Meridian America 507 manual

Meridian 507 Compact Disc Player user guide[...]

Meridian 507 Compact Disc Player User Guide[...]

Preface ii Sales and service in the UK Meridian Audio Ltd Stonehill Stukeley Meadows Huntingdon PE29 6EX England Tel (01480) 445678 Fax (01480) 445686 World Wide Web http://www.meridian-audio.com Sales and service in the USA Meridian America Inc 3800 Camp Creek Parkway Building 2400 Suite 122 Atlanta GA 30331 Tel (404) 344 7111 Fax (404) 346 7111 D[...]

iii Preface Contents Introduction 1 Introduces the 507 compact disc player, and provides an overview of the other products available in the Meridian 500 Series. The Meridian 500 Series ........................ 2 Sample configurations ........................... 3 Specification and accessories ............... 5 Setting up the compact disc player 15 [...]

Preface iv Configuring the compact disc player 23 Explains how to configure the compact disc player to suit the other equipment in your system. Choosing standard settings ................... 24 Specifying information about your system ........................................... 25 Troubleshooting 27 Provides suggested solutions to typical problems.[...]

Intr oduction T he 507 Compact Disc Player combines Meridian’s extensive experience of producing audiophile compact disc players with their experience in applying state-of-the-art digital signal processing techniques to audio equipment, resulting in an outstanding compact disc player that takes full advantage of the capabilities of compact disc. [...]

2 Introduction The Meridian 500 Series The Meridian 500 Series is a unique system of digital, analogue, and video components designed to meet the demand for absolute quality, ease of use, and lasting value. The flexibility of the Meridian 500 Series is such that you can assemble a system as simple or as complex as you need, perfectly suited to your[...]

Introduction 3 562 Digital Control Unit Sample configurations 502 Analogue controller The 507 Compact Disc Player is ideally suited for use with the Meridian 556 Stereo Power Amplifier and analogue loudspeakers, with control over the volume and source selection provided by the 501 Analogue Controller. The 507 Compact Disc Player provides a precisio[...]

4 Introduction Meridian Digital Music System The digital output of the 507 Compact Disc Player can be connected directly to Meridian DSP loudspeakers, as these include DSP volume and tone controls. The result is an outstanding music system for those who prefer a minimum of separate units and interconnecting cables. 507 DSP5000 DSP5000[...]

Introduction 5 Specification and accessories Meridian Audio reserves the right to amend product specifications at any time. Available accessories The following accessories are available from your dealer: ❍ Power cord Europe. ❍ Power cord Canada and USA. If you have problems purchasing these items, you can order them direct from Meridian Audio L[...]

6 Introduction[...]

Using the compact disc player T his chapter provides a summary of the functions of the compact disc player to identify the controls used to operate the unit. It also describes all aspects of using the compact disc player, beginning with essential instructions such as switching on and loading a disc, to the more advanced functions such as programmin[...]

Using the compact disc player 8 Fr ont panel 1 Open Opens and closes the disc drawer. 2 > (Play) Plays a selected track, or moves to the next track. 3 * (Stop) Stops the disc. 4 = (Pause) Pauses the disc. 5 Display Selects the information displayed. 6 [ (Previous) Selects the previous track. 7 ] (Next) Selects the next track. 8 Off Switches to s[...]

Using the compact disc player 9 Switching on and of f During normal use the compact disc player should be left in the standby state. This uses a negligible amount of electricity, but ensures that the components of the compact disc player operate at maximum efficiency from the moment you start playing a disc. If you are not going to use the compact [...]

Using the compact disc player 10 Playing a disc To restart the current track ● Press [ . To move to the next track ● Press > . To play starting from a particular track ● Press ] or [ to step through the track numbers until the track you want to play is displayed or type the number of the track (remote only). For example: Track 4 After a sh[...]

Using the compact disc player 11 Stopping, pausing, and r epeating play You can pause a disc while keeping it spinning, so that you can resume play instantly. You can also set a disc to play repeatedly, so that when the disc (or selection) has played, it will begin again from the beginning. This function is only available from the remote. To stop p[...]

Using the compact disc player 12 Programming a selection With the remote you can programme a selection of tracks, and then play only those tracks you have programmed. You can programme a selection either by storing the tracks you want to play, or by clearing the tracks you do not want to play. If you programme a selection by storing the tracks you [...]

Using the compact disc player 13 The Clear label will change to Store to indicate that the track is stored. To remove a track from a selection ● Select the track you want to remove, as described above. ● Press Clear . The Store label will change to Clear to indicate that the track has been cleared. To clear a programme ● Press * twice (front [...]

Using the compact disc player 14 Disc information and scanning To change the display ● Press Display . Each time you press Display , the display will step between the following options: Display Example Track number. This is the usual display. 14 Elapsed time for the whole disc. 58:12 14 Elapsed time for the current track. 0:59 14 Time remaining f[...]

Setting up the compact disc player T his chapter explains how to install the compact disc player. It describes what you should find when you unpack the compact disc player, how you should connect it to your other audio equipment, and the siting constraints. Before you begin installation, you should ensure that your compact disc player is the correc[...]

Setting up the compact disc player 16 Unpacking The 507 Compact Disc Player comes in a box containing the following components: ❍ Meridian 507 Compact Disc Player. ❍ Meridian System Remote. ❍ Meridian Comms lead. ❍ Power cord. ❍ Optical connector blanking plug. ❍ This manual. If any of these items are missing please contact your dealer.[...]

Setting up the compact disc player 17 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 Do not position the compact disc player: ❍ In direct sunlight. ❍ [...]

Setting up the compact disc player 18 Connecting the compact disc player OFF ON MERIDIAN COMMS DIGIT AL OUT OPTICAL OUT ANALOGUE OUT LEFT RIGHT Phono outputs Digital outputs Comms connections RS232 PC Back panel The compact disc player provides three alternative signal outputs to allow you to choose the highest-quality method of connection availabl[...]

Setting up the compact disc player 19 To connect to other Meridian 500 Series equipment ● Connect one of the COMMS sockets on the back panel of the compact disc player 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. 507 Com[...]

Setting up the compact disc player 20 Connecting audio To connect to a conventional preamplifier ● Connect the sockets marked OUTPUT L and R on the back panel of the compact disc player to an appropriate input on your preamplifier. You should consult the manufacturer ’ s manual to determine which input to use, but generally it will be labelled [...]

Setting up the compact disc player 21 To connect to Meridian DSP loudspeakers DIGIT AL OUT COMMS OUTPUT INPUT DIGIT AL OUTPUT DIGIT AL INPUTS 21 COMMS OUTPUT INPUT DIGIT AL OUTPUT DIGIT AL INPUTS 21 M5 lead S5 lead DSP Loudspeaker – Main R (slave) DSP Loudspeaker – Main L 507 Compact Disc Player COMMS ● Connect the DIGITAL OUT from the 507 Co[...]

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Configuring the compact disc player M any advanced aspects of the 507 Compact Disc Player can be configured to alter the way it operates with the other Meridian equipment in your system. These settings are initially set to standard values, which are suitable for most situations, and this chapter describes how to restore the standard settings. It th[...]

Configuring the compact disc player 24 Choosing standar d settings The compact disc player provides two standard settings, called Types, which configure the 507 into the most commonly needed configurations. Choosing a Type overrides any other configuration you may have performed, and so can be used to reset the configuration of the unit. Type 1 is [...]

Configuring the compact disc player 25 Specifying information about your system You can configure the operation of the 507 Compact Disc Player 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 the standard type settings, and you should no[...]

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Tr oubleshooting T his chapter provides suggested solutions to typical problems that may occur when setting up or using the compact disc player. If you are still not able to resolve a difficulty with the help of this guide and the suggestions in the following pages, please contact your Meridian dealer or Meridian Audio Ltd.[...]

Troubleshooting 28 Tr oubleshooting This section describes problems you may encounter when using the compact disc player, and includes suggested solutions. If these suggestions fail to cure the problem, please contact your Meridian dealer for further assistance. No lights are displayed when switching on ❍ Check that your AC power supply is connec[...]

Troubleshooting 29 There is interference on the radio and/ or television when the compact disc player is switched on Before following the steps below, ensure all units are switched off. If this equipment does cause or suffer from interference to/from radio or television reception then the following measures should be tried: ❍ Reorient the receivi[...]

Troubleshooting 30 Maintenance Cleaning When cleaning the compact disc player bear in mind that the front of the 507 is plastic, and the display panel and lid are glass. Disconnect the power cord before cleaning the unit. Note: Do not use abrasive cleaners on any part of the compact disc player. To clean the case, display panel, and keypad ● Use [...]

Troubleshooting 31 Service and guarantee Service The Meridian 500 Series of hi-fi 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 compact disc player fails to function correctly, it sho[...]

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33 Index D digital out 18 Display function 14 displaying disc information 14 disc time remaining 14 elapsed disc time 14 elapsed track time 14 track (and index) number 14 E Error display 12, 29 F front panel controls 8 fuse, replacing 30 G guarantee 31 I inserting a disc 9 M maintenance 30 Meridian 500 Series 2 502 Analogue Controller 3 556 Stereo [...]

Index 34 R radio interference 16 removing a track from a selection 13 repeating a disc 11 restarting the current track 10 S safety warnings 17 scanning a disc 14 service 31 setting up the CD player 15 for 500 Series operation 19 specification 5 standard settings 24 restoring 24 standby mode 9 stopping play 11 Store function 12 switching on from sta[...]