Meridian Audio 501 - Manual (Page 32)

Customising the Control Unit
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The 501/501V Control Unit allows you to program the level of
each source independently, to suit your other equipment, so that
when you switch between sources the volume stays the same.
When you are programming levels the control unit operates as a
preamplifier with a fixed volume setting equivalent to 65. This
level is chosen to be comfortably loud on average sources. You
can switch between sources and adjust the relevant input levels
to achieve the setting you want.
You can increase the sensitivity of any source by up to 15 steps
of 1dB. The loudest source, usually CD, should therefore be
chosen as the reference.
Programming levels
To balance input levels
● Switch off any power amplifiers that are connected to the
control unit.
● Turn off the control unit, using the power switch on the back
panel.
● Turn on the power again while holding down the Mute key on
the front panel.
The display will show:
Gain
● Release the Mute key.
The display will show the
normal standby condition:
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● Select the source that sounds loudest and make it your
reference.
● Switch to another source in the usual way.