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                        Meridian C Series  
Installation Components
C51
5ch x 2 (bass/treble) 
Active Speaker Power Unit
Installation and Operation Manual
IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ THIS COMPLETE MANUAL TO ENSURE PROPER 
INSTALLATION AND OPERATION. 
INSTALLERS: Please review this manual carefully before contacting Technical Support.
PRODUCT OWNERS: Please contact your authorised Meridian dealer for product or installation 
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                        ContentS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..............................................................................................4 SERVICE AND GUARANTEE ............................................................................................................5 ABOUT THE PRODUCT ...................................................................................................................6 C51 SPECIFICATIONS ...............................................................................
                    
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                        IMPoRt Ant Safety warnings •	 Do	not	expose	the	unit	to	dripping	or	splashing. SAFetY InStRUCtIonS •	 Do	not	place	any	object	filled	with	liquid,	such	 as a vase, on the unit. •	 Read	the	instructions. •	 Do	not	place	naked	flame	sour ces,	such	as	 •	 Keep	these	instructions. lighted candles, on the unit. •	 Follow	all	instructions. •	 Do	not	use	this	apparatus	near	water . •	 Clean	only	with	a	dry	cloth. To avoid interference •	 Install	only	in	accor dance	with	manufactur er’ s	 Do not position
                    
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                        Warning: live terminals Accessory Kit  Terminals marked with the ‘lightning The following items are supplied with C51  flash’	symbol	ar e	hazar dous	live	and	the	 Powered Crossover/Amplifier unit exter nal	wiring	connected	to	these	 1 - This manual terminals requires installation by an 1 - Power Cord  instructed person or the use of ready- made leads or cords. SeRIC v e And gUARAntee Information for Users on Disposal of Service Old Equipment (EU Only) The Meridian components have been carefully 
                    
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                        may also invalidate this guarantee. Labour and Front-panel indicators take the form of blue  carriage charges are not covered unless by LEDs for main power and for each channel,  local agreement. arranged in high/low pairs so that the status  can be instantly assessed. Outside	the	UK,	local	warranty	liability	is	 restricted to equipment purchased within The rear panel is divided into five channel  the territory. Our agents abroad are only pairs identified as HF (tweeter) and LF (bass).  under co
                    
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                        Indicators Blue LED power indicator InSt ALLAtIon And SetUP   Per-channel blue LED  operation indicator Unpacking  •	 Inspect	pr oduct	box	and	unit	for	any	shipping	 Power 100–240Vac, 30–1200VA damage.  •	 Save	pr oduct	box	in	the	event	the	unit	needs	to	 Dimensions  be shipped in the future. Shipping the unit in a  Main	enclosur e	 435	x	82	x	250	mm	(17.25	x	 generic	box	may	void	warranty .	 3.25	x	9.75	in)	W	x	H	x	D Fr ont	panel	 485	x	87.5	x	12	mm	(19	x	 Mounting  3.45	x	0.5	in)	W	x	H	x	D The
                    
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                        C51 Active Speaker Power Unit Bass Treble Channel 1 Channel 2 Channel 3 Channel 1 Channel 2 Channel 3 Channel 4 Channel 5 Channel 4 Crossover Crossover Crossover Crossover Crossover Channel 5 Stand By Hot ConneCtIng tHe C51 OFF ON CHANNEL 5 CHANNEL 4 CHANNEL 3 CHANNEL 2 CHANNEL 1 TWEETER TWEETER TWEETER TWEETER TWEETER BASS BASS BASS BASS BASS CAUTION REPLACE WITH SAME TYPE FUSE T10AH for 100-120V ac ~ C51 Rear Panel (above) and front panel with acrylic cover in place (below) C51 Active Speaker 
                    
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                        Meridian fan output A	further	blue	LED	is	situated	next	to	the	 Standby button and illuminates when the  This 3.5mm jack provides a voltage and power unit is in standby, indicating that the unit is  suitable for driving a Meridian fan system. The powered. When this light is illuminated, the  voltage provided is 12vdc, tip positive. Up to channel	indicators	should	be	extinguished. 5W can be taken from this socket. The voltage  is present only when the temperature of the A blue LED indicates when 
                    
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                        •	 Reorient	the	r eceiving	aerial	(or	antenna)	or	 type of crossover card in each bay matches  route the antenna cable of the receiver as far as  the type of loudspeaker connected to the  possible from the unit and its cabling. corresponding output channel. Each crossover  •	 Ensur e	that	the	r eceiver	uses	well-scr eened	 card includes indicator lights that show  antenna cable. the presence of power and, by their colour  •	 Relocate	the	r eceiver	with	r espect	to	the	unit. •	 Connect	the	r ecei