Meridian C Series Installation Components C52 Dual Active Subwoofer Controller 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 C52 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.
Accessory Kit The following items are supplied with C52 Dual Subwoofer Controller 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. 1 - This manual 1 - Power Cord Cables for connection to a Meridian Digital Theatre System.
Subwoofer drivers The C52 is designed to be used with Meridian Installation Series subwoofer driver assemblies such as the SW320. However, passive subwoofers with similar specifications and capabilities may alternatively be employed. correct network lead to the COMMS sockets may cause damage to the subwoofer which will not be covered by this guarantee. Attempted servicing by unauthorised people may also invalidate this guarantee. Labour and carriage charges are not covered unless by local agreement.
Accessories • Static electricity can cause equipment problems. Be sure installer is grounded to chassis or equipment rack before connecting sources. Each unit is shipped complete with cables to enable it to be used in a Meridian Digital Music System. Other applications, and some advanced features, may require one or more of the following accessories, which can be purchased from your Meridian dealer: • Additional S5 leads (8m and 14m).
Connecting the C52 C52 Rear Panel (above) and front panel with acrylic cover removed (below) The C52 contains two identical subwoofer controllers, Channel 1 and Channel 2. Unless otherwise stated, this section refers to one section only. • If you are connecting the subwoofer to the Centre/Sub or Side/Sub output of a Meridian digital surround processor, set the switch to position 2.
To connect a subwoofer in a Meridian digital surround system Meridian Surround Processor DIGITAL INPUT 2 1 DIGITAL COMMS OUTPUT OUTPUT INPUT DSP loudspeaker Centre (master) COMMS M5 lead Meridian CD Player DIGITAL OUTPUTS C/S L/R DIGITAL COMMS OUTPUT M5 lead 511 S-patch box SY lead S5 lead (digital unused) DSP loudspeaker – Main R C52 SUBWOOFER CONTROLLER DIGITAL INPUT 2 1 S5 lead DSP loudspeaker – Main L DIGITAL COMMS OUTPUT OUTPUT INPUT DIGITAL INPUT 2 1 DIGITAL COMMS OUTPUT OUTPUT INPU
XLR BALANCED INPUT (Channel 1/2) should be connected to the dedicated balanced subwoofer output of a preamplifier or surround controller, if it is the only subwoofer in the system, or the left or right XLR output of a preamplifier or digital surround processor with balanced outputs, if the subwoofer is one of a stereo pair.
If your surround processor or preamplifier does not include a Calibration option, listen to familiar source materials and adjust the gain until the bass sounds solid and deep, but not boomy or intrusive. • If the problem persists contact your dealer. Drive units move when the C52 is switched on or off This is normal as the electronics settle. Setting the phase (polarity) Subwoofer stays in standby The PHASE switch allows you to invert the phase (reverse the polarity) of the signal to the subwoofer.
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