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ME-52 Expansion Amplifier

 

 

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PO Box 409 Hanover, MD 

  TEL (410) 761-4000 www.polyplanar.com 

 

  

poly-planar

 

       

Marine Audio System 

 

Input connections without Volume control: 

4)  For operation without the optional external volume control, connect the 

amplifier inputs to the VARIABLE LINE OUT of your receiver using 
shielded RCA patch cables. In this case the amplifier volume will be 
determined by the volume setting of the source component. If the 
receiver does not have line level outputs, the ME-52 can be connected to 
the speaker outputs, however line level is preferred due to superior noise 
and distortion performance.  See Figure 6 for amplifier settings related to 
input connections. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VOLUME  

CONTROL

 

INPUT 

dB 

GA

IN 

LINE

 

SPEAKE

NORMAL 

REVERSE 

To VARIABLE line output or SPEAKER 
output of receiver, TV, or other audio 
source. 

No connection 

Line input 

White = Left 
Red = Right 
 

Figure 4   - Input connections without Volume control 

 

Poly-Planar MRD80 

TV,  MP3,  Sat  Radio  or 
other audio sources 

 

Summary of Contents for ME-52

Page 1: ...possibilities and makes it simple to expand the audio system capabilities for any boat or vehicle Uses To add additional speakers to a current audio system To provide amplification for a separate audio zone As a stand alone system amplifier for any audio source Features Powers up to 4 4 ohm speakers Internal distortion limiting circuit prevents harsh distortion Accepts line level or speaker level ...

Page 2: ...at is well ventilated The Amplifier generates significant heat when operating at high power levels 2 It is preferable to mount the unit such that the ventilation fins are vertical or facing upward 3 Drill 1 8 3mm pilot holes in the mounting surface corresponding to the 4 mounting flanges of the amplifier Be sure not to drill into any critical areas of your boat or vehicle 4 Fasten the amplifier to...

Page 3: ...nd the mounting area 3 Drill a 1 00 25 4mm hole making sure that there is nothing behind the surface that could be damaged 4 Run all cables make connections and test the entire system 5 Position unit remove film from foam adhesive and adhere volume control in place Warning the adhesive is very very sticky so be sure that everything is functioning and the panel is positioned very carefully before a...

Page 4: ...he independent volume control there is no need to connect the blue wire amplifier power will turn on when volume knob is turned to on position LED light located on the other side of the amp illuminates when ME52 is turned on 3 Connect the white and grey speaker wires to 1 or 2 pairs of speakers Pay close attention to polarity black stripe negative SPEAKER OUTPUT POWER poly planar EXPANSION AMPLIFI...

Page 5: ... the volume setting of the source component If the receiver does not have line level outputs the ME 52 can be connected to the speaker outputs however line level is preferred due to superior noise and distortion performance See Figure 6 for amplifier settings related to input connections VOLUME CONTROL INPUT dB GAIN LINE SPEAKE R NORMAL REVERSE To VARIABLE line output or SPEAKER output of receiver...

Page 6: ... patch cables The Pre amp line output should be a fixed level output that is independent of the volume setting of the receiver VOLUME CONTROL INPUT dB GAIN LINE SPEAKE R NORMAL REVERSE To FIXED output or LINE output of receiver TV or other audio source Line input White Left Red Right Figure 5 Input connections with Volume control Connect volume control apply tape to connections TV MP3 Sat Radio or...

Page 7: ...nd REVERSE position until it can be determined which setting results in more pleasing bass response If in doubt or if any interaction with other speakers is unlikely then leave the switch in the NORMAL position 9 The GAIN control adjusts the overall level of the amplifier When using the amplifier without volume control as in Figure 4 the level should be set to achieve a balance with other loudspea...

Page 8: ...y Response 20Hz 20KHz Operating Voltage 13 8V 10V 16V DC Idle Current no signal 10 mA Maximum current draw full power 7 A Remote wire current 4 mA Fuse Rating 10A 1 Dimensions approx w h d 105 5mm X 39mm X 124mm 4 15 X 1 54 X 4 88 inches Weight 15 oz 425 Kg Volume Control mounting template Note Horizontal center of part is 0 31 8mm to the left of the mounting hole center 2 00 51 00mm 1 42 36mm Dri...

Page 9: ... if unit has been tampered with or has had serial number altered defaced or removed Poly Planar warranty does not cover damage incurred in transit accident abuse misuse negligence fire flood lightning or unauthorized service This warranty assumes no responsibility for damages incurred during installation of this equipment This warranty does not cover labor costs for removal of defective unit or re...

Page 10: ...ME 52 Expansion Amplifier 10 PO Box 409 Hanover MD TEL 410 761 4000 www polyplanar com poly planar Marine Audio System NOTES ...

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