Meridian Media Core 200 User Manual
Media Core 200
User Guide
Media Core 200 User Guide
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Important safety instructions
Read these instructions.
Keep these instructions.
Heed all warnings.
Follow all instructions.
Do not use this apparatus near water.
Clean only with a dry cloth.
Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions.
Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers,
stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for
long periods of time.
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required
when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as powersupply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have
fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or
moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
Use only with the mains power adapter supplied with the unit.
Replacements are available from your Meridian dealer.
Safety warnings
Do not expose the unit to dripping or splashing.
Do not place any object filled with liquid, such as a vase, on the unit.
Do not place naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, on
the unit.
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.
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Radio interference
FCC Warning: This equipment generates and can radiate radio
frequency energy and if not installed and used correctly in accordance
with our instructions may cause interference to radio communications
or radio and television reception. It has been type-tested and complies
with the limits set out in Subpart J, Part 15 of FCC rules for a Class
B computing device. These limits are intended to provide reasonable
protection against such interference in home installations.
EEC: This product has been designed and type-tested to comply
with the limits set out in EN55013 and EN55020.
Copyright
Meridian Audio Ltd
Latham Road
Huntingdon
Cambridgeshire
PE29 6YE
England
Copyright © 2010 Meridian Audio Ltd.
Visit us on the Web:
http://www.meridian-audio.com
Part no: MC200 (P88392)
This guide was produced by: Human-Computer Interface Ltd,
http://www.interface.co.uk/
Unpacking
The Media Core 200 is supplied with the following accessories:
Mains power adapter.
This manual.
If either of these items are missing please contact your dealer.
You should retain the packaging in case you need to transport
the unit.
NOTE: The Media Core 200 relies on convection cooling, and
must only be operated vertically.
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Media Core 200 User Guide
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Back panel
The following diagram gives details of the back panel connections:
Outputs
Use this output To connect to this
Analogue Out The line-level inputs of an analogue
preamplifier, the input of a power
amplifier, or active loudspeakers, using
stereo phono leads.
SpeakerLink Out Digital loudspeakers, such as DSP3200,
or a Meridian system controller with a
SpeakerLink input, using a SpeakerLink
lead.
Digital Out A digital preamplifier or surround
controller, using an S/PDIF lead.
Other connections
Use this input To connect to this
Network A Meridian Sooloos network.
Expansion USB For connecting a compatible WiFi
receiver, for a wireless network
connection, or a Microsoft Media Centre
compatible IR receiver, for remote control
of the Media Core 200 using an MSR+.
Operating the Media Core 200
To switch on the Media Core 200:
Briefly press the Power On/Off switch on the back panel.
The front panel indicator will flash while the unit is starting up,
and will then remain illuminated when it is ready for use.
To switch off the Media Core 200:
Briefly press the Power On/Off switch on the back panel.
The front panel indicator will flash while the unit is shutting down.
Do not disconnect power until the indicator is completely off.
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Meridian
Media Core 200
Designed and made by
Meridian Audio Ltd
England; PE29 6YE
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Copyright © 2010
Meridian Audio Ltd.
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Made in England
Digital Out
LR
Speaker Link
Analogu e Out
Power I nput
12Vdc
36W Max
Use Meridi an
G00000 Pow er
supply
Analogue
phono outputs
Digital
coax output
SpeakerLink
output
Power input
Sooloos
network
Expansion
Power on/off
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