Meridian Media Source 600 User manual

Media Source 600
User Guide

Media Source 600 User Guide
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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. Install 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 plug has two blades and a third grounding 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 particularly
at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit
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 apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or
moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
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 uses a single-pole power switch. As a result it is not
isolated from AC mains power when switched off at the rear panel. The
apparatus may be isolated from mains power either by unplugging the
power connector from the rear of the unit, or by unplugging the connector
at the opposing end of the power cord or cable from its supply outlet. As
a result, either or both of these connectors should remain accessible
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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.
To avoid overheating leave at least 10cm 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 top of heat producing equipment, such as a
power amplifier.
To avoid interference do not position the unit near strong electrical or
magnetic radiation, such as near a power amplifier.
Radio interference
FCC Warning: This equipment generates and can radiate radio
frequency energy and if not installed and used correctly in accordance
with our instructions may cause interference to radio communications
or radio and television reception. It has been type-tested and complies
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
protection against such interference in home installations.
EEC: This product has been designed and type-tested to comply
with the limits set out in EN55013 and EN55020.
Copyright
Meridian Audio Ltd
Latham Road
Huntingdon
Cambridgeshire
PE29 6YE
England
Copyright © 2010 Meridian Audio Ltd.
Visit us on the Web:
http://www.meridian-audio.com
Part no: MS600 (P88391)
This guide was produced by: Human-Computer Interface Ltd,
http://www.interface.co.uk/
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Media Source 600 User Guide 3
Unpacking
The Media Source 600 is supplied with the following
accessories:
Power cord.
This manual.
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If either of these items are missing please contact your dealer.
NOTE: You should retain the packaging in case you need to
transport the unit.
Back panel
The following diagram gives details of the back panel connections:
Balanced Out R Analogue Out
R L
Balanced Out L SpeakerLink Digital Out Trigger
Remote IR
On
Off
Meridian Comms
Network
Maintenance
Power input
100-240V
~ 50-60Hz 40W Max
Meridian
Media Source 600
Made
in England
CAUTION! Replace with same type Fuse T1.6AL 250V
MAC Address
Designed and made by
Meridian Audio Ltd
England;
PE29 6YE
Registered Design R and
Copyright C 2010
Meridian Audio Ltd.
All rights reserved.
Analogue
outputs
SpeakerLink
output
IR Meridian
Comms
PowerFuse
Trigger
output
Sooloos
network
Digital
output
Balanced
output R
Balanced
output L
Digital outputs
Use this output To connect to this
SpeakerLink Digital loudspeakers, using Meridian
SpeakerLink leads.
Digital Out The digital coax input of a digital
preamplifier or digital speaker.
Analogue outputs
Use this output To connect to this
Balanced Out L and R The balanced analogue inputs of a
preamplifer, power amplifier, or active
speaker.
Analogue Out L and R The analogue inputs of a preamplifer,
power amplifier or active speaker.
Control connections
Use this connection To connect to this
Network A Sooloos system, using a CAT5
network cable.
Meridian Comms Other Meridian equipment, or
Meridian DSP loudspeakers.
Trigger output Equipment that can be triggered
by a 12V 100mA signal.
Remote IR An IR eye, for remote control of
the Media Source 600 using the
MSR+.

Media Source 600 User Guide
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Applications
To connect the Media Source 600 to an analogue amplifier
You can use the Media Source 600 to create an independent
zone, with access to the music on your Sooloos system.
Connect the Network socket to one of the LAN network
connections on your Router, using a CAT5 cable.
Make sure the WAN/Internet port on the Router is connected
to the rest of your network, or to your Cable/DSL Modem.
Connect the Analogue Out sockets from the Media Source
600 to the analogue inputs of the amplifier in the zone, using
stereo phono leads.
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If your amplifier provides balanced analogue inputs, use the
balanced analogue outputs from the Media Source 600 for best
performance.
You can then control the music in the zone containing the
Media Source 600 from the Sooloos Control, or via the iPhone
or iPad control application.
Advanced setup and configuration parameters can be accessed
from a Meridian Sooloos Control device on your network, or
from the Media Source 600’s internal web interface found by
navigating to the product IP address.
Speaker Speaker
INPUTS INPUTS
INPUTS
Router
ANALOGUE
IN
NETWORK
Sooloos Control
Phono
leads
Internet
ANALOGUE
OUT
SPEAKERLINK
OUT
SPEAKERLINK
OUT
Meridian Media Source 600
Amplifier
NETWORK