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Indicators Blue LED power indicator
Per-channel blue LED
operation indicator
Power 100–240Vac, 30–1200VA
Dimensions
Mainenclosure 435x82x250mm(17.25x
3.25x9.75in)WxHxD
Frontpanel 485x87.5x12mm(19x
3.45x0.5in)WxHxD
Weight TBCkg(xxlb)
Crossover cards
Cards are supplied with each active installation
loudspeaker system. These feature premium
quality Burr-Brown operational amplifiers and
four-layer printed circuit boards. LEDs indicate
presence of rail voltages while the colour
combinations confirm the type of crossover
in place. Cards plug into sockets on the front
panel of the C51.
Meridian Audio reserves the right to amend
product specifications at any time.
INSTALLATION AND SETUP
Unpacking
• Inspectproductboxandunitforanyshipping
damage.
• Saveproductboxintheeventtheunitneedsto
be shipped in the future. Shipping the unit in a
genericboxmayvoidwarranty.
Mounting
The C51 is primarily designed to be mounted
in a standard 19in rack. Feet are provided for
free-standing operation: these should not be
present if the unit is to be rack-mounted.
• EXCESSIVEHEATMAYCAUSETHEUNITTO
MALFUNCTION OR SHORTEN PRODUCT LIFE.
Follow regular installation rules for proper
ventilation.
• Besureracklocationhasadequateventilation.
Allow a minimum of 1U rack space (1.75in)
above and below unit for ventilation.
• Allowadditionalventilationwhenmounted
near other power amplifiers or other equipment
thatmaygenerateexcessiveheat.
Connections
Be sure to use high quality cables for both
sources and output signals.
AC Power Connector
Connect to a stable AC power line. Ensure
that the unit is connected to a supply of the
voltage specified on the unit and that the unit
is of the correct type for the territory in which
it is being installed.
• Toavoidgroundloops,apowerconditionerfor
the equipment rack is recommended.
• Staticelectricitycancauseequipmentproblems.
Be sure installer is grounded to chassis or
equipment rack before connecting sources.