Meridian Prime User manual

2
Meridian
Prime Power
Supply
User
Guide
Important
safety instructions
•
Read
these
instructions.
•
Keep
these instructions.
•
Heed
all
warnings.
•
Follow
all
instructions.
•
Do
not
use
this
apparatus
near
water.
•
Clean
only
with a dry cloth.
•
Do
not block
any
ventilation
openings. I
nstall
in
accordance
with
the
manufacturer's instructions.
•
Do
not
install
near
any
heat
sources
such
as
radiators,
heat
registers,
stoves,
or
other
apparatus
(including
amplifiers)
that
produce
heat.
•
Do
not defeat the safety
purpose
of the
polarized
or grounding-type
plug.
A
polarized
plug
has
two
blades
with
one
wider
than
the
other.
A
grounding
type
pl
ug
has
two
blades
and
a third groundi
ng
prong.
The
wide
blade
or the
third
prong
are
provided
for your
safety.
If the
provided
plug
does
not fit
into
your outlet, consult
an
electrician for
replacement
of
the
obsolete
outlet.
• Protect the power
cord
from
being
walked
on
or
pinched
particu
l
arly
at
plugs,
convenience
receptacles,
and
the
point where they
ex
it
from
the
apparatus.
•
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
appa
r
atus,
the
apparatus
has
been
exposed
to
ra
in or
moisture,
does
no
t
operate
normally,
or
has
been
dropped.
WARNING:
TO
REDUCE
THE
RISK
OF
FIRE
OR
ELECTRIC
SHOCK,
DO
NOT
EXPOSE
THIS
APPARATUS
TO
RAIN
OR
MOIS
T
URE
.
This
apparatus
has
been
designed
with
Class
1
construction
and
must
be
connected
to
a
mains
socket
outlet
with
a
protective
earthing
connection
(the
third
grounding
pin).
This
apparatus
does
not
include
a
power
switch.
The
apparatus
may
be
isolated
from
mains
power
either
by
unplugging
the
power
connector
from
the
base
of
the
unit,
or
by
unplugging
the
connector
at
the
opposing
end
of
the
power
cord
or
cable
from
its
supp
ly
outlet.
As
a
result,
eit
her
or
both
of
these
connectors
should
remain
accessible
PLEASE
NOTE:
Important
safety
information
is
located
on
a
label
under
the
grille
cloth
at
the
rear
of
the
loudspeake
r.
Safety warnings
•
Do
not
expose
the
uni
t
to
dripping
or
splashing.
•
Do
not
pl
ace
any
object filled
wi
th
liquid
,
such
as
a
vase,
on
the
unit.
•
Do
not
pl
ace
naked
flame sources,
such
as
lighted
candles
,
on
the
un
it.
•
To
avo
id overheating l
eave
at least 1
Ocm
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
t
op
of heat
producing
equip
ment,
such
as
a
power
amplifier.
•
To
avoid
interference
do
not
pos
ition the unit
nea
r strong electri
cal
or
magnetic
radiation,
such
as
near a power amplifi
er.
Radio interference
FCC
Warning:
This
equipment
generates
and
can
radia
te r
adio
frequency
energy
and
if not
installed
and
used
correctly
in
acco
r
dance
with
our
instruct
i
ons
may
cause
inte
rf
erence
to
radio
communica
ti
ons
or
radio
and
telev
i
sion
reception
.
It
has
been
type-tested
and
comp
li
es
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
protect
ion
against
such
interference
in
home
installations.
EEC:
This
pr
oduct
has
been
designed
and
type-tested
to
comply
with
the
limits
set
out
in
EN55013
and
EN55020.
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Merid
i
an
Audio
Ltd
Latham
Road
Huntingdon
Cambridgesh
i
re
PE29
6YE
England
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Meridian
Audio
Ltd.
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on
the
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Unpacking
The Meridian Prime Power Supply
is
supplied with the following
accessories:
• Mains cable.
• USB cable
(P2257
4)
• 12V power cable (SK
194
7)
• This manual.
If any
of
these items are missing please contact your retailer.
Connections
Meridian Prime
Power
Supply
User
Guide
Additional 12V power cables can
be
purchased from your
Meridian dealer.
NOTE:
You
should retain the packaging
in
case you need to
transport the unit.
Register your product at:
https:l
/www.
meridian-audio.com/
en/
support/
The following diagram gives details of the back panel connections:
Power input
Connections
USB USB
input output
In
IE
~~,
USEl
Pa'>sllm>ueh,
Sv=
lA
Max
..-~1
--Out
+12v
...
O.SA
Max
Outputs
12v power outputs
Power
Use this connection
To
connect to this Use this connection
To
connect to this
12v power outputs
USB input
USB output
Up to five Meridian products, using
Meridian Prime power leads.
The USB connector on a
PC,
using a
USB-A to USB-B
lead.
The USB input
of
the Meridian Prime
Headphone Amplifier, using a USB-A to
mini-USB
lead
.
Power input A mains power socket,
us
i
ng
the power
cable provided.
The Meridian Prime Power Supply
is
also ideal to power other
Meridian products to maximise their performance, including:
Meridian Director, Meridian Direct DAC, Meridian
AC200
,
Meridian Explorer, and Meridian Media Source 200.
3

4 Meridian Prime Power Supply User Guide
Applications
To use the Meridian Prime Power Supply
in conjunction with the Meridian Prime
Headphone Amplifier
The Meridian Prime Power Supply optionally provides an
extremely low-noise stable power source for both the analogue
and digital sections which
will help deliver the highest possible
audio performance from the Meridian Prime Headphone
Amplifier.
• Connect one
of the five 12V outputs from the Meridian Prime
Power Supply to the Power Input
of the Meridian Prime
Headphone Amplifier, using a power lead.
Computer
USB
I·I I I
Meridian Prime Power Supply
USB
PASSTHROUGH
IN
USB
PASSTHROUGH
OUT
POWER
OUTPUT
Optionally, when using the USB input:
• Set up the computer to use the USB output; see the Meridian
Prime Headphone Amplifier User Guide.
• Connect the PC USB socket to the USB Passthrough input
on the Meridian Prime Power Supply, using a USB-A to
USB-B lead.
• Connect the USB Passthrough output from the Meridian
Prime Power Supply to the USB input
on the Meridian Prime
Headphone Amplifier, using a USB-A to mini-USB lead.
• Press the Input selector button
on the Meridian Prime
Headphone Amplifier to select USB.
I·l oo ..· 01
Meridian Prime Headphone Amplifier
USB
INPUT
POWER
INPUT
l __ u_s_B-_B_ Ie _ ad __ J Mini-USB
lead
Power lead
Headphones
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