Meridian Reference 861v4 Operating instructions

Brand: Meridian

Model: Reference 861v4

Type: Operating instructions

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Meridian Reference 861v4: The Ultimate Surround Sound Experience

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR FITTING ADDITIONAL ANALOGUE

OUTPUT CARDS TO A MERIDIAN 861 (0A00/01, 0A10/11)

1.0, 13/11/97

INTRODUCTION

The addition of OA00 or OA01 to an 861 allows for the connection of four

configurable standard analogue outputs. The addition of OA10 or OA11 to an 861

allows for the connection of four configurable balanced analogue outputs.

This sheet is intended as an installation guide for the fitting of these cards to a

Meridian 861.

WARNINGS

1. The power cord must be disconnected when any casing is removed.

2. Static sensitive parts are revealed when fitting these modules.

TOOLS REQUIRED

No. 0 pozidrive screwdriver

3/16 inch flat blade screwdriver

JUMPER SETTINGS

The Analogue Output Cards can be configured for various combinations of speaker

outputs by setting jumpers. The positions for these jumpers are located near the 96-

way backplane connection on the card.

NB If your unit has a serial number 100017 or lower, please consult your local

Meridian representative for a slight modification to these instructions.

The card is factory set to Setting 1.

Setting 1: 1=Main Left,

2=Main Right,

3=Centre,

4= Mono/Centre/LFE Sub.

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Alternatively, by fitting an additional jumper and moving two, it can be configured for

Setting 2.

Setting 2: 1=Side Left/Surround Sub/Left Sub,

2=Side Right/Right Sub,

3=Rear Left,

4=Rear Right.

SITING

The diagrams below show four typical 861 installations.

Looking at the back of the 861. OA00 and OA10 should be fitted to the left of ID10

and to the right of the analogue input cards, if fitted.

Note: The digital input card, the computer card and the DSP cards should not be

removed and re-sited.

J2 J21 J22

J3 J4 J5 J6 J7 J8 J9 J10 J11

J12

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J15

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J17

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J20 J23 J24

J1 J2 J21 J22J3 J4 J5 J6 J7 J8 J9 J10 J11 J12 J13 J14 J15 J16 J17 J18 J19 J20 J23

J24

AB00 Z300

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J2 J21 J22

J3 J4 J5 J6 J7 J8 J9 J10 J11

J12

J13 J14

J15

J16

J17

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J1 J2 J21 J22J3 J4 J5 J6 J7 J8 J9 J10 J11 J12 J13 J14 J15 J16 J17 J18 J19 J20 J23

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AB00 Z300

Analogue

Input

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

Note: Observe static precautions throughout the installation period.

1. Switch off the unit and remove the power cord.

2. Remove blanking panels as required using a No. 0 pozidrive screwdriver. Retain

panel and fixings.

3. Slide the new card into its intended guide rails (see diagrams above). Ensure correct

card orientation (component side of OA00/OA10 leftmost when viewed from the

rear).

4. Check the card is aligned correctly and slides freely down the card guides.

5. Push the car gently until its panel is flush with the rear panel. If the cards are

aligned correctly in the card guides then only slight force will be required to mate

the connectors.

6. Gently tighten the rear fixings using the flat blade screwdriver. Do not over

tighten.

7. Connect up the new analogue outputs.

8. Re-connect the power cord and switch on.

SETTING UP OUTPUTS

Outputs are automatically configured by selecting different options in the Speakers

section of the setup program. Open a file in the program, then go to 861 Surround

Controller, then Current Settings, then Speakers. Check that the speakers you wish

to connect to the Analogue Card are set as Analogue. Calibration of the outputs can

then be performed in Calibration in the 861, See the 861 User Guide for details.

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ADVANCED OPTIONS

Four additional settings are available for software version 1.50 and higher. To check

your software, place the 861 in standby and press the Display key on the front panel.

If it is lower than 1.50, you will need to upgrade the software in the 861 using the

discs included. Follow the instructions for this in the Setup sheets before installing the

card.

Setting 3: 1=Centre

2=Mono/Centre/LFE Sub

3=Rear Left

4=Rear Right

Setting 4: 1=Main Left

2=Main Right

3=Side Left/Surround Sub/Left Sub

4=Side Right/Right Sub

Setting 5: 1=Main Left

2=Main Right

3=Rear Left

4=Rear Right

Setting 6: 1=Centre

2=Mono/Centre/LFE Sub

3=Side Left/Surround Sub/Left Sub

4=Side Right/Right Sub

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