Meridian America 551 - Manual (Page 15)

Using the integrated amplifier
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Selecting a source
During normal use the integrated amplifier should be left in the
standby state. This uses a negligible amount of electricity, but
ensures that the components of the integrated amplifier operate
at maximum efficiency from the moment you start.
If you are not going to use the integrated amplifier for a period of
several days you should switch the unit completely off, at the
back 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 551 Integrated Amplifier 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.
The display shows the source, and volume setting.
For example, if you select the
CD input the display will show:
CD65
By default, the following six sources are available:
Source Label Input
CD CD A2
Radio RD A3
LP LP A1
TV TV A5
Tape1 T1 A4
Tape2 T2 A6
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 integrated amplifier, these units will also switch to standby.