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Meridian 218 User Manual

Meridian 218
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Meridian 218
Zone Controller
User Guide
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Meridian 218 Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeZone Controller
MQA decodingYes
Audio Formats SupportedMQA
CommunicationEthernet
Control ProtocolsRS232, IR
StreamingYes
Communication ProtocolTCP/IP
Operating Temperature0 to 40 °C

Summary

Important Safety Instructions

Safety Warnings and Precautions

Climate and Environmental Conditions

Specifies operating temperature, altitude, and protection against liquids and flames.

Overheating and Interference Prevention

Guidance on placement to avoid heat sources, direct sunlight, and RF interference.

Copyright and Acknowledgements

Introduction to the Meridian 218

Product Outputs

Describes the analogue and digital audio outputs, including SpeakerLink, for connecting speakers and amplifiers.

Product Inputs

Details the various analogue, digital, and network audio input connections available on the 218 Zone Controller.

Audio Processing Capabilities

Explains the high-quality audio processing features, upsampling, and MQA decoding of the 218 Zone Controller.

System Integration Overview

Covers configuration and control via Ethernet, IP address, and Automation Protocol for network integration.

Technical Specifications

Audio Outputs Specifications

Lists the specifications for analogue, digital coax, and SpeakerLink audio outputs.

Audio Inputs Specifications

Details the specifications for analogue, digital coax, SpeakerLink, and optical audio inputs.

Control Signal Specifications

Describes the 12VDC trigger output and IR input specifications.

Signal Processing Features

Outlines the proprietary DSP software features including apodising filter, upsampling, and MQA.

Indicator Specifications

Describes the front and rear panel indicators for source selection, standby, and MQA status.

Unpacking the Unit

Back Panel Connections Diagram

Details the layout and function of all connectors on the back panel of the 218 Zone Controller.

Front-Panel Indicator Functions

Audio Input and Output Connectivity

Control Interface Connections

System Applications

Minimal System Configuration

Illustrates a basic standalone system setup using the 218 Zone Controller with DSP loudspeakers.

Audio-Visual System Setup

Shows a system diagram for an audio-visual setup using the 218 Zone Controller with multiple speakers.

Distributed Zone System Layout

Depicts a system layout for a distributed audio zone using the 218 Zone Controller and in-wall speakers.

Analogue Multi-Zone System

Illustrates a multi-zone analogue system controlled by the 218 Zone Controller and a Meridian power amplifier.

Installing 218 Zone Controllers in a Rack Tray

Configuring the 218 Zone Controller

Discovering the Unit's IP Address

Provides methods to find the IP address of the 218 Zone Controller on the network for configuration.

Product Identification Details

Explains product identification like serial, MAC address, and Sooloos Zone Name for the 218.

Comms Configuration Settings

Audio Output Configuration Options

Source Configuration Management

Audio Menu Adjustments

SpeakerLink Configuration Settings

Ethernet Network Configuration

Controlling the Meridian 218

Ethernet Network Connection Requirements

Explains LAN connection requirements for configuration, updates, and multicast traffic.

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