Page 2 - Meridian DSP Loudspeaker User Guide
i Meridian DSP Loudspeaker User Guide 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
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 DSP loudspeakers 2 Sample configurations 5 Specification – DSP5000 and DSP5000C 6 Specification – DSP5500, DSP5500HC, and DSP5500C 8 Specification – DSP6000 and DSP6000C 10 Available accessories 12 Setting up the DSPloudspeakers 13 Unpacking 14 Positioning the di...
Page 5 - iv; Troubleshooting; Index
iv Troubleshooting 37 Troubleshooting 38 Cleaning 40 Service and guarantee 41 Index 43
Page 6 - Welcome to the Meridian DSP loudspeaker range!
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 DSP loudspeaker range! This User...
Page 7 - Meridian DSP loudspeakers; Digital Signal Processing
2 INTRODUCTION Meridian DSP loudspeakers Meridian DSP loudspeakers represent the fruits of more than 25 years of continuous development of loudspeakers as musical instruments. The finest materials and state-of-the-art design are combined to create what webelieve is the ultimate range of home loudspe...
Page 8 - Power amplifiers
3 INTRODUCTION Power amplifiers The speakers are driven by multiple independent high-power, low- feedback power amplifiers. The combination of idealised magnetic design, careful star earthing, and very fast output devices gives the amplifiersextremely low noise, high detail, and fast bass. The whole...
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™ Meridian DVD Player DSP5500HC 504 Meridian Surround Processor DSP6000 DSP6000 DSP6000 DSP6000 Up to seven Meridian DSP loudspeakers can be used in conjunction with a Meridian Surround Processor to create a digital surround system with su...
Page 11 - Digital inputs and outputs; Signal processing; Acoustic; Characteristics
6 INTRODUCTION Specification – DSP5000 andDSP5000C Digital inputs and outputs • 2 x cable inputs, 32-192kHz. FIFO locks at 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, or 192kHz ± 150ppm (176.4 and 192kHz supported by single wire connection and future software upgrade). • PCM using IEC958, or MHR connection support w...
Page 12 - Control; Power
7 INTRODUCTION Control • 2 x Meridian Comms. • 9-pin D connector for RS232 PC control, null modem, 9600 baud, 2N1, no handshake. Cabinet • Wood-veneered MDF with internal bracing and damping. • Available in black ash, rosewood, and cherry. • DSP5000: 210mm x 900mm x 297mm (8.3" x 35.4" x 11....
Page 17 - Available accessories
12 INTRODUCTION Available accessories Each DSP loudspeaker is shipped complete with cables to enable it to be used in a Meridian Digital music system. In addition, each pair of main loudspeakers is supplied with a Meridian System Remote. Other applications, and some advanced features, may require on...
Page 18 - Setting up the DSP loudspeakers; This chapter explains how to install your DSP loudspeakers. It
13 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 DSP loudspeakers This chapter explains how to install...
Page 19 - Unpacking; Care when unpacking
14 SETTING UP THE DSP LOUDSPEAKERS Unpacking Before you begin installation you should ensure that your DSP 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 DSP loudspeakers,...
Page 20 - Tightening the drive units; Note
15 SETTING UP THE DSP LOUDSPEAKERS Caution (DSP6000 and DSP6000C only) 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...
Page 22 - Radio interference
17 SETTING UP THE DSP 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 been ...
Page 23 - Positioning the digital loudspeakers; Safety warnings
18 SETTING UP THE DSP LOUDSPEAKERS Positioning the digital loudspeakers Safety warnings • Do not expose the speakers to dripping or splashing. • Do not place any object filled with liquid, such as a vase, on the speakers. • Do not place naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, on the speakers. ...
Page 24 - Connecting the loudspeakers; Back panel; Digital connections; Communications connections
19 SETTING UP THE DSP 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 EXPANSION Comms Digitalinputs Digitaloutput PC Digital connections The following table gives...
Page 25 - Connecting to other equipment; To connect two DSP loudspeakers in a Meridian system; To use a DSP loudspeaker as a centre speaker
20 SETTING UP THE DSP 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 OUTPUT I...
Page 28 - Using the DSP loudspeakers; In systems with a Meridian preamplifier or control unit all of the
23 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 DSP loudspeakers In systems with a Meridian preamplifier o...
Page 29 - Selecting a source; To select a source; Radio; To switch to standby; Off
24 USING THE DSP LOUDSPEAKERS Selecting a source When not playing, the DSP 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 not going ...
Page 30 - Changing the display; To change the displayed information; Display; Status indicators
25 USING THE DSP LOUDSPEAKERS Changing the display The DSP 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 Display steps ...
Page 31 - Adjusting the volume; To change the volume; Muted; To restore the sound; Mute
26 USING THE DSP LOUDSPEAKERS Adjusting the volume The DSP 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 DSP loudspeakers the volume is set to 65, which is simila...
Page 32 - To change the treble
27 USING THE DSP LOUDSPEAKERS Changing the treble, bass, or phase The DSP loudspeakers provide sophisticated treble 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 sub...
Page 33 - Changing the listening position; To change the balance; Axis
28 USING THE DSP LOUDSPEAKERS Changing the listening position The balance control of the DSP 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 the speaker’s image back. The ax...
Page 34 - Configuring the DSP loudspeakers
29 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 DSP loudspeakers This chapter explains how to config...
Page 35 - Choosing standard settings; To select a standard setting
30 CONFIGURING THE DSP LOUDSPEAKERS Choosing standard settings The DSP loudspeakers provide the following five alternative standard settings, called Types, which configure all aspects of the DSP loudspeakers into the most commonly needed configurations: Type Description 1 For use with a Meridian con...
Page 36 - To specify the speaker position; To choose master or slave
31 CONFIGURING THE DSP 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 choos...
Page 37 - To configure the DSP loudspeaker; Auto
32 CONFIGURING THE DSP LOUDSPEAKERS Specifying information about yoursystem You can configure the operation of the DSP 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 choose one of...
Page 38 - Configuring the sources; RD Radio
33 CONFIGURING THE DSP LOUDSPEAKERS Configuring the sources When the master DSP 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 34. If the configuration you want is not catered for by one of the standard...
Page 40 - Configuring the setup options; To select Setup mode; Store; Setup; To adjust the frequency response; Free; Free; Corner
35 CONFIGURING THE DSP LOUDSPEAKERS Configuring the setup options The setup options allow you to adjust the frequency response of the loudspeakers to compensate for their position. You only need to configure the master loudspeaker. To select Setup mode • Turn off the DSP loudspeaker using the power ...
Page 41 - To adjust the centre frequency response and tilt offset
36 CONFIGURING THE DSP LOUDSPEAKERS To adjust the centre frequency response and tilt offset If your system includes a DSP centre speaker you should set Centre Y on the master speaker. An additional frequency response option is then provided to allow you to adjust the centre speaker, with the options...
Page 42 - may occur when setting up the DSP loudspeakers.
37 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 43 - Display on front panel not lit; Unit goes silent when played hard and displays ‘Hot‘
38 TROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting Display on front panel not lit Check the following: • There is AC power connected to the socket on the back of the DSP loudspeaker. • The power switch on the back panel of the DSP loudspeaker is turned on. If the display will still not illuminate, check any fuses i...
Page 44 - Unit stays in standby; Only the master loudspeaker plays; Sound is odd or mono
39 TROUBLESHOOTING Drive units move when the speaker is switched on oroff This is normal as the speaker active electronics settle. Configuring the DSP loudspeaker does not have anyeffect Make sure that you are configuring the DSP loudspeaker used as the master digital loudspeaker in the system. This...
Page 46 - Service and guarantee; Service
41 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...
