Meridian America 541 - Manual (Page 20)

Using the surround controller
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Selecting a source
The display shows the source,
and volume setting; for example:
CD 65
Then after a short delay the display shows the preset associated
with that source.
For example:
Music 65
By default the following 6 sources are available:
CD, Radio, TV, Tape1 (or LP), VCR1, and LDisc.
The input and preset associated with each source depends on
how the surround controller has been set up; see Setting up the
surround controller, page 27.
To switch to Standby
● Press Off on the front panel or
the remote. The display will show:
.
If you have other Meridian 500 series equipment connected to
the surround controller using the comms lead, these units will
also switch to standby.
During normal use the surround controller should be left in the
Standby state. This uses a negligible amount of electricity and is
completely safe, but ensures that the components of the
surround controller operate at maximum efficiency from the
moment you start.
If you are not going to use the surround controller for several
days you should switch the unit completely off at the rear panel,
and disconnect it from the AC power supply.
To switch on from Standby
● Press Source (front panel), or select a source by pressing the
appropriate source key on the remote: eg CD.
If the 541 Surround Controller is part of a Meridian system, it will
automatically switch on any other unit in the system, such as the
CD player.
To select a source
● Press Source (front panel) until the display shows the source
you require, or press the appropriate source key on the
remote; eg CD.