Meridian Audio 558 - Manual (Page 15)

Setting up the multi channel power amplifier
10
To connect to a 568 Digital Surround
Processor
558 Multi Channel Power Amplifier
568 Digital Surround Processor
RIGHT C REAR-L
REAR-R
LEFT
OFF OFF
● Switch the two BRIDGED MODE switches to the OFF
position.
● Connect the LEFT, RIGHT, and CENTRE balanced outputs
from the 568 to the CHANNEL 1, 2, and 3 BALANCED inputs
on the 558.
● Switch the INPUT SELECTOR switches for CHANNEL 1, 2,
and 3 to BALANCED.
● Connect the REAR-L and REAR-R phono outputs from the
568 to the CHANNEL 4 and 5 UNBALANCED inputs on the
558.
● Switch the INPUT SELECTOR switches for CHANNEL 4 and 5
to UNBALANCED.
To connect to an analogue
preamplifier (eg Meridian 501/501V)
558 Multi Channel Power Amplifier
501/501V Control Unit OFF
OUTPUT
● Switch the BRIDGED MODE switch for channels 1/2 to the
OFF position.
● Connect the sockets marked UNBALANCED on the back
panel of the multi channel power amplifier to the outputs from
your preamplifier.
● Switch the INPUT SELECTOR switches for the corresponding
channels to the UNBALANCED position.
You should either use a twin-screened audio cable, or a pair of
single-screened audio cables. These cables can have a
considerable effect on the quality of the sound, and you are
advised to seek your dealer’s advice on the best type of cables
for your system.
Connecting a source