Meridian Explorer User Manual

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.
• 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.
Requirements
Mac OS X:
Requires Mac OS X 1
0.6.4
(Snow
Leopard) or later. No drivers are needed.
Windows:
Requires Windows XP SP3,
Windows 7 SP1 or Windows 8. Drivers are
required and can be downloaded from the
Explorer page (www.meridian-audio.com).
Getting started
Connect the audio output to an analogue
preamplifier using a mini jack lead, or to a
digital preamplifier or surround controller using a
TOSLINK optical lead.
Connect the headphones socket to a pair
of headphones with a mini jack plug.
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
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
Contents
The Explorer is supplied with the following
accessories:
• Carrying case
• USB lead
• This guide
The Explorer page on the Meridian web site
(www.meridian-audio.com) has advice on
getting the best sound quality from your
Explorer, and also describes how you can
optionally configure the Explorer to suit
your own requirements.
Line output
analogue (mini jack)
or optical (S/PDIF)
WARNING: '2V RMS
Do not plug head-
phones into this output
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.
Use with USB 1.1, 2, 3 only
Power rating: 5V 2.5W max.
Copyright
Meridian Audio Ltd
Latham Road
Huntingdon
Cambridgeshire
PE29 6YE
England
Copyright© 2013 Meridian Audio Ltd.
Visit us on the web: http:/ /www.meridian-audio.com
Part no: Explorer/U 1 (P8841 0)
This guide was produced by:
Human-Computer Interface Ltd,
http:/ /www.interface.co.uk!
Headphones
(mini jack)