Page 3 - ii; Copyright and acknowledgements; Sales and service in the UK
ii PREFACE Boothroyd|Stuart Meridian, Meridian, Meridian Digital Theatre, Meridian Lossless Packing, MHR and MLP are registered trademarks of Meridian Audio Ltd. MHR: This product incorporates copyright protection technology covered by certain patent applications and intellectual property of Meridia...
Page 4 - Contents; iii; Introduction
Contents iii Introduction 1 Meridian DSP8000 loudspeaker system 2 Sample configurations 5 Specification 6 Available accessories 8 Setting up the DSP8000loudspeakers 9 Unpacking 10 Positioning the DSP8000 loudspeakers 13 Connecting the loudspeakers 14 Connecting to other equipment 15 Using the DSP800...
Page 5 - iv; Index
Page 6 - Welcome to the Meridian DSP8000 Digital Loudspeaker System!
1 Subtitle Off Enter Return Function 0 Title Chapter Record Slow OSD T Angle Audio A-B Phase Setup Band 7 8 9 4 5 6 1 2 3 Menu Volume Display Mute Preset Clear Store Repeat CD RADIO LP TV TAPE 1 TAPE 2 CDR CABLE DVD VCR 1 VCR 2 LD Introduction Welcome to the Meridian DSP8000 Digital Loudspeaker Syst...
Page 7 - Digital Signal Processing
2 INTRODUCTION Meridian DSP8000 loudspeakersystem The Meridian DSP8000 loudspeaker system represents the fruits of more than 25 years of continuous development of loudspeakers as musicalinstruments. The finest materials and state-of-the-art design are combined to create what we believe is the ultima...
Page 8 - Power amplifiers
3 INTRODUCTION The treble and mid-range drivers are mounted in a separate sealed head assembly. The treble unit is a semi-horn-loaded composite dome design with a silver voice coil. The mid-range unit incorporates a cone made froma uniquely light and stiff combination of polymers to give unparallele...
Page 9 - Meridian Comms
4 INTRODUCTION Meridian Comms The Meridian DSP loudspeakers are 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 wil...
Page 10 - Sample configurations; Meridian Digital TheatreTM; Meridian Digital Music System
5 INTRODUCTION Sample configurations Meridian Digital Theatre™ DSP5500HC Meridian 861 Reference Digital Surround Controller DSP8000 Meridian 800 Reference DVD/CD Player DSP8000 DSP8000 DSP8000 Up to seven Meridian DSP8000 loudspeakers can be used in conjunction with a Meridian Surround Processor to ...
Page 11 - Specification
6 INTRODUCTION Specification Digital inputs and outputs • 2 x cable digital inputs, 75 Ω , IEC958, 44.1-96kHz. FIFO locks at 44.1, 48, 88.2, or 96kHz ± 150ppm, PCM or MHR encoding. • 176.4kHz or 192kHz supported with special firmware and cabling; details available on request. • 1 x cable digital out...
Page 12 - Cabinet; Power
7 INTRODUCTION Cabinet • Entire speaker manufactured from interlaminated panels. • Glass front. • Finished in high-gloss black piano lacquer. • 400mm x 1300mm x 528mm (15.7" x 51.2" x 20.8") (W x H x D excluding feet). • 105kg (231lb) each. Power • 100-125; 200-250V AC 50-60Hz. • 20VA id...
Page 13 - Available accessories
8 INTRODUCTION Available accessories Each pair of DSP8000 loudspeakers is shipped with a Meridian System Remote and cables to enable them to be used as the front speakers in a Meridian Digital Theatre with a Meridian DVD Player (such as the 800) or aMeridian Digital Surround Controller (such as the ...
Page 14 - Setting up the DSP8000 loudspeakers; describes what you should find when you unpack the speakers, how
9 Subtitle Off Enter Return Function 0 Title Chapter Record Slow OSD T Angle Audio A-B Phase Setup Band 7 8 9 4 5 6 1 2 3 Menu Volume Display Mute Preset Clear Store Repeat CD RADIO LP TV TAPE 1 TAPE 2 CDR CABLE DVD VCR 1 VCR 2 LD Setting up the DSP8000 loudspeakers This chapter explains how to inst...
Page 15 - Unpacking; Care when unpacking
10 SETTING UP THE DSP8000 LOUDSPEAKERS Unpacking Before you begin installation you should ensure that your DSP8000 loudspeakers are the correct voltage for your local AC supply. If they are not, do not try to install them, and contact your dealer. You should not make any connections to the DSP8000 l...
Page 16 - Caution; Tightening the drive units; To dismantle the loudspeakers; Note: Do not disconnect the head lead while the unit is connected
11 SETTING UP THE DSP8000 LOUDSPEAKERS Caution Meridian Audio has taken every care in the design, assembly, finishing and packing of this product. The high gloss finish on parts of the cabinet is achieved by painting up to five coats of polyester lacquer onto theplywood, each one hand polished. Due ...
Page 17 - Radio interference
12 SETTING UP THE DSP8000 LOUDSPEAKERS Radio interference FCC Warning : This equipment generates and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used correctly in accordance with our instructions may cause interference to radio communications or radio andtelevision reception. It has ...
Page 18 - Safety warnings; To avoid overheating; To obtain the best sound
13 SETTING UP THE DSP8000 LOUDSPEAKERS Positioning the DSP8000loudspeakers Safety warnings • Do not expose the speakers to dripping or splashing. • Do not place any object filled with liquid, such as a vase or plant pot, on the speakers. • Do not place naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, o...
Page 19 - Connecting the loudspeakers; Back panel; Digital connections; Communications connections
14 SETTING UP THE DSP8000 LOUDSPEAKERS Connecting the loudspeakers Back panel The following diagram gives details of the back panel connections: MERIDIAN COMMS RS232 OUTPUT INPUT DIGITAL INPUT DIGITAL OUTPUT 2 1 Comms Digitalinputs Digitaloutput PC Digital connections The following table gives detai...
Page 20 - Connecting to other equipment; To connect two DSP loudspeakers in a Meridian system; To use a DSP loudspeaker as a centre speaker
15 SETTING UP THE DSP8000 LOUDSPEAKERS Connecting to other equipment To connect two DSP loudspeakers in a Meridian system DIGITAL OUTPUT COMMS S5 lead DSP loudspeaker – Main R DSP loudspeaker – Main L 562V.2 Multimedia Controller M5 lead COMMS OUTPUT INPUT DIGITAL INPUT 2 1 DIGITAL OUTPUT COMMS OUTP...
Page 24 - Using the DSP8000 loudspeakers; In systems with a Meridian preamplifier or control unit all of the
19 Subtitle Off Enter Return Function 0 Title Chapter Record Slow OSD T Angle Audio A-B Phase Setup Band 7 8 9 4 5 6 1 2 3 Menu Volume Display Mute Preset Clear Store Repeat CD RADIO LP TV TAPE 1 TAPE 2 CDR CABLE DVD VCR 1 VCR 2 LD Using the DSP8000 loudspeakers In systems with a Meridian preamplifi...
Page 25 - Selecting a source; To select a source; Radio; To switch to standby; Off
20 USING THE DSP8000 LOUDSPEAKERS Selecting a source When not playing, the DSP8000 loudspeakers should be left in the standby state. This uses a negligible amount of electricity, but ensures that the components of the loudspeakers operate at maximum efficiency from themoment you start. If you are no...
Page 26 - Changing the display; To change the displayed information; Display; Status indicators
21 USING THE DSP8000 LOUDSPEAKERS Changing the display The DSP8000 loudspeakers display information about the current settings on the 8-character front-panel display. In addition, three coloured indicators show status information. To change the displayed information • Press Display . Pressing Displa...
Page 27 - Adjusting the volume; To change the volume; Muted; To restore the sound; Mute
22 USING THE DSP8000 LOUDSPEAKERS Adjusting the volume The DSP8000 loudspeakers adjust the volume in precise steps of 1dB, where 9dB is equivalent to doubling the loudness, and can be varied in the range 1 to 99dB. When you first connect power to the DSP8000 loudspeakers the volume is set to 65, whi...
Page 28 - Changing the tilt, bass or phase; To change the tilt
23 USING THE DSP8000 LOUDSPEAKERS Changing the tilt, bass or phase The DSP loudspeakers provide sophisticated tilt and bass controls, to allow you to adjust the broad balance of the system to correct for the acoustics of your listening room, or for a misbalanced recording. The controls are more subt...
Page 29 - Changing the listening position; To change the balance; Clear; Reset
24 USING THE DSP8000 LOUDSPEAKERS Changing the listening position The balance control of the DSP8000 loudspeakers uses digital signal processing to compensate for an off-centre listening position by delaying and diminishing the sound in one speaker, thus effectively shifting thespeaker’s image back....
Page 30 - Configuring the DSP8000 loudspeakers; suit the other equipment in your system.
25 Subtitle Off Enter Return Function 0 Title Chapter Record Slow OSD T Angle Audio A-B Phase Setup Band 7 8 9 4 5 6 1 2 3 Menu Volume Display Mute Preset Clear Store Repeat CD RADIO LP TV TAPE 1 TAPE 2 CDR CABLE DVD VCR 1 VCR 2 LD Configuring the DSP8000 loudspeakers This chapter explains how to co...
Page 31 - Choosing standard settings; To select a standard setting
26 CONFIGURING THE DSP8000 LOUDSPEAKERS Choosing standard settings The DSP8000 loudspeakers provide the following five alternative standard settings, called Types, which configure all aspects of the loudspeaker into the most commonly needed configurations: Type Description 1 For use with a Meridian ...
Page 32 - To specify the speaker position; To choose master or slave
27 CONFIGURING THE DSP8000 LOUDSPEAKERS To specify the speaker position • Press A or V to specify the speaker position. The options are shown in the following table: Display Position L. Left. R. Right. C. Centre (Type 6 only). S.L. Left surround (Type 6 only). S.R. Right surround (Type 6 only). To c...
Page 33 - To configure the DSP8000 loudspeaker; Auto
28 CONFIGURING THE DSP8000 LOUDSPEAKERS Specifying information about yoursystem You can configure the operation of the DSP8000 loudspeakers 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 choos...
Page 34 - Configuring the sources; RD Radio
29 CONFIGURING THE DSP8000 LOUDSPEAKERS Configuring the sources When the master DSP8000 loudspeaker is set to one of the standard Types the 12 source selection keys on the remote select inputs D1 and D2 as shown in the table on page␣ 30. If the configuration you want is not catered for by one of the...
Page 36 - Configuring the setup options; To select Setup mode; Store; Setup; To adjust the centre tilt offset; Centre Y
31 CONFIGURING THE DSP8000 LOUDSPEAKERS Configuring the setup options The setup option allows you to add a tilt offset to the centre speaker. You only need to configure the master loudspeaker. To select Setup mode • Turn off the DSP8000 loudspeaker using the power switch on the back panel. • Turn on...
Page 37 - To store the settings
32 CONFIGURING THE DSP8000 LOUDSPEAKERS To store the settings Once you have adjusted the centre tilt offset you should store the setting using the following procedure: • Press the Store key on the remote. The display shows: Store • Turn off the DSP8000 loudspeaker using the power switch on the back ...
Page 38 - may occur when setting up the DSP8000 loudspeakers.
33 Subtitle Off Enter Return Function 0 Title Chapter Record Slow OSD T Angle Audio A-B Phase Setup Band 7 8 9 4 5 6 1 2 3 Menu Volume Display Mute Preset Clear Store Repeat CD RADIO LP TV TAPE 1 TAPE 2 CDR CABLE DVD VCR 1 VCR 2 LD Troubleshooting This chapter provides suggested solutions to typical...
Page 39 - Display on front panel not lit; Unit goes silent when played hard
34 TROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting Display on front panel not lit Check the following: • There is AC power connected to the socket on the back of the DSP8000 loudspeaker. • The power switch on the back panel of the DSP8000 loudspeaker is turned on. If the display will still not illuminate, check any...
Page 40 - Unit stays in standby
35 TROUBLESHOOTING Drive units move when the speaker is switched on oroff • This is normal as the speaker active electronics settle. Configuring the DSP8000 loudspeaker does not haveany effect Make sure that you are configuring the DSP8000 loudspeaker used as the master digital loudspeaker in the sy...
Page 41 - Fitting and removing the grilles; Cleaning
36 TROUBLESHOOTING Maintenance and cleaning Fitting and removing the grilles When fitting the grilles ensure that the two cutouts are at the 3 o‘clock and 9 o‘clock positions, as this will align the pattern on the grille fabric correctly. To remove the grilles grasp the grille by the two cutouts and...
Page 42 - Service and guarantee; Service
37 TROUBLESHOOTING Service and guarantee Service The Meridian 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 DSP loudspeaker fails to f...
