Meridian Audio 200 Home Theater System User Manual
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1. MERIDIAN Audio Core 200 User Guide EN Important safety instructions e Read these instructions e Keep these instructions Heed all warnings Follow all instructions e Do not use this apparatus near water e Clean only with a dry cloth Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions e Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat e Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE e Use only with the mains power adapter supplied with the unit Replacements are available from your Meridian dealer Safety warnings e Do not expose the unit to dripping or splashing e Do not place any object filled with liquid such as a vase on the unit e Do not place naked flame sources such as lighted candles on the unit e To avoid overheating leav2. R position on the back of the right speaker For other DSP loudspeakers configure the master DSP loudspeaker as M RJ45 and the slave DSP loudspeaker as S RJ45 see the DSP Loudspeaker User Guide DSP3200 Master MERIDIAN SPEAKERLINK an SPEAKERLINK INPUT OUTPUT O SpeakerLink lead e Select the Game or DVD input on the Audio Core 200 If your PC provides a USB output e Connect the USB output to the Audio Core 200 USB input using a USB cable terminated in a Type B plug e Select the USB input on the Audio Core 200 EN Audio Core 200 User Guide To connect to a Sooloos system The Audio Core 200 makes an ideal control unit for a Meridian Sooloos Digital Media System based on a Control 15 or a Media Core 200 e Connect the Control 15 or Media Core 200 SpeakerLink output to the Audio Core SpeakerLink input using a Meridian SpeakerLink lead Sooloos Control 15 SPEAKERLINK OUT NETWORK Router a HEP aS erLink Internet To connect headphones The Audio Core 200 includes a headphone output for listening with or without the speaker outputs e Connect the headphones to the headphones output e Select the SLS input on the Audio Core 200 You can control the volume from the Sooloos Control 15 from one of the various Meridian Sooloos control applications or using the volume control on the Audio Core 200 Meri
3. your dealer NOTE You should retain the packaging in case you need to transport the unit EN Audio Core 200 User Guide Back panel USB E Maintenance Headphones output Meridian Audio Audio Core 200 Designed and made in 490q 08 Analogue i80 phono inputs iPod dock Analogue optical The following diagram gives details of the back panel connections ngland Registered design and copyright Meridian Audio Ltd 2010 SpeakerLink In SLS q D2 Sat Radio Digital inputs coax inputs SpeakerLink SpeakerLink outputs Spea Power in Slave Master 12V DC 300mA MAX Power input input Outputs Use this output SpeakerLink Out Master Slave Headphones Analogue inputs Use this input A1 TV A2 Mixer Aux 1 Aux 2 To connect to this Digital loudspeakers such as DSP3200 using Meridian SpeakerLink leads A pair of headphones terminated with a 3 5mm jack plug To connect to this Analogue sources using stereo phono leads Analogue sources using stereo leads terminated in a 3 5mm mini jack plug Digital inputs Use this input D1 CD D2 Sat Radio SpeakerLink In SLS USB Opt 1 Game Opt 2 DVD 80 Dock To connect to this Digital sources using S PDIF leads A Meridian source or Sooloos system with a SpeakerLink output using a Meridian SpeakerLink lead A computer using a USB cable terminated in a Type B plug to use the AC200
4. as an external sound card Digital sources using optical cables terminated in 3 5mm optical jack plugs same sockets as Aux 1 and Aux 2 An iPod mounted in a Meridian i80 dock with control of the iPod from the AC200 front panel A Audio Core 200 User Guide EN Applications To connect a pair of Meridian DSP loudspeakers The Audio Core 200 can be connected directly to a pair of Meridian DSP loudspeakers such as the DSP3200 to make an ideal compact system e Connect the lower SpeakerLink output on the Audio Core 200 to the master DSP loudspeaker using a Meridian SpeakerLink lead e Connect the upper SpeakerLink output on the Audio Core 200 to the slave DSP loudspeaker using a Meridian SpeakerLink lead DSP3200 Slave MERIDIAN SPEAKERLINK INPUT OUTPUT SpeakerLink lead To connect to a PC The Audio Core 200 allows you to play digital media directly from a PC for high quality reproduction of music and film soundtracks If your PC provides a digital optical output e Connect the digital optical output to the Audio Core 200 Opt 1 or Opt 2 optical input using an optical cable terminated in a 3 5mm optical jack plug Meridian Audio Core 200 e Set the SLink option to On in the Audio Core 200 Speakers setup menu If you are using DSP3200s make sure the Channel selector is set to the L C position on the back of the left speaker and to the
5. dian Audio Core 200 SPEAKERLINK IN OUT lead e To mute the speakers when headphones are connected set the Speakers option to Mute in the Headphone setup menu e To use headphones which have their own integral volume control set the Level option to Fixed in the Headphone setup menu 5 6 Audio Core 200 User Guide Front panel The following diagram gives details of the front panel controls On standby Home Scroll Soft Scroll Display Volume key left keys right options Push to mute On standby Scroll right gt Switches the Audio Core on or to standby Displays the next set of soft keys Home Display Displays the Home set of soft keys for selecting a source Blanks the display Press gt to see more sources Volume Scroll left lt Turn to adjust the volume or push to mute the sound The Displays the previous set of soft keys From the Home keys current source and volume are shown on the display this gives the Setup and Audio options Soft keys Allow you to select a source or a Setup or Audio option The current functions are shown on the bottom line of the display
6. e at least 10cm around the equipment to ensure sufficient ventilation Do not position the unit in direct sunlight near heat sources such as a radiator or directly on top of heat producing equipment such as a power amplifier e To avoid interference do not position the unit near strong electrical or magnetic radiation such as near a power amplifier 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 ce EEC This product has been designed and type tested to comply with the limits set out in EN55013 and EN55020 Copyright Meridian Audio Ltd Latham Road Huntingdon Cambridgeshire PE29 6YE England Copyright O 2010 Meridian Audio Ltd Visit us on the Web http www meridian audio com Part no AC200 P88393 This guide was produced by Human Computer Interface Ltd http www interface co uk Unpacking The Audio Core 200 is supplied with the following accessories e Mains power adapter e Remote control handset e This manual If either of these items are missing please contact
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