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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. I nstall 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 w i th one wider than the other.

A grounding type p l ug has two blades and a third ground i ng 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 particu l arly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they ex i t from the apparatus.

• Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacture r .

• 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 powersupply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the appa r atus, the apparatus has been exposed to ra i n or moisture, does no t operate normally, or has been dropped.

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOIS T URE .

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 base of the unit, or by unplugging the connector at the opposing end of the power cord or cable from its supp l y outlet. As a result, e i t her or both of these connectors should remain accessible

PLEASE NOTE: Important safety information i s located on a label under the grille cloth at the rear of the loudspeake r .

Safety warnings

• Do not expose the uni t to dripping or splashing.

• Do not p l ace any object filled wi t h liquid , such as a vase, on the unit.

• Do not p l ace naked flame sources, such as lighted candles , on the un i t.

• To avo i d overheating l eave at l east 1 Ocm 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 t op o f heat producing equip m ent , such as a power amplifier.

• To avoid interference do not pos i tion the unit nea r strong electr i cal or magnet i c radiation, such as near a power amplif i er.

Radio interference

FCC Warning: This equipment generates and can radia t e r adio frequency energy and if not installed and used correctly i n acco r dance with our instruct i ons may cause inte rf erence to radio communica ti ons or radio and telev i sion reception . It has been type-tested and comp li es with the limits set out i n Subpart J, Part 15 of FCC rules for a Class B computing device.

These limits are intended to provide reasonable protect i o n against such interference i n home installations.

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

Copyright

Merid i an Audio Ltd

Latham Road

Huntingdon

Cambridgesh i re

PE29 6YE

England

Copyright© 2013 Meridian Audio Ltd.

Visit us on the Web: http: / / www.meridian-audio.com

Part no: Pr i me PSU (P88424)

This g u ide was produced by: H u man-Computer I nterface Ltd, http: // www.interface.eo.uk/

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Unpacking

The Meridian Prime Power Supply is supplied with the following accessories:

• Mains cable.

• USB cable (P2257 4)

• 12V power cable (SK 194 7)

• This manual.

If any of these items are missing please contact your retailer.

Additional 12V power cables can be purchased from your

Meridian dealer.

NOTE: You should retain the packaging in case you need to transport the unit.

Register your product at: https:l /www. meridian-audio.com/ en/ support/

Connections

The following diagram gives details of the back panel connections:

USB input

USB output

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Power input 12v power outputs

Connections

Use this connection To connect to this

12v power outputs

USB input

USB output

Up to five Meridian products , using

Meridian Prime power leads.

The USB connector on a PC, using a

USB-A to USB-B lead.

The USB input of the Meridian Prime

Headphone Amplifier, using a USB-A to mini-USB lead .

Power

Use this connection To connect to this

Power input A mains power socket, us i ng the power cable provided .

The Meridian Prime Power Supply is also ideal to power other

Meridian products to maximise their performance, including:

Meridian Director, Meridian Direct DAC, Meridian AC200 ,

Meridian Explorer, and Meridian Media Source 200.

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Applications

To use the Meridian Prime Power Supply in conjunction with the Meridian Prime

Headphone Amplifier

The Meridian Prime Power Supply optionally provides an extremely low-noise stable power source for both the analogue and digital sections which will help del i ver the highest possible audio performance from the Meridian Prime Headphone

Amplifier.

• Connect one of the five 12V outputs from the Meridian Prime

Power Supply to the Power Input of the Meridian Prime

Headphone Amplifier, using a power lead.

Optionally, when using the USB input:

• Set up the computer to use the USB output; see the Meridian

Prime Headphone Amplifier User Guide .

• Connect the PC USB socket to the USB Passthrough input on the Meridian Prime Power Supply, using a USB-A to

USB-B lead.

• Connect the USB Passthrough output from the Meridian

Prime Power Supply to the USB input on the Meridian Prime

Headphone Amplifier, using a USB-A to mini-USB lead.

• Press the Input selector button on the Meridian Prime

Headphone Amplifier to select USB.

Computer

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Meridian Prime Power Supply

POWER

OUTPUT

USB USB

PASSTHROUGH

IN

USB

PASSTHROUGH

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Mini-USB lead

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Meridian Prime Headphone Amplifier

USB

INPUT

Power lead

POWER

INPUT

Headphones

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