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MERIDIAN DSP
LOUDSPEAKER
USER GUIDE
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Meridian DSP Loudspeaker User Guide CD RADIO LP TV TAPE 1 TAPE 2 CDR CABLE DVD VCR 1 VCR 2 LD 123 Repeat Off Angle Audio OSD Record A-B Phase 456 Subtitle Store T Slow 789 Return Enter Menu Clear Volume Setup Function 0Title Preset Display Mute Chapter Band i
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PREFACE Copyright and acknowledgements Sales and service in the UK Sales and service in the USA Meridian Audio Ltd Meridian America Inc Stonehill 3800 Camp Creek Parkway Stukeley Meadows Building 2400 Cambs Suite 122 PE29 6EX Atlanta England GA 30331 Tel (01480) 445678 Tel (404) 344 7111 Fax (01480) 445686 Fax (404) 346 7111 World Wide Web – http://www.meridian-audio.com Designed and manufactured in the UK by Meridian Audio Ltd Stonehill Stukeley Meadows Cambs PE29 6EX England Copyright © 2001 M
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Contents Introduction 1 Meridian DSP loudspeakers 2 Sample configurations 5 Specification – DSP5000 and DSP5000C 6 Specification – DSP5500, DSP5500HC, and DSP5500C 8 Specification – DSP6000 and DSP6000C 10 Available accessories 12 Setting up the DSP loudspeakers 13 Unpacking 14 Positioning the digital loudspeakers 18 Connecting the loudspeakers 19 Connecting to other equipment 20 Using the DSP loudspeakers 23 Selecting a source 24 Changing the display 25 Adjusting the volume 26 Changing the treb
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Troubleshooting 37 Troubleshooting 38 Cleaning 40 Service and guarantee 41 Index 43 iv
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Introduction Welcome to the Meridian DSP loudspeaker range! This User Guide provides full information about using the DSP loudspeakers in conjunction with your other equipment, to achieve the superb results you can expect from them. CD RADIO LP TV TAPE 1 TAPE 2 CDR CABLE DVD VCR 1 VCR 2 LD 123 Repeat Off Angle Audio OSD Record A-B Phase 456 Subtitle Store T Slow 789 Return Enter Menu Clear Volume Setup Function 0Title Preset Display Mute Chapter Band 1
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INTRODUCTION Meridian DSP loudspeakers Meridian DSP loudspeakers represent the fruits of more than 25 years of continuous development of loudspeakers as musical instruments. The finest materials and state-of-the-art design are combined to create what we believe is the ultimate range of home loudspeakers. Digital Signal Processing Digital Signal Processing, or DSP, is a technique pioneered by Meridian in hi-fi products for achieving extremely accurate reproduction of audio signals using high-prec
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INTRODUCTION Power amplifiers The speakers are driven by multiple independent high-power, low- feedback power amplifiers. The combination of idealised magnetic design, careful star earthing, and very fast output devices gives the amplifiers extremely low noise, high detail, and fast bass. The whole electronic assembly is supplied from substantial toroidal transformers feeding high-quality, audiophile-grade capacitors. Cabinet Each DSP loudspeaker is carefully designed with internal bracing and d
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INTRODUCTION Meridian Comms The Meridian DSP loudspeakers are part of the Meridian family of advanced digital, analogue, and video components, and these incorporate a sophisticated communications link, to allow you to control any combination of units using a single remote, and ensure that they will work together as a fully integrated system. The communications system also allows you to extend your hi-fi system into two or three rooms, with the ability to control the sources in one room from the
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INTRODUCTION Sample configurations Meridian Digital Theatre™ DSP6000 DSP6000 DSP6000 DSP6000 DSP5500HC 504 Meridian DVD Player Meridian Surround Processor Up to seven Meridian DSP loudspeakers can be used in conjunction with a Meridian Surround Processor to create a digital surround system with superb music and cinema sound. The Meridian DVD Player is an ideal source for use with DSP loudspeakers. It allows you to play both audio CDs and DVD movies, with the audio kept in digital form until the
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INTRODUCTION Specification – DSP5000 and DSP5000C Digital inputs and outputs • 2 x cable inputs, 32-192kHz. FIFO locks at 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, or 192kHz ± 150ppm (176.4 and 192kHz supported by single wire connection and future software upgrade). • PCM using IEC958, or MHR connection support with auto-detection. • 1 x cable input pass-through to feed second speaker. Signal processing • 1 x Motorola 56303 running at 80MHz. • 2 x 24-bit Multi-bit delta-sigma DACs with 128x oversampling. • Cro
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INTRODUCTION Control • 2 x Meridian Comms. • 9-pin D connector for RS232 PC control, null modem, 9600 baud, 2N1, no handshake. Cabinet • Wood-veneered MDF with internal bracing and damping. • Available in black ash, rosewood, and cherry. • DSP5000: 210mm x 900mm x 297mm (8.3" x 35.4" x 11.7") (W x H x D). • DSP5000C: 670mm x 195mm x 275mm (26.3" x 7.7" x 10.8") (W x H x D). • 32kg (70lb) each. Power • 100-125; 200-250V AC 50-60Hz. • 20VA standby; 300VA max. Meridian Audio reserves the right to a
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INTRODUCTION Specification – DSP5500, DSP5500HC, and DSP5500C Digital inputs and outputs • 2 x cable inputs, 32-192kHz. FIFO locks at 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, or 192kHz ± 150ppm (176.4 and 192kHz supported by single wire connection and future software upgrade). • PCM using IEC958, or MHR connection support with auto-detection. • 1 x 24-bit Multi-bit delta-sigma DACs with 128x oversampling. Signal processing • 2 x Motorola 56303 running at 80MHz. • 4 x 24-bit Multi-bit delta-sigma DACs with 128
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INTRODUCTION Characteristics • Distortion typically <0.01%, or <0.02% up to full power at all frequencies. • Noise and hum <-94dBr at all volume settings. • Acoustic output typically >111dB spl @ 1m. • Acoustic noise <15dB spl @ 1m. • Frequency response in room response within 3dB, 28Hz-20kHz. Control • 2 x Meridian Comms. • 9-pin D connector for RS232 PC control, null modem, 9600 baud, 2N1, no handshake. Cabinet • Thick MDF side panels sandwiched around steel plates for maximum damping across a
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INTRODUCTION Specification – DSP6000 and DSP6000C Digital inputs and outputs • 2 x cable inputs, 32-192kHz. FIFO locks at 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, or 192kHz ± 150ppm (176.4 and 192kHz supported by single wire connection and future software upgrade). • PCM using IEC958, or MHR connection support with auto-detection. • 1 x 24-bit Multi-bit delta-sigma DACs with 128x oversampling. Signal processing • 2 x Motorola 56303 running at 80MHz. • 4 x 24-bit Multi-bit delta-sigma DACs with 128x oversampli
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INTRODUCTION Characteristics • Distortion typically <0.01%, or <0.02% up to full power at all frequencies. • Noise and hum <-94dBr at all volume settings. • Acoustic output typically >112dB spl @ 1m. • Acoustic noise <15dB spl @ 1m. • Frequency response in room response within 3dB, 25Hz-20kHz, lower at moderate volumes. Control • 2 x Meridian Comms. • 9-pin D connector for RS232 PC control, null modem, 9600 baud, 2N1, no handshake. Cabinet • Head enclosure manufactured from interlaminated panels
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INTRODUCTION Available accessories Each DSP loudspeaker is shipped complete with cables to enable it to be used in a Meridian Digital music system. In addition, each pair of main loudspeakers is supplied with a Meridian System Remote. Other applications, and some advanced features, may require one or more of the following accessories, which can be purchased from your Meridian dealer: • Additional S5 leads (8m and 14m). • 511 S-patch box if connecting more than two DSP loudspeakers to a 561 Digit
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Setting up the DSP loudspeakers This chapter explains how to install your DSP loudspeakers. It describes what you should find when you unpack the speakers, how you should connect them to your other audio equipment, and the siting constraints. CD RADIO LP TV TAPE 1 TAPE 2 CDR CABLE DVD VCR 1 VCR 2 LD 123 Repeat Off Angle Audio OSD Record A-B Phase 456 Subtitle Store T Slow 789 Return Enter Menu Clear Volume Setup Function 0Title Preset Display Mute Chapter Band 13
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SETTING UP THE DSP LOUDSPEAKERS Unpacking Before you begin installation you should ensure that your DSP loudspeakers are the correct voltage for your local AC supply. If they are not, do not try to install them, and contact your dealer. You should not make any connections to the DSP loudspeakers, or to any other component in your system, while the AC power supply is connected and switched on. Care when unpacking Take great care when unpacking or re-packing the DSP loudspeakers that you do not pu
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SETTING UP THE DSP LOUDSPEAKERS Caution (DSP6000 and DSP6000C only) Meridian Audio has taken every care in the design, assembly, finishing and packing of this product. The high gloss finish on parts of the cabinet is achieved by painting up to five coats of polyester lacquer onto the plywood, each one hand polished. Due to the product size and high technology cabinet construction, small marks on the lacquer surface may be visible when unpacked. These small marks can usually be removed as describ
