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Analogue inputs – ia04, Extra analogue inputs – ia04 (optional), Balanced outputs – oa18 x 2 (optional) – Meridian Audio 861 User Manual

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Installing the 861

Reference Digital

Surround Controller

Analogue inputs – IA04

Use this output

To connect to this

A1 to A6 and B1 to B6*

The analogue outputs of a
source, such as a TV or tape
deck.

Extra analogue inputs – IA04 (optional)

Use this output

To connect to this

A1 to A6 and B1 to B6*

The analogue outputs of a
source, such as a TV or tape
deck.

* A1-A6 and B1-B6 can each be configured as a single
6-channel input.

Balanced outputs – OA18 x 2 (optional)

Use this output

To connect to this

1 to 4 and 1 to 4

The balanced analogue inputs
of a preamplifier, or a power
amplifier such as the G57,
using XLR leads.

Unbalanced outputs – OA08 x 2
(optional)

Use this output

To connect to this

1 to 4 and 1 to 4

The unbalanced analogue
inputs of a preamplifier, or a
power amplifier such as the
G57, using analogue phono
leads.

SpeakerLink outputs – OE14

Use this output

To connect to this

L+R, C+SUB, SIDE
L+R, REAR L+R

Digital loudspeakers, using
Meridian SpeakerLink leads
or standard CAT5 network
cables. The Master speaker
must be connected to the
appropriate socket on the
right-hand column.

Standard and optional cards

The following diagram shows the cards supplied as standard to the 861, and the optional cards (shown in
brackets):

OE14 + IE44

CO00

IEC

IA04

(ID26)

(OA08) (OA08)

(ID40)

(IA04)

(OA18)

(OA18)