Setting up the stereo power amplifier
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To connect to each channel of a 568
Digital Surround Processor
559 Stereo Power Amplifier
568 Digital Surround Processor
RIGHT CREAR-L
REAR-R
LEFT
ON
BALANCED
2 x 559 Stereo Power Amplifiers
Three 559 Stereo Power Amplifiers can be used in bridge mode
for each of the front channels of a 568 Digital Surround
Processor, which are provided as balanced outputs.
● Switch the BRIDGE MODE switches to the ON position.
● Fit the supplied bridge mode link between the left and right
negative terminals.
● Connect the LEFT, RIGHT, and CENTRE balanced outputs
from the 568 to the BRIDGE MODE inputs on the 559.
● Switch the INPUT SELECTOR switches to BALANCED.
To connect to a stereo preamplifier
(eg Meridian 501)
559 Stereo Power Amplifier
501 Analogue Controller
OUTPUT
OFF
UNBALANCED
● Switch the BRIDGE MODE switch to the OFF position.
● Connect the sockets marked UNBALANCED on the back
panel of the stereo power amplifier to the outputs from your
preamplifier.
● Switch the INPUT SELECTOR switches to the UNBALANCED
position.
You should either use a twin-screened audio cable, or a pair of
single-screened audio cables. These cables can have a
considerable effect on the quality of the sound, and you are
advised to seek your dealer’s advice on the best type of cables
for your system.
Connecting a source