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Meridian America 598 User's Manual

1. Meridian 598 DVD Audio Player Meridian 598 DVD Audio Player User Guide 0 hi 0 Ha A Sales and service in the UK Meridian Audio Ltd Stonehill Stukeley Meadows Cambs PE29 6EX England Tel 01480 445678 Fax 01480 445686 World Wide Web http www meridian audio com Part no 598 Copyright 2002 Meridian Audio Ltd Dolby Pro Logic AC 3 and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation Lucasfilm THX and THX Cinema are registered trademarks of Lucasfilm Ltd DTS is a registered trademark of Digital Theatre Systems MP3 is a registered trademark of Thompson Multimedia 2 2 2 is a registered trademark of MDG BoothroydlStuart Meridian Meridian Meridian Digital Theatre Meridian Lossless Packing MHR MHR Smart Link the MHR logo and MLP are 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 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 express purpose of securely containing copyright audio within the Meridian System only Reverse engineering or circumvention of this protection is strictly prohibited This product incorporates copyright protection
2. The player will go to the disc menu if it exists To resume play O Press Top Menu again Locating a specific title chapter or track Normally DVD Video discs are divided into one or more titles and the titles are subdivided into chapters Audio CDs are divided into tracks The DVD player allows you to play an entire disc or start playing from any chapter or track number While a disc is playing you can go back to the start of the chapter or track or skip to the start of the next chapter or track You can also enter a specific title chapter or track number to locate the appropriate title or chapter track directly TO play starting from a particular chapter or track O Press bil or 14 front panel or remote to step through the track numbers until the display shows the track you want to play For example to play chapter 23 The on screen display shows or J After a short delay the chapter or track you have selected will start to play To locate a chapter or track by number Press Function Top Menu on the remote twice The on screen display prompts for you to enter the chapter or track number E iT Moor BI amp Enter the number of the chapter DVD or track audio CD using the number keys remote The number is displayed as you enter it E THE 00 47 11 W Press or Enter remote The DVD player starts playing from the chapter or track number you specified
3. 21 0 5 PP Fast forward 9 Return Clear Volume 13 Displays the disc 2 Scans forward y NS menu Slow Page pe pela 14 Setup 0 Plays in slovv motion 5 Displays the Setup 5 or next DVD A page menu U 6 PI Next 22 Display Selects the next 15 Changes the front 57 i di j p a 2 panel display 0 11 On screen display Hold down Function to access the functions shown in blue on the remote Switching on and off When not playing the DVD player should be left in the standby state This uses a minimal amount of electricity but ensures that the components of the DVD player operate at maximum efficiency from the moment you start After switching on the 598 runs an initialising cycle which takes a few seconds Do not press any keys until the standby display appears If you are not going to use the DVD player for several days you should switch the unit off completely at the rear panel and disconnect it from the AC power supply To switch on from standby O Press Open W or b front panel or select a source on the remote If the DVD player is part of a Meridian system it will automatically switch on any other unit in the system such as the 568 Digital Surround Processor and Meridian DSP Loudspeakers To switch to standby 6 Press Off front panel or remote The display vvill shovv If you have other Meridian 500 Series equipment connected to the DVD player these units vvill also svvi
4. Q O 3 gt Q C 5 Q o 0 O o r O 5 0 Q mil 0 C O 5 Q O Q z D C 2 E e O Q 00 Selecting the display settings The Video setup menu lets you change the video and operational settings of the 598 DVD Audio Player If your 598 has the progressive output or SCART options additional menu options will be displayed to allow you to configure these outputs see To set the progressive output options page 43 or To set up SCART switching page 44 To specify your display format You should set the Display aspect option to the format that your display can accommodate Select 16 9 if you have a widescreen display or an external processor for picture formats If you have a standard 4 3 television you also have the choice of displaying vvidescreen pictures cropped to fill your television screen pan scan or vvith black bars above and belovv the picture letterbox O Highlight Display aspect in the Video setup menu and press Enter The Display aspect ratio menu is displayed Press V or A to specify the format of your TV and press Enter Note The pan scan feature is not available on some discs in which case letterbox format will be used To select the video output format Component version This option should be set according to which of the S video or COMPONENT video outputs you are using O Highlight Video output in the Video setup menu and pres
5. C E 3 E e A The Progressive output menu is displayed To set up SCART switching If your 598 has a SCART connector the Video setup menu includes an additional SCART setup menu to allow you to configure the SCART switching O Highlight SCART setup in the Video setup menu and press Enter The SCART settings menu is displayed O Press A or Y to highlight the option you want and press Enter The Gamma correction affects the display brightness and can be set to 1 0 0 8 0 9 or 1 1 The Sharpness can be set to Off Low Medium or High The Output mode can be set to Interlaced or Progressive O Press Y or A to highlight the appropriate option and press Note Due to restrictions imposed by the standard copy Enter protected PAL discs will always be displayed with interlace on SCART switch Fn sel only The SCART settings menu allows you to configure how the 598 This option is only required for certain televisions that do not controls the SCART switch output pin 8 which usually correctly follow the SCART standard switches a television or monitor to display the SCART output O Only select No if the television picture does not reappear When playing activates the output when the 598 plays a video when the 598 is put into standby disc or is put into setup and it remains active until the 598 is put into standby By source activates the output for sources which have the SCART setup menu
6. Display 2 P Play N Plays a selected chapter p TT track 3 IM Stop 1 Stops the disc BOOTHROYD STUART ERIDIAN 598 M 4 Il Pause Pauses the disc DVD Audio Player 5 Display Selects the information displayed 7 7 M 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 4 Previous ha 0 gt Tra iy Selects the previous 5 chapter track gt Q 7 PI Next 2 Selects the next chapter track 2 5 8 Switches to standby Er O Meridian System Remote 1 lt lt Fast reverse 7 Il Pause 10 Number keys 12 Off 15 Clear Scans in reverse Pauses the disc Select a title Switches to Clears an entry l4 Page 8 Subtitle chapter or track by standby 16 Function Previous DVD A page Turns subtitles on off number 13 Volume keys Selects a special 2 lt Previous Function 11 Repeat A B Change the volume function Selects the previous Subtitle language Repeats a chapter 14 Mute 17 Top Menu chapter track 9 Source keys track or section Mutes or restores Displays the top Angle Select a source the sound menu Switches the camera 1 2 3 A 5 6 7 8 angle Title timecode entry 3 IM Stop 18 Return Stops the disc oa Returns from a Function MER menu Opens closes the 19 Menu keys disc tray TAPE 1 NAPE 2 DR CABL DVD VCR1 VC LD 1 1 Select or change 4 gt Play 9 parameters Plays the disc ia 20 Enter Audio o 12 Confirms a menu Changes the audio N selection c track 10 E
7. MPEG Audio MPEG Audio is a digital encoding system developed by the Motion Picture Expert Group Like Dolby Digital it provides five full frequency range channels and an additional Low Frequency Effects LFE channel MPEG Video MPEG Video is a video compression technique used to encode video for DVD Video discs MSF Meridian Settings File a file containing settings and User Types for one or more Meridian Products MSR The Meridian System Remote or handset OSD On screen display which the 598 can superimpose on the video image to give information about the disc PCM Pulse Code Modulation the method used to encode music digitally as used on audios CDs Source An input to the system such as CD or TV The Meridian 500 and 800 Series provide 12 named sources corresponding to the names of the 12 source keys on the MSR Type A standard configuration of the DVD CD player Selecting a Type resets any configuration changes o o 0 0 lt al index A A B remote 26 accessories 8 advanced features 23 ANALOGUE OUT 56 audio CDs 17 on screen display 21 audio connections 55 58 Audio language menu 36 audio settings selecting 27 Audio setup menu 934 46 automatic setup 60 AUX DIGITAL OUT 56 back panel 54 Black level menu 40 camera angle selecting 29 changing the display 20 chapters 17 cleaning 70 COMMS connection 56 communicatio
8. Meridian System Remote 9 11 MHR option 47 MP3 discs 14 creating 3 68 moving between albums 14 multi channel link 2 multi channel outputs enabling 48 multi channel switching from stereo 27 on screen display 20 21 disc information 20 DVD information 21 outputs analogue 56 audio 55 composite 55 digital 55 S video 55 SCART 54 55 video 55 overheating 53 pan scan 38 parental lock setting 30 password changing 31 pausing playback 19 Playback options menu 34 36 playing 13 a specific chapter or track 17 a specific title 18 faster than normal 25 from a specified timecode 18 in slow motion 25 Progressive output menu 44 progressive output options setting 43 radio interference 52 region codes 50 repeating 26 RS232 connection 56 S video connecting 57 output 55 safety warnings 53 sample configurations Meridian Digital Music System 6 Meridian Digital Theatre 5 SCART T timecode playing from 18 output 55 titles 17 switching 44 64 screensaver timeouts 42 locating by number 18 selecting from the title menu 24 service 71 Top Menu 16 24 Setup menu 34 tracks 17 slow motion play 25 SMART LINK DIGITAL OUT 56 soundtracks TV standard selecting 41 tray opening and closing 13 troubleshooting 65 default language 36 selecting 27 U unpacking 52 Source configuration menu 64 sources configuring 64 V ventilation 53 specification 7 standard settings 62 standby 12 stepping
9. TF ger 1i ji Y l u Press Enter to select Playback options The Playback options menu appears YN 9 La ke ra 9 U gt Lo O Enter your four digit password and press Enter e e Initially the password is set to 7890 but you can change it to To change the password any password you choose as described in To change the password opposite O Highlight Change password on the Set rating level screen and press Enter to select it The following screen then allows you to set the rating level The following screen allows you to specify the new password O Press A or Y to highlight the rating level you want to set or highlight Off to turn the parental lock off and press Enter to O Enter the four digit password you want to use and press select it Enter to select it The password cannot start with a zero Level 1 corresponds to general viewing level 3 is equivalent to the Take care not to forget your password or you will need to USA movie rating PG and level 8 corresponds to adult viewing contact your Meridian dealer to reset it for you The rating level you have set will be displayed in the Playback options menu b f l lt 0 Q h 0 gel m o Q mb peoueapy Configuring disc options DVD Video discs are capable of providing a wide range of options and special features This chapter explains how
10. currently available on the disc you are playing The on screen display shows WRONG REGION CODE This indicates that you are attempting to play a DVD Video disc encoded for a region that is not supported by your DVD player The 598 unexpectedly switches from pause to stop or fades the screen to black This is caused by the pause or stop timeouts The pause timeout automatically switches the 598 from pause into stop mode if no key has been pressed for the specified time The stop timeout automatically fades the screen to black if the 598 is left in stop mode and no key has been pressed for the specified time The on screen display shows PLEASE CHECK DISC when attempting to play a disc O Check that the disc is positioned correctly in the drawer see To insert a disc page 13 O If it is a single sided disc check that the label is uppermost O Try playing another disc If this disc works check the problem disc for signs of dirt or damage There is interference on the radio and or television when the DVD 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 O Reorient the receiving aerial or antenna or route the antenna cable of the receiver as far as possible from the 598 DVD Audio Player and its cabling O Ensure that the receiver uses well
11. C o 5 rt 5 0 U lt D lt 0 b mil To locate a title by number Press Function Top Menu on the remote The on screen display prompts you to enter the title number ENIA TRELAR Eve Enter the title number using the number keys remote O Press P or Enter remote to play from the title number you have specified To play from a specified timecode O Press Function Top Menu on the remote three times until the on screen display prompts for a timecode Baz ed ri Enter the timecode using the number keys remote O Press b or Enter remote to play from the timecode you have specified La 0 gt ir O Q gt Q 0 Te yuri O 2 2 z 0 Stopping pausing and resuming play You can stop or pause a disc and then resume play at the same To step forward frame by frame position If you are playing a DVD Video disc you can step forward frame To stop playback by frame while it is paused O Press M front panel or remote O Press Il front panel or remote The on screen display shows E l The on screen display shovvs 1 To resume after stopping To continue after pausing O Press P front panel or remote O Press P front panel or remote The disc will resume playing from the position where you To return to the start of the disc stopped playback and the on screen display shows p O Press M front panel or remote while the disc is stopp
12. Designed and manufactured in the UK by Meridian Audio Ltd Stonehill Stukeley Meadows Cambs PE29 6EX England technology that is protected by method claims of certain U S patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited This guide was produced by Human Computer Interface Ltd http www interface co uk Contents Introduction 1 Introduces the 598 DVD Audio Player and gives examples of two suggested configurations using it in conjunction with other Meridian products The Meridian 598 DVD Audio Player 2 The Meridian 500 Series 4 Sample configurations 5 Specification and accessories 7 Using the DVD player 9 Provides step by step instructions on operating the DVD player using either the front panel or the Meridian System Remote FROME PANG 10 Meridian System Remote 11 Switching on and off 12 Playing a Q SC EET 13 Playing DVD Audio discs 15 Locating a specific title chapter OF TI 17 Stopping pausing and resumin
13. HE Pr R COMPOSITE o SMART LINK DIGITAL OUT EL 27 O 0000 MERIDIAN DIAL OUT CONNECTION RS232 Digital Auxiliary MHR Smart Link outputs output output SCART version SCART Composite video output video outputs 7 75 0000000000 COMPOSITE O SMART LINK DIGITAL OUT 20000 O O O O O O O MERIDIAN DIGITAL OUT CONNECTION Digital Auxiliary MHR Smart Link outputs output output L MERIDIAN COMMS Comms Analogue version SCART Composite video output video outputs nl m 0000000000 EG S COMPOSITE PERT CENTRE SURR L iz DIGITAL Multi channel Digital analogue outputs output Video connections The DVD player provides three alternative video outputs to provide flexibility in connecting it to other equipment If your other equipment provides component video inputs use these to produce the highest possible video quality The video connections should be made using suitable video cables which are available from your dealer Component version Use this output To connect to this COMPONENT A monitor or projection television with VIDEO OUT component video inputs progressive in the progressive version S A monitor or television with an S video input or a Meridian 562V 2 Multimedia Controller COMPOSITE A television or monitor with a composite video input or the composite video input on a Meridian 562V or 562V 2 SCART ve
14. To resume normal speed O Press PP or 4d during playback O Press gt Each time you press the key the speed switches between twice and eight times normal speed as shown by the on screen display b gt pa Note Fast playback is not available for MP3 discs gt Q lt Q 0 Q h 0 0 rt C al 0 0 N al YN 9 0 0 qax 9 0 U gt Lo 4 N e Playing repeatediy You can play back a specified title chapter track or section of a disc repeatedly Repeat is not available for DVD Audio discs To repeat a title chapter or track 6 Select the title chapter or track you vvant to repeat Press Repeat to svvitch betvveen Ch chapter repeat Title title repeat and Off no repeat The current repeat mode is displayed on the on screen display To repeat a specific section of a disc Press A B Function Repeat at the beginning of the section you want to play back repeatedly The on screen display shovvs A Morris lenc 1 5 Coal Press A B again at the end of the section The on screen display shows A B OFF 1 3 lenc iva D051 gl The DVD player automatically returns to the start of the section and plays it back repeatedly To cancel the repeat press A B a third time Selecting an audio soundtrack You can select one of the audio soundtracks from those included on a DVD Video disc during playback To d
15. digital version 598 DVD Audio Player Digital Surround Processor DIGITAL IN Digital lead amp Connect the L R output on the 598 to the DIGITAL IN on the digital sound processor O In the Decode bitstream in player menu set the Main outputs option to No see To select the digital audio format page 46 O Set the Multichannel menu option to No see To enable the multi channel outputs page 48 To connect to a processor with analogue multi channel inputs analogue version Surround Processor ANALOGUE 598 DVD Audio Player ANALOGUE OUTPUTS DIGITAL OUTPUTS DIGITAL aa amp OUTPUT 25 6 x Phono leads amp Connect the ANALOGUE OUT sockets from the 598 DVD Audio Player to the analogue multi channel inputs on the surround processor amp Optionally connect the AUX DIGITAL OUT socket to the surround processor s digital input using a digital phono lead This gives you the option of decoding Dolby Digital and DTS bitstreams using the surround processor To connect to two Meridian DSP loudspeakers 598 DVD Audio Player M5 lead DSP5000 Main R slave DSP5000 Main L master DIGITAL INPUTS DIGITAL COMMS DIGITAL INPUTS DIGITAL COMMS 2 1 OUTPUT OUTPUT INPUT 2 1 OUTPUT OUTPUT INPUT o o o S5 lead amp Connect the L R output digital version or the AUX digital output analogue version from the 598 DVD Audio Player to DIGITAL INPUT 1 on the master DSP loudspeaker amp Conne
16. 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 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 to comply with the limits set out in EN55013 and EN55020C Positioning the DVD player Safety warnings O Do not expose the unit to dripping or splashing O Do not place any object filled with liquid such as a vase on the unit O Do not place naked flame sources such as lighted candles on the unit To avoid overheating Do not position the DVD player O In direct sunlight O Near heat sources such as a radiator O Directly on top of heat producing equipment such as a power amplifier Ensure that air can flow through the cooling slots on the base and top cover To avoid interference Do not position the DVD player O Near strong magnetic radiation such as near a power amplifier O Near to a television or where connecting cables may be subject to or cause interference o 0 rt 5 0 rt 5 0 U lt U D lt 0 n 01 Q Q amp Q Q gt Q G rar Q ke O S fed 0 Y al A Back panel Component version Component Composite video outputs video outputs PROGRESSIVE VIDEO OUT m VIDEO OUT
17. of a conventional CD where sound quality is not of primary importance MP3 discs can be created from a computer using appropriate MP3 encoding software and a CD ROM writer Generate the MP3 files with a data rate of at least 128Kbits per second Group the tracks into folders to create separate albums on the disc Do not create folders within folders Tracks and albums are played in the order in which they are recorded onto the CD ROM e Q c o e O ur 5 2 po l Ha j r A 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 advanced as you need perfectly suited to your musical and environmental requirements and which can be added to or changed at a later date should your requirements change Each Meridian 500 Series component is housed in a matching slim line case Front panel controls provide access to the most important functions and the full range of functions is available from the appropriate remote control using a simple and intuitive control interface 500 Series communications The Meridian 500 Series includes a sophisticated communications link to ensure that any configuration of units will work together as a fully integrated
18. or previous chapter or track Press bl or IM front panel or remote The on screen display shovvs or 141 Note These functions are normally disabled while the disc s copyright notice is being displayed To move to the next or previous album MP3 discs only 6 Press V or A remote The on screen display shows or Playing DVD Audio discs The Meridian 598 DVD Audio Player allows you to take full advantage of all the benefits provided by DVD Audio discs including one or more of the following features O Higher quality audio up to 24 bit 192kHZz O Longer playing times O Multi channel surround sound O Additional materials such as photographs lyrics and track listings O Videos Each DVD Audio disc may offer a different selection of these features depending on the material on the disc A DVD Audio disc is identified by the following icon on the on screen display DVD AUDIO Groups DVD Audio content can be divided into up to nine groups similar to titles on Video discs Each group can contain up to 99 tracks Groups can be used to separate content like high quality audio from movie sections Alternatively groups might provide the same content in different forms such as multi channel and stereo Some DVD Audio discs may contain hidden groups that require a password for access Follow the instructions given on the disc Still images DVD Audio tracks often include still image
19. screened antenna cable O Relocate the receiver with respect to the DVD player O Connect the receiver and this product to different AC outlets C 2 0 Y J e I Q 0 O C ur e lt Y E lo 5 o n 0 Audio problems There is no sound when playing a disc O Check that your preamplifier is switched on and the volume is at an appropriate level O Check that the DVD player is connected correctly to the other components of your system see Setting up the DVD player page 51 O Check that the correct source has been selected on your preamplifier O Try playing another disc If this disc works check the problem disc for signs of dirt or damage O If you are using the DVD player with a preamplifier or active loudspeakers check that the Digital audio format menu option is set to PCM see To select the digital audio output format page 46 Some of my speakers are quiet Although the 598 is a multi channel player it is not a surround controller so it does not have any surround sound processing modes eg Trifield built in Playing a CD or a DVD with a two channel soundtrack will result in sound coming from only the left and right outputs of the player A multi channel disc will be decoded to the appropriate number of channels Creating MP3 discs MP3 discs can be created from a computer using appropriate MP3 encoding software and a CD ROM writer Generate t
20. system The 500 Series communications system allows you to control any combination of units using a single remote and ensures that your commands from the remote are interpreted unambiguously The communications system also allows you to extend your hi fi system into two or three rooms with the ability to control the sources in one room from the controller in another room Professional features The 500 Series also includes features for professional users including RS232 computer control The following pages give examples of two suggested configurations incorporating the 598 DVD Audio Player to illustrate the flexibility of the Meridian 500 Series Sample configurations Meridian Digital Theatre DSP6000 DSP6000 DSP6000 DSP6000 DSP5500HC 598 The Meridian 568 Digital Surround Processor can connect to the 598 using the Meridian Smart Link giving full multi channel reproduction from DVD Audio discs The Meridian 598 DVD Audio Player is ideal for use vvith a Meridian 568 Digital Surround Processor as the heart of a Meridian Digital Theatre system 5 rt m O o C 6 O 5 gl Meridian Digital Music System DSP5000 DSP5000 The 598 DVD Audio Player can be connected directly to By careful design Meridian have achieved a sound quality with Meridian DSP loudspeakers as these include DSP volume and audio CDs which approaches that of their dedicated CD players tone controls In addi
21. CD It is capable of storing digital video high quality multi channel audio or computer data o o 0 0 lt ml eb 2 q 0 0 o 0 DVD Audio A DVD containing audio tracks in one or more of a number of alternative formats to provide higher quality or higher capacity than CD multi channel audio together with the option of still images or video A DVD Audio disc may also include lower quality versions of the material in DVD Video format for compatibility with players that do not support DVD Audio DVD Video A DVD containing video tracks together with one or more soundtracks menus and other entertainment features Menus The flexible system for choosing options and configuring settings in Meridian products On the 598 the menus are controlled by the 4 b A and V keys on the front panel or the MSR MHR Meridian High Resolution is a proprietary secure encoding format using encryption and anti copy methods that allows secure transfer of audio streams between elements of a Meridian only system for the purpose of playback only t provides a secure copyright protection environment and has the very important benefit of lowering jitter and improving sound quality on all material MLP MLP Meridian Lossless Packing is an audio format that increases the amount of information that can be recorded on a CD or DVD without any loss of quality MLP is a mandatory format for DVD Audio
22. Controller The product in a Meridian system that uses the infra red signals from the remote to control the system The controller is normally chosen automatically but the installer can override this CPPM Content Protection for Prerecorded Media a cryptographic method for protecting entertainment content when recorded on physical media CSS Content Scrambling System a method for protecting the copyright in recorded Works Dolby Digital A digital surround sound which provides five full frequency range channels left centre right left surround and right surround and an additional Low Frequency Effects LFE channel which is band limited to 120Hz Dolby Surround The encoding system used for the majority of movies on video and many TV broadcasts Dolby Surround encoded material can be replayed with a surround decoder connected to an array of loudspeakers which normally include at least left centre right and rear surround DTS Digital Theatre Systems originally produced digital audio tracks for motion pictures A version of this format adapted for consumer video and audio products is referred to as DTS Entertainment Like Dolby Digital it provides five full frequency range channels left centre right left surround and right surround and an additional Low Frequency Effects LFE channel DVD Digital Video Disc or Digital Versatile Disc a CD sized disc with nearly 30 times the storage capacity of
23. a DVD Video DVD Audio CD Audio CD DA CD R Video CD VCD CVCD and MP3 Less than 93dBFS Less than 93dBFS 12 character dot matrix display Indicators for CD DVD MLP and Repeat Svvitchable custom on screen display allovvs instant revievv of disc status e Q c e e O ur 5 ke Lo l sad Mechanism Dual lens pickup with red laser and 5 axis motor Power Universal supply 100 240V 50 60Hz 25W Normally off automatic low noise fan cooling Finish Black textured enamel and glass Dimensions 321mm x 88mm x 332mm 12 64 x 3 46 x 13 07 W x H x D Weight 6 4kg 14165 Available accessories The following accessories are available from your dealer O Power cord Europe O Power cord Canada and USA If you have problems purchasing these items you can order them direct from Meridian Audio Limited who can also supply a range of cables suitable for connecting the 598 DVD Audio Player to other equipment Tiles chapter provides a summary of the functions of the DVD player i in order to identity the controls whien you use to operate the unit H also describes the basic aspects of pens nes DVD player to play DVD Video DVD Audio and audio CDs L Unless otherwise specified each function is available from the front panel or the Meridian System Remote dr sa pa Front panel 1 Open Opens and closes the disc tray
24. alue you want to use and press Enter to select it The Category identifies the type of Meridian product selected by the corresponding source Specify C for the current product 1C for a Meridian CD player 2C for a Meridian tuner 3C for another Meridian DVD player or NG for a non Meridian product such as a TV Normally the Address should be set to 1A However if you have more than one Meridian product of the same type in your system you can use different source keys to select between them by assigning them different addresses For example if you have two Meridian DVD players assign one of them address 1A and the other address 2A For information about using the SCART switch option see To set up SCART switching page 44 Troubleshooting This chapter provides suggested solutions to typical problems that may occur when setting up or using the DVD 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 O C ur o e lt 0 Q 5 e General operating problems No lights are displayed when switching on O Check that your AC power supply is connected correctly O Check that the ON OFF switch on the back panel is in the ON position A question mark symbol is displayed on the on screen display This indicates that the function you have selected is not
25. ct the DIGITAL and COMMS output from the master DSP loudspeaker to the DIGITAL and COMMS INPUTS on the slave DSP loudspeaker using an S5 lead O In the Decode bitstream in player menu set the Main outputs option to Yes see To select the digital audio format page 46 amp Set the Multichannel menu options to No see To enable the multi channel outputs page 48 o 0 rt 5 0 rt 5 0 O lt U g 0 lt 0 m 01 Connecting to other Meridian equipment To connect to other Meridian 500 One unit will then be designated Series equipment as the controller and display amp Connect one of the COMMS sockets on the back panel of the This is the unit that will respond to the remote DVD player to one of the COMMS sockets on another 500 Series unit using the 500 comms lead provided with the 598 All the other units will be configured 275 DVD Audio Player as non controllers and display The sequence in which you connect the units is not important Your system is now set up and ready for use 598 DVD Player 500 Series unit If for any reason the automatic setup does not give the configuration you vvant restore the default operation by selecting one of the standard types see Choosing standard settings page 62 Then configure the units vvith the follovving automatic setup Note Do not under any circumstances connect any equipment procedure other than Meridian 500 800 600 or 200 Series to the sock
26. dio Player 63 Troubleshooting 65 Provides suggested solutions to typical problems General operating problems 66 Audio problems 68 Video problems 69 Maintenance sismo 70 Service and guarantee 71 G ERTER 73 NE 17 y 0 h 0 Q 0 lt Le 118 P 5 Introduction The 598 DVD Audio Player combines Meridian S extensive experience ok producing audiophile CD players with their close involvement i in the of DVD formats resulting in an outstanding DVD player that takes full advantage of the capabilities of DVD Video DVD Audio and CD This chapter gives an overview of the 598 DVD Audio Player and explains its key features For instructions on ai up the unit turn to Setting up the DVD player page 51 Once the DVD player has been set up refer to the next chapter Using the DVD player for information about playing discs O Far ke po l jar N The Meridian 598 DVD Audio Player The design philosophy of the Meridian 598 DVD Audio Player is simply to deliver the highest possible quality audio and video signals from every format of DVD and CD It combines Meridian s extensive experience in producing audiophile compact disc players with their experience in applying state of the art digital processing techniques to audio and video equipment resulting i
27. e 39 Connecting using S video amp Connect the S video output to a corresponding input on a television monitor or video control unit using a suitable S video cable The S video output is recommended if your other equipment provides a choice of both S video and composite inputs O Leave the Video output menu option set to S see To select the video output format page 39 Connecting using composite video amp Connect the composite video output to a corresponding input on a television monitor or video control unit using a suitable cable The composite video output is always active irrespective of the Video output setting o 0 rt 5 0 rt 5 0 U lt U 2 0 lt 0 01 mil o gt amp Q O gt a Q G pe Q a 0 0 Q Connecting audio To connect to a Meridian 568 2 or 861 Digital Surround Processor digital version 598 DVD Audio Player 568 2 Digital Surround Processor SVGA lead amp Connect the SMART LINK output on the 598 to the SMART LINK input on the 568 2 using the Smart Link cable supplied with the 568 2 O In the Decode bitstream in player menu set the Main outputs option to Yes see To select the digital audio format page 46 amp Set the Multichannel menu option to Yes see To enable the multi channel outputs page 48 To connect to an 861 use three digital phono leads To connect to a digital surround processor
28. ed To pause playback The on screen display shows _ and the disc is reset to the O Press front panel or remote start The on screen display shows o 5 rt 5 0 U lt 32 2 lt 0 6 1 La 0 gt S O Q gt Q Te yuri E 2 z N e Disc information You can display information about a disc on the front panel or To display disc information on screen on screen display O Press OSD Function PI on the remote To change the front panel display To display the second DVD on screen display press twice Press Display front panel or remote if the 598 is controller l E l The following table shows the information displayed for each l l l disc format The display will step between the following options DVD Video 1 Display Fxample Title and chapter numbers DVD Video HU Ta 1 17 ru RU EN disc or track number audio CD sn ee Title Chapter Elapsed Camera Pla Chapter number and elapsed disc time b 5 titl 7 angle mo e DVD Video 2 Chapter number and elapsed track time Chapter number and remaining disc time Subtitle Audio Audio Repeat Play language track format mode mode Blank Blanks all Meridian displays if the 598 is controller Audio CD MP3 audio CD Moo 00 37 Track number DVD Audio 1 Group number DVD Audio 2 Number of channels N l E fm C MIRE 1258 Ela
29. erved at full resolution throughout the reproduction chain The 598 DVD Audio Player also provides access to the range of additional features available on the DVD Audio format including still images and video sequences DVD Video The multi channel soundtracks on DVD Video discs are encoded and compressed using the Dolby Digital MPEG or DTS encoding systems The 598 DVD Audio Player uses mathematically precise digital signal processing DSP to decode the soundtrack into discrete channels The video is processed using broadcast quality video circuitry with the ability to reproduce both PAL and NTSC video formats and to convert between them if the television or video display is not capable of displaying both formats Audio CDs Because the CD catalogue is so comprehensive CD will be the major source of music enjoyment for many years In designing the 598 DVD Audio Player no compromises have been permitted in reproducing conventional audio CDs The 598 uses triple buffering to remove the timing variations that typically occur with reading data from an audio CD resulting in an extremely clear and authoritative sound The 598 can also play DTS CDS The DTS bitstream is provided on the digital outputs for subsequent decoding MP3 audio CDs The 598 DVD Audio Player can also play CD ROMs containing directories of MP3 audio files This provides a convenient way of archiving record collections to achieve up to 10 times the capacity
30. et marked COMMS on the back of the DVD player amp Switch all the units to standby O Press Clear remote Each unit will display ha 0 gt S Q O gt a G pm Q J O a 0 o e settings bue tiki u Configuring the DVD player ar Many l aspects of the 598 DVD Audio Player can be configured alter the way it operates with the other Meridian equipment in your system P eg EA wan aa These settings are initially set to standard values which are suitable for most situations and this chapter describes how to restore the standard E It then gives details of the more advanced settings and explains how to change them ie ti Choosing standard settings The DVD player provides four standard settings called Types To restore the standard settings which configure the 598 into the most commonly needed configurations amp Switch the 598 to standby amp Hold down Off front panel Choosing one of the four Types overrides any other configuration you may have performed and so can be used to i l l After a short delay the display reset the configuration of the unit l will show Types 1 and 2 are for use with multi channel 96kHz surround Nu O Press Hor Plon the front panel to change the Type processors choose Type 1 if you have a Meridian 568 2 or 861 or er number Type 2 if you have a non Meridian processo
31. forward frame by frame 19 stopping playback 19 Subtitle language menu 37 subtitles 28 closed caption 41 default language 36 language 28 settings 28 turning on or off 28 video connections 55 57 video output format selecting 39 Video output menu 39 Video setup menu 34 38 39 VV WRONG REGION CODE 66
32. g play 19 Disc information 20 Advanced features 23 Describes the more advanced features of the DVD player Selecting options from a menu 24 Fast and slow motion play 25 Playing repeatedly 26 Selecting an audio soundtrack 27 Displaying subtitles 28 Selecting the camera angle 29 Setting the parental lock 30 U 0 h 0 Q 0 0 0 Configuring disc options 33 Explains how to set up the default options using the DVD player s Setup menu Setting default options 34 Selecting the default languages 36 Selecting the display settings 38 Selecting the audio settings 46 Region codes 50 Setting up the DVD player 51 Describes how to unpack and install the DVD player Ag or el it oo 52 Positioning the DVD player 53 54 Connecting video 57 Connecting audio m mmm 58 Connecting to other Meridian SQUIDMEO ariadna 60 Configuring the DVD player 61 Explains how to configure the DVD player to suit the other equipment in your system Choosing standard settings 62 Configuring the 598 DVD Au
33. he MP3 files with a data rate of at least 128Kbits per second Group the tracks into folders to create separate albums on the disc Do not create folders within the folders Tracks and albums are played in the order in which they are recorded onto the CD ROM Usually this will be in alphabetical order of filename Video problems The video picture Is monochrome If you are using the S Video output make sure that S is selected in the Video output menu Otherwise check your video cabling The video picture is bright blue or pink If you are using the Component outputs check that the Y option is selected in the Video output menu see To select the video output format page 39 Otherwise check your video cabling Picture whites appear green O Check that RGB is selected in the Video output menu see To select the video output format page 39 C 2 0 Y J e I O O C ur e lt Y E lo 5 o S mil e Maintenance Cleaning When cleaning the DVD player bear in mind that the front of the DVD player 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 DVD player To clean the case display panel and keypad Use a slightly damp cloth Ensure that no water is allowed to get inside the case and do not reconnect the power until you are certai
34. isplay the current audio setting 6 Press OSD Function PI twice to display the second on screen display bar This gives the following information Information Examples Soundtrack language ENG FRE GER SPA when available Soundtrack number and 2 3 total number of soundtracks Recording system LPCM MLP DD MPEG DTS To select the audio setting O Press Audio Function P Each time you press Audio the next available soundtrack is selected To switch between stereo and multi channel DVD Audio Some DVD Audio discs allow you to switch between stereo and multi channel If this feature is available O Press Audio Function on the remote The 598 will switch to the alternate format and restart the current track gt Q lt 0 Q 0 Q h 0 0 rt C al 0 0 N YN 9 ra 9 q U gt Lo 4 N 0 Displaying subtitles Many DVD Video discs include subtitles in up to 32 different languages While you are playing a disc you can turn the subtitles on or off and select the subtitle language from those provided on the DVD Video disc To display the Current subtitle setting O Press OSD Function PI twice to display the second on screen display bar This gives the following information Information Examples Subtitle language ENG FRE GER SPA OFF when available Subtitle number and 2 3 total number of languages T
35. ity can be accepted for the DVD player whilst in transit to the factory or an agent and customers are therefore advised to insure the unit When seeking service under guarantee proof of the date of purchase will be required Guarantee The 598 DVD Audio Player is guaranteed against defects in material and workmanship for two years from the date of purchase The guarantee is void if the 598 DVD Audio Player has been subject to misuse accident or negligence or has been tampered with or modified in any way without the written authorisation of Meridian Audio Limited Note Connecting anything other than the correct network lead to the COMMS sockets may cause damage to the 598 DVD Audio Player which will not be covered by this guarantee Attempted servicing by unauthorised people may also invalidate this guarantee Labour and carriage charges are not covered unless by local agreement Outside the UK local warranty liability is restricted to equipment purchased within the territory Our agents outside the UK are only under contractual obligation to service under guarantee equipment sold through them They are entitled to make a non refundable charge for any service carried out on other equipment This guarantee does not limit your statutory rights within the United Kingdom C 2 0 Y J e gt Q m l Sunooysejqnoar Glossary AC 3 An alternative name for the Dolby Digital format
36. n a DVD CD player that delivers reference quality signals whatever the media The 598 DVD Audio Player uses a precision DVD ROM drive with the audio and video data read asynchronously and then triple buffered to isolate output timing from the mechanics of the drive The audio data is also de jittered using precise master oscillators to give a clear open authoritative sound Meridian Smart Link The 598 DVD Audio Player digital version incorporates MHR Smart Link a unique multi channel link which allows it to provide a six channel PCM stream to a compatible digital surround controller such as the Meridian 568 Digital Surround Processor for the highest possible quality sound An additional feature of the Meridian multi channel link is that it provides intelligent stream content information from the 598 DVD Audio Player allowing the digital surround processor to select an appropriate preset depending on whether the source is music or a movie soundtrack and whether it is two channel or multi channel DVD Audio DVD Audio discs now make music recordings available with significantly higher quality than Audio CDs with up to 24 bit resolution and up to 192kHz sampling rate The 598 DVD Audio Player is capable of taking advantage of the highest quality audio available on DVD Audio discs and by using the proprietary MHR Meridian High Resolution encoding scheme in conjunction with Meridian DSP Loudspeakers allows the signal to be pres
37. n that the DVD player is completely dry To clean the audio and video connections The audio and video sockets on the back of the DVD player are gold plated and need no cleaning if gold plated phono plugs are used Otherwise it is recommended that you unplug and reconnect the plugs at least once a year proprietary contact cleaner can be used to some advantage The electrical digital output should be treated in a similar way To change the mains fuse Fuse amp Remove the mains connector and pull out the drawer next to the power input to access the fuses Before replacing a blown fuse it is best to ascertain the cause of the failure The fuse drawer includes a spare fuse This should be replaced by a fuse of the same rating 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 DVD player fails to function correctly it should be returned in its original packaging to your Meridian dealer In case of difficulty within the UK or USA please contact the appropriate sales and service address shown on page ii In case of difficulty outside the UK or USA contact the importing agent for the territory A list of Meridian agents outside the UK is available from Meridian Audio No responsibil
38. nnel outputs for connection to a decoder such as the Meridian 568 Digital Surround Processor via the MHR Smart Link or to Meridian DSP Loudspeakers or a surround processor with multi channel analogue or digital inputs via L R C SUB and SURROUND outputs 0 C O 5 O Q D C T 2 E e 0 To specify Dolby Digital compression This option is useful for reducing the dynamic range of Dolby Digital soundtracks such as when watching a film late at night O Highlight DD compression in the Audio setup menu and press Enter The following menu is displayed O Press V or A to select the option you want and press Enter Choose Compress off for no Dolby Digital audio compression Quiet boost to increase the level of quiet passages Loud cut to reduce the level of loud passages or Compress max for both low boost and high cut O i 2 Q C 5 Q 0 O 5 0 b O 0 C e 5 Q 2 D C T 2 E al o Region codes For commercial reasons many DVDs are encoded with one or 6 People s Republic of China more region codes to identify the countries in which they can be 2 2 i i If you try to play disc which is assigned to the incorrect region used Every DVD player is assigned a region code to determine l l l l i code then either a special screen or the following warning will be which discs it can play displa
39. ns connections 56 COMPONENT outputs 55 component video connecting 57 components 52 COMPOSITE output 55 composite video connecting 57 configuration options 63 connecting audio 58 to Meridian 500 Series equipment 60 video 57 connections audio 55 communications 56 video 55 controller setting 60 default options 34 digital audio formats 46 DIGITAL OUT 56 disc information 20 disc menu 24 disc menu language selecting 37 disc options configuring 33 display flashing 12 front panel 20 G display continued on screen 21 selecting formats 38 Display aspect ratio menu 38 Dolby Digital compression specifying 49 DVD information displaying 21 DVD Audio discs groups 15 images 15 16 DVD Video discs 17 camera angle 29 locating groups by number 16 fast play 25 flashing display 12 front panel controls 10 front panel display 20 fuse replacing 70 guarantee 71 Information menu 34 interference avoiding 53 L language screen displays 37 soundtracks 36 subtitles 36 letterbox format 38 maintenance 70 maximum sampling rate specifying 47 Menu key 24 Menu language menu 37 Meridian 500 Series 4 Meridian 500 Series operation setting 60 Meridian 568 2 Digital Surround Processor connecting 58 Meridian Digital Music System 6 Meridian Digital Theatre 5 Meridian DSP loudspeakers connecting to 59 Meridian High Resolution selecting 47 Meridian setup menu 34
40. ntal rating To select the default soundtrack language Most DVD Video discs include a selection of soundtrack languages English is usually the default soundtrack language but you can use the Audio language menu to set a different default language if you prefer O Highlight Audio in the Playback options menu and press Enter The Audio language menu is displayed Press lt P A or Y to highlight the default soundtrack language you want to use or select Original to choose the original soundtrack language and press Enter To set the default subtitle language DVD Video discs can include subtitles in up to 32 different languages The 598 DVD Audio Player allows you to select whether subtitles are displayed by default and specify the preferred language if it is available on the disc amp Highlight Subtitles in the Playback options menu and press To select the disc menu language Enter The 598 DVD Audio Player allows you to choose the language The Subtitle language menu is displayed for the disc menus O Highlight Menu in the Playback options menu and press Enter The Menu language menu is displayed Press lt A or V to highlight the language you want to use and press Enter Alternatively select Auto to automatically display subtitles in the specified audio language if no soundtrack is available for that language O Use A or Y to highlight the language you want to use and press Enter
41. o select the subtitle language O Press Function Subtitle Each time you press Function Subtitle the next subtitle language is selected To turn subtitles on or off O Press Subtitle The on screen displays shows the current subtitle setting Selecting the camera angle Some DVD Video discs include scenes recorded from up to nine different camera angles and you can select the camera angle while you are playing the disc To display the camera angle O Press OSD Function PI to display the first on screen display bar The camera angle icon shows the current camera angle and the total number of angles Mar Moo 1a 38 Bis To select or change the camera angle Press Angle Function 14 while viewing a scene with multiple camera angles Each time you press Angle the next camera angle is selected after a short delay gt Q lt 0 Q 0 Q h 0 0 rt C al 0 0 N Setting the parental lock Some DVD Video discs are provided with a parental lock Press V to highlight Rating and press Enter to select it function to allow you to lock out playback of scenes whose content exceeds a specified rating until a password is entered To set the parental lock 6 Press Setup Function Menu while the disc is stopped The Setup menu is displayed on the on screen display The following screen prompts you to enter the password Playback options ji mu i i Tu D 31 ld
42. ows you to select additional sections or special options To select a title or group using the Top Menu Press Top Menu to display the Top Menu on the screen O Press A V 4 or b to highlight a title or group and press Enter to select it The DVD CD player starts playback from chapter 1 of the title DVD Video disc or track 1 of the group DVD Audio disc you selected Alternatively press Return or Top Menu again to return to the original position on the disc To select an option from the disc menu Press Menu to display the disc menu on the screen A typical disc menu looks like this TS runer WEZTETTET as kari zs m O Press A V 4 or b to highlight an option and press Enter to select it Alternatively press Return to exit from the menu vvithout selecting an option Fast and slow motion play You can play back DVD Video discs faster than normal at To play DVD Video discs in slow between twice and eight times normal speed or in slow motion motion at between one half and one sixteenth of normal speed O Press Slow Function PP during playback You can also play back audio CDs faster than normal The speed switches between one half one quarter one eighth Note The sound is muted when playing back DVD Video discs and one sixteenth normal speed as shown by the on screen faster or slower than normal display To play DVD Video discs or audio J J iy 199 CDs faster than normal
43. psed disc time Track number Soundtrack number Repeat mode Elapsed group time Coding format Repeat mode Play mode Play mode Play mode Album Track Elapsed Repeat Play number number track time mode mode The album number is not displayed if there is only one album To display information about DVD Video disc features O Press OSD remote twice while a DVD disc is playing This shows the following information about DVD features Subtitle Audio Audio Repeat Play language track format mode mode To turn off the on screen display O Press OSD remote again C o 5 Q rt 5 0 U lt a D lt 0 N 19fejd Gad v Buisn Q 5 Advanced Toma hae izi chapter describes the more advanced features of the 598 DVD Audio Player These features are not essential if you simply want to enjoy DVDs r audio CDs but they allow you to take full advantage of the range of options available with the DVD format Note Many of the advanced f atures depend on the content of the particular DVD disc vou are playing The advanced features dagers in this chapter a are only available using the Meridian System Remote 9 0 0 q 9 O U gt Lo 4 N A Selecting options from a menu DVDs generally provide a Top Menu which provides access to the content on the disc Many DVD Video discs also provide a disc menu which all
44. r Types 0 and 3 are for use with surround processors without a multi channel input l For example if you select Type 1 choose Type 0 if you have a system that does not support 96kHz the display shows 5 or Type 3 if you have a Meridian 96kHz surround processor gt iz O Wait until the display shows 9 The following table gives full details of each Type Q Type Main output Aux output 2 A gi The display then shows z 0 PCM 48kHz Bitstream C 1 96kHz multi channel MHR Bitstream MHR l O Press Off to switch back to standby 2 PCM 96kHz multi channel Bitstream l l l l 6 amp Switch on again to use the 598 with the standard setting you 3 Bitstream 96kHz MHR Bitstream have selected 0 N All Types set the video output to S video Configuring the 598 DVD Audio Player To configure specific options Option 5 2 l Diagnostics O Highlight Meridian setup in the Setup menu and press Enter The Meridian setup menu will be displayed System address Product address Controller Start source Vol display To set configuration options The configuration options are generally set to an appropriate FAN value when you reset the 598 to the standard settings and you should not normally need to alter them see Choosing standard settings page 62 Source config The options are summarised in the following table for advanced USE Default No Auto DVD No As required Desc
45. ription Set to Yes for a diagnostic display on the front panel display Set to a value from 1 to 8 Set to a value from 1 to 8 Specifies whether the DVD player is controller not controller or set automatically Specifies which source is selected when switching on from standby Specifies whether the DVD player displays the volume for the system Set to Always to keep the fan permanently on or s required to use it when necessary Allows you to configure the Sources see below Q o 5 Q C 5 rt 5 0 U lt U D lt 0 m 0 A La 9 a amp Q O gt Q a yuri Te ke Gem G e e A To configure the sources If you are using the 598 DVD Audio Player as the controller in your Meridian system you can use the Source config option on the Meridian Setup menu to configure each of the sources in your system O Highlight Source config in the Meridian Setup menu and press Enter The Source configuration menu is displayed For each source you want to configure Press the source key on the remote corresponding to the source you want to configure The Category Address and SCART switch options show the current values defined for that source The SCART switch option only appears with the SCART version of the 598 To change any option O Highlight the corresponding option in the Source configuration menu and press Enter select the v
46. rsion Use this output To connect to this SCART OUT RGB S video or composite video inputs depending on the option selected in the Video output menu A monitor or television with an S video input or a Meridian 562V 2 Multimedia Conitroller COMPOSITE A television or monitor with a composite video input or the composite video input on a Meridian 562V or 562V 2 Audio connections The following tables give details of the alternative audio outputs Digital version Use this output To connect to this L R C SUB SURROUND A digital surround processor with multi channel digital inputs or Meridian DSP loudspeakers o 0 rt 5 0 rt 5 0 U lt U D lt 0 m gl ha 9 gt amp Q O gt O o G ur Q a V al e Use this output To connect to this AUX DIGITAL OUT A surround processor such as the Meridian 561 Digital Surround Processor a digital preamplifier such as the Meridian 562V or Meridian DSP loudspeakers SMART LINK DIGITAL OUT A surround processor such as the 568 2 Digital Surround Processor with a MHR Smart Link input Analogue version Use this output To connect to this ANALOGUE OUT A multi channel analogue output from a DVD Audio player or projector AUX DIGITAL OUT A surround processor Such as the Meridian 561 Digital Surround Processor a digital preamplifier such as the Meridian 562V or Meridian DSP loud
47. s Enter The Video output menu is displayed The options depend on which version of the 598 you have see below Press W or A to highlight the appropriate option and press Enter Choose S or Y to use the corresponding output Note The option you select will not affect the composite output SCART version which is always available Q O 3 Q C 5 Q o 0 O O 5 0 e O 0 C e 5 Q e Q o C 5 E e e Choose CVBS or S to provide a composite video or S video signal to the SCART socket S video is also available on the S VIDEO OUT socket Choose RGB Y or EURO to provide the corresponding component video and composite video on the SCART socket S video is not available with these options Note The composite output is monochrome when EURO is selected NoSC is equivalent to S without the function select line for two room operation To select the black level for NTSC O Highlight Black level in the Video output menu and press Enter The Black level menu is displayed O Press Y or A to highlight the appropriate option and press Enter If you are using the Composite or S video outputs of the DVD player select the 7 5 IRE option If you are using the component outputs select the option that matches your display If you are using the 598 DVD Audio Player to play both NTSC and PAL material the recommended setting is O IRE To
48. s called pages which are displayed while the disc is playing These images may include text or menu buttons According to the disc these images may be browsable selected from menus or change automatically C o 5 rt 5 0 U lt U x D lt 0 al La 0 gt S Q Q gt Q 0 Te yuri 2 2 wa 0 DVD Video compatibility To allow them to be played on DVD Video players with no DVD Audio capability some DVD Audio discs provide one or more groups with the content recorded in DVD Video format typically AC 3 or DTS Selecting one of these with the Meridian 598 DVD Audio Player will generally give poorer quality audio than selecting the DVD Audio group In some cases a DVD Video group will be used to provide a music video or video sequence Some discs provide DVD Audio on one side and DVD Video on the other To locate a group by number O Press Function Top Menu on the remote The on screen display prompts you to enter the group number a T Ef 0 01 38 O Enter the group number using the number keys remote O Press b or Enter remote to play from the group number you have specified To display DVD Audio images O Press Page PI Function PP on the remote or M Page Function 44 on the remote to step between the browsable images Note These functions will only work if the disc has been authored to allow browsing To display the Top Menu O Press Top Menu remote
49. s Enter Choose the appropriate rate for the decoder or preamplifier your 598 DVD Audio Player is connected to When playing audio at higher rates it will be downsampled to the rate you specified To select Meridian High Resolution Meridian High Resolution is a proprietary format using encryption and anti copy methods that allows secure transfer of audio streams between elements of a Meridian only system for the purpose of playback only It provides a secure copyright protection environment and has the very important benefit of lowering jitter and improving sound quality on all material This option allows you to specify whether MHR encoding is used for either or both of the digital outputs O Highlight MAR in the Audio setup menu and press Enter Q i 2 Q z 5 Q o 0 O 0 5 0 A q The following menu is displayed To enable the multi channel outputs O Highlight Multichannel in the Audio setup menu and press Enter The following menu is displayed O Press V or A to highlight the option you want and press Enter If you are connecting either of the outputs to a Meridian product that is MHR compliant such as the 568 select the option for the corresponding output to take advantage of the MHR O Press Y or A to select between No and Yes and press Enter Select Neither if there are no MHR compliant Meridian products in your system Select Yes if you want the 598 to provide multi cha
50. select closed caption subtitles Some DVD Videos include closed caption subtitles which provide a description of sound effects for the hard of hearing for example door creaks O Highlight Closed caption in the Video setup menu and press Enter The Closed captions menu is displayed O Press V or A to highlight On or Off and press Enter To select the TV standard DVD movies are produced in both PAL and NTSC television formats The 598 DVD Audio Player is capable of converting between formats to allow you to view DVD movies in either format even if your television is not capable of displaying that format However the conversion process introduces some picture degradation and may disable disc menu operation on some discs O Highlight TV standard in the Video setup menu and press Enter The TV standard menu is displayed Q O 3 gt Q C 5 Q 0 O o O 5 0 A 0 C O 5 Q O Q C m 2 e E e O A N Press W or A to highlight the option you want and press To select the screensaver options Enter O Highlight Screensaver in the Video Setup menu and press Choose Auto if your television can display both PAL and NTSC Enter video or choose NTSC or PAL to match the format supported by your television The Screensaver options menu is displayed If your television is capable of displaying both formats the recommended setting is Auto which supplies the unconver
51. set to On in the Source configuration menu This allows you to set up a separate CD source which Q O 3 Q z 5 Q o 0 O O 5 0 does not affect the television or monitor For more information see To set configuration options page 63 A 01 0 C O 5 Q O Q D C 2 E e O A 0 Selecting the audio settings The Audio setup menu lets you select the audio settings of the The following menu is displayed 598 DVD Audio Player Press V or A to highlight Main outputs or Aux output to To select the digital audio format select the output you want to configure and press Enter This option allows you to specify whether you want the 598 DVD Choose No if you are connecting the specified output to an Audio Player to decode bitstreams such as Dolby Digital or external bitstream decoder DTS to PCM on specified outputs Choose Yes if you are connecting the specified output to O Highlight Digital format in the Audio setup menu and press Meridian DSP loudspeakers or to a 568 2 or 861 via the MHR Enter Smart Link or to any equipment via an analogue link To specify the maximum sampling rate This option allows you to specify the maximum decoding rate that the equipment connected to each set of outputs can accept O Highlight Max rate in the Audio setup menu and press Enter The following menu is displayed O Press V or A to choose between 48kHz and 96kHz and pres
52. speakers The digital connections should be made with high quality 750 screened cable Suitable cables are available from Meridian We do not recommend using audio cables which do not have adequate shielding or the correct impedance or cables intended for UHF applications as these do not provide adequate shielding in the 1 30MHz region The MHR Smart Link connection can be made vvith an SVGA computer monitor lead available from PC dealers A Smart Link cable is supplied vvith the 568 2 The analogue connections should be made vvith high quality phono leads Communications connections The follovving table gives details of the communications connections Use this connection To connect to this COMMS Other Meridian 500 series equipment or Meridian DSP loudspeakers RS232 connection For future expansion to allow the 598 to be interfaced to a computer Contact your dealer for more information Connecting video Connecting using component video Television 598 DVD Audio Player COMPONENT COMPONENT VIDEO IN Video lead If your television monitor or prolection system includes component video inputs these will give the highest possible quality from DVD Videos amp Connect the appropriate component outputs from the 598 DVD Audio Player to the component video inputs using suitable video cables O Set the Video output menu option to the appropriate option see To select the video output format pag
53. tch to standby If a disc is currently playing switching to standby will stop the disc and the disc can safely be left in the unit Always remove any discs before moving or shipping the 598 0 gt S O Q gt Q Te yuri E 2 N Playing a disc Most DVDs start playing automatically when you close the tray Some DVDs are double sided and need to be turned over during play DVD Audio discs usually behave differently depending on whether you start them by closing the tray or pressing P Depending on how the disc is authored the typical behaviour S O Inserting the disc and pressing P will start playing immediately from group 1 track 1 O Inserting the disc and closing the tray will display the Top Menu To insert a disc O Press Open front panel or Function M remote to open the tray O Place the disc label side up in the tray as shown opposite Ensure that the disc is correctly seated in the tray before closing the tray O Press Open front panel Function M remote or b to close the tray To play the disc O Press P front panel or remote The on screen display shows pr and the front panel display shows the title and chapter or track number For example on chapter 1 of title 2 C o 5 rt 5 0 U lt a D lt 0 m 0 gt S O gt Q yur 2 2 mk A To move to the next
54. ted video signal to the television A separate Powerup std option lets you specify the standard to be selected when you bring the 598 out of standby These options allow you to ensure that a static image does not remain on the display this can damage certain types of display The Stop timeout automatically fades the screen to black if the 598 DVD Audio Player is left in stop mode and no key is pressed for the specified time O Press V or A to highlight the option you want and press Enter The Pause timeout automatically switches the 598 from pause The Logo screen intensity menu allows you to select between into stop mode if no key is pressed for the specified time High Low or Off O Highlight Stop timeout or Pause timeout in the Screensaver options menu and press Enter The appropriate menu is displayed To set the progressive output options If you have the component progressive version of the 598 the Video setup menu includes an additional Progressive out option to allow you to configure the Gamma correction O Press Y or A to select the timeout delay and press Enter sharpness and output mode to suit your display You can also adjust the intensity of the logo screen O Highlight Progressive out in the Video setup menu and press Enter O Highlight Logo screen in the Screensaver options menu and press Enter Q O 3 Q z 5 5 Q o 0 O O 5 0 A Q 0 C O 5 O Q O D
55. tion to playing DVD Audio and DVD Video discs the 598 can play audio CDs VCD CVCD and MP3 files on CD ROM O ur m Lo l Ha Ter 0 Specification and accessories Specification Audio outputs digital version Audio outputs analogue version Video outputs component version Video outputs SCART version 1 x digital coax SPDIF IEC1937 MHR for two channel up to 96kHz 24 bit Dolby Digital AC 3 or DTS bitstreams 3 x digital coax for multi channel 1 x Meridian Smart Link SVGA connector providing six channel PCM 1 x digital coax SPDIF IEC1937 MHR for two channel up to 96kHz 24 bit Dolby Digital AC 3 or DTS bitstreams 6 x analogue RCA phono for multi channel All audio outputs use reclocking to give extremely low jitter PAL or NTSC encoded as Composite S video or Component Component progressive available as an option PAL or NTSC encoded as Composite or S video SCART connector selectable as Composite S video or RGB Communications Processing Conversion Formats THD Noise Display Black level setup adjustable as 0 or 7 5IRE Extended Black function 16 9 and 4 3 displays supported Screen saver programmable by user Two 5 pin 240 DIN sockets Full RS232 control and status for custom integration or automation DSP software provides error correction and on board decoding for Dolby Digital DTS MPEG Audio and MLP 24 bit Delta Sigm
56. to use the options on the Setup n menu to configure the operation of the 598 DVD Audio Player i The options described i in this chapter a are B l available using the Meridian System Remote 0 C 5 Q z O o C 5 e E e Q A Setting default options The default options are divided into the following five menus of settings Menu Description Playback options The audio subtitle and menu languages and the parental rating Video setup The display settings Audio setup The audio settings Meridian setup Product configuration options Information The region code and engineering information You choose the menu of settings you want from the main Setup menu To display the Setup menu O If necessary switch on the DVD player and press M if a disc is currently playing O Press Setup The main Setup menu will be displayed To select an option from a menu Press A or W to highlight the option you want Press Enter to select the option To return to the previous menu Press Return To exit from the setup menus O Press Setup O i 2 2 Q z 5 Q o 0 O r i 2 0 e al 0 C O 5 O Q z D C T 2 E e O e e Selecting the default languages The Playback options menu lets you change the default language for the audio soundtrack subtitles and on screen menus and the pare
57. yed The different parts of the world are divided into regions 1 to 6 as shown in the following diagram LLL AEGIOS CODE If your 598 DVD Audio Player is not set to your local region please contact your dealer 1 USA Canada 2 Europe Near East South Africa Japan 3 South East Asia 4 Australia Central amp South America 5 Africa Asia Eastern Europe Setting up the DVD player Pir ae This chapter blas how to install the DVD player It describes what g ti should find when you unpack the DVD player how you should connect it to your other audio equipment and the siting constraints You should not make any connections to the DVD player or to any other component in your system whilst the AC power supply is connected and switched on bwn AL TE FETA o gt amp Q O gt a 0 G yur Q m yar o 01 N Unpacking The 598 DVD Audio Player comes in a box containing the following components O Meridian 598 DVD Audio Player O Meridian System Remote O Meridian comms lead O Power cord O This manual If any of these items are missing please contact your dealer We suggest that you retain the packing in case you need to transport the unit 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

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