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............................................................................................
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Safety warnings • 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. • • • • • • Read the instructions. Keep these instructions. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with a dry cloth. Install only in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions.
Warning: live terminals Terminals marked with the ‘lightning flash’ symbol are hazardous live and the external wiring connected to these terminals requires installation by an instructed person or the use of readymade leads or cords.
may also invalidate this guarantee. Labour and carriage charges are not covered unless by local agreement. 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. Outside the UK, local warranty liability is restricted to equipment purchased within the territory. Our agents abroad are only under contractual obligation to service under guarantee equipment sold through them.
Indicators Power Dimensions Main enclosure Front panel Weight INSTALLATION AND SETUP Blue LED power indicator Per-channel blue LED operation indicator Unpacking • Inspect product box and unit for any shipping damage. • Save product box in the event the unit needs to be shipped in the future. Shipping the unit in a generic box may void warranty. 100–240Vac, 30–1200VA 435 x 82 x 250 mm (17.25 x 3.25 x 9.75 in) W x H x D 485 x 87.5 x 12 mm (19 x 3.45 x 0.
Stand By Hot 5 - 30V ac or dc OFF ON POWER INPUT ~50-60Hz 30-1200VA MAX FAN OUTPUT UNBALANCED INPUT BALANCED BASS BALANCED BASS CHANNEL 1 MERIDIAN CONTROLLED TWEETER OUTPUT UNBALANCED CHANNEL 2 INPUT OUTPUT UNBALANCED INPUT BASS TWEETER BALANCED UNBALANCED INPUT BASS CHANNEL 3 TWEETER OUTPUT BASS CHANNEL 4 BALANCED INPUT TWEETER BALANCED OUTPUT UNBALANCED CHANNEL 5 OUTPUT TWEETER TRIGGER INPUT Connecting the C51 CAUTION REPLACE WITH SAME TYPE FUSE T10AH for 100-12
Meridian fan output 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. This 3.5mm jack provides a voltage and power suitable for driving a Meridian fan system. The voltage provided is 12vdc, tip positive. Up to 5W can be taken from this socket.
• 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. type of crossover card in each bay matches the type of loudspeaker connected to the corresponding output channel.
