Meridian America 562V.2 User's Manual
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1. l l 2 i E N N Connecting outputs To connect to a 568 Digital Surround Processor 562V Multimedia Controller MAIN E INPUT 2 DIGITAL OUTPUT ANALOGUE CD D1 TV A1 MAIN j o Connect the MAIN digital output of the 562V to the CD D1 digital input socket of the 568 using high guality 752 screened cable 568 Digital Surround Processor Digital lead Audio lead O Connect the MAIN analogue output of the 562V to the TV A1 analogue input socket of the 568 using screened audio cable This takes advantage of the high guality 24 bit analogue to digital converter in the 568 to perform the conversion of analogue sources o Route the video through the 568 to take advantage of the on screen display o Configure the 562V to Type 1 see Choosing standard settings page 28 O Configure each 562V source as required see Setting up sources page 41 o Configure the 568 to a 562 Type option see the 568 Digital Surround Processor User Guide for more information To connect to Meridian DSP loudspeakers 562V Multimedia Controller MAIN DIGITAL COMMS OUTPUT E i f M5 lead DSP5000 Main R DSP5000 Main L DIGITAL INPUTS DIGITAL COMMS DIGITAL INPUTS DIGITAL COMMS 2 1 OUTPUT OUTPUT INPUT 2 1 OUTPUT OUTPUT INPUT ease ao S5 lead O Connect one of the COMMS sockets on the 562V and the MAIN digital output to one of the digital speakers using an M52. Meridian 562V 2 Multimedia Controller Meridian 562V 2 User Guide Multimedia Controller Sales and service in the UK Meridian Audio Ltd Stonehill Stukeley Meadows Sales and service in the USA Cambs PE18 6ED Meridian America Inc England 3800 Camp Creek Parkway Designed and Building 2400 manufactured in the UK by Tel 01480 52144 Suite 122 Fax 01480 459934 Atlanta Digital Gramophone and Wireless Ltd GA 30331 Stonehill World Wide Web Stukeley Meadows http www meridian audio com Tel 404 344 7111 Cambs Fax 404 346 7111 PE18 6ED Part no 562V 2 England Copyright 1993 1999 Digital Gramophone and Wireless Ltd This guide was produced by Human Computer Interface Ltd http www interface co uk 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 osils 2 Sample configurations eee 3 Specification and accessories 5 Using the multimedia controller 7 Provides step by step instructions on how to operate the multimedia controller using either the front panel or the Meridian System Remote Brontipanel ES 8 Switching on and Off ecese 9 Selecting a SOUICE rrenen 10 Adjusting the volume and changing the Dil ic ire 12 Recording a SOUICE sessie 13 Setting up the multimedia controller 15 Describes h
3. Settings is the initial configuration in the settings file Double clicking Return to top level takes you back to the previous level O Double click the Settings icon The Meridian window will change to show the two categories of settings contained in the settings file Sources and Setup The options available in each case are explained in the following sections At this stage you may find it useful to maximise the Meridian Configuration program window so you can see all the options on each screen Setting up sources This section describes how to use the Meridian Configuration program to configure the sources provided by the multimedia controller To set up sources O Click the Sources icon in the left hand panel of the Meridian window The right hand panel shows a list of the 12 sources that are available For each source you can configure its audio video and advanced settings To configure the source options O Select the source in the list of sources The settings for the source are shown in a panel to the right 141 Meridian msfl Meridian Multimedia Controller 7 Settings Sources A File Edit View Window Help Cif ed toledo a 8 2 512 LP Name OVD Return to Multimed Main input Sensitivity Extra analogue input for copying digital sources S video input y Composite video input S input 7 Advanced Comms type None Comms address 13 Triggers 1
4. E 5 N 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 o Press Aor V front panel or the red A or W keys on the remote As you adjust the volume setting the display will show the current volume level For example To mute the sound o Press Mute The display will show To restore the sound o Press Mute again Alternatively the sound will be restored if you adjust the volume To change the display o Press Display Each time you press Display the display will step between the following options Display option Example Source and volume This is the usual display Source only full label Blank i Recording a source You can copy the audio and video components of a source to the audio and video tape outputs independently of the source you are listening to To copy a source o Press Copy Each time you press Copy the multimedia controller will step between the following options Display Option Copy Source The current source is fed to the audio video tape outputs Copy Attenuate The audio outputs are muted Copies the first source to the audio and video tape outputs Steps through each source in turn etc For exa
5. 7 x phono 20kQ input impedance P 1 x stereo Delta Sigma ADC 1 x main phono p Video outputs 2 x tape phono Output 2Vrms output impedance 470 Distortion lt 0 01 Noise and hum lt 95dB CCIR With optional 517 DAC module 1 x stereo Delta Sigma DAC 1 x main SPDIF cable 750 up to 24 bit precision 32 96kHz 1 x tape SPDIF cable 750 up to 24 bit precision 32 96kHz 1 x tape optical TOSlink EIAJ up to 24 bit precision 32 96kHz 6 x composite unbalanced RCA phono 752 0 5 1 5Vp p 4 x S video 4 pin miniDIN 1 x main composite unbalanced RCA phono 752 1 5Vp p 2 x tape composite unbalanced phono 752 1Vp p to VCRs identical signal via splitter 1 x main S video 4 pin miniDIN 2 x tape S video 4 pin miniDIN S video to composite conversion on main or tape outputs vu uononponui c 0 p Y E gt 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 10Ib Meridian Audio reserves the right to amend product specifications at any time Available accessories The following accessories are available from your dealer Meridian 517 DAC Module The Meridian 517 DAC Module adds a Digital to Analogue Converter to the 562V to provide an analogue output from digita
6. Advanced Multi room displays Retum to Multimed DAC mode DAC Tape Y Volume control Volume control Main m Comms series 500 m Comms controller status Automatic 2 System address E Copy address E Sources Comms controller status System and Copy The options are described in the table opposite address Includes displays of information from Meridian sources eg CD track number or FM tuner frequency Specifies the operation of the optional 517 DAC Module Choose No DAC if there is no DAC module or DAC Tape to use the DAC for a tape loop or second room system DAC Variable DAC Fixed are provided for the original 562V unit Specifies the system controlled by the 562V front panel volume keys Choose Main for the main system Secondary if the 562V is used in a second room and None if the 562V is in the second or third room of a three room system Specifies whether the 562V is controller not controller or set by auto setup see Connecting to other Meridian Equipment page 25 For two room systems Completing the configuration The final stage in creating a settings file is to save it and then To store the settings to the 562V store it to the multimedia controller Multimedia Controller To save the current settings O Click the Store button Choose Save from the File menu or click the Save toolbar The settings will then be downloaded button to save the changes you
7. additional information about the type of each source Requirements To use the Meridian Configuration program you need O A computer running Windows 95 Windows 98 or Windows NT 4 00 OA 100MHz or faster Pentium class processor O At least 16 Mbytes of RAM O 5 Mbytes of free disk space O A vacant 9 pin serial port assigned to one of COM1 to 4 The software requires a mouse or similar pointing device it cannot be operated solely from the keyboard To install the Meridian Configuration program O Insert the first Meridian Configuration program installation disk O Choose Run from the Start menu O Type A setup and press 4 O Follow the on screen instructions inserting the second installation disk when prompted Running the Meridian Configuration program Function To run the Meridian Configuration Button Option rogram prog O New O Click Start point at Programs Meridian then click Product Open Configuration El Save The Meridian window will be displayed t Fetch 4 Meridian FA File View Help Ola Jasa lee Store de Disconnect Add Product ja a vi The toolbar provides a convenient way of accessing the most important menu options Paste 2 About Creates a new settings file Opens an existing settings file Saves the current settings file to disk Fetches the current configuration of the attached product s Stores the current set
8. lead o Link the two digital speakers together using an S5 lead as shown in the illustration Connecting sources To connect to a digital source eg Meridian 508 24 24 Bit CD Player To connect to an analogue source eg Meridian 504 FM Tuner 508 24 24 Bit CD Player 562V Multimedia Controller 504 FM Tuner 562V Multimedia Controller DIGITAL INPUT CD D1 o DIGITAL OUTPUT 9 Digital lead You can connect up to five digital and two optical Sources to the 562V Multimedia Controller o Connect the digital source to one of the digital input sockets of the 562V using a high guality digital or optical lead o Connect the 508 24 to the 562V using the comms lead provided see To connect to other Meridian 500 Series eguipment page 25 OUTPUT ANALOGUE INPUT RADIO A3 Audio lead You can connect up to seven analogue sources to the 562V Multimedia Controller o Connect the analogue source to one of the analogue input sockets of the 562V using a standard phono lead O Connect the 504 to the 562V using the comms lead provided see To connect to other Meridian 500 Series eguipment page 25 N W 2 i E N a To connect to a DVD player eg Meridian DVD Player Meridian DVD Player 562V Multimedia Controller DIGITAL S video DIGITAL INPUT S3 DVD OUT output DVD D4 S INPUT N Digital lead S video lead O Connect the S video ou
9. now set up and ready for use with the other unit O If for any reason the automatic setup does not give the The seguence in which you connect the units is not important configuration you want restore the default operation by selecting Type 1 as described in To select a standard setting COMMS COMMS page 28 9 e Note Do not under any circumstances connect any equipment other than Meridian 500 600 or 200 Series to the socket lt marked COMMS on the rear of the multimedia controller Then configure the units with the following automatic setup procedure o Switch all the units to standby o Press Clear on the remote Each unit will display One unit will then be designated as the controller and display N ul Jelloquo gt 2 eipouumpmnui oun dn Kumos s Configuring the multimedia controller WENO a computer The 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 Spntigurawors of sources and outputs Alternatively for complete control over all aspects of the multimedia controller s configuration you can set up the unit from a computer using the Meridian Configuration program For full information refer to the next chapter 5 a E E E 0 i 0 N 0 Choosing s
10. you have two Meridian source units of the same type you Extra analogue input for copying digital sources vo iva can configure them to have different Comms addresses You 20 S video input Last vaid Z can then select the appropriate source by specifying its Composite video input Last valid h A E A Comms address in the Comms address field Advanced Comms type 1C CD eee a O Select Triggers 1 and or 2 to switch the corresponding trigger Tian 117 2 output on when the source is selected Trigger 1 is usually selected for all sources to switch ona power amplifier and Trigger 2 is usually selected for video sources to switch a TV le le 3 Q c 5 Ke fad gt o 3 c F 3 o a D 9 le 5 E 2 o x o 5 e D 0 le El v 0 A 8 k v Q e 0 2 5 a 2 k jo c e i a Ko 0 E v lt p c 2 a le 16 A A Changing the setup options The final stage in editing the settings is to configure the general Option What it means Setup options N Multi room displays To change the setup options O Click the Setup icon in the left hand panel of the Meridian DAC mode window The Setup options will be displayed 11 Meridian msf1 Meridian Multimedia Controller 7 Settings Setup A File Edit View Window Help l xl OSA Gl 18 0 5 2
11. 0 Series eguipment O The composite video and S video inputs it selects The options are summarised in the table shown on page 31 To configure a source o Turn off the multimedia controller using the power switch on the back panel o Turn on the power again while holding down the Display key on the front panel until the display shows Conf o Press Source until the left hand pair of characters identifies the source you want to configure O Press Copy front panel or and lt remote to step between options For example to configure the CD source the display initially shows The right hand pair of characters shows the current value of the option O Press A or Y to change the value of the option When you have finished programming sources o Switch off at the back panel and then switch on again to restore normal operation Option Initial value Alternative values Explanation Label Audio input Extra analogue input Comms type Address Composite video input S video input Trigger output CD RD LP etc Al A6 or LV El E3 or NE 1C 8C or NC 1A 8A vl v6 Nv SC or BL 91 94 orN9 t1 t2 tB ort0 The label used to identify the source on the front panel display Choose A1 to A6 to specify the input or LV to use the last valid input Choose E1 to E3 to use A1 to A3 as extra inputs for making analogue recordings or NE for no input
12. 17 214 NUM To change the name used to identify the source on the front panel display O Choose a name from the Name drop down menu le le 5 Q c 5 fad gt o 3 c F 3 o a D 9 le 5 E 2 o x o 5 e D 9 le El v 0 a Q Q lo i 9 a 2 9 k c e i 2 n 0 E 0 q D c gt 2 a e 16 A N 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 brackets Audio Use the Audio drop down menus to specify the audio settings for the source O From the Main input drop down menu specify the digital or analogue audio input you want to use for the source The Main input option can be set to Last valid to leave the input unchanged when you select the source This allows you to create a source that changes some other aspect of the current source such as the associated video input without changing the selected audio input If you have specified an analogue input for the Main input O Specify the sensitivity for the source by choosing an option from the Sensitivity drop down menu If you have specified a digital input for the Main input you
13. Choose 1C for a Meridian CD player 2C for a Meridian FM Tuner or NC otherwise Allows you to have up to eight of each source type Choose v1 v6 Nv for last valid SC to convert from the specified S video input or BL for blank Choose S1 S4 to specify an input or NS to use the last valid input Choose tl or t2 for the corresponding trigger output tB for both or tO for neither S 5 8 i E y 8 D A i 3 y o i w pa 5 n E E E 0 i E 0 WU N Programming levels 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 usually CD should therefore be chosen as the reference The following table shows the correspondence between the gain and sensitivity on the audio inputs Gain 0dB 2dB 8dB 14dB Sensitivity 2 5V 2 0V 1 0V 0 5V To balance input levels o Switch off any power amplifiers that are connected to the multimedia controller o Turn off the multimedia controller using the power switch on the back panel e Turn on the power again while holding down the Mute key on the front panel Gain The display will show o Release the Mute key The multimedia controller will switch to standby o Select the source that sounds loud
14. adio interference FCC Warning This equipment generates and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used correctly in accordance with our instructions may cause interference to radio communications or radio and television reception It has been type tested and complies with the limits set out 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 and type tested to comply with the limits set out in EN55013 and EN55020C Positioning the multimedia controller Safety warnings To avoid interference ODo not expose the unit to dripping or splashing ODo not place any object filled with liquid such as a vase on the unit ODo not place naked flame sources such as lighted candles on the unit To avoid overheating Do not position the multimedia controller 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 Do not position the multimedia controller ONear strong magnetic radiation such as near a power amplifier ONear to a television or where connecting cables may be subject to or cause interference a N 2 i E i 0 Connecting the multim
15. ble gives details of the video inputs VCR1 OUT Composite video recorder inputs using VCR2 OUT phono connectors Use this input To connect to this MAIN S OUTPUT S video input on a TV or monitor using VCR1 V1 VCR2 V2 Composite video signals using phono A i n DIN connector LD V3 CABLE V4 connectors TN SENS VCR1 or VCR2 S video video recorder inputs using S1 VCR1 S2 VCR2 S video signals using miniDIN S OUTPUTS miniDIN connectors S3 DVD S4 connectors 2 i E N o Video connections Communications connections The composite video connections should be made with high guality 752 screened cable We do not recommend the use of audio cables which do not have adeguate shielding or the correct impedance or cables intended for UHF applications as these do not provide adequate shielding in the 1 30M Hz region The S video connections should be made using S video cables with miniDIN plugs The following table gives details of the communications connections Use this connection To connect to this Other Meridian 500 Series equipment and the master digital speaker COMMS RS232 The serial port of a PC to configure the 562V See Configuring the multimedia controller using a computer page 35 TRIGGERS 1 2 Trigger outputs which can be used to switch external eguipment They may also be used to provide function select for SCART for more information please refer to your dealer N a
16. can use the Extra analogue input drop down menu to specify one of the analogue inputs A1 to A3 to be copied to the analogue tape output when you select the source This allows you to connect a source to both digital and analogue inputs to make either digital or analogue recordings Video Use the Video drop down menus to specify the video settings for the source O From the S video input drop down menu specify the S video input to loop to the MAIN S output when the source is selected O From the Composite video input drop down menu specify the composite video input to loop to the MAIN composite video output when the source is selected Alternatively specify S input to convert the S video input you specified to the composite output or Blank to blank the output Each video input option can be set to Last valid to leave the Advanced video loop unchanged when you select the source You would N N Specify the Advanced options as follows usually do this for audio only sources such as CD O If the source is connected to another Meridian unit set 4 Meridian msf1 Meridian Multimedia Controller Settings 7 Sources Je Eie Edt View Window Hop Comms type to 1C for a Meridian CD player 2C for a gt alea 8 amp ooe ear Ci al ill al an Meridian FM tuner and 3C for a Meridian DVD player Rad Radio N m ai LPLP jo Otherwise set it to None Retum to TV TV Multimed TP1 Tape Main input Sensitivity If
17. dia 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 E CD CD D1 A2 n a 1 1 Radio RD A3 2 0V 2 v2 bi 1 LP LP Al 1 0V si 1 3 TV TV A4 1 0V v5 142 Tapel T1 A5 2 0V 1 Tape2 T2 D2 n a gt 1 8 CDR CR D3 n a z gt 1 3 Cable Cb A4 1 0V v4 142 T DVD DV D4 n a 3 SC 3 142 3 VCR1 V1 A7 1 0V vl S1 1 2 E VCR2 V2 A6 1 0V v2 S2 1 2 LD LD 01 n a z v3 s 142 E Last valid input displayed as LV audio Nv video NS S video or t0 Triggers i s 29 5 n E E E 0 i E 0 w o Configuring the sources When the multimedia controller is set to one of the standard settings the 12 source selection keys on the remote select the standard labels and inputs as shown in the table on page 29 If the configuration you want is not catered for by one of the standard settings you can configure each source individually The 562V Multimedia Controller provides 12 sources corresponding to the 12 source selection keys on the remote CD Radio LP TV Tape1 Tape2 CDR Cable DVD VCR1 VCR2 and LD For each source you can configure OThe label used for it on the front panel display from a range of alternative labels OThe audio input it selects O The comms type and address to identify other Meridian 50
18. e 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 Connecting to Meridian 500 Series eguipment 25 Connections analogue 20 communications 21 digital 19 Connections continued optical 19 video 21 Controller 25 Copy Attenuate option 13 Copy Source option 13 Copying a source 13 DAC Module 1 Digital audio inputs 18 Digital audio outputs 19 Digital connections 19 Digital source connecting 23 Display 12 DVD player connecting 24 Front panel controls 8 Fuse replacing 50 Guarantee 51 Hum problems 48 Inputs Meridian Configuration P PC using to configure the audio 18 19 program 36 562V 35 video 20 installation 36 Installing the Meridian reguirements 36 R Rackmountkit 6 Configuration program 36 running 37 Radio interference 16 Introduction 1 toolbar buttons 37 Rear panel 18 Meridian Digital Music System 3 Record a radio broadcast 13 L LaserDisc player connecting 24 Meridian Digital Theatre 4 Recording a source 13 Last Valid 29 Meridian DSP loudspeakers Return to top level icon 40 Last valid option 11 connecting 22 Levels programming 32 Meridian DSP6000 Digital S Safety warnings 17 Loudspeakers 3 Save File menu 45 M Maintenance 50 Meridian DVD Play
19. edia Controller 4 Display A A AAA Changes the information displayed on the front panel 5 W Decrease Decreases the system 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 volume 6 A Increase Increases the system volume 7 Off Switches to standby N a E E ja 3 8 Switching on and off 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 controller for several days you should switch the unit completely off at the back panel and disconnect it from the AC power supply To switch on from standby o Press Source front panel or select a source by pressing the appropriate source key on the remote eg CD If the 562V Multimedia Controller is part of a Meridian system it will automatically switch on any other unit in the system such as the CD player and Meridian DSP loudspeakers To switch to standby o Press Off front panel or Standby remote S If you have other Meridian 500 Series equipment or Meridian DSP loudspeakers connected to the multimedia controller these units will also switch to standby The display will show 6 f i i y 9 d 0 iC U a E E E 3 Selecting a source Each source can be associated with both an audio inpu
20. edia controller Rear panel PC Power input Optical Optical S video Trigger S video Composite Composite and fuse inputs output outputs outputs inputs i video inputs O 10UT TV5 LD V3 VORIVI OPTICAL INPUT OPTICAL TAPE 02 LD o1 OUT 5006580900800 MAIN ve CABLE V4 VCR 2 V2 MAIN OUT OMPOSITE VIDEO gee 00000 00850 o 0000000000000 a COMMS J Ee e hist ee al eee petal ANALOGUE TAPE OUTPUT S ETE hm ES ES Comms Digital Digital Analogue Analogue tape Analogue inputs outputs output outputs inputs Digital audio inputs Use this input To connect to this LD O1 02 A digital optical source such as a The following table gives details of the digital audio inputs Ama gv g wate LaserDisc player the 519 Demodulator ora CD player with no Use this input To connect to this a digital cable output CD D1 TAPE2 D2 A digital source such as aCD player CDR D3 DVD D4 D5 DVD player digital tape recorder or digital television tuner Digital audio outputs Analogue audio inputs The following table gives details of the digital audio outputs Use this output To connect to this The following table gives details of the analogue audio inputs 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
21. ence or has been tampered with or modified in any way without the written authorisation of Meridian Audio Limited Note that connecting anything other than the correct network lead to the COMMS sockets may cause damage to the 562V Multimedia Controller 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 eguipment purchased within the territory Our agents abroad are only under contractual obligation to service under guarantee eguipment sold through them They are entitled to make a non refundable charge for any service carried out on other eguipment This guarantee does not limit your statutory rights within the United Kingdom d c EC gt E g P Q ul ja Bunooyusojanoait Index A Accessories 6 Analogue audio inputs 19 Analogue connections 20 Analogue sources connecting 23 Audio inputs analogue 19 digital 18 Audio outputs analogue 19 digital 19 Automatic setup 25 Balancing input levels 32 Changing the display 12 Cleaning 50 the audio and video connections 50 the case 50 Clipping indicator 32 Communications connections 21 Components 16 Computer configuring using 35 Configuration options 33 200 Series CD player 33 communications mode 33 Configuration options continued controller mod
22. er 3 Save As File menu 39 Meridian 500 Series 2 connecting 24 Selecting a source 10 communications 2 Muting the sound 12 Serial cable connecting 38 Meridian 504 FM Tuner Serial port specifying 38 connecting 23 O Opticalconnections 19 Service 51 Meridian 508 24 24 Bit CD Player Options View menu 38 Setting up the multimedia connecting 23 Options dialogue box 38 controller 15 Meridian 517 DAC Module 1 6 Outputs Settings file creating 39 Meridian 568 Digital Surround audio 19 Settings icon 40 Processor 4 connecting 22 Setup icon 36 44 connecting 22 video 20 Setup options usinga PC 44 Sound U Unpacking 16 muting 12 Using the multimedia controller 7 restoring 12 Sources V Ventilation 17 audio inputs 10 Video connections 21 configuring 30 Video inputs 20 configuring options usingaPC 41 Video outputs 20 copying 13 Volume default 11 changing 12 programming levels 32 muting 12 recording 13 restoring 12 selecting 10 setting up usingaPC 41 video inputs 10 Sources icon 36 41 Specification 5 Standard settings selecting 28 Standby mode 9 Storing settings 45 Switching on from standby 9 Switching to standby 9 Toolbar buttons 37 Troubleshooting 47 Types standard 29
23. est and make it your reference o Switch to another source in the usual way Use the A and Y keys to change the sensitivity ADELA The front panel indicator above the Copy key will flash if clipping occurs in which case reduce the sensitivity For example the display will show o Switch between the source you are changing and the reference source until they sound egually loud o Repeat the procedure for your other sources o When you have finished programming levels switch the power off and on again to restore normal operation Specifying information about your system You can configure the operation of the 562V Multimedia O Press A or V to change the value of the current option Controller to suit the way your system is set up and the way in which you want to use it For more information about these The table below shows the options you can configure options see Changing the setup options page 44 Option Initial Value These settings are configured automatically to appropriate UPN N Communications mode 500 or 200 values when you choose one of the standard Type settings and you should not normally need to alter them see Choosing standard settings page 28 Controller mode Auto Con or NCon E id To configure the multimedia controller System address 1 8 O Turn off the multimedia controller using the power switch on the back panel Product address 1 8 o Turn on the power again while holding dow
24. fetch the initial settings from the multimedia controller to use as a starting point for your configuration O Click the Fetch button in the toolbar de The Progress dialogue box will show you the progress as the settings are fetched Fetching current configuration from comms 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 40 Meridian MSF1 KEI File Edit View Window Help laj xJ ois Alili al 155 bal Multimedia controller 1 O Choose Save As from the File menu enter an appropriate name for the file such as your name and click the Save button le le 5 Q c 5 fad gt o 3 c F 3 o a D 9 le 5 E 2 o x o 5 e D 9 le El v o Q i Q Q e 0 2 5 a 2 k jo c e i a Ko 0 E v lt p c 2 a e 16 A To display the settings To display or edit the settings O 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 4 Meridian msf1 Meridian Multimedia Controller A File Edit View Window Help laj x cael ala 2310 5 2 Return to top A I Settings
25. have made to the to the 562V The 562V will display settings file to your PC hard disk El As the download proceeds the following dialogue box shows its If the download was successful the 562V will switch itself to progress standby Storing current settings user types and owner information 50 Details gt gt le le 5 o c 5 fad gt o 3 c F 3 o a D 9 le 5 EI A o M o 5 e D 9 le 3 v o A a 1 ndwo e BUISN 19 0 1409 EIPOUIIJ NUI y BUUNGBIJUOnN o This chapter provides suggested solutions to typical pomem that mayr occur when setting up the multimedia controller If you are still not able to resolve a diffic ulty with the help of this guide and the suggestions in the following pages please contact your Meridian dealer or Meridian Audio Ltd E 4 2 gt 2 FE A 0 No lights are displayed when switching on OCheck that your AC power supply is connected correctly OCheck that the ON OFF switch on the rear panel is in the ON position O 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 50 There is hum on the LP input The LP inputis the most sensitive input on the multimedia controller O Check that the tone arm is connected to the technical ground of the multimedia controller O Check that the tone arm is connected t
26. l sources for a tape loop or a second room system For more information contact your Meridian dealer Meridian 515 516 Phono Modules The Meridian 515 516 Phono Modules convert the LP audio input A1 for use with a moving magnet or moving coil pickup respectively For more information contact your Meridian dealer Meridian System Remote The Meridian System Remote provides access to the facilities provided by the 562V Multimedia Controller including those available from the front panel controls In addition it allows you to control any other 500 Series units in your system Rack mount kit The Meridian 500 Shelf is a tray produced by Middle Atlantic Products which will allow the 562V or any other 500 Series unit to be fitted in a standard 19 rack For more information please contact Middle Atlantic Products Inc Riverdale NJ 07457 USA 001 973 839 1011 or their local distributor Using the multimedia controller This 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 i controller using either the front panel or the Meridian System Remote Front panel 1 Source Selects the source 2 Copy Display Copies a selected source N to the audio and video tape N outputs 3 Mute Mutes the sound MERIDIAN 562V 2 Multim
27. lta Sigma Analogue to Digital Conversion for conventional analogue sources such as the 504 FM Tuner and video sound Italso includes video switching for composite video and S video signals such as from a satellite receiver LaserDisc player or video recorder w Uononponui Meridian Digital Theatre DSP 6000 O T DSP 6000 DSP5000C Hu Satellite D33 side D33 side Video recorder o A D33 rear D33 rear 504 KYKY Ae AN A J E J Meridian DVD Player 562V 568 e HT HTT TILL 5 The 562V Multimedia Controller is ideal for use with the Meridian floor standing speakers or the DSP33 compact loudspeakers H 568 Digital Surround Processor to create the ultimate surround 3 system for all music and film sources The 562V provides video switching for composite video and E S video sources and extends the range of inputs provided by The 568 Digital Surround Controller can connect directly up to the 568 to cater for up to five digital inputs two optical inputs eight Meridian active loudspeakers such as the DSP 6000 and seven analogue inputs A Specification and accessories Specification Digital outputs Digital inputs Analogue inputs Analogue outputs 5 x cable 750 IEC958 and data compatible up to 24 bits 32 96kHz 2 x optical TOSlink ElAJ IEC958 and data compatible up to 24 bits 32 96kHz Video inputs
28. mple to record a TV programme T 14 OS g press Copy until the display shows 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 5 i E y 8 pl w ellouquo gt 2 eipauminui aun Buisn y Setting up the multimedia controller This 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 multimedia controller is the correct voltage for your local AC supply If it is not do not try to install the multimedia controller and contact your dealer You should not make any connections to the multimedia controller or to any other component in your system while the AC power supply is connected and switched on 2 i E a gt Unpacking The 562V Multimedia Controller comes in a box containing the following components O Meridian 562V Multimedia Controller O Power cord O 500 Series communications lead O Meridian Configuration program on two floppy disks ORS232 computer serial lead OThis manual If any of these items are missing please contact your dealer You are advised to retain the packing in case you need to transport the unit R
29. n the Display key on the front panel DAC mode NDAC or DACT nan The display will show j Volume mode VolM VolS or VoIN AS om i y es It will then show the first configuration option Video version 562 or 562V o Press Display to move between the options S 5 8 i E y 8 D A i 3 y o i 200 Series CD player N or Y W w A4SINMAUIOI e JNOUAJIM A9 O0 NUODI eipoumianui aun BUUNSyuo gt a k v Q e 0 2 a 2 h jo c e i za Ko 0 E v p D c 2 c e 16 w 9 The Meridian Configuration program 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 eguipment in your system The Meridian Configuration program provides the following sections to allow you to control the corresponding aspects of the multimedia controller s operation Setup Lets you specify general features of the multimedia controller s operation including the operation of the Setup volume control and menus and settings affecting its operation in multi room systems Sources Lets you customise the operation of each of the sources including the name of the source on the Sources front panel display the audio and video inputs used for the source and
30. ns and a full range of functions is available from the Meridian System Remote using a simple and intuitive control interface 500 Series communications The 562V Multimedia Controller is part of the Meridian 500 series of advanced digital analogue and video components and these incorporate a sophisticated communications link to allow you to control any combination of units using a single remote and ensure that they will work together as a fully integrated system The 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 562V Multimedia controller to illustrate the flexibility of the Meridian 500 Series Sample configurations M eridian Digital Music System DSP 6000 O Satellite 504 in Meridian DVD Player AAN Video recorder LaserDisc O DSP6000 508 24 The 562V Multimedia Controller is the ideal control unit for use with the Meridian DSP 6000 Digital Loudspeakers It provides direct digital inputs for digital sources such as the Meridian DVD Player and LaserDisc sound together with precision De
31. o the power ground in the turntable O If you are using a magnetic pickup check that there is not another piece of equipment too near to the turntable or the left hand side of the multimedia controller If so re position the equipment to cure the problem There is hum on other inputs O Check your other equipment O Consult your dealer 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 eguipment does cause or suffer from interference to from radio or television reception then the following measures should be tried OReorient the receiving aerial or antenna or route the antenna cable of the receiver as far as possible from the 562V Multimedia Controller and its cabling O Ensure that the receiver uses well screened antenna cable O Relocate the receiver with respect to the multimedia controller O Connect the receiver and this product to different AC outlets Communication is not working between the 562V Multimedia Controller and other M eridian products O Check that all products are interconnected using the correct comms leads O If the installation includes 200 Series or 600 Series units check that all 500 Series units are set to 200 mode Meridian Configuration program repeatedly fails to talk to the product O Check that you have selected a COM port O Check that no other p
32. ow to unpack and install the multimedia controller and gives details of the audio and video connections Unpacking iiini ae veet 16 Positioning the multimedia controller 17 Connecting the multimedia controller 18 Connecting outputs Connecting sources Connecting to other Meridian EQUIP IMEN sut aa 25 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 SOUICES seese 30 Programming levels pp 32 Specifying information about your SYSTOM omena N maa a anime avi A 33 Configuring the multimedia controller using a computer 35 Describes how to configure the multimedia controller using the Meridian Configuration program The Meridian Configuration program 36 Running the Meridian Configuration Program seerne Creating a new settings file Setting Up SOUICES Ne Changing the setup options Completing the configuration 45 Troubleshooting 47 Provides suggested solutions to typical problems Maintenance ioina 50 Service and guarantee pe 51 OO inci iii 53 Introduction The 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 cont
33. rogram currently running is using the COM port O Check that it is connected correctly O Turn off the 562V for a few seconds and turn back on then retry O Quit from all other programs and retry O Reboot the computer and retry O Ensure you are using the serial lead supplied with the product or a null modem cable O f you are using a laptop try turning off the screensaver or power management software 9 5 5 E 5 Q A oO E 4 9 gt 2 E ul o 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 panel and keypad O 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 certain that the multimedia controller is completely dry To clean the audio and video connections The audio and video sockets on the rear of the multimedia controller 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 A proprietary contact cleaner can be used to some advantage To change the mains fuse Fuse Spare O Remo
34. rol with high quality video routing in a single integrated unit It provides direct digital inputs for digital sources such as CD or DVD together with precision Delta Sigma Analogue to Digital C onversion for conventional analogue sources such as FM radio and video sound It also provides video switching for both composite video and S video sources and video conversion from S video to composite The optional 517 DAC Module provides precision Digital to Analogue Conversion for an analogue tape loop ora second room system For instructions on setting up the unit turn to Setting up the multimedia controller page 15 Once the multimedia controller has been set up refer to Using the multimedia controller page 7 for information about getting the best results from all your anaig and video sources c 0 p Y P E N 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 musical and environmental reguirements and with the ability to add to it or change it at a later date should your reguirements change Each Meridian 500 Series component is housed in a matching slim line case Front panel controls provide access to the most important functio
35. room system OPTICAL TAPE OUT A digital recorder with optical input such as a MiniDisc recorder Digital connections LP A1 CD A2 RADIO A3 TV A4 TAPE1 A5 VCR2 A6 VCR1 A7 An analogue source such as a radio tuner tape recorder TV tuner or cable television Analogue audio outputs The following table gives details of the analogue audio outputs Use this output To connect to this The digital connections should be made with high quality 75Q 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 Optical connections should be made using a suitable optical fibre supplied by your dealer MAIN ANALOGUE The Meridian 568 Digital Surround Processor analogue input to take advantage of its 24 bit ADC precision TAPE OUTPUTS An analogue tape recorder or analogue second room system a iC Analogue connections Video outputs The analogue connections should be made using high guality The following table gives details of the video outputs screened cable taking care to connect the left and right channels correctly Use this output To connect to this i i MAIN OUT Compositor video input on a TV or Video inputs i monitor using a phono connector The following ta
36. t 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 source can be configured from the front panel controls or using the Meridian Configuration program for more information see Configuring the multimedia controller without a computer page 27 or Configuring the multimedia controller using a computer page 35 Source Label Audio input Input CD CD D1 A2 j Radio RD A3 LP LP Al E TV TV A4 V5 Tapel T1 A5 Tape2 T2 D2 Es CDR CR D3 x Cable Cb A4 V4 DVD DV D4 S3 VCR1 V1 A7 S1 V1 VCR2 V2 A6 S2 V2 LD LD 01 V3 Last Valid To selecta source Last Valid option o Press Source front panel until the display shows the source The audio or video input for a source can be defined as Last you want Valid in which case selecting the source will leave the audio or video input unchanged For example For example by default the CD source has the video input Alternatively press the appropriate source key on the remote defined as Last Valid This allows you to select TV followed by eg CD CD to watch the TV picture while listening to a compact disc instead of the TV sound After a short delay the display shows the currently selected source and volume setting For example i f f i i y i 0 pa pa U a E
37. tandard 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 with no DAC module default 2 200 Series operation for a system with a 200 Series CD player 6 200 Series operation for a system without a 200 S eries CD player 7 Second room system using a digital feed into D1 8 Second room system using an analogue feed into A5 9 Main room 500 Series operation using a DAC module for analogue tape The Types are numbered for consistency with the original 562V Choosing one of the six standard settings overrides any other configuration you may have performed and so can be used to reset the configuration of the multimedia controller To select a standard setting O Switch off any power amplifiers that are connected to the multimedia controller o Turn off the multimedia controller using the power switch on the back panel o Turn on the power again while holding down the Off key on the front panel The display will show i It will then show o Press W or A to change the type number For example to select Type 9 the display shows o Turn off the multimedia controller using the power switch on the back panel o Turn on again to use the standard settings you have selected 562V Multime
38. tings to attached products Disconnects the program from attached products Adds a product to the current settings Copies text or settings onto the clipboard Pastes text or settings from the clipboard Displays program information 0 le 3 Q c 5 Ke m gt 0 3 c E 3 0 Q D 9 le 5 m 2 o A 5 Q D 0 le El v 0 W N k v Q e 0 2 a 2 h jo c e i za Ko 0 E v p D c 2 c e 16 w 0 To connect the serial cable The serial cable is symmetrical and can be connected either way round O 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 specify the serial port you are using as follows O Choose Options from the View menu to display the Options dialogue box Ports to use W com1 J com2 T coM3 TI com4 Cancel Computer s comms address M Show full details of operations in progress W Disconnect product automatically after a store O Select the port you want to use and click the OK button Creating a new settings file This section explains how to create a new settings file using the Meridian Configuration program and how to enter personal information to identify the settings in your product The first step is to
39. tput from the DVD player to the S3 DVD S INPUT socket of the 562V using an S video lead O Connect the digital output from the DVD player to the DVD D4 digital input of the 562V using a digital lead O Connect the DVD player to the 562 using the comms lead provided see To connect to other Meridian 500 Series eguipment page 25 To connect to a LaserDisc player 562V Multimedia Controller COMPOSITE VIDEO LD V3 LaserDisc player OPTICAL RF VIDEO OPTICAL INPUT OUTPUT OUTPUT OUT LD O1 NES ES Video lead Meridian 519 Demodulator RF INPUT Optical RF lead lead Optical lead OPTICAL OPTICAL INPUT OUTPUT o Connect the video output from the LaserDisc player to the LD V3 COMPOSITE VIDEO input socket of the 562V using a video lead o Connect the RF output from the LaserDisc player to the 519 RF input o Connect the optical output from the LaserDisc player to the 519 optical input and the 519 optical output to the LD O1 OPTICAL input socket on the 562V using optical leads Connecting to other Meridian Eguipment To connect to other Meridian 500 This is the unit that will respond to the remote Series eguipment All the other units will be configured O Connect one of the COMMS sockets on the rear panel of the as non controllers and display multimedia controller to one of the COMMS sockets on another 500 Series unit using the 500 comms lead provided Your system is
40. ve the mains connector and pull out the drawer next to the power input to access the fuses Before replacing a blown fuse if possible ascertain the cause of the failure The fuse drawer includes a spare fuse This should be replaced by one of the same rating Service and guarantee Service Guarantee 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 reguire any form of maintenance In the unlikely event that your multimedia controller 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 abroad is available from Meridian Audio No responsibility can be accepted for the multimedia controller 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 reguired The 562V Multimedia Controller is guaranteed against defects in material and workmanship for two years from the date of purchase The guarantee is void if the 562V Multimedia Controller has been subject to misuse accident or neglig
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