provided for free standing operation these should not be present if the unit is to be rack mounted EXCESSIVE HEAT MAY CAUSE THE UNIT TO MALFUNCTION OR SHORTEN PRODUCT LIFE Follow regular installation rules for proper ventilation Be sure rack location has adequate ventilation Allow a minimum of 1U rack ...

Page 8: ...bles for each speaker connected to the BASS and and the TWEETER and terminals Plug the crossover module supplied with each Active Installation Loudspeaker into the appropriate crossover bay on the front panel of the C51 and re fit the acrylic cover Ensure that the card is correctlly seated and that the correct card for the speaker is in the appropriate slot Each crossover card includes indicator l...

Page 9: ...ot illuminated a fault condition is indicated A further blue LED is situated next to the Standby button and illuminates when the unit is in standby indicating that the unit is powered When this light is illuminated the channel indicators should be extinguished A blue LED indicates when the unit has been shut down as a result of overheating In an overtemperature situation the entire unit will enter...

Page 10: ...nits move when the C51 is switched on or off This is normal as the amplifier electronics settle The sound from one or more speakers is either muffled lacking in HF or thin lacking in bass Check that the crossover cards have been correctly inserted and in particular that the type of crossover card in each bay matches the type of loudspeaker connected to the corresponding output channel Each crossov...

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