Meridian SW1600 Manuel utilisateur
MERIDIAN
SUBWOOFER
USER GUIDE
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Meridian Subwoofer User Guide
PREFACE
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Important safety instructions
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Read the instructions.
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Keep these instructions.
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Follow all instructions.
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Do not use this apparatus near
water.
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Clean only with a dry cloth.
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Install only in accordance with
the manufacturer’s instructions.
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Refer all servicing to approved
service personnel.
Safety warnings
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN
OR MOISTURE
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Do not expose the speakers to
dripping or splashing.
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Do not place any object filled with
liquid, such as a vase, on the
speakers.
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Do not place naked flame
sources, such as lighted candles,
on the speakers.
To avoid overheating
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Leave at least 10cm around the
equipment to ensure sufficient
ventilation.
Do not position the unit:
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In direct sunlight.
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Near heat sources, such as a
radiator.
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Directly on top of heat producing
equipment, such as a power
amplifier.
To avoid interference
Do not position the unit:
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Near strong magnetic radiation.
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Near to a television, or where
connecting cables may be subject
to or cause interference.
Radio interference
FCC Warning: This equipment
generates and can radiate radio
frequency energy and if not
installed and used correctly in
accordance with our instructions
may cause interference to radio
communications or radio and
television reception. It has been
type-tested and complies with the
limits set out in Subpart J, Part 15 of
FCC rules for a Class B computing
device. These limits are intended to
provide reasonable protection
against such interference in home
installations.
EU: This product has been designed
and type-tested to comply with the
limits set out in EN55013 and
EN55020.
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Contents
Introduction 1
Meridian subwoofers 2
Sample configurations 3
Specification – SW1600 4
Specification – SW5500 6
Available accessories 8
Setting up the subwoofer 9
Unpacking 10
Installing the subwoofer 11
Positioning the subwoofer 14
Connecting the subwoofer 15
Connecting the subwoofer to other
equipment 17
Adjusting the subwoofer 20
Troubleshooting 23
Troubleshooting 24
Service and guarantee 25
Index 27
PREFACE
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Boothroyd|Stuart Meridian, Meridian,
Meridian Digital Theatre, Meridian
Lossless Packing, MHR and MLP are
registered trademarks of Meridian
Audio Ltd.
MHR: This product incorporates
copyright protection technology covered
by certain patent applications and
intellectual property of Meridian Audio
Ltd. This technology is provided for the
express purpose of securely containing
copyright audio within the Meridian
System only. Reverse engineering or
circumvention of this protection is
strictly prohibited.
Copyright and acknowledgements
Sales and service in the UK
Meridian Audio Ltd
Latham Road
Huntingdon
Cambridgeshire
PE29 6YE
England
Tel (01480) 445678
Fax (01480) 445686
Sales and service in the USA
Meridian America Inc
8055 Troon Circle
Suite C
Austell
GA30168-7849
USA
Tel (404) 344 7111
Fax (404) 346 7111
World Wide Web – http://www.meridian-audio.com
Designed and
manufactured in the UK by
Meridian Audio Ltd
Latham Road
Huntingdon
Cambridgeshire
PE29 6YE
England
Copyright © 2005 Meridian Audio Ltd.
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This guide was produced by:
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http://www.interface.co.uk
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Introduction
Welcome to the Meridian SW1600 and SW5500 subwoofers.
This User Guide provides full information about using the subwoofers
in conjunction with your other equipment, to achieve the superb
results you can expect from them.
INTRODUCTION
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Meridian subwoofers
The Meridian SW1600 and SW5500 combine the finest materials with state
of the art design to create what we believe are the ultimate subwoofers,
emphasising extreme bass, depth, clarity, control, and articulation.
Each subwoofer provides both digital and active analogue inputs, allowing
them to be connected either to a digital surround controller or digital
source with a digital coax output, or to an analogue preamplifier or
surround controller with either phono or balanced outputs.
Digital Signal Processing
The subwoofers employ 96kHz/24bit digital to analogue conversion and
accept digital inputs up to 96kHz including those carrying MHR signals.
Separate analogue and digital power supplies are used to feed the
subwoofer’s precision electronic circuits, ensuring that both high and low
power sections receive continual smooth supply.
If you are using the subwoofers with a digital source, such as CD or DVD,
the signals remain in digital form until the last possible stage.
Subwoofer drivers
The subwoofers are based on 300mm (12") high-efficiency long-throw
custom drive bass units. The SW1600 uses a single driver, and the SW5500
uses two drivers in a single enclosure. In each case the enclosure is sealed
for maximum flexibility of positioning.
Power amplifiers
The speakers are driven by Class G high efficiency ultra low output
impedance amplifiers. The combination of idealised magnetic design,
careful star earthing, and very fast output devices gives the amplifiers
extremely low noise and fast bass, optimised for both music and movie
soundtracks.
The whole electronic assembly is supplied from substantial toroidal
transformers feeding high-quality, audiophile-grade capacitors.
Cabinet
Each subwoofer is carefully constructed from 22mm MDF with inert basket
bracing and resin damping to produce an ultra-rigid cabinet.
The subwoofer is finished with a 6mm annealed glass plate top and thick
veneered MDF sides bolted to the main cabinet, giving extremely low levels
of cabinet resonance.
INTRODUCTION
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Sample configurations
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Up to seven Meridian DSP loudspeakers can be used in conjunction with a
Meridian Surround Processor, such as the G68 Digital Surround Controller,
to create a digital surround system with superb music and cinema sound.
A SW1600 is ideal as a mono subwoofer for the system, to give exciting
cinema effects and added realism in DVD movies.
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Meridian DSP loudspeakers include DSP volume and tone controls, and can
be connected directly to up to two digital sources, such as the G07 24-bit
CD Player, to create an extremely compact high-quality music system.
The recommended configuration for music is to provide two subwoofers,
one for each of the main left and right channels, for a superb stereo image.
INTRODUCTION
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Specification – SW1600
Digital inputs
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2 x cable inputs, 32-96kHz.
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PCM using IEC958, or MHR connection support with auto-detection.
Analogue inputs
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3 x phono inputs: mono, left, right.
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3 x XLR balanced inputs: mono, left, right.
Output stage
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Power amplifier: 150W Class G high efficiency ultra low output
impedance.
Acoustic
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Sealed enclosure; no port noise.
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1 x 300mm (12") high-efficiency long-throw custom driver.
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Inert basket braced resin damped cabinet.
Characteristics
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Distortion <0.01%, typically <0.02% up to full power at all frequencies.
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Noise and hum <-72dBm.
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Acoustic output typically >107dB spl @ 1m.
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Frequency response within 3dB, 20Hz-400Hz (Bypass).
Control
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2 x Meridian Comms.
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Variable gain control.
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Variable low pass filter 40Hz-150Hz.
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Internal filter defeat switch.
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Absolute phase switch.
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Cabinet
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Cabinet constructed from 22mm MDF.
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6mm annealed plate glass top.
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416mm x 416mm x 416mm (16.4" x 16.4" x 16.4") (W x H x D excluding
feet).
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28kg (62lb).
Power
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100/115/120V; 220/230/240V AC 50-60Hz.
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20-500VA
Meridian Audio reserves the right to amend product specifications at any
time.
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