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Meridian 598 DVD Audio Player
user guide
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Preface Meridian 598 DVD Audio Player 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 PE29 6EX Meridian America Inc Designed and England 3800 Camp Creek Parkway manufactured in the UK by Building 2400 Tel (01480) 445678 Suite 122 Meridian Audio Ltd Fax (01480) 445686 Atlanta Stonehill GA 30331 Stukeley Meadows World Wide Web Cambs http://www.meridian-audio.com Tel (404) 344 7111 PE29 6EX Fax (404) 346 7111 England Part no: 598 Copyright © 2002 Meridian Audio Ltd registered
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Preface Contents Introduction 1 Introduces the 598 DVD Audio Player, and gives examples of two suggested configurations using it in conjunction with Using the DVD player 9 other Meridian products. Provides step-by-step instructions on The Meridian 598 DVD Audio Player........ 2 operating the DVD player, using either the Advanced features 23 The Meridian 500 Series .......................... 4 front panel or the Meridian System Sample configurations ............................. 5 Remote. Describ
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Configuring disc options 33 Explains how to set up the default options Setting up the DVD using the DVD player’s Setup menu. player 51 Setting default options ........................... 34 Selecting the default languages............. 36 Describes how to unpack and install the Selecting the display settings ................ 38 DVD player. Configuring the DVD Selecting the audio settings .................. 46 player 61 Region codes ......................................... 50 Unpacking ..........
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Preface Troubleshooting 65 Provides suggested solutions to typical problems. General operating problems .................. 66 Audio problems ...................................... 68 Video problems ...................................... 69 Maintenance .......................................... 70 Service and guarantee ........................... 71 Glossary ................................................. 73 Index ...................................................... 77 v
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vi Preface
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Introduction The 598 DVD Audio Player combines Meridian’s extensive experience of producing audiophile CD players with their close involvement in the development of DVD formats, resulting in an outstanding DVD player that takes full advantage of the capabilities of DVD-Video, DVD-Audio and CD. This chapter gives an overview of the 598 DVD Audio Player, and explains its key features. For instructions on setting up the unit turn to Setting up the DVD player, page 51. Once the DVD player has been s
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The Meridian 598 DVD Audio Player The design philosophy of the Meridian 598 DVD Audio Player is An additional feature of the Meridian multi-channel link is that it simply to deliver the highest possible quality audio and video provides intelligent stream content information from the 598 signals from every format of DVD and CD. It combines DVD Audio Player, allowing the digital surround processor to Meridian’s extensive experience in producing audiophile select an appropriate preset depending on
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Introduction DVD-Video MP3 audio CDs The multi-channel soundtracks on DVD-Video discs are The 598 DVD Audio Player can also play CD-ROMs containing encoded and compressed, using the Dolby Digital, MPEG, or directories of MP3 audio files. This provides a convenient way of DTS encoding systems. The 598 DVD Audio Player uses archiving record collections to achieve up to 10 times the mathematically precise digital signal processing (DSP) to decode capacity of a conventional CD where sound quality is
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The Meridian 500 Series The Meridian 500 Series is a unique system of digital, analogue, 500 Series communications and video components designed to meet the demand for absolute quality, ease of use, and lasting value. The Meridian 500 Series includes a sophisticated communications link, to ensure that any configuration of units The flexibility of the Meridian 500 Series is such that you can will work together as a fully integrated system. assemble a system as simple or as advanced as you need, p
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Introduction Sample configurations Meridian Digital Theatre™ DSP6000 DSP6000 DSP6000 DSP6000 DSP5500HC 598 568.2 The Meridian 598 DVD Audio Player is ideal for use with a The Meridian 568 Digital Surround Processor can connect to the Meridian 568 Digital Surround Processor as the heart of a 598 using the Meridian Smart Link, giving full multi-channel Meridian Digital Theatre system. reproduction from DVD-Audio discs. 5
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Meridian Digital Music System DSP5000 DSP5000 598 The 598 DVD Audio Player can be connected directly to By careful design Meridian have achieved a sound quality with Meridian DSP loudspeakers, as these include DSP volume and audio CDs which approaches that of their dedicated CD players. tone controls. In addition to playing DVD-Audio and DVD-Video discs, the 598 can play audio CDs, VCD, CVCD, and MP3 files on CD-ROM. 6 Introduction
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Introduction Specification and accessories Specification Black-level setup adjustable as 0 or 7.5IRE (Extended Black function). Audio outputs 1 x digital coax SPDIF/IEC1937/MHR 16:9 and 4:3 displays supported. (digital version) for two-channel up to 96kHz, 24-bit Screen saver programmable by user. Dolby Digital (AC-3), or DTS bitstreams. Communications Two 5 pin 240° DIN sockets. 3 x digital coax for multi-channel. Full RS232 control and status for custom integration or automation. 1 x Meridian
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Mechanism Dual-lens pickup with red laser and 5- axis motor. Power Universal supply 100-240V, 50-60Hz, 25W. Normally off automatic low-noise fan cooling. Finish Black textured enamel and glass. Dimensions 321mm x 88mm x 332mm (12.64" x 3.46" x 13.07") (W x H x D). Weight 6.4kg (14lbs). Available accessories The following accessories are available from your dealer: ❍ Power cord Europe. ❍ Power cord Canada and USA. If you have problems purchasing these items, you can order them direct from Meridia
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Using the DVD player This chapter provides a summary of the functions of the DVD player in order to identify the controls which you use to operate the unit. It also describes the basic aspects of using the DVD player to play DVD- Video, DVD-Audio, and audio CDs. Unless otherwise specified, each function is available from the front panel or the Meridian System Remote.
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Front panel 1 Open Opens and closes the disc tray. 2 > (Play) Display Plays a selected chapter/ track. 3 * (Stop) Stops the disc. BOOTHROYD STUART DVD 1-017 598 4 = (Pause) Open > *= Display [ ] Off DVD Audio Player Pauses the disc. 5 Display Selects the information displayed. 6 [ (Previous) Tray 12345678 Selects the previous chapter/track. 7 ] (Next) Selects the next chapter/ track. 8 Off Switches to standby. 10 Using the DVD player
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Using the DVD player Meridian System Remote 1 ¯ (Fast reverse) 7 = (Pause) 10 Number keys 12 Off 15 Clear Scans in reverse. Pauses the disc. Select a title, Switches to Clears an entry. [ Page 8 Subtitle chapter, or track by standby. 16 Function Previous DVD-A page. Turns subtitles on/off. number. 13 Volume keys Selects a special 2 [ (Previous) +Function 11 Repeat/A-B Change the volume. function. Selects the previous Subtitle language. Repeats a chapter/ 14 Mute 17 Top Menu chapter/track. 9 Sour
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Switching on and off When not playing, the DVD player should be left in the standby To switch to standby state. This uses a minimal amount of electricity, but ensures that the components of the DVD player operate at maximum Press Off (front panel or remote). efficiency from the moment you start. . After switching on the 598 runs an initialising cycle which takes a The display will show: few seconds. Do not press any keys until the standby display appears. If you have other Meridian 500
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Playing a disc Most DVDs start playing automatically when you close the tray. Some DVDs are double-sided, and need to be turned over during play. DVD-Audio discs usually behave differently depending on whether you start them by closing the tray, or pressing >. Depending on how the disc is authored the typical behaviour is: Inserting the disc and pressing > will start playing immediately from group 1, track 1. Inserting the disc and closing the tray will display the Top Menu. To play the disc To
