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SETTING UP THE 

SUBWOOFER

16

The digital connections should be made with high-quality 75

Ω

 screened 

cable. Suitable cables are available from Meridian. We do not recommend 

using analogue audio cables, which do not have adequate shielding or the 

correct impedance, or cables intended for UHF applications, as these do not 

provide adequate shielding in the 1–30MHz region.

  Analogue connections

The following table gives details of the analogue audio connections:

Use this connection

To connect to this

PHONO INPUT MONO

The dedicated subwoofer output of a preamplifi er or digital 
surround controller, if it is the only subwoofer in the system, or 
the left or right output of a preamplifi er or digital surround 
processor, if the subwoofer is used as one of a stereo pair.

PHONO INPUT LEFT/
RIGHT

The left and right outputs of a preamplifi er or digital surround 
processor, if it is the only subwoofer.

XLR BALANCED INPUT 
MONO

The dedicated balanced subwoofer output of a preamplifi er or 
digital surround controller, if it is the only subwoofer in the 
system, or the left or right XLR output of a preamplifi er or 
digital surround processor with balanced outputs, if the 
subwoofer is one of a stereo pair.

XLR  BALANCED INPUT 
LEFT/RIGHT

The left and right XLR outputs of a preamplifi er or digital 
surround processor with balanced outputs, if it is the only 
subwoofer.

If you are connecting a single subwoofer to a preamplifi er or surround 

processor with a dedicated subwoofer output, connect this to the 

appropriate mono input on the subwoofer. Otherwise connect the left and 

right outputs to the subwoofer left/right inputs, and the subwoofer will 

mix the channels.

If you are connecting two subwoofers to a system, connect the left channel 

output to the mono input of the left subwoofer and the right channel 

output to the mono input of the right subwoofer.

The audio connections should be made with high quality audio phono 

leads or XLR leads.

  Communications connections

The following table gives details of the communications connections:

Use this connection

To connect to this

  MERIDIAN COMMS

The COMMS connection on a Meridian control unit or 
preamplifi er, using a COMMS lead

Summary of Contents for SW1600

Page 1: ...M E R I D I A N S U B W O O F E R U S E R G U I D E ...

Page 2: ...3 2ECORD 2ECORD 4 0 NTER 46 ENU 3ETUP 3ETUP 6 2 6 2 AND AND NGLE NGLE 4OP ENU PEN PEN UDIO UDIO 2ETURN 3TORE 3UBTITLE 2EPEAT 30 ISPLAY 3 3 0AGE 0AGE 3LOW 3LOW 0HASE 0HASE 0AGE 0AGE LEAR UTE 0OWER 0OWER Meridian Subwoofer User Guide ...

Page 3: ... not position the unit In direct sunlight Near heat sources such as a radiator Directly on top of heat producing equipment such as a power amplifier To avoid interference Do not position the unit Near strong magnetic radiation Near to a television or where connecting cables may be subject to or cause interference Radio interference FCC Warning This equipment generates and can radiate radio frequen...

Page 4: ...tion SW5500 6 Available accessories 8 Setting up the subwoofer 9 Unpacking 10 Installing the subwoofer 11 Positioning the subwoofer 14 Connecting the subwoofer 15 Connecting the subwoofer to other equipment 17 Adjusting the subwoofer 20 Troubleshooting 23 Troubleshooting 24 Service and guarantee 25 Index 27 ...

Page 5: ...g or circumvention of this protection is strictly prohibited Copyright and acknowledgements Sales and service in the UK Meridian Audio Ltd Latham Road Huntingdon Cambridgeshire PE29 6YE England Tel 01480 445678 Fax 01480 445686 Sales and service in the USA Meridian America Inc 8055 Troon Circle Suite C Austell GA30168 7849 USA Tel 404 344 7111 Fax 404 346 7111 World Wide Web http www meridian audi...

Page 6: ...N 3TORE 3UBTITLE 2EPEAT 30 ISPLAY 3 3 0AGE 0AGE 3LOW 3LOW 0HASE 0HASE 0AGE 0AGE LEAR UTE 0OWER 0OWER Introduction Welcome to the Meridian SW1600 and SW5500 subwoofers This User Guide provides full information about using the subwoofers in conjunction with your other equipment to achieve the superb results you can expect from them ...

Page 7: ...digital source such as CD or DVD the signals remain in digital form until the last possible stage Subwoofer drivers The subwoofers are based on 300mm 12 high efficiency long throw custom drive bass units The SW1600 uses a single driver and the SW5500 uses two drivers in a single enclosure In each case the enclosure is sealed for maximum flexibility of positioning Power amplifiers The speakers are ...

Page 8: ...d system with superb music and cinema sound A SW1600 is ideal as a mono subwoofer for the system to give exciting cinema effects and added realism in DVD movies Meridian Digital Music System xÓää xÓää 0LAYER ac hij OME ORE z wxy N FF PEN ISPLAY 37 37 BIT 0LAYER Meridian DSP loudspeakers include DSP volume and tone controls and can be connected directly to up to two digital sources such as the G07 ...

Page 9: ...ultra low output impedance Acoustic Sealed enclosure no port noise 1 x 300mm 12 high efficiency long throw custom driver Inert basket braced resin damped cabinet Characteristics Distortion 0 01 typically 0 02 up to full power at all frequencies Noise and hum 72dBm Acoustic output typically 107dB spl 1m Frequency response within 3dB 20Hz 400Hz Bypass Control 2 x Meridian Comms Variable gain control...

Page 10: ...om 22mm MDF 6mm annealed plate glass top 416mm x 416mm x 416mm 16 4 x 16 4 x 16 4 W x H x D excluding feet 28kg 62lb Power 100 115 120V 220 230 240V AC 50 60Hz 20 500VA Meridian Audio reserves the right to amend product specifications at any time ...

Page 11: ...ultra low output impedance Acoustic Sealed enclosure no port noise 2 x 300mm 12 high efficiency long throw custom drivers Inert basket braced resin damped cabinet Characteristics Distortion 0 01 typically 0 02 up to full power at all frequencies Noise and hum 72dBm Acoustic output typically 110dB spl 1m Frequency response within 3dB 20Hz 400Hz Bypass Control 2 x Meridian Comms Variable gain contro...

Page 12: ...om 22mm MDF 6mm annealed plate glass top 788mm x 416mm x 440mm 31 1 x 16 4 x 17 3 W x H x D excluding feet 50kg 110lb Power 100 115 120V 220 230 240V AC 50 60Hz 20 500VA Meridian Audio reserves the right to amend product specifications at any time ...

Page 13: ...n 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 511 S patch box if connecting more than two DSP loudspeakers to a G68 Digital Surround Controller not required with 861 ...

Page 14: ...ETURN 3TORE 3UBTITLE 2EPEAT 30 ISPLAY 3 3 0AGE 0AGE 3LOW 3LOW 0HASE 0HASE 0AGE 0AGE LEAR UTE 0OWER 0OWER Setting up the subwoofer This chapter explains how to install your subwoofer It describes what you should find when you unpack the subwoofer how you should connect it to your other audio equipment and the siting constraints ...

Page 15: ... you do not put undue pressure on the front as it may be damaged if pressed Components The subwoofer comes in a carton with the following components The subwoofer complete with grille Four screw in spikes locknuts and washers A nut spanner wrench Four foot mouldings and hexagonal head bolts One Meridian analogue phono cable One Meridian slave lead S lead One Meridian Slave Y lead SY lead This manu...

Page 16: ...o screw the shaft into the threaded insert on the underside of the loudspeaker cabinet until it is engaged a few turns Once you have started the thread by hand you will find you can pull the black castor wheel assembly off the shaft it is a spring fit to give easy access to the nut with the nut spanner provided Screw the shaft firmly into the base and then reattach the castor assembly by pushing i...

Page 17: ... In this case the washer is not necessary Insert the spike with its locknut into the underside of the foot moulding so that the locknut engages in the hexagonal cutout in the base of the foot moulding Screw the spike into the underside of the cabinet and repeat for the other three spikes screwing them in approximately the right distance Do not tighten the locknuts at this stage Stand the subwoofer...

Page 18: ...rive units to settle It is therefore recommended that you tighten the mounting bolts on each drive unit every few days during this period Tighten the bolts in symmetrically opposite pairs using the nut spanner provided You should then check and if necessary retighten the drive units every few years Removing the grille The grille is guided into position on plugs To remove the grille pull it gently ...

Page 19: ...ce them near to the left and right speakers This will ensure that the bass blends optimally between the main speakers and the subwoofers giving a good stereo image If you have a single mono or centre subwoofer place it close to the centre of the room at the front ideally under the centre channel if you have one Face the front of the subwoofer towards the listening position With movies this makes e...

Page 20: ...TPUT A second slave DSP loudspeaker using an S5 lead The S PDIF cable connected to the digital input carries two channels so you need to set the DIGITAL CHANNEL SELECTOR switch to indicate which channel s are directed to the subwoofer 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 If your system include...

Page 21: ...tal 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 XLR BALANCED INPUT LEFT RIGHT The left and right XLR outputs of a preamplifier or digital surround processor with balanced outputs if it is the only subwoofer If you are connecting a single s...

Page 22: ...er the S5 leads from each speaker as shown above Note This does not apply to the 861 which includes a built in patch box Use the comms part of an M5 lead to connect one of the COMMS sockets on the Meridian Surround Processor to the DSP loudspeaker you have chosen as the master typically the centre speaker Use the audio part of the M5 lead to connect the DSP loudspeaker to the C S digital output on...

Page 23: ...f DSP loudspeakers and a subwoofer directly to a digital source The DSP loudspeakers include volume balance and tone controls allowing you to control the system using the MSR Connect the DIGITAL OUTPUT and a COMMS socket from the Meridian source or control unit to DIGITAL INPUT 1 and the COMMS input on the DSP loudspeaker chosen as the master using an M5 lead Connect the DIGITAL and COMMS outputs ...

Page 24: ...vides balanced outputs use the LEFT and RIGHT XLR BALANCED inputs on the subwoofer instead To connect a stereo pair of subwoofers to an analogue preamplifier 7 ÈääÉ 7xxääÊ ÕLÜ viÀ 1 8 Ê 1 1 1 ÕiÊ Ài v iÀ 7 ÈääÉ 7xxääÊ ÕLÜ viÀ 1 8 Ê 1 Connect the left analogue output from the preamplifier to the MONO PHONO INPUT of the left subwoofer Connect the right analogue output from the preamplifier to the MO...

Page 25: ...ass is smooth throughout the range If there is a peak in the bass loudness the subwoofer may be adding to the bass from your main speakers in which case reduce the low pass filter frequency Likewise if there is a dip in the bass loudness increase the low pass filter frequency To set the gain The GAIN control allows you to adjust the loudness of the subwoofer to suit the other components in your sy...

Page 26: ...r If your digital surround processor includes a Calibration option you can adjust the phase in the surround processor in which case set the switch to the position If the bass sounds hollow or phasey and does not image correctly change the position of the PHASE switch If in doubt select the position that gives the most bass ...

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Page 28: ... 3 0AGE 0AGE 3LOW 3LOW 0HASE 0HASE 0AGE 0AGE LEAR UTE 0OWER 0OWER Troubleshooting This chapter provides suggested solutions to typical problems that may occur when setting up the subwoofer If you are still not able to resolve a difficulty with the help of this guide and the suggestions in the following pages please contact your Meridian dealer or Meridian Audio Ltd ...

Page 29: ...problem persists contact your dealer Drive units move when the speaker is switched on or off This is normal as the speaker active electronics settle Subwoofer stays in standby This indicates a problem with the Comms setup Check the comms cabling see Connecting the subwoofer to other equipment page 17 Reselect the source and increase or decrease the volume Subwoofer output sounds odd and lacking in...

Page 30: ...f the date of purchase will be required Guarantee Each subwoofer is guaranteed against defects in material and workmanship for two years from the date of purchase The guarantee is void if the subwoofer has been subject to misuse accident or negligence or has been tampered with or modified in any way without the written authorisation of Meridian Audio Limited Note Connecting anything other than the...

Page 31: ...TROUBLESHOOTING 26 ...

Page 32: ...s 15 drive units 2 13 F foot mouldings fitting 12 G gain setting 20 guarantee 25 L low pass filter setting 20 M Meridian Digital Music System 3 Meridian Digital Theatre 3 P phase setting 21 positioning 14 power amplifiers 2 S safety warnings ii sample configurations Meridian Digital Music System 3 Meridian Digital Theatre 3 service 25 specification SW1600 4 SW5500 6 spikes fitting 11 with feet 12 ...

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