Meridian America 3100 User Manual
3100
ACTIVE
LOUDSPEAKER
INSTALLATION
AND USER GUIDE
Important safety instructions
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Read the instructions
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Keep these instructions.
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Follow all instructions.
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Do not use this apparatus near water.
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Clean only with a dry cloth.
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Install only in accordance with
manufacturer’s instructions.
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Refer all servicing to approved service
personnel.
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE
This apparatus has been designed with Class 1
construction and must be connected to a mains
socket outlet with a protective earth
connection (the third grounding pin).
Safety warnings
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Do not expose the speakers to dripping or
splashing.
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Do not place any object fi lled with liquid,
such as a vase, on the speakers.
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Do not place naked fl ame sources, such as
lighted candles, on the speakers.
To avoid interference
Do not position the unit:
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Near strong magnetic radiation.
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Near to a television, or where connecting
cables may be subject to or cause
interference.
To avoid overheating
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Leave at least 10cm around the equipment
to ensure suffi cient ventilation.
Do not position the unit:
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In direct sunlight.
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Near heat sources, such as a radiator.
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Directly on top of heat producing
equipment, such as a power amplifi er.
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.
EU: This product has been designed
and type-tested to comply with the
limits set out in EN55013 and EN55020.
Copyright and acknowledgements
Sales and service in the UK
Meridian Audio Ltd, Latham Road,
Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE29 6YE,
England, Tel (01480) 445678, Fax (01480)
445686, Web www.meridian-audio.com
Sales and service in the USA
Meridian America Inc, 8055 Troon Circle, Suite
C, Austell, GA30168-7849, USA
Tel (404) 344 7111, Fax (404) 346 7111,
Web www.meridian-audio.com
Designed, manufactured in the UK
Copyright © 2002-2006 Meridian Audio Ltd.,
Part no: 3100U/1
Boothroyd|Stuart Meridian, Meridian, Meridian
Digital Theatre, Meridian Lossless Packing,
MHR and MLP are registered trademarks of
Meridian Audio Ltd.
MHR: This product incorporates copyright
protection technology covered by certain
patent applications and intellectual property of
Meridian Audio Ltd. This technology is
provided for the express purpose of securely
containing copyright audio within the
Meridian System only. Reverse engineering or
circumvention of this protection is strictly
prohibited.
This guide was produced by:
Human-Computer Interface Ltd,
www.interface.co.uk
About your Meridian Active loudspeakers
These instructions provide information about unpacking, connecting up,
confi guring, and using your Meridian 3100 Active loudspeakers. They apply to the
M3100 left and right loudspeakers, and the M3100HC horizontal centre loudspeaker.
Introduction
Meridian Active loudspeakers represent the fruits of more than 25 years of
continuous development of loudspeakers as musical instruments. The fi nest
materials and state-of-the-art design are combined to create what we believe is the
ultimate range of home loudspeakers.
Drivers
Each 3100 loudspeaker uses either one or two high-effi ciency long-throw custom
drive bass units.
Each treble unit is a very high quality 25mm (1”) Meridian piston using a doped
fabric dome. It is extremely well matched to the woofers, and also tonally very
compatible with the other drivers employed in the Meridian range.
Power amplifi ers
The speakers are driven by multiple independent high-power, low-feedback power
amplifi ers.
The active electronics provides huge performance advantages. The amplifi ers are
tailored to suit the direct drive to the drive units, providing very low output
impedance, excellent damping, and bass extension far beyond what is possible in
passive designs.
The whole electronic assembly is supplied from a substantial toroidal transformer
feeding high-quality, audiophile-grade capacitors.
Cabinet
Each 3100 loudspeaker is carefully designed from bonded aluminium panels, with
internal bracing and damping to give incredibly low levels of cabinet resonance,
resulting in low coloration and excellent mid-range transparency.
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