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Meridian C Series
Installation Components
C51
5ch x 2 (bass/treble)
Active Speaker Power Unit
Installation and Operation Manual
IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ THIS COMPLETE MANUAL TO ENSURE PROPER
INSTALLATION AND OPERATION.
INSTALLERS: Please review this manual carefully before contacting Technical Support.
PRODUCT OWNERS: Please contact your authorised Meridian dealer for product or installation
questions.
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ContentS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..............................................................................................4 SERVICE AND GUARANTEE ............................................................................................................5 ABOUT THE PRODUCT ...................................................................................................................6 C51 SPECIFICATIONS ...............................................................................
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IMPoRt Ant Safety warnings • Do not expose the unit to dripping or splashing. SAFetY InStRUCtIonS • Do not place any object filled with liquid, such as a vase, on the unit. • Read the instructions. • Do not place naked flame sour ces, such as • Keep these instructions. lighted candles, on the unit. • Follow all instructions. • Do not use this apparatus near water . • Clean only with a dry cloth. To avoid interference • Install only in accor dance with manufactur er’ s Do not position
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Warning: live terminals Accessory Kit Terminals marked with the ‘lightning The following items are supplied with C51 flash’ symbol ar e hazar dous live and the Powered Crossover/Amplifier unit exter nal wiring connected to these 1 - This manual terminals requires installation by an 1 - Power Cord instructed person or the use of ready- made leads or cords. SeRIC v e And gUARAntee Information for Users on Disposal of Service Old Equipment (EU Only) The Meridian components have been carefully
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may also invalidate this guarantee. Labour and Front-panel indicators take the form of blue carriage charges are not covered unless by LEDs for main power and for each channel, local agreement. arranged in high/low pairs so that the status can be instantly assessed. Outside the UK, local warranty liability is restricted to equipment purchased within The rear panel is divided into five channel the territory. Our agents abroad are only pairs identified as HF (tweeter) and LF (bass). under co
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Indicators Blue LED power indicator InSt ALLAtIon And SetUP Per-channel blue LED operation indicator Unpacking • Inspect pr oduct box and unit for any shipping Power 100–240Vac, 30–1200VA damage. • Save pr oduct box in the event the unit needs to Dimensions be shipped in the future. Shipping the unit in a Main enclosur e 435 x 82 x 250 mm (17.25 x generic box may void warranty . 3.25 x 9.75 in) W x H x D Fr ont panel 485 x 87.5 x 12 mm (19 x Mounting 3.45 x 0.5 in) W x H x D The
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C51 Active Speaker Power Unit Bass Treble Channel 1 Channel 2 Channel 3 Channel 1 Channel 2 Channel 3 Channel 4 Channel 5 Channel 4 Crossover Crossover Crossover Crossover Crossover Channel 5 Stand By Hot ConneCtIng tHe C51 OFF ON CHANNEL 5 CHANNEL 4 CHANNEL 3 CHANNEL 2 CHANNEL 1 TWEETER TWEETER TWEETER TWEETER TWEETER BASS BASS BASS BASS BASS CAUTION REPLACE WITH SAME TYPE FUSE T10AH for 100-120V ac ~ C51 Rear Panel (above) and front panel with acrylic cover in place (below) C51 Active Speaker
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Meridian fan output A further blue LED is situated next to the Standby button and illuminates when the This 3.5mm jack provides a voltage and power unit is in standby, indicating that the unit is suitable for driving a Meridian fan system. The powered. When this light is illuminated, the voltage provided is 12vdc, tip positive. Up to channel indicators should be extinguished. 5W can be taken from this socket. The voltage is present only when the temperature of the A blue LED indicates when
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• Reorient the r eceiving aerial (or antenna) or type of crossover card in each bay matches route the antenna cable of the receiver as far as the type of loudspeaker connected to the possible from the unit and its cabling. corresponding output channel. Each crossover • Ensur e that the r eceiver uses well-scr eened card includes indicator lights that show antenna cable. the presence of power and, by their colour • Relocate the r eceiver with r espect to the unit. • Connect the r ecei
