Meridian 507 - Manual

Introduction T he 507 Compact Disc Player combines Meridian’s extensive experience of producing audiophile compact disc players with their experience in applying state-of-the-art digital signal processing techniques to audio equipment, resulting in an outstanding compact disc player that takes full ...

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...

Introduction 3 562 Digital Control Unit Sample configurations 502 Analogue controller The 507 Compact Disc Player is ideally suited for use with the Meridian 556 Stereo Power Amplifier and analogue loudspeakers, with control over the volume and source selection provided by the 501 Analogue Controlle...

4 Introduction Meridian Digital Music System The digital output of the 507 Compact Disc Player can be connected directly to Meridian DSP loudspeakers, as these include DSP volume and tone controls. The result is an outstanding music system for those who prefer a minimum of separate units and interco...

Introduction 5 Specification and accessories Meridian Audio reserves the right to amend product specifications at any time. 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, y...

Using the compact disc player 8 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 ] (...

Using the compact disc player 9 Switching on and off During normal use the compact disc player should be left in the standby state. This uses a negligible amount of electricity, but ensures that the components of the compact disc player operate at maximum efficiency from the moment you start playing...

Using the compact disc player 10 Playing a disc To restart the current track ● Press [ . To move to the next track ● Press > . To play starting from a particular track ● Press ] or [ to step through the track numbers until the track you want to play is displayed or type the number of the track (r...

Using the compact disc player 11 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 func...

Using the compact disc player 12 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 yo...

Using the compact disc player 13 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 . The Store label will change to Clear to indicate that the track has been cleared. ...

Using the compact disc player 14 Disc information and scanning To change the display ● Press Display . Each time you press Display , the display will step between the following options: Display Example Track number. This is the usual display. 14 Elapsed time for the whole disc. 58:12 14 Elapsed time...

Setting up the compact disc player 16 Unpacking The 507 Compact Disc Player comes in a box containing the following components: ❍ Meridian 507 Compact Disc Player. ❍ Meridian System Remote. ❍ Meridian Comms lead. ❍ Power cord. ❍ Optical connector blanking plug. ❍ This manual. If any of these items a...

Setting up the compact disc player 17 Safety warnings ❍ Do not expose the unit to dripping or splashing. ❍ Do not place any object filled with liquid, such as a vase, on the unit. ❍ Do not place naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, on the unit. To avoid overheating Do not position the compa...

Setting up the compact disc player 18 Connecting the compact disc player OFF ON MERIDIAN COMMS DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL OUT ANALOGUE OUT LEFT RIGHT Phonooutputs Digitaloutputs Commsconnections RS232 PC Back panel The compact disc player provides three alternative signal outputs to allow you to choose the...

Setting up the compact disc player 19 To connect to other Meridian 500Series equipment ● Connect one of the COMMS sockets on the back panel of the compact disc player to one of the COMMS sockets on another 500 Series unit, using the 500 comms lead provided with the other unit. The sequence in which ...

Setting up the compact disc player 20 Connecting audio To connect to a conventionalpreamplifier ● Connect the sockets marked OUTPUT L and R on the back panel of the compact disc player to an appropriate input on your preamplifier. You should consult the manufacturer’s manual to determine which input...

Configuring thecompact disc player M any advanced aspects of the 507 Compact Disc Player can be configured to alter the way it operates with the other Meridian equipment in your system. These settings are initially set to standard values, which are suitable for most situations, and this chapter desc...

Configuring the compact disc player 24 Choosing standard settings The compact disc player provides two standard settings, called Types, which configure the 507 into the most commonly needed configurations. Choosing a Type overrides any other configuration you may have performed, and so can be used t...

Configuring the compact disc player 25 Specifying information about your system You can configure the operation of the 507 Compact Disc Player to suit the way your system is set up, and the way in which you want to use it. These settings are configured automatically to appropriate values when you ch...

Troubleshooting T his chapter provides suggested solutions to typical problems that may occur when setting up or using the compact disc player. If you are still not able to resolve a difficulty with the help of this guide and the suggestions in the following pages, please contact your Meridian deale...

Troubleshooting 28 Troubleshooting This section describes problems you may encounter when using the compact disc 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 ...

Troubleshooting 30 Maintenance Cleaning When cleaning the compact disc player bear in mind that the front of the 507 is plastic, and the display panel and lid are glass. Disconnect the power cord before cleaning the unit. Note: Do not use abrasive cleaners on any part of the compact disc player. To ...

Troubleshooting 31 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 your compa...

33 Index D digital out 18 Display function 14 displaying disc information 14 disc time remaining 14 elapsed disc time 14 elapsed track time 14 track (and index) number 14 E Error display 12, 29 F front panel controls 8 fuse, replacing 30 G guarantee 31 I inserting a disc 9 M maintenance 30 Meridian ...