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Meridian America 3100 User Manual

Connecting a 3100 loudspeaker as a centre speaker, Specifications

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3100

D S P L O U D S P E A K E R

I N S T A L L A T I O N

A N D U S E R G U I D E

Connecting a 3100 loudspeaker as a centre
speaker

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You can use a single 3100 loudspeaker as a centre speaker in a Meridian surround

system.

• Connect the speaker to the CENTRE digital output using an M5 lead, as shown in

the illustration.

Digital inputs and outputs

2 x cable inputs, 32–96kHz. FIFO locks at

44.1, 48, 88.2, or 96kHz ±150ppm.

PCM using IEC958, or MHR connection

support with auto-detection.

1 x 24-bit Multi-bit delta-sigma DACs

with 128x oversampling.

Signal processing

1 Motorola 56367 running at 150MHz.

3 x 24-bit Multi-bit delta-sigma DACs

with 128x oversampling.

Crossover linear-phase ±30º at 2.6kHz.

Output stages

Power amplifi ers: Complementary

bipolar design, with output-stage error
correction and twin loop design.

Bass/Mid: 75W.

Tweeter: 50W.

Acoustic

DSP3100: 2 way, vented box;
DSP3100HC: 2½ way, closed box.

DSP3100: 1 x 160mm (6.5");

DSP3100HC: 2 x 120mm (5.25"); doped
carbon fi bre high-effi ciency long-throw
drivers.

Treble drive unit: 1 x 25mm (1") Meridian

piston doped fabric dome.

Characteristics

Distortion typically <0.01%, or <0.02%

up to full power at all frequencies.

Noise and hum <-94dBr at all volume

settings.

Acoustic output typically >111dB spl @

1m.

Acoustic noise <15dB spl @ 1m.

Frequency response in room response

within 3dB, 45Hz-20kHz.

Control

2 x Meridian Comms.

9-pin D connector for RS232 PC control,

null modem, 9600 baud, 2N1, no HS.

Cabinet

Bonded aluminium panels.

MDF cloth-covered grille.

Silver/black fi nish.

DSP3100: 194 x 386 x 254mm (7.65 x 15.2

x 10") (W x H x D), 12kg (27lb).

DSP3100HC: 470 x 174 x 254mm (18.5 x

6.9 x 10") (W x H x D), 15kg (33lb).

Power

100-125; 200-250V AC 50-60Hz.

20VA standby; 600VA max.

Meridian Audio reserves the right to amend
product specifi cations at any time.

Specifications