Meridian America 551 - Manual (Page 26)

Customising the integrated amplifier
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Programming levels
The 551 Integrated Amplifier 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 integrated amplifier
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.
To balance input levels
● Turn off the integrated amplifier, 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.