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Meridian DSP33 Digital Loudspeaker System
user guide
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Preface Meridian DSP33 Digital Loudspeaker System User Guide i
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Sales and service in the UK Meridian Audio Ltd Stonehill Stukeley Meadows Sales and service in the USA Cambs PE18 6ED Meridian America Inc England 3800 Camp Creek Parkway Designed and Building 2400 manufactured in the UK by Tel␣ ␣ (01480) 52144 Suite 122 Fax␣ ␣ (01480) 459934 Atlanta Digital Gramophone and Wireless Ltd GA 30331 Stonehill World Wide Web Stukeley Meadows http://www.meridian-audio.com Tel␣ ␣ (404) 344 7111 Cambs Fax␣ ␣ (404) 346 7111 PE18 6ED Part no: DSP33 England Copyright © 1999
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Preface Contents Introduction 1 Setting up the DSP33 Introduces the DSP33 Digital Loudspeaker Digital Loudspeaker System, and gives guidelines and System 9 suggested layouts to help you plan your surround system. Describes how to unpack and install the The DSP33 Digital Loudspeaker digital loudspeakers and explains how to Using the DSP Digital Loudspeaker System 19 System ................................................... 2 connect them to your equipment. Sample configurations .................
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Configuring the DSP33 loudspeakers using a computer 23 Describes how to configure the digital loudspeakers using the Meridian Troubleshooting 35 Configuration program. The Meridian Configuration program ..... 24 Provides suggested solutions to typical Running the Meridian Configuration problems. program ................................................. 25 Creating a new settings file.................... 27 Troubleshooting ..................................... 36 Changing the setup options.......
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Introduction Introduction The Meridian DSP33 Digital Loudspeaker System combines the latest acoustic and drive unit technology with multiple built-in power amplifiers and advanced high precision digital signal processing. The result is a speaker that produces extremely high-quality sound from a compact enclosure, and is ideal either as part of a stereo system or a full home theatre. For instructions on setting up the loudspeakers turn to the next chapter, Setting up the DSP33 Digital Loudspeaker
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The DSP33 Digital Loudspeaker System The DSP33 Digital Loudspeaker System incorporates the result m To perform filtering or adjustment of the frequency response; of several years of research and development into innovative eg treble or bass. technologies. m To provide volume control to 48-bit precision. m To provide bass extension by boosting the bass at moderate Digital Signal Processing levels to take full advantage of the capabilities of the drive units. Digital Signal Processing, or DSP, is
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Introduction Power amplifiers Mounting options The speakers are driven by two high-power low-feedback power The DSP33 is designed to be used either vertically or amplifiers. The combination of idealised magnetic design, horizontally mounted and uses fully shielded drive units so that it careful star earthing, and very fast output devices give the can be placed above or below a television without interference. amplifiers extremely low noise, high detail, and fast bass. If ordered as a centre it i
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Meridian Comms The DSP33 Digital Loudspeaker System is 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 control
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Introduction Sample configurations Meridian Digital Compact Theatre™ DSP33 rear DSP33 rear DSP33 D1500 DSP33 DSP33 Meridian DVD Player Meridian Surround Processor Five DSP33 loudspeakers can be used in conjunction with a The DSP33 provides an unusually good response for such a Meridian Surround Processor to create a compact surround compact case, and can be mounted either horizontally or system with superb music and cinema sound. vertically for total flexibility. A Meridian D1500 Digital Subwoof
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DSP33 Digital Loudspeaker System Other applications Other applications include: DSP33 DSP33 m High-quality multimedia PC speakers with RS232 control of volume etc. m Surround speaker in a Meridian Digital Theatre (extra S5 lead required). m Main speaker in a Digital Music System with a Meridian CD Player (512 and D5 lead required). m Main speakers with another source of digital audio; eg satellite Meridian DVD Player 512 (512, D5 lead and MSR required). m Second zone speaker in a Meridian two-ro
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Introduction Specification and accessories Specification Frequency response In room response within 3dB, 60Hz- 20kHz, lower at moderate volumes. Digital inputs 2 x cable, 75W , IEC958, 32-96kHz. FIFO Crossover Linear-phase – 30º at 2.3kHz. locks at 44.1, 48, 88.2, or 96kHz – 150ppm. Drive units Woofers: 2 x 125mm (5") carbon fibre custom drivers, cast alloy chassis. 1 x digital output cable, 75W, IEC958, providing a copy of the selected input. Tweeter: 1 x 25mm (1") aluminium dome neodymium magn
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Available accessories The DSP33 is shipped ready to be used as the front speakers in a small Meridian Digital Theatre with a Meridian DVD Player (such as the 800 or 580) or a Meridian Digital Surround Controller (such as the 861, 568, or 561). Other applications, and some advanced features, may require one or more of the following accessories, which can be purchased from your Meridian dealer. m Meridian System Remote. m 512 Remote Eye for remote control reception. m D5 lead for connecting betwee
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Setting up the DSP33 Digital Loudspeaker System Setting up the DSP33 Digital Loudspeaker System This chapter explains how to install the DSP33 Digital Loudspeaker System. 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. Before you begin installation you should ensure that your digital loudspeaker system is the correct voltage for your local AC supply. If it is not, do not try to install the unit
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Unpacking The digital loudspeaker system is supplied in a box containing Radio interference the following components: FCC Warning: This equipment generates and can radiate radio m DSP33 Loudspeaker(s) complete with grille. frequency energy and if not installed and used correctly in m Four self-adhesive feet per speaker. accordance with our instructions may cause interference to m This user guide. radio communications or radio and television reception. It has m Power cord suitable for your territ
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Setting up the DSP33 Digital Loudspeaker System Positioning the digital loudspeakers Safety warnings To position the digital loudspeakers m Do not expose the speakers to dripping or splashing. The DSP33 loudspeakers can be used either horizontally or m Do not place any object filled with liquid, such as a vase, on vertically. If the DSP33 is mounted on a bookshelf, or mounted the speakers. horizontally on top of a television, the feet should be attached as m Do not place naked flame sources, suc
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To obtain the best sound To wall mount the digital loudspeakers For best results adjust the position of the loudspeakers while listening to music. The DSP33 has been designed to be secured with an OmniMount 75 Series wall bracket, details of which may be If possible, have the most acoustically absorbent wall in the obtained from OmniMount Systems, USA (818-766-9000). The room behind the front speakers. Ideally have each DSP33 at mounting bolts are shown on the back panel. These are M6 least 0.5m
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Setting up the DSP33 Digital Loudspeaker System Connecting the loudspeakers Back panel The following diagram gives details of the rear panel connections: DIGITAL MERIDIAN COMMS RS232 INPUT OUTPUT OUTPUT INPUT 1 2 Digital Digital Channel Connections Comms PC CHANNEL inputs output selection LEFT/ RIGHT CENTRE DIGITAL MERIDIAN COMMS RS232 INPUT OUTPUT OUTPUT INPUT 1 2 CHANNEL Omnimount LEFT/ RIGHT CENTRE wall bracket fixing holes To reset the configuration of the digital loudspeaker OFF Power input
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Digital connections Communications connections The following table gives details of the digital audio inputs: The following table gives details of the communications connections: Use this input To connect to this Use this connection To connect to this DIGITAL INPUT 1, A digital source, such as a digital DIGITAL INPUT 2 preamplifier, digital control unit, CD COMMS INPUT The COMMS connection on a player or DVD player. Meridian control unit or preamplifier. DIGITAL OUTPUT A second (slave) DSP louds
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Setting up the DSP33 Digital Loudspeaker System Connecting the digital loudspeakers To connect two DSP33 loudspeakers l Link the two digital speakers together using the S5 lead in a Meridian system supplied, as shown in the illustration. l Set the CHANNEL switch to the appropriate position on each 562V Multimedia Controller loudspeaker. DIGITAL COMMS OUTPUT To use a DSP33 loudspeaker as a M5 lead centre speaker DSP33 – Main R DSP33 – Main L DIGITAL COMMS DIGITAL COMMS You can use a single DSP33
