Page 4 - Contents; Introduction
iii Preface Contents Introduction 1 Introduces the 562V Multimedia Controller, and provides an overview of the other products available in the Meridian 500 Series. The Meridian 500 Series ........................ 2 Sample configurations ........................... 3 Specification and accessories ......
Page 5 - Troubleshooting
Preface iv Configuring themultimedia controllerwithout a computer 27 Describes how to perform a basic configuration of the multimedia controller without requiring a computer. Choosing standard settings ................... 28 Configuring the sources ......................... 30 Programming levels ......
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 - Sample configurations; Meridian Digital Music System
Introduction 3 conventional analogue sources such as the 504 FM Tuner and video sound. It also includes video switching for composite video and S-video signals, such as from a satellite receiver, LaserDisc player, or video recorder. 562V DSP6000 DSP6000 LaserDisc Video recorder 508.24 Meridian DVD P...
Page 9 - Meridian Digital Theatre
4 Introduction DSP5000C D33 side D33 side 568 D33 rear D33 rear DSP6000 DSP6000 562V Meridian DVD Player 504 Video recorder Satellite Meridian Digital Theatre The 562V Multimedia Controller is ideal for use with the Meridian 568 Digital Surround Processor to create the ultimate surround system for a...
Page 10 - Specification and accessories; Specification
Introduction 5 Specification and accessories Specification Digital inputs 5 x cable, 75 Ω , IEC958 and data compatible, up to 24 bits, 32-96kHz. 2 x optical, TOSlink (EIAJ), IEC958 and data compatible, up to 24 bits 32- 96kHz. Analogue inputs 7 x phono, 20k Ω input impedance. 1 x stereo Delta-Sigma ...
Page 11 - Available accessories; Meridian 517 DAC Module
6 Introduction Control 2 x Meridian Comms. 9-pin D connector for RS232 PC setup and control. 2 x trigger outputs for SCART or external switching, 3.5mm 2-pin jack socket, 8VDC at 100mA. Dimensions 321mm x 88mm x 332mm (12.7" x 3.5" x 13.1") (W x H x D). Weight 5kg (10lb). Meridian Audio ...
Page 13 - Front panel
Using the multimedia controller 8 Front panel 1 Source Selects the source. 2 Copy Copies a selected source to the audio and video tape outputs. 3 Mute Mutes the sound. 4 Display Changes the information displayed on the front panel. 5 V (Decrease) Decreases the system volume. 6 A (Increase) Increases...
Page 14 - Switching on and off; To switch on from standby
Using the multimedia controller 9 Switching on and off When not being used, the multimedia controller should be left in the standby state. This uses a negligible amount of electricity, but ensures that the components of the multimedia controller operate at maximum efficiency from the moment you star...
Page 15 - Selecting a source
Using the multimedia controller 10 Selecting a source Each source can be associated with both an audio input, and a video input. For example, by default the TV source selects audio input A5 (for TV sound), and video input V5 (for the TV picture). By default, the 12 sources shown opposite are availab...
Page 16 - To select a source; CD; Last Valid option
Using the multimedia controller 11 To select a source ● Press Source (front panel) until the display shows the source you want. For example: CD Alternatively, press the appropriate source key on the remote; eg CD. After a short delay the display shows the currently selected source and volume setting...
Page 17 - Adjusting the volume and changing the display; To change the volume; Mute; To restore the sound; Rad
Using the multimedia controller 12 Adjusting the volume and changing the display The 562V Multimedia Controller is not normally configured to provide an internal volume control. However, you can control the system volume from the front panel as described in this section. To change the volume ● Press...
Page 18 - C TV; Recording a source; To copy a source; CSrc; CAtt; C CD
Using the multimedia controller 13 For example, to record a TV programme press Copy until the display shows: C TV The TV sound and picture will now be fed to the audio and video tape outputs respectively. You can then select another source, such as CD, without affecting the recording. Recording a so...
Page 21 - Unpacking; Radio interference
Setting up the multimedia controller 16 Unpacking The 562V Multimedia Controller comes in a box containing the following components: ❍ Meridian 562V Multimedia Controller. ❍ Power cord. ❍ 500 Series communications lead. ❍ Meridian Configuration program on two floppy disks. ❍ RS232 computer serial le...
Page 22 - Positioning the multimedia controller; Safety warnings
Setting up the multimedia controller 17 Positioning the multimedia controller 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 avo...
Page 23 - Connecting the multimedia controller; Rear panel
Setting up the multimedia controller 18 OFF MERIDIAN COMMS ON RS232 OPTICAL INPUT DIGITAL OUTPUT MAIN TRIGGERS DIGITAL INPUT TAPE D5 DVD/D4 TAPE 2/D2 CD/D1 CDR/D3 MAIN ANALOGUE TAPE OUTPUT VCR1/A7 VCR2/A6 TAPE1/A5 TV/A4 RADIO/A3 CD/A2 LP/A1 ANALOGUE INPUT O2 LD/O1 S OUTPUT VCR 2 VCR 1 MAIN S INPUT V...
Page 24 - Digital audio outputs
Setting up the multimedia controller 19 Digital audio outputs The following table gives details of the digital audio outputs: Use this output To connect to this MAIN DIGITAL A digital surround processor or OUTPUT Meridian DSP loudspeakers. TAPE DIGITAL A digital tape recorder, computer OUTPUT sound ...
Page 25 - Analogue connections; Video outputs
Setting up the multimedia controller 20 Analogue connections The analogue connections should be made using high-quality screened cable, taking care to connect the left and right channels correctly. Video inputs The following table gives details of the video inputs: Use this input To connect to this ...
Page 26 - Communications connections; Video connections
Setting up the multimedia controller 21 Communications connections The following table gives details of the communications connections: Use this connection To connect to this COMMS Other Meridian 500 Series equipment, and the master digital speaker. RS232 The serial port of a PC, to configure the 56...
Page 27 - Connecting outputs
Setting up the multimedia controller 22 Connecting outputs To connect to a 568 Digital SurroundProcessor 562V Multimedia Controller Digital lead 568 Digital Surround Processor DIGITAL OUTPUT MAIN DIGITAL INPUT CD/D1 ANALOGUE INPUT TV/A1 MAIN ANALOGUE Audio lead ● Connect the MAIN digital output of t...
Page 28 - Connecting sources
Setting up the multimedia controller 23 Connecting sources To connect to a digital source(eg Meridian 508.24 24-Bit CD Player) 508.24 24-Bit CD Player Digital lead DIGITAL INPUT CD/D1 562V Multimedia Controller DIGITAL OUTPUT You can connect up to five digital and two optical sources to the 562V Mul...
Page 29 - To connect to a LaserDisc player
Setting up the multimedia controller 24 To connect to a DVD player(eg Meridian DVD Player) S-video lead 562V Multimedia Controller S3/DVD S INPUT Meridian DVD Player DIGITAL INPUT DVD/D4 DIGITAL OUT S-video output Digital lead ● Connect the S-video output from the DVD player to the S3/DVD S INPUT so...
Page 30 - Connecting to other Meridian Equipment; Auto
Setting up the multimedia controller 25 Connecting to other Meridian Equipment To connect to other Meridian 500Series equipment ● Connect one of the COMMS sockets on the rear panel of the multimedia controller to one of the COMMS sockets on another 500 Series unit, using the 500 comms lead provided ...
Page 33 - Choosing standard settings; To select a standard setting; Type
Configuring the multimedia controller without a computer 28 Choosing standard settings The 562V.2 Multimedia Controller provides the following six alternative standard settings, called Types, which configure all aspects of the multimedia controller into the six most commonly needed configurations: T...
Page 34 - 62V Multimedia Controller standard settings
Configuring the multimedia controller without a computer 29 562V Multimedia Controller standard settings The following table shows the options configured by the six standard Type settings on the 562V Multimedia Controller: Source Label Input Sensitivity Comms Composite input S-video input Triggers C...
Page 35 - To configure a source; CDCD; Configuring the sources
Configuring the multimedia controller without a computer 30 To configure a source ● Turn off the multimedia controller, using the power switch on the back panel. ● Turn on the power again while holding down the Display key on the front panel until the display shows Conf. ● Press Source until the lef...
Page 37 - To balance input levels; Programming levels; Gain
Configuring the multimedia controller without a computer 32 The 562V Multimedia Controller allows you to program the level of each analogue source independently, to suit your other equipment, so that when you switch between sources the volume stays the same. You can increase the sensitivity of any s...
Page 38 - Specifying information about your system; To configure the multimedia controller; Conf
Configuring the multimedia controller without a computer 33 ● Press A or V to change the value of the current option. The table below shows the options you can configure. Option Initial Value Communications mode (500 or 200) 5OO Controller mode (Auto, Con, or NCon) Auto System address (1–8) SA=1 Pro...
Page 41 - Setup; The Meridian Configuration program; Requirements
36 Configuring the multimedia controller using a computer The Meridian Configuration program is a stand-alone Windows- based application that lets you design your own configuration of the 562V Multimedia Controller to suit your own personal preferences and the particular configuration of equipment i...
Page 42 - Running the Meridian Configuration program
Configuring the multimedia controller using a computer 37 Button Option Function New Creates a new settings file. Open Opens an existing settings file. Save Saves the current settings file to disk. Fetch Fetches the current configuration of the attached product(s). Store Stores the current settings ...
Page 43 - To connect the serial cable
38 Configuring the multimedia controller using a computer To connect the serial cable The serial cable is symmetrical, and can be connected either way round. ● Connect one end to the RS232 connector on the back panel of the 562V Multimedia Controller. ● Connect the other end to one of the serial por...
Page 44 - Creating a new settings file
Configuring the multimedia controller using a computer 39 A new settings file will be created for you, with the initial name MSF1 , and the Meridian window will show a Multimedia controller icon to identify the product you are configuring. ● Choose Save As from the File menu, enter an appropriate na...
Page 45 - To display the settings
40 Configuring the multimedia controller using a computer To display the settings ● Double-click the Multimedia controller icon, to open it and display the settings it contains. The left-hand panel of the Meridian window will change to show the following two icons: Settings is the initial configurat...
Page 46 - To configure the source options; Setting up sources; To set up sources
Configuring the multimedia controller using a computer 41 To configure the source options ● Select the source in the list of sources. The settings for the source are shown in a panel to the right: To change the name used to identify the source on the front- panel display: ● Choose a name from the Na...
Page 47 - Audio
42 Configuring the multimedia controller using a computer Choosing Unused prevents the source from appearing when you press the Source key, or the corresponding source key on the Meridian System Remote. The name used to identify each source is shown in the list of sources, followed by the Meridian S...
Page 48 - Advanced
Configuring the multimedia controller using a computer 43 Advanced Specify the Advanced options as follows: ● If the source is connected to another Meridian unit, set Comms type to 1C for a Meridian CD player, 2C for a Meridian FM tuner, and 3C for a Meridian DVD player. Otherwise set it to None . ●...
Page 49 - Changing the setup options; To change the setup options
44 Configuring the multimedia controller using a computer Changing the setup options The final stage in editing the settings is to configure the general Setup options. To change the setup options ● Click the Setup icon in the left-hand panel of the Meridian window. The Setup options will be displaye...
Page 50 - Completing the configuration; To save the current settings; Data
Configuring the multimedia controller using a computer 45 Completing the configuration The final stage in creating a settings file is to save it, and then store it to the multimedia controller. To save the current settings ● Choose Save from the File menu or click the Save toolbar button, to save th...
Page 53 - There is hum on the LP input
Troubleshooting 48 No lights are displayed whenswitching on ❍ Check that your AC power supply is connected correctly. ❍ Check that the ON OFF switch on the rear panel is in the ON position. ❍ Check that the fuse on the multimedia controller rear panel and the fuse in the unit’s power plug have not b...
Page 55 - Maintenance; Cleaning; To change the mains fuse
Troubleshooting 50 Maintenance Cleaning When cleaning the multimedia controller bear in mind that the front of the multimedia controller 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 mult...
Page 56 - Service and guarantee; Service
Troubleshooting 51 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 multim...
Page 58 - Index
5 3 Index Configuration options (continued) controller mode 33 product address 33 system address 33 video version 33 volume mode 33 Configuring sources 30 address 31 audio input 31 comms type 31 extra analogue input 31 label 31 trigger output 31 video input 31 Configuring the multimedia controller u...
