Page 4 - Contents; Introduction
iii Preface Contents Introduction 1 Introduces the 506 24-Bit CD Player, and provides an overview of the other products available in the Meridian 500 Series. The Meridian 500 Series ........................ 2 Specification and accessories ............... 3 Using the CD player 5 Provides step-by-step...
Page 7 - The Meridian 500 Series; 00 Series communications
2 Introduction The Meridian 500 Series The Meridian 500 Series is a unique system of digital, analogue, and video components designed to meet the demand for absolute quality, ease of use, and lasting value. The flexibility of the Meridian 500 Series is such that you can assemble a system as simple o...
Page 8 - Available accessories; Specification and accessories; Specification
Introduction 3 Available accessories Specification and accessories Specification THD Less than -93dBFS. Noise Less than -93dBFS. Mechanism Three-beam laser. Conversion Dual differential 24-bit Delta Sigma. Display Eight character dot-matrix display for track, time, and index. Finish Black textured e...
Page 10 - Using the CD player
Using the CD player 5 Using the CD player T his chapter provides a summary of the functions of the CD player in order to identify the controls which you will use to operate the unit. It also describes all aspects of using the CD player, beginning with essential instructions such as switching on and ...
Page 11 - Front panel
Using the CD player 6 Front panel 1 Open Opens and closes the disc drawer. 2 > (Play) Plays a selected track, or moves to the next track. 3 * (Stop) Stops the disc. 4 = (Pause) Pauses the disc. 5 Display Selects the information displayed. 6 [ (Previous) Selects the previous track. 7 ] (Next) Sele...
Page 12 - Switching on and off; To switch on from standby
Using the CD player 7 Switching on and off During normal use the CD player should be left in the standby state. This uses a negligible amount of electricity, but ensures that the components of the CD player operate at maximum efficiency from the moment you start playing a disc. If you are not going ...
Page 13 - Playing a disc; To move to the next track; Track 4; To play the disc; Play 1; To restart the current track
Using the CD player 8 Playing a disc To move to the next track ● Press > ( Play ). To play starting from a particular track ● Press ] ( Next ) or [ ( Previous ) to step through the track numbers until the track you want to play is displayed or type the number of the track (remote only). For examp...
Page 14 - To stop play; Pause; To continue after pausing
Using the CD player 9 Stopping, pausing, and repeating play You can pause a disc while keeping it spinning, so that you can resume play instantly. You can also set a disc to play repeatedly, so that when the disc (or selection) has played, it will begin again from the beginning. This function is onl...
Page 15 - Error; To choose a track to programme
Using the CD player 10 Programming a selection With the remote you can programme a selection of tracks, and then play only those tracks you have programmed. You can programme a selection either by storing the tracks you want to play, or by clearing the tracks you do not want to play. If you programm...
Page 16 - To remove a track from a selection
Using the CD player 11 The Clear label will change to Store to indicate that the track is stored. To remove a track from a selection Select the track you want to remove, as described above. ● Press Clear (remote only). The Store label will change to Clear to indicate that the track has been cleared....
Page 17 - Disc information and scanning; To change the display; Scanning a disc
Using the CD player 12 Disc information and scanning To change the display ● Press Display. Each time you press the appropriate key, the display will step between the following display options: Display Example Track (and index) number. This is the usual display. 14 Elapsed time for the whole disc. 5...
Page 18 - Using index points; To display the index number
Using the CD player 13 Using index points In addition to dividing music into tracks, some discs provide index points within each track to allow you to locate individual movements or bars. For any disc with index points, the CD player’s track display will show the track and index number. With the rem...
Page 21 - Unpacking; To position the CD player
Setting up the CD player 16 Unpacking The 506 24-Bit CD Player comes in a box containing the following components: ❍ 506 24-Bit CD Player. ❍ Meridian System Remote. ❍ 1 power cord. ❍ 1 optical connector blanking plug. ❍ This manual. You are advised to retain the packing in case you need to transport...
Page 22 - Back panel; Connecting the CD player
Setting up the CD player 17 Back panel The CD player provides three alternative signal outputs to allow you to choose the highest-quality method of connection available on the system to which you are connecting. The 506 24-Bit CD Player produces an extremely low-noise low- jitter electrical digital ...
Page 23 - Auto
Setting up the CD player 18 To connect to other Meridian 500Series equipment ● Connect one of the COMMS sockets on the back panel of the CD player to one of the COMMS socket on another 500 Series unit, using the 500 comms lead provided with the other unit. The sequence in which you connect the units...
Page 24 - To connect to a 501 Control Unit
Setting up the CD player 19 To connect to a 501 Control Unit COMMS COMMS 500 comms lead CD OUTPUT 501 Control Unit 506 24-Bit CD Player Audio lead ● Connect the sockets marked OUTPUT L and R on the back panel of the CD player to the CD input on the back panel of the 501 Control Unit. To connect to a...
Page 25 - Type 1; Type 2
Setting up the CD player 20 To connect to DSP6000 or DSP5000Digital Loudspeakers ● Connect the socket marked DIGITAL OUTPUT on the back panel of the CD player to the M-lead, supplied with the DSP6000 or DSP5000 speakers. ● Follow the instructions provided in the DSP6000 or DSP5000 manual for connect...
Page 26 - Troubleshooting; The drawer will not open
Setting up the CD player 21 Troubleshooting This section describes problems you may encounter when using the CD player, and includes suggested solutions. If these suggestions fail to cure the problem, please contact your Meridian dealer for further assistance. No lights are displayed whenswitching o...
Page 28 - Cleaning; Maintenance
Setting up the CD player 23 the plugs at least once a year. A proprietary contact cleaner can be used to some advantage. The electrical digital output should be treated in a similar way. To change the mains fuse Fuse Spare ● Remove the mains connector, and pull out the drawer next to the power input...
Page 29 - Service and guarantee; Service
Setting up the CD player 24 Service and guarantee Service The Meridian 500 Series of hi-fi components have been carefully designed to give years of untroubled service. There are no user- serviceable parts inside the case, nor do the units require any form of maintenance. In the unlikely event that y...
Page 30 - Index
25 Index D Digital output 17 Display function 12 Displaying disc information 12 disc time remaining 12 elapsed disc time 12 elapsed track time 12 index number 13 track (and index) number 12 E Error display 10, 22 F Front panel controls 6 Fuse, replacing 23 G Guarantee 24 I Index points 13 Inserting ...
