Meridian America 562V.2 manual

Meridian 562V.2 Multimedia Controller user guide[...]

i Preface Meridian 562V .2 Multimedia Contr oller User Guide[...]

Preface ii Sales and service in the UK Meridian Audio Ltd Stonehill Stukeley Meadows Cambs PE18 6ED England Tel (01480) 52144 Fax (01480) 459934 World Wide Web http://www.meridian-audio.com Part no: 562V/2 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) [...]

iii Preface Contents Introduction 1 Introduces the 562V Multimedia Controller, 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 multimedia controlle[...]

Preface iv Configuring the multimedia controller without a computer 27 Describes how to perform a basic configuration of the multimedia controller without requiring a computer. Choosing standard settings ................... 28 Configuring the sources ......................... 30 Programming levels ............................... 32 Specifying infor[...]

Introduction 1 Intr oduction T he Meridian 562V Multimedia Controller is the ideal controller for use in a Meridian Digital Music System, or in conjunction with a Meridian 568 Digital Surround Processor. It combines high performance digital control with high-quality video routing in a single integrated unit. It provides direct digital inputs for di[...]

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 conventional analogue sources such as the 504 FM Tuner and video sound. It also includes video switching for composite video and S-video signals, such as from a satellite receiver, LaserDisc player, or video recorder. 562V DSP6000 DSP6000 LaserDisc Video recor der 508.24 Meridian DVD Player Satellite 504 Sample configurations Meridia[...]

4 Introduction DSP5000C D33 side D33 side 568 D33 rear D33 rear DSP6000 DSP6000 562V Meridian DVD Player 504 Video recor der Satellite Meridian Digital Theatre The 562V Multimedia Controller is ideal for use with the Meridian 568 Digital Surround Processor to create the ultimate surround system for all music and film sources. The 568 Digital Surrou[...]

Introduction 5 Specification and accessories Specification Digital inputs 5 x cable, 75 Ω , IEC958 and data compatible, up to 24 bits, 32-96kHz. 2 x optical, TOSlink (EIAJ), IEC958 and data compatible, up to 24 bits 32- 96kHz. Analogue inputs 7 x phono, 20k Ω input impedance. 1 x stereo Delta-Sigma ADC. Analogue outputs 1 x main phono. 2 x tape[...]

6 Introduction Control 2 x Meridian Comms. 9-pin D connector for RS232 PC setup and control. 2 x trigger outputs for SCART or external switching, 3.5mm 2-pin jack socket, 8VDC at 100mA. Dimensions 321mm x 88mm x 332mm (12.7" x 3.5" x 13.1") (W x H x D). Weight 5kg (10lb). Meridian Audio reserves the right to amend product specificati[...]

Using the multimedia controller 7 Using the multimedia contr oller T his chapter provides a summary of the functions of the multimedia controller to identify the controls which you use to operate the unit. It also provides step-by-step instructions for operating the multimedia controller, using either the front panel or the Meridian System Remote.[...]

Using the multimedia controller 8 Fr ont panel 1 Source Selects the source. 2 Copy Copies a selected source to the audio and video tape outputs. 3 Mute Mutes the sound. 4 Display Changes the information displayed on the front panel. 5 V (Decrease) Decreases the system volume. 6 A (Increase) Increases the system volume. 7 Off Switches to standby. So[...]

Using the multimedia controller 9 Switching on and of f When not being used, the multimedia controller should be left in the standby state. This uses a negligible amount of electricity, but ensures that the components of the multimedia controller operate at maximum efficiency from the moment you start. If you are not going to use the multimedia con[...]

Using the multimedia controller 10 Selecting a source Each source can be associated with both an audio input, and a video input. For example, by default the TV source selects audio input A5 (for TV sound), and video input V5 (for the TV picture). By default, the 12 sources shown opposite are available. The audio and video input associated with each[...]

Using the multimedia controller 11 To select a source ● Press Source (front panel) until the display shows the source you want. For example: CD Alternatively, press the appropriate source key on the remote; eg CD . After a short delay the display shows the currently selected source and volume setting. For example: CD65 Last Valid option The audio[...]

Using the multimedia controller 12 Adjusting the volume and changing the display The 562V Multimedia Controller is not normally configured to provide an internal volume control. However, you can control the system volume from the front panel as described in this section. To change the volume ● Press A or V (front panel), or the red A or V keys on[...]

Using the multimedia controller 13 For example, to record a TV programme press Copy until the display shows: C TV The TV sound and picture will now be fed to the audio and video tape outputs respectively. You can then select another source, such as CD , without affecting the recording. Recording a sour ce You can copy the audio and video components[...]

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Setting up the multimedia controller 15 Setting up the multimedia contr oller T his chapter explains how to install the 562V Multimedia Controller. It describes what you should find when you unpack the unit, how you should connect it to your other audio equipment, and the siting constraints. Before you begin installation you should ensure that your[...]

Setting up the multimedia controller 16 Unpacking The 562V Multimedia Controller comes in a box containing the following components: ❍ Meridian 562V Multimedia Controller. ❍ Power cord. ❍ 500 Series communications lead. ❍ Meridian Configuration program on two floppy disks. ❍ RS232 computer serial lead. ❍ This manual. If any of these ite[...]

Setting up the multimedia controller 17 Positioning the multimedia contr oller 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 multimed[...]

Setting up the multimedia controller 18 OFF MERIDIAN COMMS ON RS232 OPTICAL INPUT DIGIT AL OUTPUT MAIN TRIGGERS DIGIT AL INPUT TAPE D5 DVD/D4 TAPE 2/D2 CD/D1 CDR/D3 MAIN ANALOGUE T APE OUTPUT VCR1/A7 VCR2/A6 TAPE1/A5 TV/A4 RADIO/A3 CD/A2 LP/A1 ANALOGUE INPUT O2 LD/O1 S OUTPUT VCR 2 VCR 1 MAIN S INPUT VCR 2/S2 VCR 1/S1 VCR 2 OUT V6 CABLE/V4 VCR 2/V2[...]

Setting up the multimedia controller 19 Digital audio outputs The following table gives details of the digital audio outputs: Use this output To connect to this MAIN DIGITAL A digital surround processor or OUTPUT Meridian DSP loudspeakers. TAPE DIGITAL A digital tape recorder, computer OUTPUT sound card, or digital second-room system. OPTICAL TAPE [...]

Setting up the multimedia controller 20 Analogue connections The analogue connections should be made using high-quality screened cable, taking care to connect the left and right channels correctly. Video inputs The following table gives details of the video inputs: Use this input To connect to this VCR1/V1, VCR2/V2, Composite video signals, using p[...]

Setting up the multimedia controller 21 Communications connections The following table gives details of the communications connections: Use this connection To connect to this COMMS Other Meridian 500 Series equipment, and the master digital speaker. RS232 The serial port of a PC, to configure the 562V. See Configuring the multimedia controller usin[...]

Setting up the multimedia controller 22 Connecting outputs To connect to a 568 Digital Surround Processor 562V Multimedia Controller Digital lead 568 Digital Surround Pr ocessor DIGIT AL OUTPUT MAIN DIGIT AL INPUT CD/D1 ANALOGUE INPUT TV/A1 MAIN ANALOGUE Audio lead ● Connect the MAIN digital output of the 562V to the CD/D1 digital input socket of[...]

Setting up the multimedia controller 23 Connecting sour ces To connect to a digital source (eg Meridian 508.24 24-Bit CD Player) 508.24 24-Bit CD Player Digital lead DIGIT AL INPUT CD/D1 562V Multimedia Controller DIGIT AL OUTPUT You can connect up to five digital and two optical sources to the 562V Multimedia Controller. ● Connect the digital so[...]

Setting up the multimedia controller 24 To connect to a DVD player (eg Meridian DVD Player) S-video lead 562V Multimedia Controller S3/DVD S INPUT Meridian DVD Player DIGIT AL INPUT DVD/D4 DIGIT AL OUT S-video output Digital lead ● Connect the S-video output from the DVD player to the S3/DVD S INPUT socket of the 562V, using an S-video lead. ● [...]

Setting up the multimedia controller 25 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 [...]

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Configuring the multimedia controller without a computer 27 Configuring the multimedia controller without a computer T he 562V Multimedia Controller can be set up for most applications using just the front-panel controls. This chapter explains how to choose one of the standard settings, which are designed to cater for the six most common configurat[...]

Configuring the multimedia controller without a computer 28 Choosing standar d settings The 562V.2 Multimedia Controller provides the following six alternative standard settings, called Types, which configure all aspects of the multimedia controller into the six most commonly needed configurations: Type Description 1 Main room 500-Series operation [...]

Configuring the multimedia controller without a computer 29 562V Multimedia Controller standard settings The following table shows the options configured by the six standard Type settings on the 562V Multimedia Controller: Source Label Input Sensitivity Comms Composite input S-video input Triggers CD CD D1/A2 n/a 1 ** 1 Radio RD A3 2.0V 2 v2 * 1 LP[...]

Configuring the multimedia controller without a computer 30 To configure a source ● Turn off the multimedia controller, using the power switch on the back panel. ● Turn on the power again while holding down the Display key on the front panel until the display shows Conf . ● Press Source until the left-hand pair of characters identifies the so[...]

Configuring the multimedia controller without a computer 31 Option Initial value Alternative values Explanation Label CDCD CD, RD, LP, etc. The label used to identify the source on the front- panel display. Audio input CDD1 A1 – A6, or LV. Choose A1 to A6 to specify the input, or LV to use the last valid input. Extra analogue CDE2 E1 - E3, or NE [...]

Configuring the multimedia controller without a computer 32 The 562V Multimedia Controller allows you to program the level of each analogue source independently, to suit your other equipment, so that when you switch between sources the volume stays the same. You can increase the sensitivity of any source by up to four steps. The loudest source, usu[...]

Configuring the multimedia controller without a computer 33 ● Press A or V to change the value of the current option. The table below shows the options you can configure. Option Initial Value Communications mode (500 or 200) 5OO Controller mode (Auto, Con, or NCon) Auto System address (1–8) SA=1 Product address (1–8) PA=1 DAC mode (NDAC or DA[...]

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Configuring the multimedia controller using a computer 35 Configuring the multimedia contr oller using a computer T he 562V Multimedia Controller provides a flexible range of customisation options which you can change to suit your own preferences and the other equipment in your system. To configure the 562V you use the Meridian Configuration progra[...]

36 Configuring the multimedia controller using a computer The Meridian Configuration program is a stand-alone Windows- based application that lets you design your own configuration of the 562V Multimedia Controller to suit your own personal preferences and the particular configuration of equipment in your system. The Meridian Configuration program [...]

Configuring the multimedia controller using a computer 37 Button Option Function New Creates a new settings file. Open Opens an existing settings file. Save Saves the current settings file to disk. Fetch Fetches the current configuration of the attached product(s). Store Stores the current settings to attached products. Disconnect Disconnects the p[...]

38 Configuring the multimedia controller using a computer To connect the serial cable The serial cable is symmetrical, and can be connected either way round. ● Connect one end to the RS232 connector on the back panel of the 562V Multimedia Controller. ● Connect the other end to one of the serial ports on the PC or PC notebook computer. Then spe[...]

Configuring the multimedia controller using a computer 39 A new settings file will be created for you, with the initial name MSF1 , and the Meridian window will show a Multimedia controller icon to identify the product you are configuring. ● Choose Save As from the File menu, enter an appropriate name for the file, such as your name, and click th[...]

40 Configuring the multimedia controller using a computer To display the settings ● Double-click the Multimedia controller icon, to open it and display the settings it contains. The left-hand panel of the Meridian window will change to show the following two icons: Settings is the initial configuration in the settings file. Double-clicking Return[...]

Configuring the multimedia controller using a computer 41 To configure the source options ● Select the source in the list of sources. The settings for the source are shown in a panel to the right: To change the name used to identify the source on the front- panel display: ● Choose a name from the Name drop-down menu. Setting up sour ces This se[...]

42 Configuring the multimedia controller using a computer Choosing Unused prevents the source from appearing when you press the Source key, or the corresponding source key on the Meridian System Remote. The name used to identify each source is shown in the list of sources, followed by the Meridian System Remote key used to select the source in brac[...]

Configuring the multimedia controller using a computer 43 Advanced Specify the Advanced options as follows: ● If the source is connected to another Meridian unit, set Comms type to 1C for a Meridian CD player, 2C for a Meridian FM tuner, and 3C for a Meridian DVD player. Otherwise set it to None . ● If you have two Meridian source units of the [...]

44 Configuring the multimedia controller using a computer Changing the setup options The final stage in editing the settings is to configure the general Setup options. To change the setup options ● Click the Setup icon in the left-hand panel of the Meridian window. The Setup options will be displayed: The options are described in the table opposi[...]

Configuring the multimedia controller using a computer 45 Completing the configuration The final stage in creating a settings file is to save it, and then store it to the multimedia controller. To save the current settings ● Choose Save from the File menu or click the Save toolbar button, to save the changes you have made to the settings file to [...]

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Troubleshooting 47 T r oubleshooting T his chapter provides suggested solutions to typical problems that may occur when setting up the multimedia controller 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 48 No lights are displayed when switching on ❍ Check that your AC power supply is connected correctly. ❍ Check that the ON OFF switch on the rear panel is in the ON position. ❍ Check that the fuse on the multimedia controller rear panel and the fuse in the unit’s power plug have not blown; see To change the mains fuse , page[...]

Troubleshooting 49 There is interference on the radio and/or television when the multimedia controller 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 receiv[...]

Troubleshooting 50 Maintenance Cleaning When cleaning the multimedia controller bear in mind that the front of the multimedia controller 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 multimedia controller. To clean the case, display pane[...]

Troubleshooting 51 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 multimedia controller fails to function correctly, it sh[...]

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53 Index Configuration options (continued) controller mode 33 product address 33 system address 33 video version 33 volume mode 33 Configuring sources 30 address 31 audio input 31 comms type 31 extra analogue input 31 label 31 trigger output 31 video input 31 Configuring the multimedia controller using a computer 35 without a computer 27, 33 Connec[...]

Index 54 I Inputs audio 18 , 19 video 20 Installing the Meridian Configuration program 36 Introductio n 1 L LaserDisc player, connectin g 24 Last Vali d 29 Last valid optio n 11 Levels, programmin g 32 M Maintenance 50 Meridian 500 Serie s 2 communication s 2 Meridian 504 FM Tuner, connectin g 23 Meridian 508.24 24-Bit CD Player, connectin g 23 Mer[...]

55 Index Sound muting 12 restoring 12 Sources audio inputs 10 configuring 30 configuring options using a PC 41 copying 13 default 11 programming levels 32 recording 13 selecting 10 setting up using a PC 41 video inputs 10 Sources icon 36, 41 Specification 5 Standard settings, selecting 28 Standby mode 9 Storing settings 45 Switching on from standby[...]

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