MERIDIAN DSW.2 Subwoofer User Guide

: June 16, 2024
: MERIDIAN

Table of Contents

Important safety instructions
Unpacking
Applications
References
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**MERIDIAN DSW.2 Subwoofer User Guide

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Important safety instructions

Read these instructions.
Keep these instructions.
Heed all warnings.
Follow all instructions.
Do not use this apparatus near water.
Clean only with a dry cloth.
Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

WARNING : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

This apparatus has been designed with Class 1 construction and must be connected to a mains socket outlet with a protective earthing connection (the third grounding pin).

This apparatus does not include a power switch. The apparatus may be isolated from mains power either by unplugging the power connector from the rear of the unit, or by unplugging the connector at the opposing end of the power cord or cable from its supply outlet. As a result, either or both of these connectors should remain accessible

Safety warnings

Do not expose the unit to dripping or splashing.
Do not place any object filled with liquid, such as a vase, on the unit.
Do not place naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, on the unit.
To avoid overheating leave at least 10cm around the equipment to ensure sufficient ventilation.
Do not position the unit in direct sunlight, near heat sources such as a radiator, or directly on top of heat producing equipment, such as a power amplifier.
To avoid interference do not position the unit near strong electrical or magnetic radiation, such as near a power amplifier.

Radio interference
FCC Warning : This equipment generates and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used correctly in accordance with our instructions may cause interference to radio communications or radio and television reception. It has been type-tested and complies with the limits set out in Subpart J, Part 15 of FCC rules for a Class B computing device. These limits are intended to provide reasonable protection against such interference in home installations.

EEC : This product has been designed and type-tested to comply with the limits set out in EN55013 and EN55020.

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Meridian Audio Ltd
Latham Road
Huntingdon
Cambridge shire
PE29 6YE
England

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http://www.meridian-audio.com

Part no : P88477

This guide was produced by: Human-Computer Interface Ltd, http://www.interface.co.uk/

Unpacking

The DSW.2 is supplied with the following accessories:

Power cord.
Three rubber inserts.
This manual.

If any of these items are missing please contact your dealer.
NOTE : You should retain the packaging in case you need to transport the unit.

Connections
The following diagram gives details of the connections on the back of the subwoofer:

Digital connections

Use this connection
Speaker Link input
Speaker Link output

To connect to this
The Speaker Link output of a Meridian Digital Surround Controller or Audio Core 200, or the Speaker Link output of another DSP loudspeaker.
The Speaker Link input of a second DSW.2 digital subwoofer, when daisy- chaining the speakers.

Miscellaneous

Switch
Digital Channel Selector

Description
Set to 2 to use as an LFE/mono sub- woofer with a Digital Surround Controller. Set to 1+2 to use with an Audio Core 200. Set the left subwoofer to 1 and the right subwoofer to 2 to use two sub- woofers with a Digital Surround Controller.

Standby indicator
The status of the DSW.2 is shown by a green standby indicator on the back panel.

Status	Description
Dimly illuminated	Speaker in standby
Brightly illuminated	Speaker operating

The subwoofer is switched on or into standby as appropriative the Speaker Link connection by the Meridian system it is connected to.

Fitting the rubber inserts
As supplied, the feet are suitable for soft, carpeted surfaces. To use the DSW.2 on a hard surface insert one of the supplied self-adhesive rubber inserts into the recess on each foot:

Applications

To connect a pair of DSP3200s and a DSW.2 to a Meridian Audio Core 200
The DSW.2 is ideal in combination with a pair of DSP3200 or DSP3300 loudspeakers to create a compact Audio Core 200 based system

Connect the lower Speaker Link output on the Audio Core 200 to the Speaker Link input of the Master DSP3200, using a Meridian Speaker Link lead.
Connect the upper Speaker Link output on the Audio Core 200 to the Speaker Link input of the DSW.2 subwoofer, using a Meridian Speaker Link lead.
Connect the Speaker Link output from the DSW.2 subwoofer to the Slave DSP3200, using a Meridian Speaker Link lead.
Set the Channel selector to the L/C position on the left speaker, to the R position on the right speaker, and to the 1+2 position on the DSW.2 subwoofer.

To use a DSW.2 as the subwoofer in a Meridian Digital Theatre
The DSW.2 is ideal as the subwoofer in a Meridian Digital Theatre, in combination with DSP3200 or DSP3300 front and rear loudspeakers and a DSP3300 center speaker. The system can be controlled by a Meridian Digital Surround Controller such as the G68. The following diagram shows how to connect the speakers using “home run” wiring.

Connect the L+R Speaker Link output on the lower row of the G68 to the Master digital speaker (here the front left speaker), using a Meridian Speaker Link lead.
Connect the appropriate Speaker Link outputs on the G68 to each of the remaining speakers and the subwoofer, using Meridian Speaker Link leads
Set the Channel selector on the front and rear left speakers to the L/C position, and on the front and rear right speakers to the R position.
Set the Channel selector on the center speaker to the L/C position, and on the DSW.2 subwoofer to the 2 position.

Alternatively you can connect the speakers using “daisy chain” wiring: connect the front and rear L speakers to the G68, and then link each pair of speakers together by connecting the output from the L speaker to the input of the R speaker. Likewise connect the center speaker to the G68, and then link the output from the center speaker to the input of the subwoofer.

Note that if the system includes DSP loudspeakers with displays, such as the DSP5200, one of them must be set up as the master in the system.
Meridian Digital Theatre