Meridian audio m 2500 owners manual

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2 M2500 User Guide Introduction In choosing a Meridian M2500 Active Subwoofer, you have acquired refined equipment which will bring you listening pleasure for many years to come. Whether as part of an enhanced stereo system or a full home theatre, the subwoofer is designed to bring you the highest quality sound possible. This manual should help you get the best from it. If you have any queries regarding the M2500, remember that Meridian Dealers have been selected for their expertise. You should refer to your dealer in the first instance. General Description The M2500 is part of the current range of Meridian Active Loudspeakers. They use built-in power amplifiers specifically tailored for the cabinet and drive units to give a perfectly matched system. This superior approach to the design of high-fidelity loudspeaker systems has been a speciality of Meridian for fifteen years. Your M2500 has several inputs, unbalanced and balanced, a switchable electronic crossover and two power amplifiers, one for each of the drive units. The drive units are 10 long throw woofers with 2kg shielded magnet in a magnesium basket. Unpacking WARNING Take great care when unpacking or repacking the M2500 that you do not put undue pressure on the front, as the drive units may be damaged if pressed. The packaging should be opened at the end indicated on the box, with that end facing sideways. The subwoofer is fitted with castors to aid installation. When the four accessible foam corners have been removed, it should be possible to lower and roll out the unit. Inside the packaging you should have found: · 1 M2500 Active Subwoofer complete with grilles and castors · 4 screw in spikes · 4 lock nuts and a nut spanner · 4 plastic spike covers · this manual

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3M2500 User Guide · 1 power cord suitable for your territory · 1 long phono-phono analogue audio lead If any of these items is missing, please contact your dealer. We suggest that you retain the packaging carefully, as it provides maximum protection in transit. Getting Going IMPORTANT: Before connecting to the AC supply, check that the unit has been manufactured to the correct supply voltage for your territory. IMPORTANT: Do not make any alterations to the connections of your system with the M2500 AC power switched on. We suggest you follow the full instructions in the Installing your M2500 section. If, however, you want to get going fast: · Use the audio cable supplied to connect the L+ unbalanced input of the speaker to an appropriate preamplifier or surround sound decoder. · Switch on the power at the source at a low volume level. · Connect the M2500 to AC power with the cord provided. · Switch on the M2500 with the switch located next to the AC power inlet. A green light should appear at the front of the unit and you should be able to play music. If you cannot hear any sound, refer to Help! Installing your M2500 This section explains how to get the best from your M2500 installation. If your system includes a Meridian 565 Digital Surround Processor, you will find more information on correct installation in its User Guide. Siting The position of the subwoofer in your room is just as important as that of any other loudspeaker to the final sound. Whilst the ear finds it hard to localise very low frequency sound, you may not get the best from your system if you site your subwoofers badly. You will probably want to place your subwoofer where it is not too obtrusive, but if possible follow these guidelines. · The closer the subwoofer is to the speakers it handles the bass for, the more impressive the bass will be.