User manual MERIDIAN AUDIO CORE 200

[. . . ] Audio Core 200 User Guide 2 Audio Core 200 User Guide EN Important safety instructions · · · · · · · · · · · Read these instructions. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. [. . . ] · 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. Unpacking The Audio Core 200 is supplied with the following accessories: · Mains power adapter. NOTE: You should retain the packaging in case you need to transport the unit. EN Audio Core 200 User Guide Back panel The following diagram gives details of the back panel connections: Headphones output SpeakerLink outputs Meridian Audio Audio Core 200. Registered design and copyright © Meridian Audio Ltd 2010 USB Maintenance A2 Mixer A1 TV D1 CD SpeakerLink In/SLS SpeakerLink Out Slave Power in 12V DC 300mA MAX Aux 1 Disc Opt 1 Game i80 Dock Aux 2 Cable Opt 2 DVD Headphones L R D2 Sat/Radio Master USB Maintenance i80 Analogue phono inputs iPod dock Analogue/optical inputs Digital SpeakerLink coax inputs input Power input Outputs Use this output SpeakerLink Out Master, Slave Headphones To connect to this Digital loudspeakers, such as DSP3200, using Meridian SpeakerLink leads. A pair of headphones, terminated with a 3. 5mm jack plug. Digital inputs Use this input D1 CD, D2 Sat/Radio SpeakerLink In/SLS To connect to this Digital sources, using S/PDIF leads. A Meridian source or Sooloos system with a SpeakerLink output, using a Meridian SpeakerLink lead. A computer, using a USB cable terminated in a Type B plug, to use the AC200 as an external sound card. Digital sources, using optical cables terminated in 3. 5mm optical jack plugs (same sockets as Aux 1 and Aux 2). An iPod mounted in a Meridian i80 dock, with control of the iPod from the AC200 front panel. Analogue inputs Use this input A1 TV, A2 Mixer Aux 1, Aux 2 To connect to this Analogue sources, using stereo phono leads. Analogue sources, using stereo leads terminated in a 3. 5mm mini jack plug. USB Opt 1 Game, Opt 2 DVD i80 Dock Audio Core 200 User Guide EN Applications To connect a pair of Meridian DSP loudspeakers The Audio Core 200 can be connected directly to a pair of Meridian DSP loudspeakers, such as the DSP3200, to make an ideal compact system. · Connect the lower SpeakerLink output on the Audio Core 200 to the master DSP loudspeaker, using a Meridian SpeakerLink lead. · Connect the upper SpeakerLink output on the Audio Core 200 to the slave DSP loudspeaker, using a Meridian SpeakerLink lead. · Set the SLink option to On in the Audio Core 200 Speakers setup menu. [. . . ] Press } to see more sources. Display S Blanks the display. Scroll left { Displays the previous set of soft keys. From the Home keys this gives the Setup and Audio options. Volume Turn to adjust the volume, or push to mute the sound. The current source and volume are shown on the display. Soft keys Allow you to select a source, or a Setup or Audio option. [. . . ]