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Specifications

Audio Input

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1 x Meridian SpeakerLink connector (RJ45).

Audio output

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1 x Meridian SpeakerLink connector (RJ45).

Performance

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Frequency response: 24Hz to 120Hz.

Amplifier

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1 x Class-D amplifier capable of producing over 600W RMS on music or movie transients.

Bass driver

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1 x 10in long-throw, low profile design.

Controls

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Channel selector switch to select which digital audio received via the SpeakerLink input is played.

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Power On/Off switch.

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LED indicator showing power status.

Grille dimensions

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Height: 569mm (22.4in).

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Width: 387mm (15.2in).

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Depth: 16mm (0.63in).

Product dimensions

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Height: 1429mm (56.3in).

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Width:

343mm* (13.5in) – excluding mounting wings.

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Depth: 87mm (3.4in).

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Weight: 23kg (50.6 lbs).

Packed dimensions

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Height: 1340mm (52.8in).

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Width: 485mm (19.1in).

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Depth: 290mm (11.4in).

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Weight: 30kg (66.0 lbs).

Power

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IEC mains connector – 550W max.

Summary of Contents for DSW600

Page 1: ...DSW600 Installation and Set up Guide ...

Page 2: ...2 Important Safety Instructions Important Safety Instructions Important Safety Instructions Important Safety Instructions ...

Page 3: ...d other damping materials may be applied to any areas with potential for suffering from vibrations Product Product Product Product hardware hardware hardware hardware overview overview overview overview The two main components of the product are the acoustic enclosure and the electronics module The acoustic enclosure is a sealed loudspeaker cabinet which houses the drive unit During installation t...

Page 4: ...ols Controls Controls Controls Channel selector switch to select which digital audio received via the SpeakerLink input is played Power On Off switch LED indicator showing power status Grille dimensions Grille dimensions Grille dimensions Grille dimensions Height 569mm 22 4in Width 387mm 15 2in Depth 16mm 0 63in Product dimensions Product dimensions Product dimensions Product dimensions Height 142...

Page 5: ...wards the end of the process Contents Contents Contents Contents of the box of the box of the box of the box Components Components Components Components Acoustic enclosure Upper mounting wings 2 pieces Lower mounting wings 2 pieces Installation shield Electronics module Grille frame Grille Power Power Power Power Mains lead Spare mains fuse Tools Tools Tools Tools Grab handle for module removal Gr...

Page 6: ...6 Dimensional drawings Front view with installation shield fitted Side view with installation shield fitted ...

Page 7: ...7 Front view with installation shield removed Side view with installation shield removed ...

Page 8: ...lectronics module Therefore a mains feed terminated with an IEC C13 connector is required within the wall cavity adjacent to where the mains inlet socket will be located The SpeakerLink connections on the electronics module of the DSW600 carry the audio and control signals for the product One SpeakerLink cable is required to connect to the SpeakerLink input socket Depending on the layout of the sy...

Page 9: ...ation shield nstallation shield nstallation shield nstallation shield must be fitted must be fitted must be fitted must be fitted Important Important Important Important The installation shield is essential as it performs up to three important functions It protects the drive unit against accidental damage and prevents the ingress of dust paint and other debris It acts as a brace and a template to ...

Page 10: ...is being fitted to the wall proceed to the next step If no outer layer is being fitted skip to Step 10 Step 10 Step 10 Step 10 Step 6 Step 6 Step 6 Step 6 Prepare the outer layer of plasterboard sheetrock prior to fitting to the wall Use the template supplied to cut the aperture Fit plasterboard edging to the inner edges of the aperture This edging will greatly ease the removal of the installation...

Page 11: ...Apply a generous bead of silicon sealant minimum width 5mm to the front faces of the studs and between the foam damping strips on the front of the acoustic assembly Step 8 Step 8 Step 8 Step 8 Fit the plasterboard using screws not supplied at 150mm 6in spacing Apply a skim of plaster to the wall ...

Page 12: ...Step 9 Step 9 Once the finished skim has dried carefully free the edge of the installation shield using a knife Step 10 Step 10 Step 10 Step 10 Undo the six M5 x 35mm retaining screws and remove the installation shield ...

Page 13: ...tput lead is present connect this to the SpeakerLink output socket Connect the mains cable to the electronics module Step 12 Step 12 Step 12 Step 12 Connect the flying audio lead on the electronics module to the underside of the subwoofer assembly within the wall The connector fits by lining up the keyway pushing in the plug and twisting it clockwise until a gentle click is heard ...

Page 14: ...subwoofer assembly using the ten M5 x 50 anti vibration fixings there are six fixing holes on the acoustic enclosure and four on the electronics module Tighten the fixings firmly enough to clamp the frame to the wall Avoid overtightening as any distortion of the grille frame will impede the fit of the grille If the grille frame is not being fitted It is essential that the fixing holes are blocked ...

Page 15: ...thin the wall cavity adjacent to where the mains inlet socket will be located To ease installation ensure the mains cable is long enough to allow it to be inserted into the inlet socket once the electronics module is installed Approximately 30cm 12in of spare cable should suffice The SpeakerLink connections on the electronics module of the DSW600 carry the audio and control signals for the product...

Page 16: ...d systems sound systems sound systems sound systems Augmentation of other loudspeakers Augmentation of other loudspeakers Augmentation of other loudspeakers Augmentation of other loudspeakers If the DSW600 is being used to augment the bass of one or more loudspeakers within a surround sound system the channel selector switch should be set to the appropriate position for the loudspeaker channel or ...

Page 17: ...n Switch position Switch position An odd numbered channel 1 3 5 7 etc 1 1 1 1 An even numbered channel 2 4 6 8 etc 2 2 2 2 A mix of a pair of channels 1 2 3 4 5 6 etc 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 Power status The On Off On Off On Off On Off switch on the front panel of the electronics module controls the mains power supply to the DSW600 When initially powered up the DSW600 comes on in Standby Standby Standby S...

Page 18: ...ound more appropriate for movie playback Relative frequency response curves of DSW600 Music and Movie mode Relative frequency response curves of DSW600 Music and Movie mode Relative frequency response curves of DSW600 Music and Movie mode Relative frequency response curves of DSW600 Music and Movie mode Two Two Two Two channel systems and soundbar applications channel systems and soundbar applicat...

Page 19: ...mented the sound from the DSW600 should integrated with the sound from the loudspeaker s by adjusting Sub gain Sub gain Sub gain Sub gain and Sub mode Sub mode Sub mode Sub mode on the DSW600 using RS232 commands Listening tests and adjustments should be made with the aim of blending the sound into a single coherent source of audio Dedicated subwoofer Dedicated subwoofer Dedicated subwoofer Dedica...

Page 20: ...d when the non volatile SW command is not SL The range is 15 to 15 in 1dB steps RS232 connection options RS232 connection options RS232 connection options RS232 connection options The DSW600 can receive RS232 commands via the socket on the front panel of the electronics module or via the SpeakerLink input socket on the underside of the module The respective locations of the two connections make ea...

Page 21: ...ine Coupler to provide an RJ45 socket Connect the RJ45 socket to an RJ45 to RS232 cable An RJ45 to RS232 cable terminated in a female DB9 plug is available from authorised Meridian dealers Meridian part number PA10840 Where loudspeakers and subwoofers are daisy chained access to the SpeakerLink input of the downstream products can be provided by routing all SpeakerLink feeds through RJ45 couplers ...

Page 22: ...peaker control commands Loudspeaker control commands These commands are used for everyday control of a pair of loudspeakers such as by a control system connected to the master loudspeaker through a Meridian Distributor Command Type Command Type Command Type Command Type Code Code Code Code Parameters Parameters Parameters Parameters Meaning Meaning Meaning Meaning Function Function Function Functi...

Page 23: ...arameters Parameters Parameters Meaning Meaning Meaning Meaning Example Response Example Response Example Response Example Response IR receiver 2 IR ON Turns on IR receiver eye IR on OFF Turns off IR receiver eye IR off Speaker position BO SL Boundary EQ controlled by SpeakerLink NV Boundary SpeakerLink FR Free space equlisation3 NV Boundary Free WA Wall equalisation NV Boundary Wall SH Shelf equa...

Page 24: ...CDsb This allows e g a connected Distributor to change source but the speakers will remain in standby 2 Available only on Meridian DSP320 DSP520 DSP640 and DSP750 3 Free space equalization is not available on in wall loudspeakers 4 The non volatile subwoofer gain is only used when the non volatile subwoofer setting is not SL The range is 15 to 15 in 1dB steps 5 The non volatile room height is used...

Page 25: ...ands in place of the grommets Feed the incoming mains cable and the SpeakerLink cable s into the RF DSW Remove the mains terminal box and connect all three wires of the mains cable to the terminal block Refit the mains terminal box within the housing Fit the RF DSW to the studwork of the wall I I I Installation nstallation nstallation nstallation instructions instructions instructions instructions...

Page 26: ...h the RF DSW Note SpeakerLink cables are routed through the RF DSW but not connected to it Feed the mains power cable through its grommeted hole or if required by the national and local electrical and building regulations use a suitable cable gland in place of the grommet Feed the SpeakerLink cable s through its grommeted hole or if required by the national and local electrical and building regula...

Page 27: ...and Live connections Fit the mains terminal box back into the housing using its three retaining screws Fit the RF DSW to the studwork with appropriate fixings through the four holes in its mounting wings Note fixings not supplied Installation of the RF DSW Wall Receptacle is now complete ...

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