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Mercedes-Benz 2010 CLS-Class Automobile User Manual

1. 1kHz 100Hz N a a a a a a ao ze xe xe xe ze xe zo co N oO N Appendix 4 Tilt control responses showing the steps between 10 and 10 6dB 4dB 2dB OdB a a a xe Ke pe N vt o 10kHz 1kHz 100Hz DSP5000C bass control showing 1dB steps between 5 and 5 DSP5000C User Guide 59 Appendix Boundary es SUG Sub2 Relative response of the boundary and subwoofer settings DSP5000C User Guide Index 201 use with 43 207 use with 43 208 use with 43 500 and 200 Series mixed 45 601 use with 44 603 use with 43 Address product 33 system 33 Att display 17 Autoconfigure 33 Axis explained 21 listening 21 using the control 21 Balance explained 17 option in surround 34 using the control 17 Bass control explained 20 using 20 boun display 38 Boundary centre setting 39 explained 38 system setting 38 Boundary or free alignment 29 Cable for digital audio 42 Cables and interference 41 Calibrate mode 56 CD controlling 23 CD scanning a 23 Centre boundary control 39 choosing 32 DSP exists 34 tilt offset 39 Cleaning 50 Communications not working 49 Config how to use 32 menus explained 31 using 31 Connections communications 40 43 digita
2. Release the Store key The master will revert to the Standby display and condition You may now use the speakers normally When customisation is complete and you are sure that you have stored the correct tone settings independently for every source you wish to change 1 Switch the power off and then on again to restore Normal operation DSP5000C User Guide Customising using Setup 38 In Normal operation the settings you have made will be retained and cannot be changed without going back to Setup Boundary controls The frequency balance of a loudspeaker is changed particularly in the low frequency regions according to its proximity to walls or boundaries The DSP5000C is designed as a stand mounting system so the floor boundary is not fixed It may also be used pulled out from the wall on stands or shelf mounted DSP5000C has adequate DSP power to correct for the effects of wall mounting different heights above the floor and other boundaries like a nearby TV Of course no signal processing will remove the more rapid echo from a nearby boundary and such reflections will to some extent disturb the depth of the stereo image In Setup new menu entries appear which allow a listening choice between boundary position settings and these can be made independently for a left right pair or left right surrounds and for a centre Using the system boundary control for a left right pair This menu will appear on any master
3. siting 10 Types 9 Introduction 5 Left choosing 32 explained 6 setting 31 should be right 47 Logos see Customising M5 and S5 Leads 41 Master choosing 32 explained 6 locating 40 setting 31 Memory 13 recalling settings 39 recalling user settings 22 setting up 39 storing settings 21 39 user memory explained 21 Menu background 17 keys 17 reviewing settings 17 root in Config 31 DSP5000C User Guide Index 61 source in Config 31 source menus in Config 35 system in Config 31 Meridian Digital Theatre connecting to 45 Meridian products use with other 43 MSR 7 8 Multiroom protocols 34 Mute and demute 17 Normal how to get back to 28 Operating basics 14 summary 26 Pause 23 Phase control 20 explained 21 Play 23 Positioning the loudspeakers 10 Power switch 12 Preamplifier differences explained 33 options at setup 32 Preset favourite 14 Programming see Customising Radio interference 50 rEc message 22 Recall see Memory Remote control 7 8 Repeat 23 Restoring default settings 27 Right choosing 32 explained 6 setting 31 should be left 47 Root menu see Config RS232 45 Scanning a CD 23 Service cleaning 50 where to get 50 Settings get lost 47 Setup see Customising an overview 29 expalined 37 how to use 37 storing settings in 21 Slave choosing 32 explained 6 setting 31 Source storing tone settings for
4. 2 Press the n menu key The display will change to showing that you have moved the balance one volume number towards the left After a few moments the display will revert but you will now see that the left soeaker has a volume number one greater than the right 3 Press n again The display will move to To move the sound towards the right 1 Use the menu s key instead The balance can be adjusted between 30 dBs incremented in 1 dB steps To restore the central condition press Clear DSP5000C User Guide Using DSP5000C 19 Tilt control Tilt controls are combination controls that slope the frequency response of the system slowly over the frequency range to make the sound brighter or dimmer They are less crude than conventional tone controls The responses of the tilt control in DSP5000C are shown in Appendix 4 on page 58 To review the tilt setting 1 Press the w or the e menu key until the tilt display shows The master display will momentarily show This allows you to ask the DSP5000C what its tilt setting is without changing it Note We call this kind of display a cursor in this case the tilt cursor DSP5000C uses several cursors to access functions such as tilt bass track selection and preset selection To get rid of a cursor either e wait a few seconds or e select another cursor or e hit another inactive key To change the tilt setting 1 Make sure that you can see the tilt cursor display on
5. DSP5000C which is in Setup even if it is a centre channel and even if there is no left or right DSP speaker Note When DSP5000C is a master this menu operates the boundary settings for any DSP5000 or DSP5000C in the system which is configured to be left or right D6000 ignores this menu To change the system boundary setting 1 Press the w ore menu key until the system boundary display shows The master display will momentarily show This allows you to ask the DSP5000C what the system boundary setting is without changing it To change the setting 1 Make sure that you can see the system boundary cursor display on the master l 2 Press either the n or s menu key The display will change to and the sound will change in balance This setting may be better for wall or shelf positions 3 Press either the n or s menu key The display will change to Corn and the sound will change in balance This setting may be better for corner or under TV positions You are also offered two choices for use with associated subwoofers The graphs in Appendix 1 show the effect of these controls DSP5000C User Guide Customising using Setup 39 Centre channel options The following two adjustments will appear on the master if the Cen y option is selected in Config or if the speaker has been set to Type 6 It appears on the master whether or not it is a centre A DSP5000C or DSP5000 which is configured as a centre respond
6. adapter to the DIN plug at the far end of the M5 lead from the master 1 Connect one of the DIN plugs on the free end of the SP5 adapter to the socket marked 200 600 COMMS on the CD player 2 Connect the other DIN plug on the M5 lead to the socket marked CD on the tuner 3 Use the Q lead to connect the socket marked 200 600 COMMS on the preamp to the socket marked 201 2 or Preamp on the tuner DSP5000C User Guide Connecting DSP5000C 45 If you are mixing Meridian 200 or 600 Series with 500 Series components 1 Connect the digital and analogue audio as described in the previous sections 2 Locate the DIN plug at the source end of the M5 Lead Connect it to one of the sockets COMMS on the rear of a 500 Series unit 3 Connect the 500 Series communications together as described earlier and in the 500 User Guide s 4 Make a communications connection between one of the 500 Series and one of the 200 Series units with a CD5 lead obtainable from your dealer The P lead supplied with the 200 Series will work but the CD5 is preferred 5 Configure the DSP5000C and 500 Series item for 200 mode see page 30 If you are using no other Meridian equipment 1 Connect the DSP5000C s D1 and D2 digital inputs to appropriate digital sources 2 Configure the DSP5000C for Type 5 see page 30 DO NOT under any circumstances connect anything other than another Meridian product to the sockets marked Comms Input and Comms Output on the re
7. each 29 Sources selecting 14 Specification 46 Standby display 12 explained 13 getting into 14 to get out of 14 Starting the speakers off 12 Stereo 6 Stereo reversed 47 Stop 23 Storing settings 21 Subwoofer using with 38 Surround options 34 Switching on 12 System configuring 33 Temperature protection 49 Test mode 55 Tilt control explained 19 using 19 Tone control bass function 20 tilt function 19 Track display of 15 selection on a CD 23 Type list of types 52 53 55 overview 28 selecting 30 Unpacking DSP5000 8 Version see EPROM Volume display 15 explanation 16 mode 34 Wall correction 29 Warranty 51 DSP5000C User Guide Notes 62 Notes DSP5000C User Guide Notes 63 DSP5000C User Guide
8. nevertheless try to achieve the following e f possible have the most acoustically absorbent wall in the room behind the front speakers They could for example be in front of an open bookcase or curtained window or on each side of a bow window e f possible have each DSP5000C at least 50cm from a corner e f possible have each DSP5000C at least 20cm from the back wall e f possible locate the listening position so that your head is at least 60cm from the wall behind you unless this is acoustically absorbent Consider the following practical points e f possible you should locate the DSP5000C so that the electronics back of the speaker are not subjected to long term strong sunshine In Standby the back plates should be cool less than hand hot e f possible you should locate the DSP5000C so that the one chosen to be the master speaker does not receive direct sunlight on the front display window If it does the speaker may not see your commands from the MSR No harm will be done to the DSP5000C it will simply be inconvenient e The location of the master speaker also depends on the connections to it from the rest of your system See page 40 e You should not if possible locate a DSP5000C with its back to any heat source for example a central heating radiator e You should not locate a DSP5000C with its back fully enclosed so that it cannot dissipate heat from the rear panel heatsink e You should try to a
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10. of the COMMS sockets on the 504 6 Configure the DSP5000C for Type 1 see page 30 7 Set up the 504 500 or 506 and 562 according to their user manuals We suggest you start with Type 1 on all units Caution The end of the M5 lead used to make connections with other Meridian products may have two different plugs Care should be taken to choose the correct one for the product and not to force any connection If you have a Meridian 201 or 603 preamplifier and no Meridian CD player Unless you have an older M lead as opposed to M5 lead you will need to obtain an SP5 adapter An M lead has two DIN plugs at one end and this is the end to connect to the preamplifier The SP5 adapter allows an M5 lead to connect to 200 Series preamplifier 1 Connect the analogue output of the 201 or 603 to an analogue digital converter such as the Meridian 607 2 Connect the phono plug at the far end of the M5 lead from the master to the digital output of the 607 3 Connect the SP5 adapter to the DIN plug at the far end of the M5 lead from the master 4 Locate the two added DIN plugs Connect one of these to the socket marked 200 COMMS on the rear of the 201 or 600 COMMS on the 603 5 Configure the DSP5000C for Type 3 see page 30 6 Set up the 603 according to its user manual If you are using Meridian 207 or 208 as your preamplifier 1 Connect the phono plug at the far end of the M5 lead from the master to the digital output of the CD pl
11. of the communications network DSP5000C User Guide Using DSP5000C 13 Standby The entire Meridian system is designed to be left connected to AC power at all times e The Standby state ensures that the components operate at maximum efficiency from the moment when you start listening It is perfectly safe and consumes a negligible amount of power However when you are not going to use your system for some time when you are going on holiday for instance we would advise you to disconnect it from the AC power supply e The memory functions of DSP5000C use EEPROM which is non volatile and therefore has the ability to store your data indefinitely when the power is switched off DSP5000C User Guide Using DSP5000C 14 Basic operation of DSP5000C Note DSP5000C is factory set for the most common installation one using the full features of a Meridian 500 Series CD player and 565 Digital Surround Processor For a Centre we call this a Type 6 installation For more details see Appendix 1 on page 52 Selecting sources To switch from CD to another input say Radio 1 Press Radio In Type 1 this will select RD on a Meridian 562 5 The speaker displays Here rd means that the source is a radio tuner and that the DSP5000C expects a Meridian 504 to be connected to the Radio input of the 562 5 and into the communications system The 504 can now be controlled by the MSR and its status can be displayed on the master DSP5000C 65 i
12. receiver with respect to the DSP5000C Connect the receiver and this product to different AC outlets If the problem persists contact your dealer oR P EEC This product has been designed to comply with the limits set out in EN55013 and EN55020C REMEMBER to switch all units off before changing any connections The cabinet of the DSP5000C is finished with veneer The display panel is glass and should be cleaned using a barely damp chamois leather Do not use abrasive cleaners on any part of the DSP5000C The phono connectors on the rear of the DSP5000C are gold plated and need no cleaning if gold plated phono plugs are used Otherwise we recommend that you remove and replace each plug at least once a year A proprietary contact cleaner can be used to some advantage Maintenance amp service The Meridian DSP5000C has 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 DSP5000C fails to function correctly it should be returned in its original packing to your Meridian dealer In case of difficulty please write to the following address if you live in the UK Digital Gramophone amp Wireless Ltd 14 Clifton Road Huntingdon Cambridgeshire PE18 7EJ DSP5000C User Guide Guarantee Help 51 Outside the UK contact the importing agent for the territory A list of Meridia
13. software followed by the currently loaded DSP software For example Note The last DSP version number will depend on the operating mode of the DSP5000C The first two digits represent the sampling frequency DSP5000C automatically reloads a new program for each sampling rate The version numbers will also be different in Test and Calibrate Volume To raise or lower the volume 1 Press the upper or lower red key The volume level displayed should count up or down and will range from 1 to 99 Each step is precisely 1dB Note Subjectively one judges a volume increase of 9dB to be equivalent to a doubling of loudness so each volume number represents about a 11 change in loudness with nine steps to double loudness DSP5000C User Guide Using DSP5000C 17 Mute To mute the sound 1 Press Mute The display now shows that the sound is attenuated To demute restore the sound level 1 Press Mute The Mute key toggles between mute and demute The system may also be demuted by selecting another source or adjusting the volume The menu system The DSP5000C offers a number of user choices which are normally accessed less frequently than for example source and volume To make it easier to operate these less commonly used functions we have provided a flexible menu system to guide you through the options One important advantage this gives is complete flexibility for future system control options Please note e The menu
14. system is set up in either 200 mode or in 500 mode Note All Meridian products must be in the same mode 200 or 600 Series products can only work in 200 mode and if you intend to incorporate these in a DSP5000C system the speakers and any 500 Series components must be put into 200 mode normally Type 2 DSP5000C User Guide Cleaning Help 50 Radio interference Note DSP5000C is designed to comply with all relevant international standards concerning local oscillator re radiation Note DSP5000C is a digital audio and computing device which has been designed to very high standards of electromagnetic compatibility FCC WARNING This equipment generates and can radiate radio fre quency energy and if not installed and used correctly in accordance with our instructions may interfere with 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 If this equipment does interfere with or suffer interference from radio or television reception then the following measures should be tried 1 Reorient the receiving aerial or antenna or route the antenna cable of the receiver as far away as possible from the DSP5000C and its cabling Ensure that the receiver uses well screened antenna cable Relocate the
15. the display tells you which key on the MSR you are setting up The second part of the display tells you the address Normally you should leave this set to 1A unless advised otherwise by your dealer or Meridian technical support Use the n ands menu keys to select the second part of the display Completing Config When you are happy with your left right centre master slave and other choices for this speaker 1 Switch off the DSP5000C using the power switch on the back 2 After a second switch the power on again 3 Make a note of your choices by marking the speaker on the back in the area provided on the label Use a pencil so that you can change the marking in future Note When customisation is complete switch the power off wait for 3 seconds then switch it on again to restore Normal operation and to save what you have done Customising using Setup For an overview of Setup see page 29 Features of Setup Setup provides additional functions e Choice of position alignment for the low frequency response of the speaker e The Store key takes on a Store capability e Access to DSP Centre channel features How to use Setup Note It is not necessary to make any adjustments to the slave for Setup 1 Switch off the master DSP5000C using the power switch on the back and wait for 3 seconds 2 While pressing the Store key on the remote control switch the power on again The display will momentarily show 3
16. the master will change to give something like this DSP5000C User Guide Using DSP5000C 16 Here 1 is the number of the track currently playing on the disc If the disc includes significant index points the display will be like this 3 4 here means track 3 index point 4 In theory with the right disc we could see displays of track and index up to 99 99 Index point 1 is never displayed While the CD player is loading a disc reading the disc s directory the DSP5000C will show the directory message At the end of a CD the DSP5000C will detect the lead out track and momentarily display the message 1 With the disc playing press Display again You will see a disc time display counting up as the disc plays 2 Press Display again You now have a display of time for the current track only also counting up as the disc plays 3 Press Display again The display should go blank on both master and slave 4 Pressing Display again brings you back to the source and volume display One useful way to set up DSP5000C is to leave the track display on the master since the 565 or any slave always displays the source and volume If the CD player is in the same room you can adjust its display to give you additional time information Try pressing Display until you are familiar with its operation Other information reviewed in Standby 1 Press and hold Display The display will show the version number of the microcontroller
17. MERIDIAN DSP5000C USER MANUAL Meridian A udio Ltd 14 Clifton Road Huntingdon Cambridgeshire PE18 7EJ England Tel 0 480 52144 Telex 32577 MERIDN Fax 0 480 459934 Meridian America Inc 3800 Camp Creek Parkway Building 2400 Suite 112 Atlanta GA 30331 USA Tel 404 344 7111 Fax 404 346 7111 Version 1 500 mode compatible with MSR Surround 2 room and Meridian Digital Theatre August 1994 Author J R Stuart Boothroyd Stuart Meridian MERIDIA N and Meridian Digital Theatre are registered trademarks of Meridian Audio Ltd Meridian Audio Ltd 1993 1994 Contents Introduction cceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneneees 5 About this manual 0 0e 5 DSP5000C description c ceee 6 Master and slave speakers 000 6 Centre left right and surround 6 Control eee 7 General background ccceeeeeeeeeees 7 Unpacking the DSP50000 00 8 Meridian System Remote MSR Jirre orter ton gi aa 8 Installing your DSP50000 ceeseees 9 General precautions cccccceeeeeeees 9 Customising features ccccceeeees 9 Connections 0 eeeccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeaaaas 10 SING aa a aaee aaa 10 Starting off with DSP5000C 12 CHECKING ieissa aan 12 Switching On sssssesessseeeeessessererer rennes 12 If there are no lights 2 00 12 Starting the DSP5000C 0 12 Sl nd Dyis yes a aiie 13 Basic operation
18. Meridian FM tuner See page 36 P This means that the source is a turntable Ki This means that the source is a digital tape recorder This indicates a satellite audio source The Tape 1 2 3 and 4 displays have no special meaning This final option causes the source key to select a non existent source By using this option you can prevent the selection of unused inputs to the installation Use the menu n and s menu keys to adjust the second part of the display Note The choice of display input type is completely independent of the MSR key to which it is assigned If it suits your purpose you can make several sources non existent or several phantoms of the same type e g CD rd and Radio rd DSP5000C User Guide Customising using Config 36 Source menu 2 options Source menu 2 is used to define which DSP5000C input will be selected for any given source key on the MSR You get to source menu 2 by using the menu e key while in source menu 1 The display will be like this The first part of the display tells you which key on the MSR you are setting up The second part of the display tells you which input on the back panel of the master DSP5000C will be selected when this key is pressed The choices are Input D1 selected Input D2 selected Use the n ands menu keys to select the second part of the display Source menu 3 options Source menu 3 is used to define the control or communicat
19. R the following keys operate the Meridian CD To start a disc 1 Press Play To stop the disc 1 Press Stop To make the disc pause 1 Press Pause The Pause indication on the Meridian CD will light up If the DSP5000C master was displaying track or time information it will display To start it again Uunpause 1 Press Pause To cause a disc to repeat 1 Press Repeat The Repeat light on the CD player will light up Scanning a disc To move forward or backward in a track 1 Pressu orv Selecting tracks To move on to the next track at any time 1 Press Play or Next and Previous can be used as on the Meridian CD front panel to select a track number This will result in the appearance of the select cursor display For example 1 Press Next repeatedly until you see the select track 5 display In 500 mode the display looks like In 200 mode the display looks like s S You can now either engage Track 5 by pressing Play or simply wait for the track to engage The DSP5000C directs instructions from the MSR to the current source Note When selecting tracks by number you do not need to worry about Track and Preset buttons as you do with the Meridian 209 remote control DSP5000C User Guide Operation 24 To select a track by number press the appropriate number key or keys For example to select track 6 1 Press 6 The DSP5000C will respond with the display To engage this selection pr
20. Rs can be obtained from your dealer The MSR uses infra red transmission to operate the DSP5000C It uses a PP3 battery When a key is pressed an indicating light shows in the window of the MSR This light becomes inconsistent or weak when the battery needs changing Normally the battery will last for up to a year but we recommend that you change the battery routinely every six months since there are no front panel controls on the DSP5000C and the system therefore cannot be used without a working handset The MSR is supplied with its own user guide This explains many details of operation and also how to fit and change batteries The MSR is suitable for DSP5000C fitted with control EPROM version 2 2 or later See page 16 To check the MSR press any key and look for the flashing yellow light Note Good quality alkaline batteries last longer than other sorts of battery and we advise you to use one in your MSR Note Do not store the unit where it may get too hot Note Do not store the unit face down or rest objects e g magazines on top of it Doing so could cause one of the keys to be left pressed down which would considerably shorten the life of the battery Note Do not allow the MSR to become wet If drinks are accidentally spilt on it remove the battery and let the MSR dry out If necessary consult your dealer DSP5000C User Guide Using DSP5000C 9 Installing your DSP5000C For full details of Type settings and
21. Series products can only work in 200 mode and if you intend to incorporate these in a DSP5000C system the speakers and any 500 Series components must be put into 200 mode normally Type 2 3 Make sure that the DSP5000C has been set up so that this source is Comms type 2C see page 36 4 Make sure that the Comms address corresponds in DSP5000C and in the CD player normally 1A see page 37 562 201 603 or 601 does not respond 1 Check that all connections have been made between the master and the preamplifier If the preamp is the only other Meridian equipment in the system you will need an SP5 adapter to allow the M5 lead to connect to the 200 600 Comms socket on the preamp 2 Check that a 201 is fitted with software of an adequate level DSP5000C requires 201 7 or later for 201MkIl or 0 4 or later for DSP5000C User Guide Help 49 201MkIll To find out which version you have follow the instructions in the manual supplied with the 201 Version numbers count 1 9 then A Y If the software in your 201 is earlier than 201 7 your dealer will be able to obtain an up to date EPROM and fit it Operating code can always be updated 3 Make sure that the whole system is set up in either 200 mode or in 500 mode Note All Meridian products must be in the same mode 200 or 600 Series products can only work in 200 mode and if you intend to incorporate these in a DSP5000C system the speakers and any 500 Series com
22. al stereo system you should be in the correct position in relation to the speakers When used as a left right pair the balance control of the DSP5000C uses digital signal processing to delay and diminish the sound in one speaker thus effectively shifting the speaker s image back Thus balance control compensates to a certain extent for an off centre listening position If you sit off axis this control will rotate the image Note Because the use of the balance control processes the digital signal you may hear a slight clicking as the balance is adjusted How to use the balance control in a pair of DSP5000C If you are playing a CD press Display enough times to get the permanent display Here represents the volume number This will help you to understand the functioning of the balance control better but it is not essential 1 Press the w or the e menu key until the balance display shows The master display will momentarily show This allows you to ask the DSP5000C what its balance setting is without changing it Note We call this kind of display a cursor in this case the tilt cursor DSP5000C uses several cursors to access functions such as tilt bass phase track selection and preset selection To get rid of a cursor either e wait a few seconds or e select another cursor or e hit another inactive key To change the balance setting 1 Make sure that you can see the balance cursor display on the master
23. and S5 leads supplied as directed in the section starting on page 43 Digital connections are made to the master DSP5000C e directly from the digital outputs of up to two sources such as CD DAT DCC MD or the Meridian 604 digital FM tuner e from the digital output of an analogue to digital converter such as the Meridian 607 A converter like this can be used to process the signals from all your analogue sources for example the output of a conventional preamplifier e from the digital output of a digital processor or digital control unit such as the Meridian 562 or 601 e from the digital output of a surround processor like 565 Digital connections should be made using high quality 75Q screened cable For advice on the right type of cable to use we suggest you consult your dealer and the manual supplied with the source equipment Meridian has a range of suitable digital interconnects available as accessories We advise you not to use cables intended for analogue connection since usually these have neither the necessary degree of shielding nor the 75Q impedance which is required Cable intended for UHF applications for example antenna down lead is also unsuitable since it does not shield adequately in the 1 30MHz region Warning We strongly recommend the use of well screened precision coaxial cable Certain audiophile cables are not screened Screened cable will minimise RF interaction with your system Unscreened cables for di
24. ar of the DSP5000C RS232 connection The DSP5000C installation can be controlled directly from a computer over a standard RS232 interface Separate documentation and application programs are available from your Meridian dealer Meridian Digital Theatre and surround systems For details on connecting a Meridian Digital Theatre or for connecting the DSP5000C with a Meridian 565 Digital Surround Processor see the handbook supplied with 565 DSP5000C User Guide Specification Specification 46 Digital inputs 32kHz 44 1kHz or 48kHz Double PLL locks at 44 1kHz 120ppm Cable inputs D1 2 EC958 75Q Digital outputs Copy of the selected input Communication l 2 Cable outputs D Out IEC958 750 RS232 Standard 9 pin 2400b 8 N 1 no handshake Power Complementary bipolar design with output Amplifiers stage error correction and twin loop design Tweeter 75W mean power 7SW mean power Bass 75Wmean power Digital to Analogue 18 bit Delta Sigma converter running with 64 conversion times over sampling Distortion lt 0 02 typically less than 0 01 up to full power at all frequencies Noise and hum lt 94dBr at all volume settings Distortion lt 0 02 typically less than 0 01 up to full power at all frequencies Motorola DSP56001 running at 32MHz Acousti J o oo O Low frequenc Drive units O O 2 x 160mm polypropylene high efficiency long throw custom drivers Tweeter Meridian 25mm piston in sho
25. as eight different Types you can choose the best Type for your own system Programming is carried out using the MSR so you must first get the MSR working following the instructions on page 8 The first step in programming DSP5000C is selection of the start Type Page 28 gives an overview of the eight Types and these are described further in Appendix 1 on page 52 Note At any time during your programming of the DSP5000C you can turn off the power to the speaker you are working on and all that you have done will be remembered Note When you have finished programming you can get out of the programming mode simply by turning the power to the speaker off and turning it back on again Restoring default settings 1 Switch off the DSP5000C using the power switch on the back and wait for 3 seconds 2 While pressing the 1 key on the remote control switch the power on again The display will read TY 1 3 Release the 1 key 4 At this stage you can change the Type from 1 to 8 using the number keys see details on page 30 5 Switch off the DSP5000C using the power switch on the back 6 After a second switch the DSP5000C s power on again Storing preferred tone settings There is a special mode called Setup in which you can listen to the loudspeakers normally but in which the Memory feature is extended to allow you to store tone settings as well as recall them See page 21 Note It is an unusual feature of DSP5000C that the s
26. ate the centre status CEn y Toggle this choice with the a and w menu keys Choose y if you are using a DSP speaker with centre channel features as acentre DSP5000C User Guide Customising using Config 35 Source menus The source menus are used to change what happens when you press a key on the MSR i e what the DSP5000C then displays and which input it selects These parameters are already set up by the Type chosen as the start Type but they can be adjusted using the following menus Source menu 1 options Source menu 1 controls the display that will be seen on the DSP5000C when a key on the MSR is pressed in normal use Think of its function as adapting the keypad to your needs There are a large number of available legends To get into source menu 1 1 Press the source key you want to define e g CD lo r 1 When in source menu 2 press the menu w key on the remote control The source menu 1 display looks like this The first cd indicates the MSR key being defined and the second indicates the display that will result after pressing this key Display options include the following This means that the source selected will be a Meridian CD player Depending on the Comms setting see page 36 DSP5000C will try to control the CD player in normal use for such functions as Play Stop and track selection also the DSP5000C will look for and check subcode in a digital input This means that the source is a
27. ayer 2 Connect the analogue output of the 207 or 208 to an analogue digital converter such as the Meridian 607 3 Connect a second digital audio lead not provided between the D2 input of the master DSP5000C and the digital output of the 607 4 Locate the DIN plug at the far end of the M5 lead from the master Connect it to the socket marked 200 COMMS on the rear of the 207 or 208 5 Configure the DSP5000C for Type 2 see page 30 DSP5000C User Guide Connecting DSP5000C 44 If you are using a Meridian 201 or 603 and a Meridian 200 or 600 Series CD player Unless you have an older M lead as opposed to M5 lead you will need to obtain an SP5 adapter An M lead has two DIN plugs at one end and this is the end to connect to the preamplifier The SP5 adapter allows an M5 lead to connect to 200 Series products 1 Connect the phono plug at the far end of the M5 lead from the master to the digital output of the CD player 2 Connect the analogue output of the 201 or 603 to an analogue digital converter such as the Meridian 607 3 Connect a second digital audio lead not provided between the D2 input of the master DSP5000C and the digital output of the 607 4 Connect the SP5 adapter to the DIN plug at the far end of the M5 lead from the master 5 Locate the two added DIN plugs Connect one of these to the socket marked 200 COMMS on the rear of 207 or 208 6 Connect the other DIN plug to the socket marked 200 COMMS on the rea
28. can operate in both 200 and 500 modes Select the tuner with Radio The display will show where is the volume number If you are using another tuner which the DSP5000C cannot control see the setup section on page 36 select Comms to N C To select a preset station e g preset 4 1 Press 4 The DSP5000C will show a select cursor display For 500 mode the display is For 200 mode the display is 2 Either press Play or wait for a short time The tuner will go to preset number 4 To select a higher preset e g 23 1 Press 2 followed by 3 The DSP5000C will display and then the tuner will go to preset 23 The master DSP5000C can display either the preset number of the tuned station or its frequency For example if we tune to 92 3MHz and store this frequency as preset number 3 we can then press Display repeatedly and watch the master rotate its display between the following Note The DSP5000C cannot show the time displays of the 204 6 Use the system or put it into Standby DSP5000C User Guide Operation summary KEY Off CD LP etc Display Play green Stop Pause Repeat Next Previous w e menu n s menu Clear Store Mute n red s red Operation 26 On the remote control FUNCTION Puts the DSP5000C into Standby mode Selects a source to listen to Cycles the display through source and volume number blank display off preset on tuner track on CD frequency on
29. configuring DSP5000C see Customising DSP5000C an overview on page 27 General precautions Before carrying out any installation you should ensure that the DSP5000C is marked with the correct voltage for your local AC supply Should this not be the case do not proceed but contact your dealer As a general rule you should not make any connections to the DSP5000C or to any other component in your system when the AC power supply is switched on Customising features The DSP5000C is very flexible Its functions can be significantly customised which means that you can set up your system so that it suits you exactly Customising DSP5000C an overview on page 27 describes your options in detail By the time you have set up DSP5000C according to your needs you will be aware of how the alternative choices available to you can differ from the standard configurations We recommend that you first get to know the DSP5000C by using one of the standard setups and by working through this manual Do not be afraid later to experiment with customising we have given you a simple way of getting back to where you started from see page 30 DSP5000C as provided has 8 standard configurations which we call Type settings Each Type gives a different set of standard options this feature is described fully on page 30 Warning By selecting a Type you automatically reset all custom settings for DSP5000C to the factory defaults this incl
30. d to save what you have done Storing settings To store the current settings get into a bass tilt axis or phase cursor by 1 Pressing the w ore menu key until a cursor display appears 2 While this is up pressing Store The DSP5000C will respond with the store message Recalling settings in Setup The Store key operates normally as a recall when there is no tone cursor displayed 1 Wait for a volume track or time display on the master DSP5000C User Guide Customising using Setup 40 2 Press Store Limitations of storing Tilt and bass settings are stored by each source independently Phase axis and boundary settings are stored for all sources and the last setting stored is that used for all sources Connecting DSP5000C Four types of connection must be made to the DSP5000C e power see page 12 e digital audio see page 42 e communications see page 43 e RS232 to a computer See page 45 You will need to plan the connections with the installation you wish to achieve in mind It is best to do this while deciding where to put the DSP5000C as this decision may affect the positioning of the rest of your system and the way in which you connect it The decision as to which speaker should be master is also dependent on both positioning and connections The following sections will explain in detail the options open to you Remember that your Meridian dealer is chosen for his expertise in this area If in doubt
31. e DSP5000C the system subwoofer This choice would normally be made only for diagnosis DSP5000C User Guide Customising using Config 33 The display looks like this Cd 2 The first letters tell you which options are available to you as follows e 500 tells you that this system operates in Meridian 500 Series mode All controllable Meridian products must be 500 compatible Also use this if the DSP5000C is the only controllable preamplifier connected i e the source keys on the MSR will only select between the two inputs of the DSP5000C e Pr means that the preamplifier for this system will be a Meridian 201 601 603 or compatible and that source keys on the MSR will automatically switch the inputs on the preamplifier regardless of other selections Implies and engages 200 mode e Cd means that the preamplifier for this system will be a Meridian CD Pre e g a 207 or 208 The first four input keys CD Radio LP and Tape1 on the MSR will automatically switch the inputs on the CD Pre regardless of other selections Input keys Tape2 and Video will select CD on the CD Pre Implies 200 mode To move through these options 1 Press n ors menu keys Configuring options This section allows you to make choices about whether the speaker will be system controller This choice is only relevant to the master After a Type the display shows Choose from e Auto This preferred option allows the system to Auto Configure e N Co
32. escription 7 Control The DSP5000C is operated either by commands received from the Meridian System Remote available from your dealer or by commands received through the communications cables of a Meridian installation for example from the front panel of a 565 562 or 501 The remote control provides enough keys to allow you to drive a Meridian installation via a DSP5000C and this is the method to be preferred Note If you have any 200 Series components to connect to the DSP5000C then the DSP5000Cs and any 500 Series components must be operated in 200 mode See page 28 Note 200 mode with DSP5000C is incompatible with the Meridian 565 Digital Surround Processor See the 565 User Manual Note In a 200 Series system DSP5000C must be set to Type 2 see page 30 and the MSR must be configured to Option 3 see MSR User Guide An MSR not set to Option 3 will give very confusing results in a 200 Series system In all cases where DSP5000C is used in a system containing 200 Series components the Meridian 209 system handset should not be used General background The DSP5000C contains unique combinations of technology and you should bear the following in mind 1 Each DSP5000C is controlled by an internal computer This interprets the commands from the remote control communicates with other Meridian components operates the display and supervises the digital audio process 2 The DSP5000C in common with other components of the Me
33. ess Play or wait for a short time To select track 15 1 Press 1 followed by 5 The DSP5000C will show Again press Play or wait for a short time If you select a track that does not exist on the disc the DSP5000C will show an error message er Selecting index points To select index points you need to enter both the track and index point by number Press the appropriate number key or keys followed by the decimal point key followed by the index number For example to select track 6 index 2 1 Press 6 The DSP5000C will respond with the display 2 Press decimal point then 3 Press 2 The DSP5000C will respond with the display To engage this selection press Play or wait for a short time Setting up programmed sequences To set up a Sequence use the number keys with the Store and Clear keys as described in the CD player User Guide For example to store track 6 1 Press 6 The DSP5000C will respond with the display 2 Press Store The DSP5000C will respond with the display For example to cancel track 4 1 Press 4 The DSP5000C will respond with the display 2 Press Cancel The DSP5000C will respond with the display DSP5000C User Guide Operation 25 o D Press Play to action a programmed sequence Use with 504 204 or 604 FM tuner When a 204 or 604 is the system tuner it can be controlled by the MSR but only if the DSP5000Cs are set up in 200 mode for example by selecting Type 2 A 504 tuner
34. for Type 2 5 for Type 5 etc on the remote control switch the power on again The display will read TY where is the Type you have selected 3 Release the key After a couple of seconds the display will change to fete This indicates that this speaker will be a centre master DSP5000C User Guide Customising using Config 31 Choosing centre left or right If you have Typed the speaker with a 6 then the Cen y option is enabled This tells the speaker that there is a centre in the system and enables the option to make the DSP5000C into a centre If you Typed the speaker with a number other than 6 then the Cen n option is selected and you do not get the centre choice in this section To change the speaker from centre to left or right or vice versa 1 Press the menu n ors on the remote control The choices offered are L r C LS RS for left and right surround Choosing master or slave To change a master to a slave or back again 1 Press Play on the remote control rs This display indicates a right slave Completing Type When you are happy with your centre left right and master slave choices for this speaker 1 Switch off the DSP5000C using the power switch on the back 2 After a second switch the power on again Note Ensure that you have set multiple speakers appropriately In a conventional stereo pair one must be left the other right similarly one must be the master and the o
35. ght pair and arrange for the tweeters of the three speakers to be approximately the same height 1 If the application is video associated then the constraints of the video system will largely dictate the position If at all possible note the following guidelines e Height of left centre right to be as even as possible e Above a TV is vastly better than below e Directly on a TV is OK the DSP5000C is magnetically shielded e Below a TV will work if adequate cooling is available e In a custom cabinet it is entirely the responsibility of you and your dealer to ensure adequate ventilation If in doubt this can determined by operating the unit and monitoring the temperature of the backplate which is also the heatsink e Permanent wiring to a building is prohibited by most building codes 1 Preferably within 1 foot 30cm DSP5000C User Guide Using DSP5000C 11 As a Left Right or a Surround pair The locations chosen for a pair of DSP5000Cs are crucial to getting the best possible acoustic result For two channel stereo the two speakers should ideally be equidistant from the main listening position and the same distance apart Since it has a horizontal format the DSP5000C can be mounted on a strong shelf or on a suitable stand about which your dealer can advise General guidelines The DSP5000C has bass controls to allow adjustment of the low frequency response to room acoustics and positioning You should
36. gital connections may cause illegal levels of RF interference The DSP5000C has two coaxial digital inputs D1 and D2 The M5 and 5 leads provided which will be sufficient for the great majority of installations connect to the D1 input and the D OUT output You will need to provide custom cables if e you wish to use D1 and D2 or e you are wiring a Multiroom installation or e you require cable lengths different from those provided DSP5000C User Guide Connecting DSP5000C 43 Communications connections Communications connections are only made to other Meridian equipment In general you can follow the instructions given for the other equipment and view DSP5000C as a DSP5000 D600 or D6000 for communication purposes The following sections describe the major points If you have a Meridian 500 Series only system For example 500 or 506 CD 562 controller 504 FM tuner 1 Connect the analogue output of analogue sources including 504 to the appropriate inputs on 562 2 Connect the phono plug at the far end of the M5 lead from the master to the digital output of the 562 3 Locate the DIN plugs at the far end of the M5 lead from the master Connect one of these to the socket marked COMMS on the rear of the 562 4 Connect a Meridian 500 Comms lead between the second COMMS socket on the 562 and one of the COMMS sockets on the CD player 5 Connect a Meridian 500 Comms lead between the second COMMS socket on the CD player and one
37. idian products 49 Radio interference 50 Cleaning 2 cccccceeeseeeseeeeeeeeeeeeneeseneeeeeeees 50 DSP5000C User Guide Maintenance amp service ccccssesssseeeees Guarantees is aiena nunana an uudne Appendix 1 DSP5000C types Type 1 setup Meridian 500 series system using 562 Type 2 setup Meridian CD as preamp via 607 204 CONNECIE e r AT Te Type 3 setup 601 201 603 or 562 as preamp via 607 Meridian CD and 204 connected ssseessesseserrrrre eee Type 4 setup 601 preamp or 201 or 603 as preamp via 607 Meridian CD and 204 CD with direct connection 54 Type 5 setup Meridian 500 system not using 562 55 Type 6 Meridian Digital Theatre 55 Type 7 Second room in Multiroom system 55 Type 8 Additional room in Multiroom system 55 Appendix 2 Test mode 11 55 Appendix 3 Calibrate mode 56 App ndi X A ananin nanenane 58 NOEK ia 60 Nols aE 62 DSP5000C User Guide This page intentionally blank DSP5000C User Guide Introduction 5 Introduction Congratulations on choosing the DSP5000C the world s first DSP centre channel loudspeaker We are confident that it will give a quality to your music that is unprecedented and bring years of listening pleasure This manual will enable you to get the most from it The DSP5000C is a sophisticated product You should therefo
38. ings In Setup mode you can store settings for tilt overall frequency balance bass centre position centre tilt offset phase axis An unusual feature of DSP5000C is that the tone control settings for tilt and bass can be stored separately for each source If for example you happen to prefer a tilt setting only when listening to the video source use Setup to programme the DSP5000C for that setting You can then recall the setting by pressing Store while listening to the video source in Normal mode At any time you can use the Clear key to restore the following factory settings e bass to 0 0 DSP5000C User Guide Using DSP5000C 22 e tiltto 0 0 e balance to middle You cannot store settings in Normal mode See page 39 Recalling settings The settings stored in the DSP5000C can be recalled at any time When the display is normal i e not a tone cursor 1 Press Store The DSP5000C will respond with re Tip You can now compare the stored settings with the standard ones Use the Clear key to restore a flat response then Store to recall the stored settings Note When you change sources you will need to press Store to recall any favourite tone setting you may have stored Note Clear does not reset the phase and axis settings DSP5000C User Guide Operation 23 Controlling a Meridian CD player Use of handset to control CD You are advised to operate the system with the MSR Playing a disc On the MS
39. ion type for any given source key on the MSR You get to source menu 3 by using the menu e key while in source menu 1 The display will be like this cd 1C The first part of the display tells you which key on the MSR you are setting up The second part of the display tells you which Comms type has been selected The choices are 1C In 500 or 200 mode this tells the DSP5000C that the source is a controllable Meridian CD player transport 2 In 500 or 200 mode this tells the DSP5000C that the source is a controllable Meridian tuner 3 For 200 mode only this tells the DSP5000C that the source is a Meridian 232 Multiroom translator 4 For 200 mode only this tells the DSP5000C that the source is a Meridian 232 controlling a CD changer 5 In 500 or 200 mode this tells the DSP5000C that the source is like a Laserdisc player Some laserdiscs carry digital subcode chapter time etc that can be displayed by the speaker l Use the n and s menu keys to select the second part of the display 2 You can also use this option to allow time code to be displayed from a non Meridian CD player if you also have a Meridian CD player connected DSP5000C User Guide Customising using Config 37 Source menu 4 options Source menu 4 is used only in 500 mode and to define the Comms address of the source product You get to source menu 4 by using the menu e key while in source menu 1 The display will be like this The first part of
40. ker and the Meridian CD player have been made correctly 2 Make sure that the whole system is set up in either 200 mode or in 500 mode Note All Meridian products must be in the same mode 200 or 600 Series products can only work in 200 mode and if you intend to incorporate these in a DSP5000C system the speakers and any 500 Series components must be put into 200 mode normally Type 2 3 Make sure that the DSP5000C has been set up so that this source is Comms type 1C see page 36 4 Make sure that the Comms address corresponds in DSP5000C and in the CD player normally 1A see page 37 504 204 or 604 does not respond 1 Check that all connections between the master and the 504 204 604 have been made correctly If a 204 604 is the only other Meridian equipment in the system you will need an SP5 adapter to allow the M5 lead to connect to the socket marked CD on the 204 604 2 Check that a 204 is fitted with software of an adequate level DSP5000C requires version 204 A or later To see the version press Mode Set on the front panel of the 204 when the unit is not in Standby Version numbers count 1 9 then A Y If the software in your 204 is earlier than 204 A your dealer will be able to obtain an up to date EPROM and fit it Operating code can always be updated 2 Make sure that the whole system is set up in either 200 mode or in 500 mode Note All Meridian products must be in the same mode 200 or 600
41. key e g CD Note In Config the speaker is silenced How to use Config 1 Switch off the master DSP5000C using the power switch on the back and wait for 3 seconds 2 While pressing the 0 key on the remote control switch the power on again The display will indicate the root menu that shows the left right centre and master slave settings for example indicates a centre master 3 Release the 0 key Root menu options The root menu controls the overall operation of the DSP5000Cs with options for master slave and left right centre subwoofer You get to the root menu by 1 Selecting Config as above or at any stage in the Config programming process 1 Pressing Clear or Off Choosing left right or centre To change a left speaker into a right or centre or vice versa 1 Press n ors on the remote control Note Only if you have started with Type 6 or selected CEn Y elsewhere in Config will you get the choices C and S for Centre and Subwoofer If you want the speaker to be a Centre in a 565 based system choose C Choosing master or slave To change a master to a slave or back again 1 Press Play on the remote control k s This display indicates a right slave System menu To get into the system menu 1 Press the menu e key Preamplifier options The first digit in the system menu identifies the dominant preamplifier in the system 1 This choice also permits you to make th
42. l 40 42 digital audio 42 general 10 40 Meridian Digital Theatre 45 power 40 problems with comms 49 RS232 40 surround system 45 Contents 2 Control how a system works 7 of a Meridian CD player 23 of a tuner 25 Phase 20 remote 7 Control of CD player not working 48 Customising displays 29 how to 28 inputs 29 Left right 29 low frequency alignment 29 Master Slave 29 Multiroom options 29 overview 27 preamplifier used with 29 sources 29 storing tone settings 39 tone control settings for each source 29 using Setup 31 37 using Type 30 with Config 29 31 with setup 29 with Type 28 Default restoring default settings 27 Digital signal processing 6 Digital connection 42 Dir display 16 Display blank 15 CD displays 15 CD track and index 15 controlling 15 Disc time for CD 15 end of disc 16 explanation 15 Frequency for tuner 15 index points 16 source and volume 15 to change 15 Track time in CD 15 Tuner preset 15 DSP 6 DSP centre 34 DSP5000 Index 60 description 6 general description 7 getting going 12 Edit the setup with Config 32 End display 16 EPROM 8 EPROM version number 16 FrEE display 38 Free or boundary alignment 29 Guarantee see Warranty Help 47 Hot display 49 Hum 47 Image height see Axis Index display of 24 selection on a CD 24 Input digital audio connections 42 Installation customising 9 general 9
43. n sort of preamplifier or source switch box in the installation Config sources and inputs In Config you can make decisions about sources e g how many inputs will be active which sources you can select which key on the remote control selects which source which logo on the DSP5000C display represents which input which physical input connection to DSP5000C will be used Setup an overview Setup mode is quite different from Type or Config in that the speakers function in this mode In Setup the master speaker menus are extended to give you additional control so that you can establish sonic preferences Setup mode lets you make choices based on extended listening The idea behind Setup is that you can choose while listening e the centre position parameter 1 4 in a centre boundary in a left or right master e the centre tilt offset e tilt settings for each source e bass settings for each source When you are happy with the settings you have chosen they can be stored in Setup You then switch the system back to Normal The particular advantage of this system is that other users will not inadvertently lose the settings you have chosen When the system is in Normal mode the Store key will not store performing only a recall function At any time you can e reset factory default settings using the Reset key e adjust the settings using the Menu keys e recall your preferred tone settings with the Store key DSP5000C U
44. n Sets the speaker to be Not Controller if it is a Master e Con Sets the speaker to be Controller if it is a Master We recommend trying to set the system using Auto There may be specific instances when it is necessary to make the speaker Not Controller For example if the DSP5000C is invisible to the handset e g behind a projection screen System address 1 Press the menue key The display typically shows This means the system address is 1 The 500 Comms allows for up to eight systems connected to the same bus for Multiroom installations Unless specifically instructed otherwise by Meridian personnel or your dealer leave this set to 1 Product address 1 Press the menue key The display typically shows This means the system address is 1 The 500 Comms allows for up to eight systems connected to the same bus for Multiroom installations Unless specifically instructed otherwise by Meridian personnel or your dealer leave this set to 1 DSP5000C User Guide Customising using Config 34 System protocols Multiroom systems have protocols which allow you to define the extent to which any room can interfere with the main system You can choose to have the DSP5000C ignore the Standby state of the associated preamplifier looking after its own Standby independently To select this mode while in the system menu 1 Press Fn Record The display should indicate preamplifier off like this 2 P Toggle
45. n agents abroad is available from the above address No responsibility can be accepted for the DSP5000C while it is in transit to the factory or an agent and customers are therefore advised to insure the unit In the USA and Canada contact Meridian America Inc 3800 Camp Creek Parkway Building 2400 Suite 112 Atlanta GA 30331 Tel 404 344 7111 Fax 404 346 7111 The Meridian DSP5000C is guaranteed against defects in material and workmanship for 12 months from the date of purchase The guarantee is void if the DSP5000C has been subjected to misuse accident or negligence or has been in any way tampered with or modified without the written authorisation of DGW Ltd Note that connecting anything other than the correct network lead to the sockets marked Comms Input and Comms Output may cause damage to the DSP5000C which will not be covered by this guarantee Attempted servicing by unauthorised people may invalidate the guarantee Labour and carriage charges are not covered unless by local agreement If you request service under guarantee proof of the date of purchase will be required Outside the UK local warranty liability is restricted to equipment pur chased within the territory Our agents abroad are contractually obliged to service under guarantee only 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 statuto
46. nalogue sources The 601 has very comprehensive customisation facilities and these are covered in its manual If you are using DSP5000C with a 601 you are advised to study the 601 user guide bearing in mind that recommendations concerning D6000 apply equally to DSP5000C ee a a S Remote key Logo Input on Control Input on DSP5000C Preamp ceb fed Yt a a AER DSP5000C User Guide Appendix 55 Type 5 setup Meridian 500 system not using 562 The CD is connected directly to D1 all other sources are routed directly or via an A D converter to D2 Type 5 sets the DSP5000C as a left master so you will need to make the other a right slave or adjust left right on both speakers tyes few 00 506 00 Remote key Logo Input on Control Address DSP5000C ae ee ae oor ee Cae eae ol Ce video m o e a Type 6 Meridian Digital Theatre Type 6 has inputs like Type 1 The main differences selected in Type 6 are e Balance control set to no e Centre channel choice set yes e Speaker set to centre master Type 7 Second room in Multiroom system Type 7 has inputs like Type 1 In Type 7 the volume option is set to 2 Type 8 Additional room in Multiroom system Type 8 has inputs like Type 1 In Type 8 the volume option is set to 3 Appendix 2 Test mode Test mode is not recommended for everyday use As its name suggests however it is very useful for testing the installation and the speake
47. nd 204 connected In this Type all sources are mediated through an external control unit or preamplifier The output of an analogue preamplifier 201 or 603 will have to be converted to a digital signal for DSP5000C A Meridian 607 converter is recommended The Meridian 601 preamplifier incorporates an analogue to digital converter for analogue sources The 601 has very comprehensive customisation facilities and these are covered in its manual If you are using DSP5000C with a 601 you are advised to study the 601 user guide bearing in mind that recommendations concerning D6000 apply equally to DSP5000C It does not make sense to connect a Meridian CD player to an analogue only preamplifier such as the 201 or 603 For such a connection you should use Type 4 tyes 200 201 601 00 Remote key Logo Input on Control Input on DSP5000C Preamp Ca ol al 2c Radio E a ae Tapes u for fne Tae DSP5000C User Guide Appendix 54 Type 4 setup 601 preamp or 201 or 603 as preamp via 607 Meridian CD and 204 CD with direct connection In this Type the CD player is directly connected to D1 and all other sources are mediated through an external control unit or preamplifier The output of an analogue preamplifier 201 or 603 will have to be converted to a digital signal for DSP5000C A Meridian 607 converter is recommended The Meridian 601 preamplifier incorporates an analogue to digital converter for a
48. nications e master slave e AC power Digital audio connections will need to be made to other components in your system Communications connections have to be made to most of the other Meridian components in your system in order for them to act as one system The connections to your DSP5000C are very important and care should be taken in deciding which connections to make Connection details for a wide variety of systems are described in the sections following page 40 Siting We recommend that you now set up the system so that you can listen to music and adjust the position of the DSP5000Cs if necessary This can be accomplished by following the instructions in the Getting going sheet or those in the rest of this manual Vertical operation Although primarily intended for horizontal mounting the DSP5000C can also be used in the vertical orientation The best sound would result from a position which is 90 degrees clockwise from the normal orientation There is no provision for rotating the display although the displays can be blanked See page 14 As a Centre Channel The DSP5000C is ideally suited as a centre channel speaker for surround sound installations The location you choose will depend on whether you intend the surround system for music only or whether it is to be used in conjunction with a TV monitor or video projector If the application is music only place the speaker centrally between the main left ri
49. or digital inputs left or right is determined at setup see the sections on pages 31 and 32 Default conditions set the master to left 1 If necessary re configure see page 32 Settings lost 1 Check the procedures set out in the section following page 28 2 Check EPROM version is 2 2 or higher see page 16 3 Contact your dealer Hum Hum is normally only to be expected with analogue sources Check the grounding of the analogue preamplifier See the handbook supplied with your preamplifier for help Clicks with digital sources If clicks appear in the sound when the system is switched to a digital source the two most likely reasons are as follows 1 If clicks only occur when the source is running playing the problem is due to error correction or transmission failure First check the condition of the disc or tape If the player is a Meridian 207 208 or 602 look for a flashing Error light Check the integrity of the connections between the DSP5000C User Guide Help 48 digital audio source and the DSP5000C Are you using good 75 ohm cable 2 If clicks occur randomly with the source selected but stopped the problem may be the result of loss of lock due to gross electrical interference Find out whether there is an appliance elsewhere in the house causing the disturbance e g central heating a pump or a fan If there is Suppress it Meridian CD does not respond 1 Check that all connections between the master spea
50. ou can do this but it is not essential as part of the operation currently being discussed Standby ltalic form normally refers to the state of the speaker Displays are illustrated in this form 1 In this book sequences of actions are given in numbered lists DSP5000C User Guide Description 6 DSP5000C description You will find it simpler to understand how the DSP5000C works if you consider it as a combination of the following components e digital preamplifier to select and control up to two digital sources directly and to provide fixed and switched digital output for other speakers e digital audio processor whose functions include decoding as well as error detection and correction e digital signal processor dealing with tone controls digital crossover dynamic bass control balance and volume e two precision digital to analogue AX converters for bass mid and tweeter e remote control for all functions including volume balance mute and various tone controls controlling computer RS232 control and display capability Meridian 500 Series communicator Meridian 200 or 600 Series communicator 2 2 way active loudspeaker with three drive units and three 75W power amplifiers per speaker Master and slave speakers In every room containing Meridian Digital speakers one is chosen by means of either factory setting or user setup to be in charge of the other Meridian components in that room We refer to this as the ma
51. peaker stores your preferred tone settings for every source You must therefore adjust these settings one at a time and store each one DSP5000C User Guide Customising DSP5000C how to 28 How to customise DSP5000C The Type settings are described in detail in Appendix 1 on page 52 To use Config see page 31 DSP5000C needs no customising to become operational Once you have your system established you may wish to review the customising options by reading Customising DSP5000C an overview page 27 Customising general procedure DSP5000C has seven operating modes not to be confused with Types Standby Normal Type Config Setup Calibrate Test Standby and Normal are the everyday operating modes The basic operating instructions refer to these When customising you may need to use Type Config and Setup in that order before reverting to Normal In other cases you may only need to use Config or Setup Neither of these modes resets the DSP5000C so you will not necessarily lose any settings you have previously made How to change back to Normal To revert to Normal 1 Switch off the DSP5000C using the power switch on the back 2 After a second switch the DSP5000C s power on again Note If you are in Calibrate or Test mode refer to page 57 or 56 Type an overview Type restores one of the default settings Other than selecting master slave and left right centre surround no further actions are possible T
52. ponents must be put into 200 mode normally Type 2 DSP5000C does not respond The communications between MSR and speaker could be being interrupted by sunlight in the infra red pickup behind the display DSP5000C goes silent when used hard DSP5000C has a temperature sensing system on board that prevents overheating of the electronics by cutting out the sound The sound will reset when they have cooled down When this system is activated the display on the speaker will show What have you been playing Communications not working between DSP5000C and other Meridian products If you have this problem check the connections carefully The section starting on page 43 deals with this in some detail Then check the following e Are you using a B lead or P lead instead of a B1 lead e Are you using a Q lead instead of a Q1 lead e Are you using an A lead with a Meridian tuner The A Lead is not suitable for this you should request a B1 Lead If you cannot see an obvious problem connect the Comms one product at a time If you cannot solve the difficulty refer to your dealer but first note the software versions fitted in all of your Meridian items To find out the software version for a Meridian product 1 Press its Display key while it is in Standby If it does not have a display key use a 209 remote control or refer to the manual supplied with the product Note your connections carefully Note Make sure that the whole
53. r of the 201 or 600 COMMS on the 603 7 Configure the DSP5000C for Type 3 see page 30 8 Set up the 603 according to its user manual If you have a Meridian 601 preamplifier and a Meridian 200 or 600 Series CD player The 601 will control all analogue and digital sources Unless you have an older M lead as opposed to M5 lead you will need to obtain an SP5 adapter An M lead has two DIN plugs at one end and this is the end to connect to the preamplifier and CD player The SP5 adapter allows an M5 lead to connect to 200 Series preamplifiers 1 Connect the phono plug at the far end of the M5 lead from the master to one of the 601 s digital outputs normally use output 1 2 Connect the SP5 adapter to the DIN plug at the far end of the M5 lead from the master 3 Locate the two added DIN plugs Connect one of these to the socket marked 200 COMMS or 600 COMMS on the rear of the CD player 4 Connect the other DIN plug to the socket marked 600 COMMS on the 601 5 Configure the DSP5000C for Type 3 see page 30 6 Set up the 601 according to its user manual If you have a Meridian 200 or 600 Series preamplifier CD player and a tuner Unless you have an older M lead as opposed to M5 lead you will need to obtain an SP5 adapter An M lead has two DIN plugs at one end and this is the end to connect to the preamplifier and CD player The SP5 adapter allows an M5 lead to connect to 200 Series preamplifiers 1 Connect the SP5
54. re read all the supplied documentation before fully installing the DSP5000C particularly if you intend to customise its functions We have supplied a Getting going sheet for those of you who want to hear the speaker immediately and then perhaps spend a little longer deciding on how best to set it up in your home If you are going to use the DSP5000C in a surround system based on the Meridian 565 Digital Surround Processor then you should follow specific installation information given in its user guide DSP5000C can be adjusted in many ways all of which are explained in this manual If you have any queries regarding the DSP5000C remember that your Meridian dealer has been selected for his expertise You should refer to him in the first instance We have made this unique product as simple to use as possible so that it will bring you a new dimension of listening pleasure About this manual 602 A number such as 602 refers to a component in the Meridian 600 Series of audio equipment 208 A number such as 208 refers to a component in the Meridian 200 Series of audio equipment 506 A number such as 506 refers to a component in the Meridian 500 Series of audio equipment Store Whenever a key name is printed in bold typeface it means that you should press this key If the key name is not in bold type it indi cates that the course of action is not required at present e g if you want to change the display press Display means y
55. ridian Multiroom system uses a technique called source mapping Source mapping allows flexibility in the following attributes of the source e its identity e the associated display e which key on the MSR calls the source up e which physical input of the DSP5000C receives the signal from this source e whether the source is controllable 3 As aconvenience feature the tone control settings of DSP5000C can be restored to your chosen favourite settings for each source This means that if you want to keep a combination of tone settings you must set these up in the Setup mode See page 29 for an overview DSP5000C User Guide Using DSP5000C 8 Unpacking the DSP5000C In the pack you should find 1 DSP5000C digital active speaker complete with grilles 4 self adhesive rubber feet to protect furniture DSP5000C user manual this manual Getting going sheet 1 power cord suitable for your territory composite system cable M5 phono DIN to phono DIN 8 metres composite system cable S5 phono DIN to phono DIN 6 metres e hex wrench 3mm for drive units If any of these items is missing please contact your dealer We suggest that you retain the packing carefully as it provides maximum protection for the unit in transit NOTE Take great care when unpacking or re packing the DSP5000C that you do not put undue pressure on the front as the drive units may be damaged if pressed Meridian System Remote MSR Note The MS
56. rrange a separate AC power outlet for each DSP5000C The use of adapter units is discouraged since at best they degrade the possible sound quality Final adjustments The best sound possible will only be obtained if the DSP5000C is firmly mounted and cannot rock One or two days after installation check the tightness of the screws retaining the drivers These screws may loosen during shipping or with extremes of temperature or humidity and the speaker will not sound its best if they are loose The screws should be checked every few months particularly if the speakers are used to play loud music for long periods Tip Like all digital products the DSP5000C emits some radio frequency signals For this reason try to keep all power cables and communications leads away from audio TV and FM antennae and from loudspeaker cables If you spend some time laying out the cables carefully you will be rewarded with the best possible performance later DSP5000C User Guide Using DSP5000C 12 Starting off with DSP5000C First install the DSP5000C using the information in the Getting going sheet When it has been used for a while you may wish to change the setup in order to fine tune it to your requirements To achieve this refer to the setup section of this manual beginning on page 28 Checking Before turning on the power check once again that you have made all the connections correctly and that you have not disturbed any existing connec
57. rs The main advantages of Test mode are that you can directly display which of the DSP5000C s physical inputs has been selected and that entering or leaving this mode does not change any of the programming you may have done previously 1 Switch on the power supply to the master speaker only while continuously pressing the Next key on the MSR The speaker will display DSP5000C User Guide Appendix 56 1L 65 and the red light will be on 2 Switch the power off You have now set the test master 3 Switch on the power supply to the slave speaker only while continuously pressing the Previous key on the MSR 1L 65 4 Switch the power off You have now set the test slave If you now turn both speakers on they will come up in Test mode To get back to normal user mode 1 Switch on the power to each speaker with the Clear key pressed Controls frestmoae Remote key Logo Input on Control Channel DSP5000C selected So Ee E Right Left Appendix 3 Calibrate mode WARNING THIS MODE MAY CHANGE THE RESPONSE OF YOUR SPEAKER AND SHOULD ONLY BE USED BY A QUALIFIED SERVICE ENGINEER The process of calibration is carried out during production it alters the level of tweeter to compensate for the variability found in drive units It should therefore only be used if a drive unit needs to be replaced The calibration levels are noted on the back panel To enter Calibrate mode 1 Switch on the power supply to the
58. rt horn aluminium dome with silver voice coil Cabinet Constructed from fine veneered MDF Dimensions 210 x 900 x 295mm Weight 32 kg each Power 100 125 200 230 210 250V AC 50 60Hz 20VA standby 300VA max 200 Comms Via Input and Output connections DSP5000C User Guide Help Help 47 Standby point not lit Check the following 1 There is AC power connected to the socket on the rear of the DSP5000C 2 The power switch on the rear panel of the DSP5000C is turned on If the DSP5000C still will not light up check any fuses in your power supply and the fuse in the DSP5000C If these are all intact contact your dealer No sound 1 Check the AC power supply to DSP5000C If the power is on you should be able to see the Standby display in the window 2 Check the AC supply to the other units in the system 3 Check that the correct source has been selected and that this source is running and producing music 4 Check that all interconnections have been made to the correct sockets 5 Check that the DSP5000C is not in Mute If it is you will see this cos 6 Check that the volume is set sufficiently high for audibility say at 50 7 lf there is still no sound reset the DSP5000C by switching the power off waiting for 30 seconds then switching it back on Sound from only one channel of a pair 1 Check interconnect and speaker wiring 2 Do both displays say the same thing Channels reversed Remember that f
59. ry rights within the United King dom DSP5000C User Guide Appendix 52 Appendix 1 DSP5000C types Type 1 setup Meridian 500 series system using 562 The Meridian 562 allows simple control and routing of analogue and digital sources All connections from sources are made to 562 which then sends a single digital feed to the DSP5000Cs Type 1 sets the DSP5000C as a left master so you will need to make the other a right slave or adjust left right on both speakers tet 500 00506 00 Remote key Logo Input on Control Address DSP5000C SS ee a ioc et Viso im fon NCA SS eS Tape t2 hene ts or se a DSP5000C User Guide Appendix 53 Type 2 setup Meridian CD as preamp via 607 204 connected The Meridian compact disc player range includes players with built in preamplifiers such as the 207 and the 208 To use the analogue inputs of these units it is necessary to put a 607 or similar A D converter between the fixed output of the preamp section and the D2 input of the DSP5000C It is possible to control one of the previously mentioned CD preamp combinations and a Meridian FM tuner using Type 1 Type 1 sets the DSP5000C as a left master so you will need to make the other a right slave or adjust left right on both speakers w2 200 208 207 Remote key Logo Input on Control Input on CD DSP5000C Preamp Ea a A Type 3 setup 601 201 603 or 562 as preamp via 607 Meridian CD a
60. s the volume number The other input keys on the MSR e g LP Tape 1 Video and Tape 2 operate in a similar way in Type 1 The LP input of a Meridian 562 is engaged The D1 input of the DSP5000C is selected The display shows LP 65 The Tape 1 input of a Meridian 562 is engaged The D1 input of the DSP5000C is selected The display shows Note These responses are for DSP5000Cs set up for Types 1 and 6 and can be changed See later Selecting a source will bring DSP5000C out of Standby Note If you have stored a preferred tone setting for a source you must recall it after switching to the source recall settings by pressing Store Putting the DSP5000C in Standby 1 Press Off on the remote control Coming out of Standby To start up the DSP5000C from Standby 1 Select a source using the remote control or 1 If the DSP5000C is part of a Meridian system bring any component out of Standby for example start up a Meridian CD player DSP5000C User Guide Using DSP5000C 15 Display DSP5000C displays information to help you operate it Display information can include e master indication red light in the window e digital overload flashing yellow light in the window e blank display in which the speaker only illuminates the display when you use the remote control E indication setup information during programming selected source type selected physical input connection volume number tone con
61. s are different in Normal and Setup modes To access the menus 1 Use the menu keys on the remote controlwns e To move between menus 1 Press either the w or the e menu key on the remote control In Normal mode the menu choices are Tilt Bass Phase Balance Axis Tip This is also the way to review settings you have made The DSP5000C will cycle through its menus displaying the current choice in each one as it goes In Setup mode an additional menu item appears for boundary or free bass alignment or choice of subwoofer modes To change the choice in a menu 1 Press either the n or the s menu key on the remote control Balance The balance control in the speaker is only used if you have two DSP5000Cs connected as a conventional stereo pair If you have set up the DSP5000C as a centre channel then the balance control is ignored If the speaker is used with a Meridian 565 Digital Surround Processor then the balance function is taken over by the 565 See the manual supplied with 565 Use of balance controls The use of the balance control has been misunderstood for some time It has been assumed that you can use it to move the image to one side DSP5000C User Guide Using DSP5000C 18 perhaps to compensate for a non central listening position or a highly asymmetric layout This is certainly not the case Stereo sound is dependent upon time differences between the signals from the channels To get the best out of a norm
62. s of your territory and that it retains the grounding WARNING DSP5000C must be grounded Connection using M5 and S5 leads Many systems will require only the supplied composite M5 and S5 leads If these are not appropriate further information can be found in the section starting on page 43 To get a CD player working with a pair of DSP5000Cs proceed as follows 1 Locate the cable marked with S5 This is a DIN Phono to DIN Phono lead about 6m long 2 Connect one DIN plug to the Comms Input socket and the accompanying phono plug to the D1 socket on the slave DSP5000C 3 Connect the other end to the Comms Output socket and the D OUT socket of the master 4 This completes the interconnection of a DSP5000C pair Now 5 Locate the cable marked with M5 This is a DIN Phono to DIN Phono lead about 8m long 6 Locate the end with the single DIN and phono plug Connect this DIN plug to the Comms Input socket and the phono plug to the D1 socket on the master 7 At the other end of this cable locate the phono plug and connect it to the digital output of the CD player Note Geiting this far should provide you with audio and further connections will give you control of any Meridian products in your system For connection of Meridian Comms see page 43 DSP5000C User Guide Connecting DSP5000C 42 Digital audio connections Note A digital audio connection will be made into the D1 input if you use the M5
63. s to these menu settings Using the centre boundary control The centre boundary control is like the system boundary control but it can be operated independently of other speakers in the system To change the centre boundary setting 1 Press the w ore menu key until the centre boundary display shows The master display will momentarily show the centre equivalent of the system FrEE setting 2 Press either the n ors menu key Choose from C bou equivalent to the system boun setting C Sb1 equivalent to the system Sub 1 setting C Sb2 equivalent to the system Sub 2 setting C Cor equivalent to the system Corn setting Using the centre tilt offset control The centre tilt offset allows the centre to be permanently dimmer or brighter in balance to the other speakers or 565 decoder outputs in a system It is intended to help you match the sound of the centre to the left and right main pair To change the centre tilt offset 1 Press the w ore menu key until the centre tilt offset display shows The master display will momentarily show 2 Press either the n ors menu key While listening to the system make a choice between 9dB A normal choice should be in the range 3dB For further details of using this setting in a surround system see the Meridian 565 user manual Note When customisation is complete switch the power off wait for 3 seconds then switch it on again to restore normal operation an
64. ser Guide Customising using Config 30 Customising using Type Type is a mode used specifically to restore the entire memory except the calibration memory of DSP5000C to one of eight factory preset configurations For all eight Types Type resets the following phase to positive axis to 1 balance to central L 0 tilt to 0 0 bass to 0 0 centre position to 1 e speaker to left master or centre master Type 6 Depending on the Type selected the other options are set as follows More information is given in Appendix 1 on page 52 Type Application D1 input D2 input for for source source 500 mode controller like 562 at fona 208 mode with other Meridian CD others equipment in the system 201 601 mode with other Meridian na equipment in the system 201 601 mode with other Meridian CD others equipment in the system 1 2 3 4 500 mode CD direct 500 mode Meridian Digital Theatre 7 500 mode Second room system 500 mode Additional room system When programming DSP5000C speakers it is best to choose one of the three standard Types as a starting point and it may be possible to find one that meets your needs exactly Otherwise choose the one that is closest to your requirements Select it and set up the master slave and left right speakers by means of the following steps Selecting Types 1 Switch off the DSP5000C using the power switch on the back and wait for 3 seconds 2 While pressing the 6 key or 2
65. speaker while pressing the Repeat key on the MSR The calibration display looks like the Test mode display see Appendix 2 1L 65 This shows that you are in Calibrate mode and that the volume level is 65 This mode operates like Test but two menus are enabled DSP5000C User Guide Appendix 57 Controls ftestmoae Remote key Logo Input on Control Channel DSP5000C selected ee co Co ror No Rig Ce Ce oe ar oe no Right Internally generated test signals A number of internally generated test signals are available in Calibrate mode These include e one sample width impulse with 2Hz repetition rate e four sample width impulse with 2Hz repetition rate e pink noise To switch from the input to the test signals 1 Press the w ore menu key until you see a display like this indicating that signal generation is off 2 Press the n ors menu key to move between a narrow impulse a wide impulse and pink noise with these displays To set the relative level of the tweeter 1 Press the w ore menu key until you see a display like this indicating a relative setting of 0 0dB 2 Press the n ors menu key to move in 0 5dB steps over the range 3 5dB Getting out of Calibrate Once calibration is compete switch the DSP5000C off and then on again while pressing Clear This should bring you back into the normal playing state DSP5000C User Guide 58 Appendix 10kHz
66. ster speaker It controls the functions of any other Meridian Digital Speaker and communicates with all the other Meridian products in the system via the M5 lead provided The master speaker is also the one that watches the remote control and should therefore be placed so that it has the best possible view of the room although the connections between the other components of your system must also be considered An installation may use 1 2 3 or 5 1 DSP5000Cs one will always be the master speaker and the others used as slaves The master is identified by a red light in the display window Centre left right and surround Since the digital audio signal is in stereo format the DSP5000C needs to be told if it is a centre or on the left or right We refer to the DSP5000C which is on the left when viewed from the listening position as the left speaker If you have more than one Meridian Digital Speaker the master can be any of the positions The choices master slave and position can be made independently since selecting which is to be master affects the way the cables run in your installation As supplied the DSP5000C is set up as a centre master but you can alter this if necessary using a Type setting see page 31 or in Config see page 32 DSP5000Cs can be used as surround speakers In this case they are set to be surround left or right 1 Three as left right centre five with surrounds DSP5000C User Guide D
67. the master 2 Press the n menu key The display will change to and the sound will get a little brighter 3 Press n again The display will move to To dim the sound 1 Use the menu s key instead The tilt can be adjusted between 10 dBs incremented in 0 5 dB steps To restore the flat condition press Clear Note This also restores balance and bass To store a tilt setting you must be in Setup mode see page 37 To recall a tilt setting use the Store key see page 22 Tilt explained The tilt control allows you to adjust the broad balance of the DSP5000C to correct for the acoustics of your listening room or for a misbalanced recording Normally settings between 1 0 and 2 0 will give the most natural result Centre Tilt option If the DSP5000C is used as a centre channel speaker it has a feature called centre tilt offset It is possible to set a permanent offset in the tilt control of the centre speaker compared with the tilt on any other Meridian DSP speakers in the installation or compared with the matching tilt control DSP5000C User Guide Using DSP5000C 20 in 565 This has been done specifically to allow you to tonally match the centre to the left and right main pair which may have a different sound Bass control The bass control allows you to adjust the bass response in the room The responses of the bass control in DSP5000C are shown in Appendix 4 on page 58 To adjust the bass 1 Press
68. the w ore menu key until the bass cursor display shows The master display will momentarily show This allows you to ask the DSP5000C what its bass setting is without changing it To change the bass 1 Make sure that you can see the bass cursor display on the master 2 Press the n menu key The display will change to and the bass will increase by 0 5dB The bass can be adjusted by 5 dB incremented in 0 5 dB steps To restore the flat condition 1 Press Clear Note This also restores balance and tilt e To store a bass setting you must be in Setup mode see pages 37 and 21 e To recall a bass setting use the Store key see page 22 Bass explained The bass control allows you to adjust the low frequency balance of the DSP5000C to correct for the acoustics of your listening room or for a misbalanced recording Normally settings between 1 0 and 2 0 will give the most natural result All DSP5000Cs in the installation take on the same bass setting as the master This is essential for correct stereo Phase You can invert the absolute phase of the signal To review the absolute phase 1 Press the w ore menu key until the phase display shows The master display will momentarily show or this nec This allows you to ask the DSP5000C what its phase setting is without changing it To change the absolute phase 1 Press the n ors menu key DSP5000C User Guide Using DSP5000C 21 Phase explained The phase f
69. thers slaves 3 Make a note of your choices by marking the speaker on the back in the area provided on the label Use a pencil so that you can change the marking in future You now have your speakers set up in the start Type of your choice The following sections explain how to modify this setting to fine tune the system Note Under normal circumstances you should not switch on the DSP5000C while any key on the MSR is being pressed If you do this you may accidentally select a new Type and change any previous programming The Types are summarised in Appendix 1 Customising using Config For an overview of Config see page 28 Config is a fine tuning customising process carried out only on the master It will not cause any difficulty if you accidentally go to Config for a slave since the only options offered there will be left right and master slave In Config you can make choices about the way in which your system responds to source key selections The important feature of Config differentiating it from Type is that you can use it to change any setting of the DSP5000C without erasing all the other setup choices you may have made Think of it as a configuration editor Config has three sorts of menu e root menu e system menu DSP5000C User Guide Customising using Config 32 e source menus Inside Config you can move between them at will To go to 1 root press Clear 2 system press Off 3 source press a source
70. this choice with Fn Record Setting the Volume mode 1 Press the menu e key LE 1 In the 500 Comms system there is provision for two volume controls main and secondary 2 Use the a and v menu keys to choose between e 1 Volume main means that the DSP5000C volume control will follow the main system and respond to the red keys on the remote Shifted secondary volume commands will be passed on to another product Equivalent to the VoIM setting in 562 and 501 e 2 Volume secondary means that the internal volume control will follow the second volume control in the system and respond to the shifted volume command on the remote Equivalent to the VolS setting in 562 and 501 e 3 Volume is handled in the speaker independently of other products on the Comms Equivalent to the VoIN setting in 562 and 501 Options 2 and 3 are for Multiroom installations If in doubt select 1 Surround system options Balance control operation Installations including the Meridian 565 Digital Surround Processor normally release the system balance function to 565 1 Press the menu e key The display should indicate the balance control status bAL y Toggle this choice with the a and w menu keys Choose n if you have a 565 y otherwise DSP Centre channel exists This choice tells the master that a Meridian DSP Centre speaker will be in use as acentre channel on the system 1 Press the menue key The display should indic
71. tions in the process Switching on The power switch is located directly next to the power inlet on the rear of DSP5000C 1 Switch on the power to the sources but for now do not start them playing 2 Turn on the power switch at the rear of the master DSP5000C A small point on the a should now be illuminated 3 Turn on the power switch at the rear of any slaves A small point on the display should now be illuminated If there are no lights Check the integrity of your power connections including any fuses in your supply If the Standby point is still not illuminated and the rest of your system is functioning contact your dealer for help Starting the DSP5000C To start the system press any of the input keys on the MSR CD LP Radio Video Tape 1 and Tape 2 For example 1 Press CD In Types 1 or 6 this will select the physical input D1 and the speaker s will display 65 is the volume number and cd is the source The Meridian components will now have come out of Standby 1 Start up your CD player in the normal way If all is well you will soon hear the music If you do not check all connections and if necessary refer to the DSP5000C setup manual To put the system into Standby 1 Press Off If the connections are correct both DSP5000Cs and any other Meridian components should revert to Standby mode Note If they do not there may have been a mistake in the setup of the DSP5000Cs or in the connection
72. tre speaker DSP5000C User Guide Connecting DSP5000C 41 Routing cables Do not route the DSP5000C cables any nearer to TV or radio antenna cables than is necessary Try to keep any excess cable lengths coiled up as far from any tuner or television receiver as possible Where possible use a dedicated AC power outlet for each DSP5000C In any case try not to use the same outlet group for any tuner or TV DSP5000C is a digital audio product and its use involves distributing digital audio signals This is a new field and it is important to follow our instructions Incorrect distribution of digital audio could lead to radio interference noticeable errors or unnecessarily reduced sound quality Correct distribution will give you the best sound it is possible to have You may be able to use the cables we supply AC connection Before connecting any unit to the AC supply check that it is adjusted to the correct voltage for your supply IMPORTANT DO NOT MAKE CONNECTIONS OR INSERT OR REMOVE PLUGS WHILE THE UNIT IS CONNECTED TO THE AC SUPPLY AND SWITCHED ON 1 Connect the unit to the AC power supply with the cord provided e Each DSP5000C should be connected to an approved AC outlet using the cord provided e lf atall possible adapter or extension accessories should not be used even if they are of an approved type e f a power line filter is to be used try to use a permanent type and be sure that it is approved to the standard
73. trol information absolute phase muted condition track and time information when the source is a digital one that includes these codes e g a CD error messages CD track selection if a Meridian CD is connected Laserdisc subcode for a digital feed frequency preset number and preset selection when the installation includes a Meridian tuner Note Using the Display key you can change the master speaker s display For example the slave speaker can display source and volume while the master displays track time or frequency Note Only the master can display tuner track and time information as this comes from the products to the master speaker via the M5 lead and is not passed on to the slave Changing the display The DSP5000C has several display modes To change the display 1 Press Display The master DSP5000C will cycle through the five display options which are e source volume number convenient legends which you have chosen are displayed blank track number for CD preset number for radio track time for CD frequency for radio disc time for CD The blank display is for those users who are distracted by lights If you have chosen this option the lights and display will only come on when you are operating the DSP5000C The source volume display looks like the following example This indicates that you are using the Tape 3 source with a volume of 56 CD displays 1 With the CD playing press Display The display on
74. tuner disc time on CD track time on CD Starts a CD playing moves CD to the next track moves tuner to the next preset Stops a CD playing Makes the CD pause Sets or clears Repeat on the CD player For track or preset selection For track or preset selection Move between menus can be used to review settings Change items within a menu Reserved Restores factory tone settings Recalls tone settings for the current source Mutes or demutes the system Increases volume Decreases volume DSP5000C User Guide Customising DSP5000C overview 27 Customising DSP5000C an overview DSP5000C is a very sophisticated device with a number of options which allow you to set up exactly the system you need Programming of DSP5000Cs should take place after you have set up the speakers and sorted out most of the connections If you first get the speakers working with some kind of digital input e g a CD player and with the programming provided e g Type 6 then you can always go back to that starting point if you make a mistake Programming DSP5000C is a straightforward process and you should not be timid about experimenting Although the setup is stored in non volatile memory called EEPROM the EPROM which you cannot change contains default Type settings and you can return to these at any time Programming is the process of telling the DSP5000C what you want it to do when the MSR is used It is based round the Type system which h
75. udes all tone settings DSP5000C has 7 operating modes not to be confused with setup Types Standby Normal Type Config Setup Calibrate Test Standby and Normal are the everyday operating modes The basic operating instructions refer to these Type is used to reset the DSP5000C to one of eight factory preset conditions The main uses of Type are to specify what type of preamplifier is being used and to make an initial choice of centre left right and master slave speakers Config could be considered as an editing setup mode In Config you can choose any aspect of left right centre sub master slave sources or preamplifiers individually without losing any other settings you may have made Setup is an operating mode in which the speaker plays and in which additional menu items are available The idea behind Setup is that in this mode you can choose and store in memory the preferred tone settings for every source Going to Normal operation then prevents them from being accidentally lost and can simplify everyday operation Customisation is described more fully in Configuring DSP5000C an overview on page 27 DSP5000C User Guide For details of making all con nections see Connecting DSP5000C on page 40 Using DSP5000C 10 Calibration and Test are intended only for use by the factory or by service engineers Connections You will need to make four types of connection to the DSP5000C e digital audio e commu
76. unction controls the absolute phase of the digital conversion and is used to compensate for recordings which are out of phase Experiment with the sound of the setting If you are not sure set it to positive phase Axis To adjust the axis 1 Press the w ore menu key until the axis cursor display shows The master display will momentarily show This allows you to ask the DSP5000C what its axis setting is without changing it To change the axis 1 Make sure that you can see the axis cursor display on the master 2 Press either the n ors menu key For example if you press the display will change to All DSP5000Cs in the installation take on the same axis setting as the master This is essential for correct stereo Axis explained The axis control allows you to adjust the optimum listening height of the DSP5000C speakers This means that you should be able to use the axis function to bring the image more clearly into focus for different listening heights It changes the focus of the stereo image not its perceived position You could think of it as a balance control operating in the vertical plane The axis can be adjusted between 3 and 2 covering a range of listening positions from standing eight feet from the speakers to sitting on the floor at the same distance Nominally 0 corresponds to on tweeter axis listening usually a listener will be below that position so we recommend that you start with 1 or 2 Storing sett
77. you can always refer to him Connectors The connection sockets on the back panel of the DSP5000C and their uses are as follows e Comms Output A DIN connector which is used to send information on to a DSP slave or to a 565 Digital Surround Decoder NEVER connect an audio DIN lead to this socket e Comms Input A DIN connector which is used to exchange information with other Meridian components NEVER connect an audio DIN lead to this socket e D1 The first digital input using a coaxial cable e D2 The second digital input using a coaxial cable e D OUT A digital output which is selected by the DSP5000C to pass on a signal to the another DSP speaker This means that a slave only needs one digital input connected e AC The lower panel contains the power supply and should already be adjusted for your local supply voltage check the labelling The panel contains a 3 pin IEC power inlet plug with a power switch and integral fuse holder e RS232 A standard serial connection for a computer Where to put the master The master has more connections made to it than the slave has since it is the speaker which is directly connected to any other Meridian products in the system for example a 602 603 or 607 or any Multiroom components It is therefore sensible to put it closer than the slave to the sources for the sake of tidiness You should now be able to decide where the master will be and whether it will be a left right or cen
78. ype 00e 30 Selecting Types ccccccceeeeeeeeeeeees 30 Customising using Config 0000 31 How to use Config 32 Root menu options cceeeeeees 32 SYSTEM MENU cccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 32 Surround system options 00 34 Source MENUS cceceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 35 Completing COnftig cccccccccccceeeeees 37 Customising using Setup 0008 37 Features Of Setup ceeceeseeeeeeees 37 How to use Setup 37 Boundary controls ssssesssseeeeeeees 38 Centre channel options 0008 39 Connecting DSP5000C ee 40 Digital audio connections 4 42 Communications connections 43 RS232 CONNECTION ccccceceeeeeeeeees 45 Meridian Digital Theatre and surround Systems 45 Specification ccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 46 Helpi inann 47 Standby point not lit eee 47 NO SOUNG eisite a dis 47 Sound from only one channel of a palman oey eee eee a 47 Channels reversed ccccceeeeeeeeees 47 Settings lOSt ee eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 47 RUM amao eee eae 47 Clicks with digital Sources 0 47 Meridian CD does not respond 48 504 204 or 604 does not If lt 00 5 6 er 48 562 201 603 or 601 does not c 00 50 rr 48 DSP5000C does not respond 49 DSP5000C goes silent when sed harde eeek 49 Communications not working between DSP5000C and other Mer
79. ype always resets all stored settings with the exception of calibration information The DSP5000C does not play music in Type For example Type 1 setup gives e 500 Series system only e All sources select the D1 input e DSP5000C expects a Meridian 500 Series CD and or a controller such as 562 For example Type 2 setup gives e 200 600 Series system only e CD selects the D1 input e all other sources select the D2 input e DSP5000C expects a Meridian CD preamp controller such as 208 For example Type 6 setup gives e 500 Series system only e All sources select the D1 input e DSP5000C expects centre channel in the system and the balance control is disabled Config an overview Config could be considered as an editing setup mode In Config you can make individual choices about any aspect of left right centre sub DSP5000C User Guide To use Setup see page 37 Customising DSP5000C how to 29 master slave sources and preamplifiers without losing any other settings you may have made In this mode the DSP5000C is muted while you make the necessary choices The choices available in Config are outlined in the following sections Config control settings In Config you can make selections that affect the way in which DSP5000C responds to certain keys The main choices of this kind are left or right centre or subwoofer master or slave balance control enabled system has a centre channel Multiroom standby optio

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