Setting up the multimedia controller
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Connecting to other Meridian Equipment
To connect to other Meridian 500
Series equipment
● Connect one of the COMMS sockets on the rear panel of the
multimedia controller to one of the COMMS sockets on
another 500 Series unit, using the 500 comms lead provided
with the other unit.
The sequence in which you connect the units is not important.
COMMS COMMS
Then configure the units with the following automatic setup
procedure:
● Switch all the units to standby.
● Press Clear on the remote.
Each unit will display:
Auto
One unit will then be designated
as the controller, and display:
Con
This is the unit that will respond to the remote.
All the other units will be configured
as non-controllers, and display:
NCon
Your system is now set up and ready for use.
● If, for any reason, the automatic setup does not give the
configuration you want, restore the default operation by
selecting Type 1 as described in To select a standard setting,
page 28.
Note: Do not, under any circumstances, connect any equipment
other than Meridian 500, 600, or 200 Series to the socket
marked COMMS on the rear of the multimedia controller.