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MERIDIAN DSP LOUDSPEAKER USER GUIDE 8000 Cover a/w 4/4/00 5:13 pm Page 5 ...
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i Meridian DSP Loudspeaker User Guide Subtitle Off Enter Return Function 0T itle Chapter Record Slow OSD T Angle Audio A-B Phase Setup Band 789 456 123 Menu Volume Display Mute Preset Clear Store Repeat CD RADIO LP TV TAPE 1 TAPE 2 CDR CABLE DVD VCR 1 VCR 2 LD ...
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ii PREFACE Boothroyd|Stuart Meridian, Meridian, Meridian Digital Theatre, Meridian Lossless Packing, MHR and MLP are registered trademarks of Meridian Audio Ltd. MHR: This product incorporates copyright protection technology covered by certain patent applications and intellectual property of Meridian Audio Ltd. This technology is provided for the e ...
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Contents iii Introduction 1 Meridian DSP loudspeakers 2 Sample configurations 5 Specification – DSP5000 and DSP5000C 6 Specification – DSP5500, DSP5500HC, and DSP5500C 8 Specification – DSP6000 and DSP6000C 10 Available accessories 12 Setting up the DSP loudspeakers 13 Unpacking 14 Positioning the digital loudspeakers 18 Connecting the loudsp ...
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iv Troubleshooting 37 Troubleshooting 38 Cleaning 40 Service and guarantee 41 Index 43 ...
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1 Subtitle Off Enter Return Function 0T itle Chapter Record Slow OSD T Angle Audio A-B Phase Setup Band 789 456 123 Menu Volume Display Mute Preset Clear Store Repeat CD RADIO LP TV TAPE 1 TAPE 2 CDR CABLE DVD VCR 1 VCR 2 LD Introduction Welcome to the Meridian DSP loudspeaker range! This User Guide provides full information about using the DSP lou ...
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2 INTRODUCTION Meridian DSP loudspeakers Meridian DSP loudspeakers represent the fruits of more than 25 years of continuous development of loudspeakers as musical instruments. The finest materials and state-of-the-art design are combined to create what we believe is the ultimate range of home loudspeakers. Digital Signal Processing Digital Signal P ...
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3 INTRODUCTION Power amplifiers The speakers are driven by multiple independent high-power, low- feedback power amplifiers. The combination of idealised magnetic design, careful star earthing, and very fast output devices gives the amplifiers extremely low noise, high detail, and fast bass. The whole electronic assembly is supplied from substantial ...
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4 INTRODUCTION Meridian Comms The Meridian DSP loudspeakers are part of the Meridian family of advanced digital, analogue, and video components, and these incorporate a sophisticated communications link, to allow you to control any combination of units using a single remote, and ensure that they will work together as a fully integrated system. The ...
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5 INTRODUCTION Sample configurations Meridian Digital Theatre™ Meridian DVD Player DSP5500HC 504 Meridian Surround Processor DSP6000 DSP6000 DSP6000 DSP6000 Up to seven Meridian DSP loudspeakers can be used in conjunction with a Meridian Surround Processor to create a digital surround system with superb music and cinema sound. The Meridian DVD Pl ...
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6 INTRODUCTION Specification – DSP5000 and DSP5000C Digital inputs and outputs • 2 x cable inputs, 32-192kHz. FIFO locks at 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, or 192kHz ± 150ppm (176.4 and 192kHz supported by single wire connection and future software upgrade). • PCM using IEC958, or MHR connection support with auto-detection. • 1 x cable input pa ...
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7 INTRODUCTION Control • 2 x Meridian Comms. • 9-pin D connector for RS232 PC control, null modem, 9600 baud, 2N1, no handshake. Cabinet • Wood-veneered MDF with internal bracing and damping. • Available in black ash, rosewood, and cherry. • DSP5000: 210mm x 900mm x 297mm (8.3" x 35.4" x 11.7") (W x H x D). • DSP5000C: 67 ...
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8 INTRODUCTION Specification – DSP5500, DSP5500HC, and DSP5500C Digital inputs and outputs • 2 x cable inputs, 32-192kHz. FIFO locks at 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, or 192kHz ± 150ppm (176.4 and 192kHz supported by single wire connection and future software upgrade). • PCM using IEC958, or MHR connection support with auto-detection. • 1 x 24 ...
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9 INTRODUCTION Characteristics • Distortion typically <0.01%, or <0.02% up to full power at all frequencies. • Noise and hum <-94dBr at all volume settings. • Acoustic output typically >111dB spl @ 1m. • Acoustic noise <15dB spl @ 1m. • Frequency response in room response within 3dB, 28Hz-20kHz. Control • 2 x Meridian Com ...
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10 INTRODUCTION Specification – DSP6000 and DSP6000C Digital inputs and outputs • 2 x cable inputs, 32-192kHz. FIFO locks at 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, or 192kHz ± 150ppm (176.4 and 192kHz supported by single wire connection and future software upgrade). • PCM using IEC958, or MHR connection support with auto-detection. • 1 x 24-bit Multi- ...
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11 INTRODUCTION Characteristics • Distortion typically <0.01%, or <0.02% up to full power at all frequencies. • Noise and hum <-94dBr at all volume settings. • Acoustic output typically >112dB spl @ 1m. • Acoustic noise <15dB spl @ 1m. • Frequency response in room response within 3dB, 25Hz-20kHz, lower at moderate volumes. ...
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12 INTRODUCTION A vailable accessories Each DSP loudspeaker is shipped complete with cables to enable it to be used in a Meridian Digital music system. In addition, each pair of main loudspeakers is supplied with a Meridian System Remote. Other applications, and some advanced features, may require one or more of the following accessories, which can ...
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13 Subtitle Off Enter Return Function 0T i t le Chapter Record Slow OSD T Angle Audio A-B Phase Setup Band 789 456 123 Menu Volume Display Mute Preset Clear Store Repeat CD RADIO LP TV TAPE 1 TAPE 2 CDR CABLE DVD VCR 1 VCR 2 LD Setting up the DSP loudspeakers This chapter explains how to install your DSP loudspeakers. It describes what you should f ...
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14 SETTING UP THE DSP LOUDSPEAKERS Unpacking Before you begin installation you should ensure that your DSP loudspeakers are the correct voltage for your local AC supply. If they are not, do not try to install them, and contact your dealer. You should not make any connections to the DSP loudspeakers, or to any other component in your system, while t ...
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15 SETTING UP THE DSP LOUDSPEAKERS Caution (DSP6000 and DSP6000C only) Meridian Audio has taken every care in the design, assembly, finishing and packing of this product. The high gloss finish on parts of the cabinet is achieved by painting up to five coats of polyester lacquer onto the plywood, each one hand polished. Due to the product size and h ...
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16 SETTING UP THE DSP LOUDSPEAKERS • When all four feet have been fitted, carefully set the DSP loudspeakers upright in their playing positions and remove the rest of the packaging. To fit the rubber bumpons (DSP5000C and DSP5500HC only) • Attach four bumpons to the underside of each speaker, using the self- adhesive pads. To install the head u ...
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17 SETTING UP THE DSP LOUDSPEAKERS 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 ...
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18 SETTING UP THE DSP LOUDSPEAKERS Positioning the digital loudspeakers Safety warnings • Do not expose the speakers to dripping or splashing. • Do not place any object filled with liquid, such as a vase, on the speakers. • Do not place naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, on the speakers. To avoid overheating Do not position the spe ...
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19 SETTING UP THE DSP LOUDSPEAKERS Connecting the loudspeakers Back panel The following diagram gives details of the back panel connections: MERIDIAN COMMS RS232 OUTPUT INPUT DIGIT AL INPUT DIGIT AL OUTPUT 21 EXP ANSION Comms Digital inputs Digital output PC Digital connections The following table gives details of the digital audio connections: Use ...
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20 SETTING UP THE DSP LOUDSPEAKERS Connecting to other equipment To connect two DSP loudspeakers in a Meridian system DIGIT AL OUTPUT COMMS S5 lead DSP loudspeaker – Main R DSP loudspeaker – Main L 562V•2 Multimedia Controller M5 lead COMMS OUTPUT INPUT DIGIT AL INPUT 21 DIGIT AL OUTPUT COMMS OUTPUT INPUT DIGIT AL INPUT 21 DIGIT AL OUTPUT You ...
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21 SETTING UP THE DSP LOUDSPEAKERS To connect three or more DSP loudspeakers in a Meridian surround system COMMS OUTPUT INPUT DIGIT AL INPUT 21 DIGIT AL OUTPUT COMMS OUTPUT INPUT DIGIT AL INPUT 21 DIGIT AL OUTPUT COMMS OUTPUT INPUT DIGIT AL INPUT 21 DIGIT AL OUTPUT DSP loudspeaker Centre (master) DIGIT AL OUTPUTS COMMS S5 lead M5 lead S5 lead (digi ...
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22 SETTING UP THE DSP LOUDSPEAKERS To connect two DSP loudspeakers to a Meridian CD Player or other digital source COMMS OUTPUT INPUT DIGIT AL INPUT 21 DIGIT AL OUTPUT DIGIT AL OUTPUT COMMS DSP loudspeaker – Main R DSP loudspeaker – Main L M5 lead 588 CD Player COMMS OUTPUT INPUT DIGIT AL INPUT 21 DIGIT AL OUTPUT S5 lead You can create a comple ...
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23 Subtitle Off Enter Return Function 0T itle Chapter Record Slow OSD T Angle Audio A-B Phase Setup Band 789 456 123 Menu Volume Display Mute Preset Clear Store Repeat CD RADIO LP TV TAPE 1 TAPE 2 CDR CABLE DVD VCR 1 VCR 2 LD Using the DSP loudspeakers In systems with a Meridian preamplifier or control unit all of the functions of the DSP loudspeak ...
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24 USING THE DSP LOUDSPEAKERS Selecting a source When not playing, the DSP loudspeakers should be left in the standby state. This uses a negligible amount of electricity, but ensures that the components of the loudspeakers operate at maximum efficiency from the moment you start. If you are not going to use the DSP loudspeakers for several days you ...
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25 USING THE DSP LOUDSPEAKERS Changing the display The DSP loudspeakers display information about the current settings on the 8-character front-panel display. In addition, three coloured indicators show status information. To change the displayed information • Press Display . Pressing Display steps between the following options: Display option Ex ...
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26 USING THE DSP LOUDSPEAKERS Adjusting the volume The DSP loudspeakers adjust the volume in precise steps of 1dB, where 9dB is equivalent to doubling the loudness, and can be varied in the range 1 to 99dB. When you first connect power to the DSP loudspeakers the volume is set to 65, which is similar to the midway position of the rotary volume cont ...
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27 USING THE DSP LOUDSPEAKERS Changing the treble, bass, or phase The DSP loudspeakers provide sophisticated treble and bass controls, to allow you to adjust the broad balance of the system to correct for the acoustics of your listening room, or for a misbalanced recording. The controls are more subtle than conventional tone controls, and take adva ...
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28 USING THE DSP LOUDSPEAKERS Changing the listening position The balance control of the DSP loudspeakers uses digital signal processing to compensate for an off-centre listening position by delaying and diminishing the sound in one speaker, thus effectively shifting the speaker’s image back. The axis control allows you to adjust the optimum list ...
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29 Subtitle Off Enter Return Function 0T itle Chapter Record Slow OSD T Angle Audio A-B Phase Setup Band 789 456 123 Menu Volume Display Mute Preset Clear Store Repeat CD RADIO LP TV TAPE 1 TAPE 2 CDR CABLE DVD VCR 1 VCR 2 LD Configuring the DSP loudspeakers This chapter explains how to configure the DSP loudspeakers to suit the other equipment in ...
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30 CONFIGURING THE DSP LOUDSPEAKERS Choosing standard settings The DSP loudspeakers provide the following five alternative standard settings, called Types, which configure all aspects of the DSP loudspeakers into the most commonly needed configurations: Type Description 1 For use with a Meridian control unit such as the 562V.2. 5 For use with a CD ...
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31 CONFIGURING THE DSP LOUDSPEAKERS To specify the speaker position • Press A or V to specify the speaker position. The options are shown in the following table: Display Position L. Left. R. Right. C. Centre (Type 6 only). S.L. Left surround (Type 6 only). S.R. Right surround (Type 6 only). To choose master or slave You should select one loudspea ...
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32 CONFIGURING THE DSP LOUDSPEAKERS Specifying information about your system You can configure the operation of the DSP loudspeakers to suit the way your system is set up, and the way in which you want to use it. These settings are configured automatically to appropriate values when you choose one of the standard Type settings, and you should not n ...
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33 CONFIGURING THE DSP LOUDSPEAKERS Configuring the sources When the master DSP loudspeaker is set to one of the standard Types the 12 source selection keys on the remote select inputs D1 and D2 as shown in the table on page 34. If the configuration you want is not catered for by one of the standard settings, you can configure each source individua ...
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34 CONFIGURING THE DSP LOUDSPEAKERS The options are summarised in the table below: Option Initial value Alternatives Explanation Label CD, Radio, LP, The label used to identify the Radio etc. source on the front panel display. Audio input D1 or D2. Choose D1 or D2 to specify the D1 input. Comms type 1C – 9C, or NC. Choose 1C for a Meridian CD 2C ...
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35 CONFIGURING THE DSP LOUDSPEAKERS Configuring the setup options The setup options allow you to adjust the frequency response of the loudspeakers to compensate for their position. You only need to configure the master loudspeaker. To select Setup mode • Turn off the DSP loudspeaker using the power switch on the back panel. • Turn on the power ...
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36 CONFIGURING THE DSP LOUDSPEAKERS To adjust the centre frequency response and tilt offset If your system includes a DSP centre speaker you should set Centre Y on the master speaker. An additional frequency response option is then provided to allow you to adjust the centre speaker, with the options: C.Fre , C.bou , C.Sb1 , C.Sb2 , and C.Cor . • ...
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37 Subtitle Off Enter Return Function 0T itle Chapter Record Slow OSD T Angle Audio A-B Phase Setup Band 789 456 123 Menu Volume Display Mute Preset Clear Store Repeat CD RADIO LP TV TAPE 1 TAPE 2 CDR CABLE DVD VCR 1 VCR 2 LD Tr oubleshooting This chapter provides suggested solutions to typical problems that may occur when setting up the DSP loudsp ...
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38 TROUBLESHOOTING Tr oubleshooting Display on front panel not lit Check the following: • There is AC power connected to the socket on the back of the DSP loudspeaker. • The power switch on the back panel of the DSP loudspeaker is turned on. If the display will still not illuminate, check any fuses in your power supply and the fuse in the inlet ...
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39 TROUBLESHOOTING Drive units move when the speaker is switched on or off This is normal as the speaker active electronics settle. Configuring the DSP loudspeaker does not have any effect Make sure that you are configuring the DSP loudspeaker used as the master digital loudspeaker in the system. This determines the configuration of all digital lou ...
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40 TROUBLESHOOTING Cleaning Cleaning (DSP6000 and DSP6000C only) Small marks on the lacquer surface can usually be removed by treating with Black Turtle Wax Color Magic. Do not use any coarse polish such as Auto Colour restorer, and always test any polish on a non-visible area first. Do not use any polish containing a solvent; these can cause crazi ...
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41 TROUBLESHOOTING Service and guarantee Service The Meridian components have been carefully designed to give years of untroubled service. There are no user-serviceable parts inside the case, nor do the units require any form of maintenance. In the unlikely event that your DSP loudspeaker fails to function correctly, it should be returned, in its o ...
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43 Index A absolute phase, changing 27 accessories 12 axis, changing 28 B back panel 19 balance, changing 28 bass, changing 27 bumpons, fitting 16 C cabinet 3 centre frequency response, configuring 36 centre speaker, connecting 20 centre tilt offset, configuring 36 cleaning 40 COMMS INPUT 19 COMMS OUTPUT 19 communications connections 19 components ...
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44 R radio interference 17, 38 remote, troubleshooting 38 S safety warnings 18 sample configurations Meridian Digital Music System 5 Meridian Digital Theatre™ 5 selecting a source 24 service 41 settings, storing 36 setup options, configuring 35 sources configuring 33 selecting 24 speaker positioning 18 specification DSP5000 and DSP5000C 6 DSP5500 ...
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