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Meridian America DSP5000 User's Manual

1. 13 Standby siri 13 Basic operation of DSP5000 14 Selecting SOUICES 0 ecceceeeeeeeeeeees 14 Putting the DSP5000 in SlANODY vies a eee 14 Coming out of Standby s es 14 DiSPlAY idian aiad 15 Changing the display eee 15 VOIUIMG NE EENEN SEN EEE SEN 16 MUte aniiieeeneeeeeeeennnesssenssn rr nrnnnnnnnnnnnn 18 The menu system i e 18 Balance ccceccccccccceeceeeeeeeeeaaaaateeeeess 18 Tilt elgiine MNAE E 21 Bass CONMHIOI ccccccccccecceeeeeeeeeeaeaaaes 22 PHASE siririn enga a aaaea 22 AXIS E T 23 Storing SettingS cceeeseeeeeeeees 23 Recalling settingS ccccececee 24 Controlling a Meridian CD player 25 Use of handset to control CD 25 Playing a CISC oe eeeeeeeeeteeeeeeeeeeteeeeees 25 SCANNING a CISC ee eeeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 25 Selecting tracks 0 cceceeeeeeeeeeeeees 25 Selecting index points 0 ceee 26 Setting up programmed SEQUENCES inicirana 26 Use with 504 204 or 604 FM O aT E E T 27 Operation SUMMATL cceeseeeeeseees 28 On the remote contrOl ceee 28 Customising DSP5000 an OVGIVICW wiscessieicieisesievsistslevsteisievsiuvs 29 Restoring default settings 29 Storing preferred tone settings 29 How to customise DSP5000 30 Customising general procedure 30 Type AN OVEIVICW cceeeeeeesettteeteeeees 30 Config AN OVErVICW cce
2. 52 DSP5000s go silent when used Mar EEEE EERE 52 Communications not working between DSP5000 and other Meridian produCcts ssseeeeee 52 Radio interference a 52 CICANIING einiino ianiai 53 Maintenance amp ServiCe 0s20 0000 53 DSP5000 User Guide Guarantee a eslicsiscceicseiesenecenceetesadudee ceases 54 Appendix 1 DSP5000 types 55 Type 1 setup Meridian 500 series system using 562 55 Type 2 setup Meridian CD as preamp via 607 204 CONNE CIE ccceeeeeeeteettstssteseeeeees 56 Type 3 setup 601 201 603 or 562 as preamp via 607 Meridian CD and 204 CONNECIE cceeeeeeeettettttststseeeeess 56 Type 4 setup 601 preamp or 201 or 603 as preamp via 607 Meridian CD and 204 CD with direct connection 57 Type 5 setup Meridian 500 system not using 562 000 58 Type 6 Meridian Digital Theatre 58 Type 7 Second room in Multiroom System 58 Type 8 Additional room in Multiroom system 58 Appendix 2 Test Mode sceeeee 58 Appendix 3 Calibrate mode 59 Appendix 4 si 61 LAUS LES ETE 63 NOLES a 65 DSP5000 User Guide This page intentionally blank DSP5000 User Guide Introduction Introduction 5 Congratulations on choosing DSP5000 digital loudspeakers We are confident that they will give a quality to your music that is unprecedented and bring years of listening pleasure This man
3. Note Because the use of the balance control processes the digital signal you may hear a slight clicking as the balance is adjusted How to use the balance control in a pair of DSP5000 If you are playing a CD press Display enough times to get the permanent display Here represents the volume number This will help you to understand the functioning of the balance control better but it is not essential 1 Press the w or the e menu key until the balance display shows The master display will momentarily show This allows you to ask the DSP5000 what its balance setting is without changing it Note We call this kind of display a cursor in this case the tilt cursor DSP5000 uses several cursors to access functions such as tilt bass phase track selection and preset selection To get rid of a cursor either e wait a few seconds or e select another cursor or e hit another inactive key To change the balance setting 1 Make sure that you can see the balance cursor display on the master 2 Press the n menu key The display will change to showing that you have moved the balance one volume number towards the left After a few moments the display will revert but you will now see that the left soeaker has a volume number one greater than the right 3 Press n again The display will move to To move the sound towards the right 1 Use the menu s key instead The balance can be adjusted between 30 dBs increment
4. Appendix 60 Controls Tesimo o S Remote key Logo Input on Control Channel DSP5000 selected ee a e a Co ror No Rist ae Ce a ar oe no Right Internally generated test signals A number of internally generated test signals are available in Calibrate mode These include e one sample width impulse with 2Hz repetition rate e four sample width impulse with 2Hz repetition rate e pink noise To switch from the input to the test signals 1 Press the w or e menu key until you see a display like this indicating that signal generation is off 2 Press the n or s menu key to move between a narrow impulse a wide impulse and pink noise with these displays To set the relative level of the tweeter 1 Press the w or e menu key until you see a display like this indicating a relative setting of 0 0dB 2 Press the n or s menu key to move in 0 5dB steps over the range 3 5dB Getting out of Calibrate Once calibration is compete switch the DSP5000 off and then on again while pressing Clear This should bring you back into the normal playing state DSP5000 User Guide 61 Appendix 10kHz 1kHz 100Hz N a a a a a a ao ze xe xe xe ze xe zo co N oO N Appendix 4 Tilt control responses showing the steps between 10 and 10 6dB 4
5. In this mode the DSP5000 is muted while you make the necessary choices The choices available in Config are outlined in the following sections DSP5000 User Guide To use Setup see page 39 Customising DSP5000 how to 31 Config control settings In Config you can make selections that affect the way in which DSP5000 responds to certain keys The main choices of this kind are e left or right e master or slave e Multiroom standby option e sort of preamplifier or source switch box in the installation Config sources and inputs In Config you can make decisions about sources e g e how many inputs up to six will be active which sources you can select which key on the remote control selects which source which logo on the DSP5000 display represents which input which physical input connection to DSP5000 will be used Setup an overview Setup mode is quite different from Type or Config in that the speakers function in this mode In Setup the master speaker menus are extended to give you additional control so that you can establish sonic preferences Setup mode lets you make choices based on extended listening The idea behind Setup is that you can choose while listening e the boundary parameter free or wall mount e tilt settings for each source e bass settings for each source When you are happy with the settings you have chosen they can be stored in Setup You then switch the system back to Normal The part
6. Setting up programmed sequences To set up a sequence use the number keys with the Store and Clear keys as described in the CD player User Guide For example to store track 6 1 Press 6 The DSP5000 will respond with the display 2 Press Store The DSP5000 will respond with the display For example to cancel track 4 1 Press 4 The DSP5000 will respond with the display 2 Press Cancel The DSP5000 will respond with the display DSP5000 User Guide Operation 27 o D Press Play to action a programmed sequence Use with 504 204 or 604 FM tuner When a 204 or 604 is the system tuner it can be controlled by the MSR but only if the DSP5000s are set up in 200 mode for example by selecting Type 2 A 504 tuner can operate in both 200 and 500 modes Select the tuner with Radio The display will show where is the volume number If you are using another tuner which the DSP5000 cannot control see the setup section on page 38 select Comms to N C To select a preset station e g preset 4 1 Press 4 The DSP5000 will show a select cursor display For 500 mode the display is For 200 mode the display is 2 Either press Play or wait for a short time The tuner will go to preset number 4 To select a higher preset e g 23 1 Press 2 followed by 3 The DSP5000 will display and then the tuner will go to preset 23 The master DSP5000 can display either the preset number of the tuned station or its fr
7. DSP5000 It uses a PP3 battery supplied but not installed When a key is pressed an indicating light shows in the window of the MSR This light becomes inconsistent or weak when the battery needs changing Normally the battery will last for up to a year but we recommend that you change the battery routinely every six months since there are no front panel controls on the DSP5000 and the system therefore cannot be used without a working handset The MSR is supplied with its own user guide This explains many details of operation and also how to fit and change batteries The MSR is suitable for DSP5000 fitted with control EPROM version 2 2 or later See page 16 If you want to use MSR with an earlier version of DSP5000 EPROM version 1 x or with any 200 Series components in the system then the MSR needs to be configured to Option 3 see the MSR User Guide and the DSP5000s have to be set to type 2 see page 32 To check the MSR press any key and look for the flashing yellow light Note Good quality alkaline batteries last longer than other sorts of battery and we advise you to use one in your MSR Note Do not store the unit where it may get too hot Note Do not store the unit face down or rest objects e g magazines on top of it Doing so could cause one of the keys to be left pressed down which would considerably shorten the life of the battery Note Do not allow the MSR to become wet If drinks are accidentally spilt
8. DSP5000 User Guide Using DSP5000 24 Recalling settings The settings stored in the DSP5000 can be recalled at any time When the display is normal i e not a tone cursor 1 Press Store The DSP5000 will respond with rec Tip You can now compare the stored settings with the standard ones Use the Clear key to restore a flat response then Store to recall the stored settings Note When you change sources you will need to press Store to recall any favourite tone setting you may have stored Note Clear does not reset the phase and axis settings DSP5000 User Guide Operation 25 Controlling a Meridian CD player Use of handset to control CD You are advised to operate the system with the MSR Playing a disc On the MSR the following keys operate the Meridian CD To start a disc 1 Press Play To stop the disc 1 Press Stop To make the disc pause 1 Press Pause The Pause indication on the Meridian CD will light up If the DSP5000 master was displaying track or time information it will display To start it again unpause 1 Press Pause To cause a disc to repeat 1 Press Repeat The Repeat light on the CD player will light up Scanning a disc To move forward or backward in a track 1 Pressu orv Selecting tracks To move on to the next track at any time 1 Press Play or Next and Previous can be used as on the Meridian CD front panel to select a track number This will result in th
9. Left right 31 low frequency alignment 31 Master Slave 31 Multiroom options 31 overview 29 preamplifier used with 31 sources 31 storing tone settings 41 tone control settings for each source 31 using Setup 33 39 using Type 32 with Config 31 33 with setup 31 with Type 30 Default restoring default settings 29 Digital signal processing 6 Digital connection 45 Dir display 16 Display blank 15 CD displays 15 CD track and index 15 controlling 15 Disc time for CD 15 end of disc 16 explanation 15 Frequency for tuner 15 index points 16 source and volume 15 to change 15 Track time in CD 15 Tuner preset 15 DSP 6 DSP centre 36 DSP5000 description 6 general description 7 getting going 12 Index 63 Edit the setup with Config 34 End display 16 EPROM 8 EPROM version number 16 Feet fitting 8 using spikes 8 FrEE display 40 Free or boundary alignment 31 Guarantee see Warranty Help 50 Hot display 52 Hum 50 Image height see Axis Index display of 26 selection on a CD 26 Input digital audio connections 45 Installation customising 10 general 10 siting 11 Types 10 Introduction 5 Left choosing 34 explained 6 setting 33 should be right 50 Logos see Customising M5 and S5 Leads 44 Master choosing 34 explained 6 locating 43 setting 33 Memory 13 recalling settings 42 recalling user settings 24 setting up 42 storing settin
10. contact Meridian America Inc 3800 Camp Creek Parkway Building 2400 Suite 112 Atlanta GA 30331 Tel 404 344 7111 Fax 404 346 7111 The Meridian DSP5000 is guaranteed against defects in material and workmanship for 12 months from the date of purchase The guarantee is void if the DSP5000 has been subjected to misuse accident or negligence or has been in any way tampered with or modified without the written authorisation of DGW Ltd Note that connecting anything other than the correct network lead to the sockets marked Comms Input and Comms Output may cause damage to the DSP5000 which will not be covered by this guarantee Attempted servicing by unauthorised people may invalidate the guarantee Labour and carriage charges are not covered unless by local agreement If you request service under guarantee proof of the date of purchase will be required Outside the UK local warranty liability is restricted to equipment pur chased within the territory Our agents abroad are contractually obliged to service under guarantee only equipment sold through them They are entitled to make a non refundable charge for any service carried out on other equipment This guarantee does not limit your statutory rights within the United King dom DSP5000 User Guide Appendix 55 Appendix 1 DSP5000 types Type 1 setup Meridian 500 series system using 562 The Meridian 562 allows simple control and routing of analogue and digital source
11. if you are using a DSP speaker with centre channel features as acentre Source menus The source menus are used to change what happens when you press a key on the MSR i e what the DSP5000 then displays and which input it selects DSP5000 User Guide Customising using Config 37 These parameters are already set up by the Type chosen as the start Type but they can be adjusted using the following menus Source menu 1 options Source menu 1 controls the display that will be seen on the DSP5000 when a key on the MSR is pressed in normal use Think of its function as adapting the keypad to your needs There are a large number of available legends To get into source menu 1 1 Press the source key you want to define e g CD lo r 1 When in source menu 2 press the menu w key on the remote control The source menu 1 display looks like this The first cd indicates the MSR key being defined and the second indicates the display that will result after pressing this key Display options include the following This means that the source selected will be a Meridian CD player Depending on the Comms setting see page 38 DSP5000 will try to control the CD player in normal use for such functions as Play Stop and track selection also the DSP5000 will look for and check subcode in a digital input This means that the source is a Meridian FM tuner See page 38 P This means that the source is a turntable Ki This mea
12. lead not provided between the D2 input of the master DSP5000 and the digital output of the 607 4 Locate the DIN plug at the far end of the M5 lead from the master Connect it to the socket marked 200 COMMS on the rear of the 207 or 208 5 Configure the DSP5000 for Type 2 see page 32 DSP5000 User Guide Connecting DSP5000 47 If you are using a Meridian 201 or 603 and a Meridian 200 or 600 Series CD player Unless you have an older M lead as opposed to M5 lead you will need to obtain an SP5 adapter An M lead has two DIN plugs at one end and this is the end to connect to the preamplifier The SP5 adapter allows an M5 lead to connect to 200 Series products 1 Connect the phono plug at the far end of the M5 lead from the master to the digital output of the CD player 2 Connect the analogue output of the 201 or 603 to an analogue digital converter such as the Meridian 607 3 Connect a second digital audio lead not provided between the D2 input of the master DSP5000 and the digital output of the 607 4 Connect the SP5 adapter to the DIN plug at the far end of the M5 lead from the master 5 Locate the two added DIN plugs Connect one of these to the socket marked 200 COMMS on the rear of 207 or 208 6 Connect the other DIN plug to the socket marked 200 COMMS on the rear of the 201 or 600 COMMS on the 603 7 Configure the DSP5000 for Type 3 see page 32 8 Set up the 603 according to its user manual If you have a
13. leads away from audio TV and FM antennae and from loudspeaker cables If you spend some time laying out the cables carefully you will be rewarded with the best possible performance later Starting off with DSP5000 First install the DSP5000s using the information in the Getting going sheet When they have been used for a while you may wish to change the setup in order to fine tune it to your requirements To achieve this refer to the setup section of this manual beginning on page 30 Checking Before turning on the power check once again that you have made all the connections correctly and that you have not disturbed any existing connections in the process Switching on The power switch is located directly next to the power inlet on the right rear of DSP5000 1 Switch on the power to the sources but for now do not start them playing 2 Turn on the power switch at the rear of the master DSP5000 A small point on the ma should now be illuminated 3 Turn on the power switch at the rear of the slave DSP5000 A small point on the display should now be illuminated If there are no lights Check the integrity of your power connections including any fuses in your supply If the Standby point is still not illuminated and the rest of your system is functioning contact your dealer for help DSP5000 User Guide Using DSP5000 13 Starting the DSP5000 To start the system press any of the input keys on the MSR CD LP R
14. should count up or down and will range from 1 to 99 Each step is precisely 1dB DSP5000 User Guide Using DSP5000 17 Note Subjectively one judges a volume increase of 9dB to be equivalent to a doubling of loudness so each volume number represents about a 11 change in loudness with nine steps to double loudness DSP5000 User Guide Using DSP5000 18 Mute To mute the sound 1 Press Mute The display now shows that the sound is attenuated To demute restore the sound level 1 Press Mute The Mute key toggles between mute and demute The system may also be demuted by selecting another source or adjusting the volume The menu system The DSP5000 offers a number of user choices which are normally accessed less frequently than for example source and volume To make it easier to operate these less commonly used functions we have provided a flexible menu system to guide you through the options One important advantage this gives is complete flexibility for future system control options Please note e The menus are different in Normal and Setup modes To access the menus 1 Use the menu keys on the remote control wn s e To move between menus 1 Press either the w or the e menu key on the remote control In Normal mode the menu choices are e Tilt Bass Phase Balance Axis Tip This is also the way to review settings you have made The DSP5000 will cycle through its menus displaying the current choice
15. using a coaxial cable e D OUT A digital output which is selected by the DSP5000 to pass on a signal to the other DSP5000 This means that the slave only needs to have one digital input connected e AC The lower panel contains the power supply and should already be adjusted for your local supply voltage check the labelling The panel contains a 3 pin IEC power inlet plug with a power switch and integral fuse holder e RS232 A standard serial connection for a computer Where to put the master The master has more connections made to it than the slave has since it is the speaker which is directly connected to any other Meridian products in the system for example a 602 603 or 607 or any Multiroom components It is therefore sensible to put it closer than the slave to the sources for the sake of tidiness You should now be able to decide where the master will be and whether it will be a left or a right speaker Routing cables Do not route the DSP5000 cables any nearer to TV or radio antenna cables than is necessary Try to keep any excess cable lengths coiled up as far from any tuner or television receiver as possible Where possible use a dedicated AC power outlet for each DSP5000 In any case try not to use the same outlet group for any tuner or TV DSP5000 is a digital audio product and its use involves distributing digital audio signals This is a new field and it is important to follow our instructions Incorrect distr
16. you may have made Think of it as a configuration editor Config has three sorts of menu e root menu e system menu e source menus DSP5000 User Guide Customising using Config 34 Inside Config you can move between them at will To go to 1 root press Clear 2 system press Off 3 source press a source key e g CD Note In Config the speaker is silenced How to use Config 1 Switch off the master DSP5000 using the power switch on the back and wait for 3 seconds 2 While pressing the 0 key on the remote control switch the power on again The display will indicate the root menu that shows the left right and master slave settings for example k indicates a right master 3 Release the 0 key Root menu options The root menu controls the overall operation of the DSP5000s with options for master slave and left right You get to the root menu by 1 Selecting Config as above or at any stage in the Config programming process 1 Pressing Clear or Off Choosing left or right To change a left speaker into a right speaker or vice versa 1 Press n ors on the remote control Note If you have started with Type 6 or selected CEn Y elsewhere in Config then you also have the choices C and S for Centre and Subwoofer If you want the speaker to be a Centre in a 565 based system choose C Choosing master or slave To change a master to a slave or back again 1 Press Play on the
17. 60Hz 20VA standby 300VA max 200 Comms Via Input and Output connections DSP5000 User Guide Help Help 50 Standby point not lit Check the following 1 There is AC power connected to the socket on the rear of the DSP5000 2 The power switch on the rear panel of the DSP5000 is turned on If the DSP5000 still will not light up check any fuses in your power supply and the fuse in the DSP5000 If these are all intact contact your dealer No sound 1 Check the AC power supply to DSP5000 If the power is on you should be able to see the Standby display in the window 2 Check the AC supply to the other units in the system 3 Check that the correct source has been selected and that this source is running and producing music 4 Check that all interconnections have been made to the correct sockets 5 Check that the DSP5000 is not in Mute If it is you will see this display 6 Check that the volume is set sufficiently high for audibility say at 50 7 lf there is still no sound reset the DSP5000 by switching the power off waiting for 30 seconds then switching it back on Sound from one channel only 1 Check interconnect and speaker wiring 2 Do both displays say the same thing Channels reversed Remember that for digital inputs left or right is determined at setup see the sections on pages 33 and 34 Default conditions set the master to left 1 If necessary re configure see page 34 Settings lost 1 Chec
18. Configuring options This sections allows you to make choices about whether the speaker will be system controller This choice is only relevant to the master After a Type the display shows Choose from e Auto This preferred option allows the system to Auto Configure e N Con Sets the speaker to be Not Controller if it is a Master e Con Sets the speaker to be Controller if it is a Master System address 1 Press the menu e key The display typically shows This means the system address is 1 The 500 Comms allows for up to eight systems connected to the same bus for multiroom installations Unless specifically instructed otherwise by Meridian personnel or your dealer leave this set to 1 Product address 1 Press the menu e key The display typically shows This means the system address is 1 The 500 Comms allows for up to eight systems connected to the same bus for multiroom installations Unless specifically instructed otherwise by Meridian personnel or your dealer leave this set to 1 System protocols Multiroom systems have protocols which allow you to define the extent to which any room can interfere with the main system You can choose to DSP5000 User Guide Customising using Config 36 have the DSP5000 ignore the Standby state of the associated preamplifier looking after its own Standby independently To select this mode while in the system menu 1 Press Fn Record The display should indica
19. MERIDIAN DSP5000 USER MANUAL Meridian A udio Ltd 14 Clifton Road Huntingdon Cambridgeshire PE18 7EJ England Tel 0 480 52144 Telex 32577 MERIDN Fax 0 480 459934 Meridian America Inc 3800 Camp Creek Parkway Building 2400 Suite 112 Atlanta GA 30331 USA Tel 404 344 7111 Fax 404 346 7111 Version 4 500 mode compatible with MSR Surround 2 room and Meridian Digital Theatre July 1994 Author J R Stuart Boothroyd Stuart Meridian MERIDIA N and Meridian Digital Theatre are registered trademarks of Meridian Audio Ltd Meridian Audio Ltd 1993 1994 Contents Introduction cceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneneees 5 About this manual ee 5 DSP5000 description cccccssssssseeeeees 6 Master and slave speakers 00 6 Centre left right and surround 6 Control ssnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnenennnnnnnnnnn na 7 General background ccceeeeeeeeeeees 7 Unpacking the DSP5000 cse 7 Meridian System Remote MSR Jiini oitir tor in i as 8 Installing your DSP5000 cceee 10 General precautions cccceeeeees 10 Customising features cccceees 10 CONNECTIONS 0 eee eeecccccceeeeeeeeeeeeeaaaaes 11 SING andaa aaa e aada 11 Starting off with DSP5000 12 CHECKING iescecctecgugegceteescutgstnyeddaelethieeye 12 Switching ON sssr 12 If there are no lights 0 001 12 Starting the DSP5000
20. Meridian 601 preamplifier and a Meridian 200 or 600 Series CD player The 601 will control all analogue and digital sources Unless you have an older M lead as opposed to M5 lead you will need to obtain an SP5 adapter An M lead has two DIN plugs at one end and this is the end to connect to the preamplifier and CD player The SP5 adapter allows an M5 lead to connect to 200 Series preamplifiers 1 Connect the phono plug at the far end of the M5 lead from the master to one of the 601 s digital outputs normally use output 1 2 Connect the SP5 adapter to the DIN plug at the far end of the M5 lead from the master 3 Locate the two added DIN plugs Connect one of these to the socket marked 200 COMMS or 600 COMMS on the rear of the CD player 4 Connect the other DIN plug to the socket marked 600 COMMS on the 601 5 Configure the DSP5000 for Type 3 see page 32 6 Set up the 601 according to its user manual If you have a Meridian 200 or 600 Series preamplifier CD player and a tuner Unless you have an older M lead as opposed to M5 lead you will need to obtain an SP5 adapter An M lead has two DIN plugs at one end and this is the end to connect to the preamplifier and CD player The SP5 adapter allows an M5 lead to connect to 200 Series preamplifiers 1 Connect the SP5 adapter to the DIN plug at the far end of the M5 lead from the master 1 Connect one of the DIN plugs on the free end of the SP5 adapter to the socket m
21. P5000 has been set up so that this source is Comms type 2C see page 38 4 Make sure that the Comms address corresponds in DSP5000 and in the CD player normally 1A see page 38 562 201 603 or 601 does not respond 1 Check that all connections have been made between the master and the preamplifier If the preamp is the only other Meridian equipment in the system you will need an SP5 adapter to allow the M5 lead to connect to the 200 600 Comms socket on the preamp 2 Check that a 201 is fitted with software of an adequate level DSP5000 requires 201 7 or later for 201MkIl or 0 4 or later for 201MkIIl To find out which version you have follow the instructions in the manual supplied with the 201 Version numbers count 1 9 then A Y If the software in your 201 is earlier than 201 7 your dealer will be able to DSP5000 User Guide Help 52 obtain an up to date EPROM and fit it Operating code can always be updated 3 Make sure that the whole system is set up in either 200 mode or in 500 mode Note All Meridian products must be in the same mode 200 or 600 Series products can only work in 200 mode and if you intend to incorporate these in a DSP5000 system the speakers and any 500 Series components must be put into 200 mode normally Type 2 DSP5000s do not respond The communications between MSR and speaker could be being interrupted by sunlight in the infra red pickup behind the display DSP5000s go s
22. S5 leads provided which will be sufficient for the great majority of installations connect to the D1 input and the D OUT output You will need to provide custom cables if e you wish to use D1 and D2 or e you are wiring a Multiroom installation or e you require cable lengths different from those provided DSP5000 User Guide Connecting DSP5000 46 Communications connections Communications connections are only made to other Meridian equipment In general you can follow the instructions given for the other equipment and view DSP5000 as a D600 or D6000 for communication purposes The following sections describe the major points If you have a Meridian 500 Series only system For example 500 or 506 CD 562 controller 504 FM tuner 1 Connect the analogue output of analogue sources including 504 to the appropriate inputs on 562 2 Connect the phono plug at the far end of the M5 lead from the master to the digital output of the 562 3 Locate the DIN plugs at the far end of the M5 lead from the master Connect one of these to the socket marked COMMS on the rear of the 562 4 Connect a Meridian 500 Comms lead between the second COMMS socket on the 562 and one of the COMMS sockets on the CD player 5 Connect a Meridian 500 Comms lead between the second COMMS socket on the CD player and one of the COMMS sockets on the 504 6 Configure the DSP5000 for Type 1 see page 32 7 Set up the 504 500 or 506 and 562 according to their
23. adio Video Tape 1 and Tape 2 For example 1 Press CD In Type 1 this will select the physical input D1 and both DSP5000s will display 65 is the volume number and cd means that the DSP5000 expects the source to be a Meridian CD player which can be controlled by the MSR Cd would be the correct display if your CD player were not a Meridian product in which case you could still listen to it but the MSR would not control it Note The response of the DSP5000 to commands will be slower if it is set up to expect a Meridian component when one is not connected If non Meridian components are used the DSP5000 should be set up accordingly The Meridian components will now have come out of Standby 1 Start up your CD player in the normal way If all is well you will soon hear the music If you do not check all connections and if necessary refer to the DSP5000 setup manual To put the system into Standby 1 Press Off If the connections are correct both DSP5000s and any other Meridian components should revert to Standby mode Note If they do not there may have been a mistake in the setup of the DSP5000s or in the connection of the communications network Standby The entire Meridian system is designed to be left connected to AC power at all times e The Standby state ensures that the components operate at maximum efficiency from the moment when you start listening It is perfectly safe and consumes a negligible amount of
24. arked 200 600 COMMS on the CD player 2 Connect the other DIN plug on the M5 lead to the socket marked CD on the tuner 3 Use the Q lead to connect the socket marked 200 600 COMMS on the preamp to the socket marked 201 2 or Preamp on the tuner DSP5000 User Guide Connecting DSP5000 48 If you are mixing Meridian 200 or 600 Series with 500 Series components 1 Connect the digital and analogue audio as described in the previous sections 2 Locate the DIN plug at the source end of the M5 Lead Connect it to one of the sockets COMMS on the rear of a 500 Series unit 3 Connect the 500 Series communications together as described earlier and in the 500 User Guide s 4 Make a communications connection between one of the 500 Series and one of the 200 Series units with a CD5 lead obtainable from your dealer The P lead supplied with the 200 Series will work but the CD5 is preferred 5 Configure the DSP5000 and 500 Series item for 200 mode see page 32 If you are using no other Meridian equipment 1 Connect the DSP5000 s D1 and D2 digital inputs to appropriate digital sources 2 Configure the DSP5000 for Type 5 see page 32 DO NOT under any circumstances connect anything other than another Meridian product to the sockets marked Comms Input and Comms Output on the rear of the DSP5000 RS232 connection The DSP5000 installation can be controlled directly from a computer over a standard RS232 interface Separate document
25. ation and application programs are available from your Meridian dealer Meridian Digital Theatre For details on connecting a Meridian Digital Theatre or for connecting the DSP5000 with a Meridian 565 Digital Surround Processor see the handbook supplied with 565 DSP5000 User Guide Specification Specification 49 Digital inputs 32kHz 44 1kHz or 48kHz Double PLL locks at 44 1kHz 120ppm Cable inputs D1 2 EC958 75Q Digital outputs Copy of the selected input Communication l 2 Cable outputs D Out IEC958 750 RS232 Standard 9 pin 2400b 8 N 1 no handshake Power Complementary bipolar design with output Amplifiers stage error correction and twin loop design Tweeter 75W mean power 7SW mean power Bass 75Wmean power Digital to Analogue 18 bit Delta Sigma converter running with 64 conversion times over sampling Distortion lt 0 02 typically less than 0 01 up to full power at all frequencies Noise and hum lt 94dBr at all volume settings Distortion lt 0 02 typically less than 0 01 up to full power at all frequencies Motorola DSP56001 running at 32MHz Acousti J o oo O Low frequenc Drive units O O 2 x 160mm polypropylene high efficiency long throw custom drivers Tweeter Meridian 25mm piston in short horn aluminium dome with silver voice coil Cabinet Constructed from fine veneered MDF Dimensions 210 x 900 x 295mm Weight 32 kg each Power 100 125 200 230 210 250V AC 50
26. ay be possible to find one that meets your needs exactly Otherwise choose the one that is closest to your requirements Select it and set up the master slave and left right speakers by means of the following steps Selecting Types 1 Switch off the DSP5000 using the power switch on the back and wait for 3 seconds 2 While pressing the 1 key 2 for Type 2 5 for Type 5 on the remote control switch the power on again The display will read TY where is the Type you have selected 3 Release the key After a couple of seconds the display will change to feo This indicates that this speaker will be a left master DSP5000 User Guide Customising using Config 33 Choosing centre left or right If you have Typed the speaker with a 6 then the Cen y option is enabled This tells the speaker that there is a centre in the system and enables the option to make the DSP5000 into a centre If you Typed the speaker with a number other than 6 then the Cen n option is selected and you do not get the centre choice in this section To change the speaker from left to right or vice versa 1 Press the menu n ors on the remote control The choices offered are L r C LS RS for left and right surround Choosing master or slave To change a master to a slave or back again 1 Press Play on the remote control rs This display indicates a right slave Completing Type When you are happy with your l
27. ck nuts and foot caps wrench for spikes MSR handset and user guide battery for handset DSP5000 user manual this manual Getting going sheet 2 power cords suitable for your territory composite system cable M5 phono DIN to phono DIN 8 metres composite system cable S5 phono DIN to phono DIN 6 metres DSP5000 User Guide Installation 8 e hex wrench 3mm for drive units If any of these items is missing please contact your dealer We suggest that you retain the packing carefully as it provides maximum protection for the unit in transit NOTE Take great care when unpacking or re packing the DSP5000 that you do not put undue pressure on the front as the drive units may be damaged if pressed Fitting the feet It is easiest to fit the feet with the speakers upside down before removing the inner carton or foam packing Each DSP5000 needs four feet fitted as follows 1 Find the eight screw in spikes and the lock nuts foot caps and wrench provided 2 Fit a lock nut to each spike about 2mm away from the end of its thread If a foot is required rather than a spike fit a foot cap Screw each foot into the threads on the bottom of the base units Do not fully tighten the foot at this stage 3 When all four feet have been fitted carefully set the DSP5000s upright in their playing positions 4 Remove the rest of the packaging Meridian System Remote MSR The MSR uses infra red transmission to operate the
28. control explained 21 using 21 Tone control bass function 22 tilt function 21 Track display of 15 selection on a CD 25 Type list of types 55 56 58 overview 30 selecting 32 Unpacking DSP5000 7 Version see EPROM Volume display 15 explanation 17 mode 36 Wall correction 31 Warranty 54 DSP5000 User Guide Notes 65 Notes DSP5000 User Guide Notes 66 DSP5000 User Guide
29. dB 2dB OdB a a a xe Ke pe N vt o 10kHz 1kHz 100Hz DSP5000 bass control showing 1dB steps between 5 and 5 DSP5000 User Guide 62 Appendix Relative response of the boundary and subwoofer settings 10cB DSP5000 User Guide Index 201 use with 46 207 use with 46 208 use with 46 500 and 200 Series mixed 48 601 use with 47 603 use with 46 Address product 35 system 35 Att display 18 Autoconfigure 35 Axis explained 23 listening 23 using the control 23 Balance explained 18 option in surround 36 using the control 18 Bass control explained 22 using 22 boun display 40 Boundary centre setting 41 Boundary explained 40 Boundary or free alignment 31 Cable for digital audio 45 Cables and interference 43 Calibrate mode 59 CD controlling 25 CD scanning a 25 Centre boundary control 41 choosing 34 DSP exists 36 position control 42 tilt offset 41 42 Cleaning 53 Communications not working 52 Config how to use 34 menus explained 33 using 33 Connections communications 42 46 digital 42 45 digital audio 45 general 11 42 power 42 problems with comms 52 RS232 42 Contents 2 Control how a system works 7 of a Meridian CD player 25 of a tuner 27 Phase 22 remote 7 Control of CD player not working 51 Customising displays 31 how to 30 inputs 31
30. details of making all con nections see Connecting DSP5000 on page 42 Using DSP5000 11 Calibration and Test are intended only for use by the factory or by service engineers Connections You will need to make four types of connection to the DSP5000 e digital audio e communications e master slave e AC power Digital audio connections will need to be made to other components in your system Communications connections have to be made to most of the other Meridian components in your system in order for them to act as one system The connections to your DSP5000 are very important and care should be taken in deciding which connections to make Connection details for a wide variety of systems are described in the sections following page 42 Siting We recommend that you now set up the system so that you can listen to music and adjust the position of the DSP5000s if necessary This can be accomplished by following the instructions in the Getting going sheet or those in the rest of this manual The locations chosen for a pair of DSP5000s are crucial to getting the best possible acoustic result For stereo the two speakers should ideally be equidistant from the main listening position and the same distance apart The DSP5000 has bass controls to allow adjustment of the low frequency response to room acoustics and positioning You should nevertheless try to achieve the following e f possible have the most acoustically abs
31. dio processor whose functions include decoding as well as error detection and correction e digital signal processor dealing with tone controls digital crossover dynamic bass control balance and volume e two precision digital to analogue AX converters for bass mid and tweeter e remote control for all functions including volume balance mute and various tone controls controlling computer RS232 control and display capability Meridian 500 Series communicator Meridian 200 or 600 Series communicator 2 2 way active loudspeaker with three drive units and three 75W power amplifiers per speaker Master and slave speakers In every room containing DSP5000s one speaker is chosen by means of either factory setting or user setup to be in charge of the other Meridian components in that room We refer to this as the master speaker It controls the functions of the other DSP5000 and communicates with all the other Meridian products in the system via the M5 lead provided The master speaker is also the one that watches the remote control and should therefore be placed so that it has the best possible view of the room although the connections between the other components of your system must also be considered An installation may use 1 2 3 or 5 1 DSP5000s one will always be the master speaker and the others used as slaves The master is identified by a red light in the display window Centre left right and surround Since
32. disc reading the disc s directory the DSP5000 will show the directory message At the end of a CD the DSP5000 will detect the lead out track and momentarily display the message 1 With the disc playing press Display again You will see a disc time display counting up as the disc plays 2 Press Display again You now have a display of time for the current track only also counting up as the disc plays 3 Press Display again The display should go blank on both master and slave 4 Pressing Display again brings you back to the source and volume display One useful way to set up DSP5000s is to leave the track display on the master since the slave always displays the source and volume If the CD player is in the same room you can adjust its display to give you additional time information Try pressing Display until you are familiar with its operation Other information reviewed in Standby 1 Press and hold Display The display will show the version number of the microcontroller software followed by the currently loaded DSP software For example Note The last DSP version number will depend on the operating mode of the DSP5000 The first two digits represent the sampling frequency DSP5000 automatically reloads a new program for each sampling rate The version numbers will also be different in Test and Calibrate Volume To raise or lower the volume 1 Press the upper or lower or v red key The volume level displayed
33. e appearance of the select cursor display For example 1 Press Next repeatedly until you see the select track 5 display In 500 mode the display looks like In 200 mode the display looks like s S You can now either engage Track 5 by pressing Play or simply wait for the track to engage The DSP5000 directs instructions from the MSR to the current source Note When selecting tracks by number you do not need to worry about Track and Preset buttons as you do with the Meridian 209 remote control DSP5000 User Guide Operation 26 To select a track by number press the appropriate number key or keys For example to select track 6 1 Press 6 The DSP5000 will respond with the display To engage this selection press Play or wait for a short time To select track 15 1 Press 1 followed by 5 The DSP5000 will show Again press Play or wait for a short time If you select a track that does not exist on the disc the DSP5000 will show an error message er Selecting index points To select index points you need to enter both the track and index point by number Press the appropriate number key or keys followed by the decimal point key followed by the index number For example to select track 6 index 2 1 Press 6 The DSP5000 will respond with the display 2 Press decimal point then 3 Press 2 The DSP5000 will respond with the display To engage this selection press Play or wait for a short time
34. e basic operating instructions refer to these When customising you may need to use Type Config and Setup in that order before reverting to Normal In other cases you may only need to use Config or Setup Neither of these modes resets the DSP5000 so you will not necessarily lose any settings you have previously made How to change back to Normal To revert to Normal 1 Switch off the DSP5000 using the power switch on the back 2 After a second switch the DSP5000 s power on again Note If you are in Calibrate or Test mode refer to page 60 or 59 Type an overview Type restores one of the default settings Other than selecting master slave and left right centre surround no further actions are possible Type always resets all stored settings with the exception of calibration information The DSP5000 does not play music in Type For example Type 1 setup gives e 500 Series system only e All sources select the D1 input e DSP5000 expects a Meridian 500 Series CD and or a controller such as 562 For example Type 2 setup gives e 200 600 Series system only e CD selects the D1 input e all other sources select the D2 input e DSP5000 expects a Meridian CD preamp controller such as 208 Config an overview Config could be considered as an editing setup mode In Config you can make individual choices about any aspect of left right master slave sources and preamplifiers without losing any other settings you may have made
35. e page 32 and the MSR must be configured to Option 3 see MSR User Guide An MSR not set to Option 3 will give very confusing results in a 200 Series system In all cases where DSP5000 is used in a system containing 200 Series components the Meridian 209 system handset should not be used General background The DSP5000 contains unique combinations of technology and you should bear the following in mind 1 Each DSP5000 is controlled by an internal computer This interprets the commands from the remote control communicates with other Meridian components operates the display and supervises the digital audio process 2 The DSP5000 in common with other components of the Meridian Multiroom system uses a technique called source mapping Source mapping allows flexibility in the following attributes of the source e its identity e the associated display e which key on the MSR calls the source up e which physical input of the DSP5000 receives the signal from this source e whether the source is controllable 3 As a convenience feature the tone control settings of DSP5000 can be restored to your chosen favourite settings for each source This means that if you want to keep a combination of tone settings you must set these up in the Setup mode See page 31 for an overview Unpacking the DSP5000 In the two packs you should find 2 DSP5000 digital active speaker base units complete with grilles 8 screw in spikes with lo
36. ectly from the digital outputs of up to two sources such as CD DAT DCC MD or the Meridian 604 digital FM tuner e from the digital output of an analogue to digital converter such as the Meridian 607 A converter like this can be used to process the signals from all your analogue sources for example the output of a conventional preamplifier e from the digital output of a digital processor or digital control unit such as the Meridian 562 or 601 e from the digital output of a Multimedia computing device Digital connections should be made using high quality 75Q screened cable For advice on the right type of cable to use we suggest you consult your dealer and the manual supplied with the source equipment Meridian has a range of suitable digital interconnects available as accessories We advise you not to use cables intended for analogue connection since usually these have neither the necessary degree of shielding nor the 75Q impedance which is required Cable intended for UHF applications for example antenna down lead is also unsuitable since it does not shield adequately in the 1 30MHz region Warning We strongly recommend the use of well screened precision coaxial cable Certain audiophile cables are not screened Screened cable will minimise RF interaction with your system Unscreened cables for digital connections may cause illegal levels of RF interference The DSP5000 has two coaxial digital inputs D1 and D2 The M5 and
37. ed in 1 dB steps To restore the central condition press Clear DSP5000 User Guide Using DSP5000 20 Note This will also reset the bass and tilt controls DSP5000 User Guide Using DSP5000 21 Tilt control Tilt controls are combination controls that slope the frequency response of the system slowly over the frequency range to make the sound brighter or dimmer They are less crude than conventional tone controls The responses of the tilt control in DSP5000 are shown in Appendix 4 on page 61 To review the tilt setting 1 Press the w or the e menu key until the tilt display shows The master display will momentarily show This allows you to ask the DSP5000 what its tilt setting is without changing it Note We call this kind of display a cursor in this case the tilt cursor DSP5000 uses several cursors to access functions such as tilt bass track selection and preset selection To get rid of a cursor either e wait afew seconds or e select another cursor or e hit another inactive key To change the tilt setting 1 Make sure that you can see the tilt cursor display on the master 2 Press the n menu key The display will change to and the sound will get a little brighter 3 Press n again The display will move to To dim the sound 1 Use the menu s key instead The tilt can be adjusted between 10 dBs incremented in 0 5 dB steps To restore the flat condition press Clear Note This also restor
38. eeeeeeeees 30 Setup AN OVEFVIEW cccceeeeeeeeeeeeees 31 Customising using Type 0e 32 Selecting Types sececeeeeeteeeeees 32 Customising using Config 0000 33 How to use Config 34 Root menu options cceeeeees 34 SYSTEM MENU ccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 34 Surround system options 000 36 Source MENUS ccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 36 Completing Config cccccccecce 39 Customising using Setup 00 39 Features Of Setup cceeeeeeeseeteeeees 39 How to use Setup 39 Boundary controls ssssssseeeeeeeee 40 Centre channel options 000 41 Centre channel options 00006 42 Connecting DSP5000 sssssssssssssssssssns 42 Digital audio connections 45 Communications connections 46 RS232 CONNECTION ccccceeeeeeeeeeees 48 Meridian Digital Theatre 006 48 Specification ccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 49 Help rarnana 50 Standby point not lit ees 50 NO SOUNG resnie iiias 50 Sound from one channel only 50 Channels reversed c ccccceeeeeeees 50 Settings IOS eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 50 FUN en kaisan aa a aa S 50 Clicks with digital Sources 0 50 Meridian CD does not respond 51 504 204 or 604 does not TOSPONG nnii 51 562 201 603 or 601 does not FOSPONG 4 5 Ale alee 51 DSP5000s do not respond
39. eft right and master slave choices for this speaker 1 Switch off the DSP5000 using the power switch on the back 2 After a second switch the DSP5000 s power on again Note Ensure that you have set the two speakers to opposite settings One must be left the other right similarly one must be the master and the other a slave 3 Make a note of your choices by marking both speakers on the back in the area provided on the label Use a pencil so that you can change the marking in future You now have your speakers set up in the start Type of your choice The following sections explain how to modify this setting to fine tune the system Note Under normal circumstances you should not switch on the DSP5000s while any key on the MSR is being pressed If you do this you may accidentally select a new Type and change any previous programming The Types are summarised in Appendix 1 Customising using Config For an overview of Config see page 30 Config is a fine tuning customising process carried out only on the master It will not cause any difficulty if you accidentally go to Config for a slave since the only options offered there will be left right and master slave In Config you can make choices about the way in which your system responds to source key selections The important feature of Config differentiating it from Type is that you can use it to change any setting of the DSP5000 without erasing all the other setup choices
40. emote control switch the power on again The display will momentarily show 3 Release the Store key The master will revert to the Standby display and condition You may now use the speakers normally When customisation is complete and you are sure that you have stored the correct tone settings independently for every source you wish to change 1 Switch the power off and then on again to restore Normal operation DSP5000 User Guide Customising using Setup 40 In Normal operation the settings you have made will be retained and cannot be changed without going back to Setup Boundary controls The frequency balance of a loudspeaker is changed particularly in the low frequency regions according to its proximity to walls or boundaries The DSP5000 is designed as a floor standing system so one boundary the floor is nominally fixed The DSP5000 s response is also optimised for a rear air space of about 30cm behind the cabinet In certain circumstances it will not be possible to pull the loudspeakers out into the room and they will have to stand with their backs to the wall DSP5000 has adequate DSP power to correct for the gross effects of wall mounting Of course no signal processing will remove the more rapid echo from a nearer boundary and such reflections will to some extent disturb the depth of the stereo image In Setup new menu entries appear which allow a listening choice between boundary position settin
41. ended The Meridian 601 preamplifier incorporates an analogue to digital converter for analogue sources The 601 has very comprehensive customisation facilities and these are covered in its manual If you are using DSP5000 with a 601 you are advised to study the 601 user guide bearing in mind that recommendations concerning D6000 apply equally to DSP5000 It does not make sense to connect a Meridian CD player to an analogue only preamplifier such as the 201 or 603 For such a connection you should use Type 4 tyes 200 201 608 00 Remote key Logo Input on Control Input on DSP5000 Preamp a el al 2c Radio E a A a Tapes u for fne Tae DSP5000 User Guide Appendix 57 Type 4 setup 601 preamp or 201 or 603 as preamp via 607 Meridian CD and 204 CD with direct connection In this Type the CD player is directly connected to D1 and all other sources are mediated through an external control unit or preamplifier The output of an analogue preamplifier 201 or 603 will have to be converted to a digital signal for DSP5000 A Meridian 607 converter is recommended The Meridian 601 preamplifier incorporates an analogue to digital converter for analogue sources The 601 has very comprehensive customisation facilities and these are covered in its manual If you are using DSP5000 with a 601 you are advised to study the 601 user guide bearing in mind that recommendations concerning D6000 apply equally
42. equency For example if we tune to 92 3MHz and store this frequency as preset number 3 we can then press Display repeatedly and watch the master rotate its display between the following Note The DSP5000 cannot show the time displays of the 204 6 Use the system or put it into Standby DSP5000 User Guide Operation summary KEY Off CD LP etc Display Play green Stop Pause Repeat Next Previous w e menu n s menu Clear Store Mute n red s red Operation 28 On the remote control FUNCTION Puts the DSP5000 into Standby mode Selects a source to listen to Cycles the display through source and volume number blank display off preset on tuner track on CD frequency on tuner disc time on CD track time on CD Starts a CD playing moves CD to the next track moves tuner to the next preset Stops a CD playing Makes the CD pause Sets or clears Repeat on the CD player For track or preset selection For track or preset selection Move between menus can be used to review settings Change items within a menu Reserved Restores factory tone settings Recalls tone settings for the current source Mutes or demutes the system Increases volume Decreases volume DSP5000 User Guide Customising DSP5000 overview 29 Customising DSP5000 an overview DSP5000 is a very sophisticated device with a number of options which allow you to set up exactly the system you need Programming o
43. es balance and bass To store a tilt setting you must be in Setup mode see page 39 To recall a tilt setting use the Store key see page 24 Tilt explained The tilt control allows you to adjust the broad balance of the DSP5000 to correct for the acoustics of your listening room or for a misbalanced recording Normally settings between 1 0 and 2 0 will give the most natural result All DSP5000s in the installation take on the same tilt setting as the master This is essential for correct stereo DSP5000 User Guide Using DSP5000 22 Bass control The bass control allows you to adjust the bass response in the room The responses of the bass control in DSP5000 are shown in Appendix 4 on page 61 To adjust the bass 1 Press the w or e menu key until the bass cursor display shows The master display will momentarily show This allows you to ask the DSP5000 what its bass setting is without changing it To change the bass 1 Make sure that you can see the bass cursor display on the master 2 Press the n menu key The display will change to and the bass will increase by 0 5dB The bass can be adjusted by 5 dB incremented in 0 5 dB steps To restore the flat condition 1 Press Clear Note This also restores balance and tilt e To store a bass setting you must be in Setup mode see pages 39 and 23 e To recall a bass setting use the Store key see page 24 Bass explained The bass control allows you to adj
44. f DSP5000s should take place after you have set up the speakers and sorted out most of the connections If you first get the speakers working with some kind of digital input e g a CD player and with some of the programming provided e g Type 1 then you can always go back to that starting point if you make a mistake Programming DSP5000 is a straightforward process and you should not be timid about experimenting Although the setup is stored in non volatile memory called EEPROM the EPROM which you cannot change contains default Type settings and you can return to these at any time Programming is the process of telling the DSP5000 what you want it to do when the MSR is used It is based round the Type system which has five different Types you can choose the best Type for your own system Programming is carried out using the MSR so you must first get the MSR working following the instructions on page 8 The first step in programming DSP5000s is selection of the start Type Page 30 gives an overview of the five different Types and these are described further in Appendix 1 on page 55 Note At any time during your programming of the DSP5000s you can turn off the power to the speaker you are working on and all that you have done will be remembered Note When you have finished programming you can get out of the programming mode simply by turning the power to the speaker off and turning it back on again Restoring default settin
45. for Type 1 and can be changed See later Selecting a source will bring DSP5000 out of Standby Note If you have stored a preferred tone setting for a source you must recall it after switching to the source recall settings by pressing Store Putting the DSP5000 in Standby 1 Press Off on the remote control Coming out of Standby To start up the DSP5000 from Standby 1 Select a source using the remote control or 1 If the DSP5000 is part of a Meridian system bring any component out of Standby for example start up a Meridian CD player DSP5000 User Guide Using DSP5000 15 Display DSP5000 displays information to help you operate it Display information can include e master indication red light in the window e digital overload flashing yellow light in the window e blank display in which the speaker only illuminates the display when you use the remote control ca indication setup information during programming selected source type selected physical input connection volume number tone control information absolute phase muted condition track and time information when the source is a digital one that includes these codes e g a CD error messages e CD track selection if a Meridian CD is connected e frequency preset number and preset selection when the installation includes a Meridian tuner Note Using the Display key you can change the master speaker s display For example the
46. for correct stereo Axis explained The axis control allows you to adjust the optimum listening height of the DSP5000 speakers This means that you should be able to use the axis function to bring the image more clearly into focus for different listening heights It changes the focus of the stereo image not its perceived position You could think of it as a balance control operating in the vertical plane The axis can be adjusted between 3 and 2 covering a range of listening positions from standing eight feet from the speakers to sitting on the floor at the same distance Nominally 0 corresponds to on tweeter axis listening usually a listener will be below that position so we recommend that you start with 1 or 2 Storing settings In Setup mode you can store settings for tilt overall frequency balance bass boundary alignment wall or free standing phase e axis An unusual feature of DSP5000 is that the tone control settings for tilt and bass can be stored separately for each source If for example you happen to prefer a tilt setting only when listening to the video source use Setup to programme the DSP5000 for that setting You can then recall the setting by pressing Store while listening to the video source in Normal mode At any time you can use the Clear key to restore the following factory settings e bass to 0 0 e tiltto 0 0 e balance to middle You cannot store settings in Normal mode See page 41
47. from see page 32 DSP5000 as provided has 3 standard configurations which we call Type settings Each Type gives a different set of standard options this feature is described fully on page 32 Warning By selecting a Type you automatically reset all custom settings for DSP5000 to the factory defaults this includes all tone settings DSP5000 has 7 operating modes not to be confused with setup Types Standby Normal Type Config Setup Calibrate Test Standby and Normal are the everyday operating modes The basic operating instructions refer to these Type is used to reset the DSP5000 to one of five factory preset conditions The main uses of Type are to specify what type of preamplifier is being used and to make an initial choice of left right and master slave speakers Config could be considered as an editing setup mode In Config you can choose any aspect of left right master slave sources or preamplifiers individually without losing any other settings you may have made Setup is an operating mode in which the speaker plays and in which additional menu items are available The idea behind Setup is that in this mode you can choose and store in memory the preferred tone settings for every source Going to Normal operation then prevents them from being accidentally lost and can simplify everyday operation Customisation is described more fully in Configuring DSP5000 an overview on page 29 DSP5000 User Guide For
48. gs 1 Switch off the DSP5000 using the power switch on the back and wait for 3 seconds 2 While pressing the 1 key on the remote control switch the power on again The display will read TY 1 3 Release the 1 key 4 At this stage you can change the Type from 1 to 8 using the number keys see details on page 32 5 Switch off the DSP5000 using the power switch on the back 6 After a second switch the DSP5000 s power on again Storing preferred tone settings There is a special mode called Setup in which you can listen to the loudspeakers normally but in which the Memory feature is extended to allow you to store tone settings as well as recall them See page 23 Note It is an unusual feature of DSP5000 that the speaker stores your preferred tone settings for every source You must therefore adjust these settings one at a time and store each one DSP5000 User Guide Customising DSP5000 how to 30 How to customise DSP5000 The Type settings are described in detail in Appendix 1 on page 55 To use Config see page 33 DSP5000 needs no customising to become operational Once you have your system established you may wish to review the customising options by reading Customising DSP5000 an overview page 29 Customising general procedure DSP5000 has seven operating modes not to be confused with Types Standby Normal Type Config Setup Calibrate Test Standby and Normal are the everyday operating modes Th
49. gs 23 42 user memory explained 23 Menu background 18 keys 18 reviewing settings 18 root in Config 33 DSP5000 User Guide Index 64 source in Config 33 source menus in Config 36 system in Config 33 Meridian products use with other 46 MSR 7 8 Multiroom protocols 35 36 Mute and demute 18 Normal how to get back to 30 Operating basics 14 summary 28 Pause 25 Phase control 22 explained 22 Play 25 Positioning the loudspeakers 11 Power switch 12 Preamplifier differences explained 35 options at setup 34 Preset favourite 14 Programming see Customising Radio interference 52 rEc message 24 Recall see Memory Remote control 7 8 Repeat 25 Restoring default settings 29 Right choosing 34 explained 6 setting 33 should be left 50 Root menu see Config RS232 48 Scanning a CD 25 Service cleaning 53 where to get 53 Settings get lost 50 Setup see Customising an overview 31 expalined 39 how to use 39 storing settings in 23 Slave choosing 34 explained 6 setting 33 Source storing tone settings for each 31 Sources selecting 14 Specification 49 Standby display 12 explained 13 getting into 14 to get out of 14 Starting the speakers off 13 Stereo 6 Stereo reversed 50 Stop 25 Storing settings 23 Subwoofer using with 40 Surround options 36 Switching on 12 System configuring 35 Temperature protection 52 Test mode 58 Tilt
50. gs and these can be made independently for a left right pair or left right surrounds and for a centre Using the system boundary control for a left right pair This menu will appear on any master DSP5000 which is in Setup even if it is a centre channel and even if there is no left or right DSP speaker Note When DSP5000 is a master this menu operates the boundary settings for any DSP5000 or DSP5000C in the system which is configured to be left or right D6000 ignores this menu To change the system boundary setting 1 Press the w or e menu key until the wall cursor display shows The master display will momentarily show This allows you to ask the DSP5000 what its wall setting is without changing it To change the setting 1 Make sure that you can see the wall cursor display on the master Fee 2 Press either the n or s menu key The display will change to and the sound will change in balance 3 Press either the n ors menu key The display will change to Corn and the sound will change in balance This setting may be better for corner or under TV positions In this menu you are also offered two choices for use with associated subwoofers DSP5000 User Guide Customising using Setup 41 Centre channel options The following two adjustments will appear on the master if the Cen y option is selected in Config or if the speaker has been set to Type 6 It appears on the master whether or not it is a cen
51. ibution of digital audio could lead to radio interference noticeable errors or unnecessarily reduced sound quality Correct distribution will give you the best sound it is possible to have You may be able to use the cables we supply AC connection Before connecting any unit to the AC supply check that it is adjusted to the correct voltage for your supply IMPORTANT DO NOT MAKE CONNECTIONS OR INSERT OR REMOVE PLUGS WHILE THE UNIT IS CONNECTED TO THE AC SUPPLY AND SWITCHED ON 1 Connect the unit to the AC power supply with the cord provided e Each DSP5000 should be connected to an approved AC outlet using the cord provided e lf atall possible adapter or extension accessories should not be used even if they are of an approved type DSP5000 User Guide Connecting DSP5000 44 If a power line filter is to be used try to use a permanent type and be sure that it is approved to the standards of your territory and that it retains the grounding WARNING DSP5000 must be grounded Connection using M5 and S5 leads Many systems will require only the supplied composite M5 and S5 leads If these are not appropriate further information can be found in the section starting on page 46 To get a CD player working with the DSP5000s proceed as follows 1 2 3 Locate the cable marked with S5 This is a DIN Phono to DIN Phono lead about 6m long Connect one DIN plug to the Comms Input socket and the accompan
52. icular advantage of this system is that other users will not inadvertently lose the settings you have chosen When the system is in Normal mode the Store key will not store performing only a recall function At any time you can e reset factory default settings using the Reset key e adjust the settings using the Menu keys e recall your preferred tone settings with the Store key DSP5000 User Guide Customising using Config 32 Customising using Type Type is a mode used specifically to restore the entire memory except the calibration memory of DSP5000 to one of three factory preset configurations For all three Types Type resets the following phase to positive axis to 1 balance to central L 0 tilt to 0 0 bass to 0 0 boundary to Free e speaker to left master Depending on the Type selected the other options are set as follows More information is given in Appendix 1 on page 55 Type Application D1 input D2 input for for source source 500 mode controller like 562 at fona 208 mode with other Meridian CD others equipment in the system 201 601 mode with other Meridian na equipment in the system 201 601 mode with other Meridian CD others equipment in the system 1 2 3 4 500 mode CD direct 500 mode Meridian Digital Theatre 7 500 mode Second room system 500 mode Additional room system When programming DSP5000 speakers it is best to choose one of the three standard Types as a starting point and it m
53. ile continuously pressing the Next key on the MSR The speaker will display 1L 65 and the red light will be on DSP5000 User Guide Appendix 59 2 Switch the power off You have now set the test master 3 Switch on the power supply to the slave speaker only while continuously pressing the Previous key on the MSR 1L 65 4 Switch the power off You have now set the test slave If you now turn both speakers on they will come up in Test mode To get back to normal user mode 1 Switch on the power to each speaker with the Clear key pressed Controls frestmoae Remote key Logo Input on Control Channel DSP5000 selected a N Ce a aa er oe no Rohe Appendix 3 Calibrate mode WARNING THIS MODE MAY CHANGE THE RESPONSE OF YOUR SPEAKER AND SHOULD ONLY BE USED BY A QUALIFIED SERVICE ENGINEER The process of calibration is carried out during production it alters the level of tweeter to compensate for the variability found in drive units It should therefore only be used if a drive unit needs to be replaced The calibration levels are noted on the back panel To enter Calibrate mode 1 Switch on the power supply to the speaker while pressing the Repeat key on the MSR The calibration display looks like the Test mode display see Appendix 2 1L 65 This shows that you are in Calibrate mode and that the volume level is 65 This mode operates like Test but two menus are enabled DSP5000 User Guide
54. ilent when used hard DSP5000 has a temperature sensing system on board that prevents overheating of the electronics by cutting out the sound The sound will reset when they have cooled down When this system is activated the display on the offending speaker will show What have you been playing Communications not working between DSP5000 and other Meridian products If you have this problem check the connections carefully The section starting on page 46 deals with this in some detail Then check the following e Are you using a B lead or P lead instead of a B1 lead e Are you using a Q lead instead of a Q1 lead e Are you using an A lead with a Meridian tuner The A Lead is not suitable for this you should request a B1 Lead If you cannot see an obvious problem connect the Comms one product at a time If you cannot solve the difficulty refer to your dealer but first note the software versions fitted in all of your Meridian items To find out the software version for a Meridian product 1 Press its Display key while it is in Standby If it does not have a display key use a 209 remote control or refer to the manual supplied with the product Note your connections carefully Note Make sure that the whole system is set up in either 200 mode or in 500 mode Note All Meridian products must be in the same mode 200 or 600 Series products can only work in 200 mode and if you intend to incorporate these in a DSP5000 syste
55. in each one as it goes In Setup mode an additional menu item appears for boundary or free bass alignment or choice of subwoofer modes To change the choice in a menu 1 Press either the n or the s menu key on the remote control Balance The balance control in the speaker is only used if you have two DSP5000s connected as a conventional stereo pair If you have set up the DSP5000 as a centre channel then the balance control is ignored If the speaker is used with a Meridian 565 Digital Surround Processor then the balance function is taken over by the 565 See the manual supplied with 565 Use of balance controls The use of the balance control has been misunderstood for some time It has been assumed that you can use it to move the image to one side DSP5000 User Guide Using DSP5000 19 perhaps to compensate for a non central listening position or a highly asymmetric layout This is certainly not the case Stereo sound is dependent upon time differences between the signals from the channels To get the best out of a normal stereo system you should be in the correct position in relation to the speakers The balance control of the DSP5000 however uses digital signal processing to delay and diminish the sound in one speaker thus effectively shifting the speaker s image back Thus balance control compensates to a certain extent for an off centre listening position If you sit off axis this control will rotate the image
56. k the procedures set out in the section following page 30 2 Check EPROM version is 2 2 or higher see page 16 3 Contact your dealer Hum Hum is normally only to be expected with analogue sources Check the grounding of the analogue preamplifier See the handbook supplied with your preamplifier for help Clicks with digital sources If clicks appear in the sound when the system is switched to a digital source the two most likely reasons are as follows 1 If clicks only occur when the source is running playing the problem is due to error correction or transmission failure First check the condition of the disc or tape If the player is a Meridian 207 208 or 602 look for a flashing Error light Check the integrity of the connections between the digital audio source and the DSP5000 Are you using good 75 ohm cable DSP5000 User Guide Help 51 2 If clicks occur randomly with the source selected but stopped the problem may be the result of loss of lock due to gross electrical interference Find out whether there is an appliance elsewhere in the house causing the disturbance e g central heating a pump or a fan If there is Suppress it Meridian CD does not respond 1 Check that all connections between the master speaker and the Meridian CD player have been made correctly 2 Make sure that the whole system is set up in either 200 mode or in 500 mode Note All Meridian products must be in the same mode 200 or 600 Serie
57. ld try to arrange a separate AC power outlet for each DSP5000 The use of adapter units is discouraged since at best they degrade the possible sound quality DSP5000 User Guide Using DSP5000 12 Final adjustments When you are sure that the DSP5000s are in the right places you should adjust and finally tighten the feet with the wrench provided We strongly suggest that you try to use the spike feet in order to get the best sound e Foot caps may be fitted if the spikes are unacceptable The spikes allow the DSP5000s to rest firmly on the floor A spike passes through carpet to the wood or concrete below and does less damage in the long run than a wide foot The best sound possible will only be obtained if the DSP5000s are firmly mounted and cannot rock at all If the finish of the floor prevents the use of spikes leave the plastic covers on but adjust the feet to the floor so that the DSP5000s are vertical and show no tendency to rock One or two days after installation check the tightness of the screws retaining the drivers These screws may loosen during shipping or with extremes of temperature or humidity and the speaker will not sound its best if they are loose The screws should be checked every few months particularly if the speakers are used to play loud music for long periods Tip Like all digital products the DSP5000 emits some radio frequency signals For this reason try to keep all power cables and communications
58. le in source menu 1 The display will be like this cd 1C The first part of the display tells you which key on the MSR you are setting up The second part of the display tells you which Comms type has been selected The choices are 1C In 500 or 200 mode this tells the DSP5000 that the source is a controllable Meridian CD player transport 2 In 500 or 200 mode this tells the DSP5000 that the source is a controllable Meridian tuner 3 For 200 mode only this tells the DSP5000 that the source is a Meridian 232 Multiroom translator 4 For 200 mode only this tells the DSP5000 that the source is a Meridian 232 controlling a CD changer 5 In 500 or 200 mode this tells the DSP5000 that the source is like a Laserdisc player Some laserdiscs carry digital subcode chapter time etc that can be displayed by the speaker i Use the n and s menu keys to select the second part of the display Source menu 4 options Source menu 4 is used only in 500 mode and to define the Comms address of the source product 2 You can also use this option to allow time code to be displayed from a non Meridian CD player if you also have a Meridian CD player connected DSP5000 User Guide Customising using Config 39 You get to source menu 4 by using the menu e key while in source menu 1 The display will be like this The first part of the display tells you which key on the MSR you are setting up The second part of the display tells you
59. m the speakers and any 500 Series components must be put into 200 mode normally Type 2 Radio interference Note DSP5000 is designed to comply with all relevant international standards concerning local oscillator re radiation DSP5000 User Guide Cleaning Help 53 Note DSP5000 is a digital audio and computing device which has been designed to very high standards of electromagnetic compatibility FCC WARNING This equipment generates and can radiate radio fre quency energy and if not installed and used correctly in accordance with our instructions may interfere with radio communications or radio and television reception It has been type tested and complies with the limits set out in Subpart J Part 15 of FCC rules for a Class B computing device These limits are intended to provide reasonable protection against such interference in home installations If this equipment does interfere with or suffer interference from radio or television reception then the following measures should be tried 1 Reorient the receiving aerial or antenna or route the antenna cable of the receiver as far away as possible from the DSP5000 and its cabling 2 Ensure that the receiver uses well screened antenna cable 3 Relocate the receiver with respect to the DSP5000 4 Connect the receiver and this product to different AC outlets 5 lf the problem persists contact your dealer EEC This product has been designed to comply with the limits set
60. ns that the source is a digital tape recorder This indicates a satellite audio source The Tape 1 2 3 and 4 displays have no special meaning This final option causes the source key to select a non existent source By using this option you can prevent the selection of unused inputs to the installation Use the menu n and s menu keys to adjust the second part of the display Note The choice of display input type is completely independent of the MSR key to which it is assigned If it suits your purpose you can make several sources non existent or several phantoms of the same type e g CD rd and Radio rd Source menu 2 options Source menu 2 is used to define which DSP5000 input will be selected for any given source key on the MSR DSP5000 User Guide Customising using Config 38 You get to source menu 2 by using the menu e key while in source menu 1 The display will be like this The first part of the display tells you which key on the MSR you are setting up The second part of the display tells you which input on the back panel of the master DSP5000 will be selected when this key is pressed The choices are Input D1 selected Input D2 selected Use the n ands menu keys to select the second part of the display Source menu 3 options Source menu 3 is used to define the control or communication type for any given source key on the MSR You get to source menu 3 by using the menu e key whi
61. on it remove the battery and let the MSR dry out If necessary consult your dealer DSP5000 User Guide Installation 9 Note Additional MSRs can be obtained from your dealer if you would prefer to have more than one DSP5000 User Guide Using DSP5000 10 Installing your DSP5000 For full details of Type settings and configuring DSP5000 see Customising DSP5000 an overview on page 29 General precautions Before carrying out any installation you should ensure that the DSP5000 is marked with the correct voltage for your local AC supply Should this not be the case do not proceed but contact your dealer As a general rule you should not make any connections to the DSP5000 or to any other component in your system when the AC power supply is switched on Customising features The DSP5000 is very flexible Its functions can be significantly customised which means that you can set up your system so that it suits you exactly Customising DSP5000 an overview on page 29 describes your options in detail By the time you have set up DSP5000 according to your needs you will be aware of how the alternative choices available to you can differ from the standard configurations We recommend that you first get to know the DSP5000 by using one of the standard setups and by working through this manual Do not be afraid later to experiment with customising we have given you a simple way of getting back to where you started
62. or 3 seconds then switch it on again to restore normal operation and to save what you have done Storing settings To store the current settings get into a bass tilt axis or phase cursor by 1 Pressing the w or e menu key until a cursor display appears 2 While this a is up pressing Store The DSP5000 will respond with the store message DSP5000 User Guide Customising using Setup 42 Recalling settings in Setup The Store key operates normally as a recall when there is no tone cursor displayed 1 Wait for a volume track or time display on the master 2 Press Store Limitations of storing Tilt and bass settings are stored by each source independently Phase axis and boundary settings are stored for all sources and the last setting stored is that used for all sources Centre channel options Using the centre position control To change the centre position setting 1 Press the w or e menu key until the centre position display shows The master display will momentarily show 2 Press either the n or s menu key Choose a setting 1 4 following the guidelines in the handbook for the Centre speaker Using the centre tilt offset control To change the centre tilt offset 1 Press the w or e menu key until the centre tilt offset display shows The master display will momentarily show 2 Press either the n or s menu key Choose a setting following the guidelines in the handbook for the Centre speaker Note When customi
63. orbent wall in the room behind the speakers They could for example be in front of an open bookcase or curtained window or on each side of a bow window e f possible have each DSP5000 at least 50cm from a corner e f possible have each DSP5000 at least 20cm from the back wall e After finding by trial and error the best positions for the DSP5000s use the spiked feet under the protective black plastic foot caps where possible This will give improved definition to the sound and better physical stability e f possible locate the listening position so that your head is at least 60cm from the wall behind you unless this is acoustically absorbent Consider the following practical points e f possible you should locate the DSP5000s so that the electronics back of the speaker are not subjected to long term strong sunshine In Standby the back plates should be cool less than hand hot e f possible you should locate the DSP5000s so that the one chosen to be the master speaker does not receive direct sunlight on the front display window If it does the DSP5000 may not see your commands from the MSR No harm will be done to the DSP5000 it will simply be inconvenient e The location of the master speaker also depends on the connections to it from the rest of your system See page 42 e You should not if possible locate the DSP5000s with their backs to any heat source for example a central heating radiator e You shou
64. out in EN55013 and EN55020C REMEMBER to switch all units off before changing any connections The cabinet of the DSP5000 is finished with veneer The display panel is glass and should be cleaned using a barely damp chamois leather Do not use abrasive cleaners on any part of the DSP5000 The phono connectors on the rear of the DSP5000 are gold plated and need no cleaning if gold plated phono plugs are used Otherwise we recommend that you remove and replace each plug at least once a year A proprietary contact cleaner can be used to some advantage Maintenance amp service The Meridian DSP5000 has 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 DSP5000 fails to function correctly it should be returned in its original packing to your Meridian dealer In case of difficulty please write to the following address if you live in the UK Digital Gramophone amp Wireless Ltd 14 Clifton Road Huntingdon Cambridgeshire PE18 7EJ Outside the UK contact the importing agent for the territory A list of Meridian agents abroad is available from the above address No responsibility can be accepted for the DSP5000 while it is in transit to the factory or an agent and customers are therefore advised to insure the unit DSP5000 User Guide Guarantee Help 54 In the USA and Canada
65. power However when you are not going to use your system for some time when you are going on holiday for instance we would advise you to disconnect it from the AC power supply e The memory functions of DSP5000 use EEPROM which is non volatile and therefore has the ability to store your data indefinitely when the power is switched off DSP5000 User Guide Using DSP5000 14 Basic operation of DSP5000 Note DSP5000 is factory set for the most common installation one using the full features of a Meridian 500 Series CD player and 562 controller We call this a Type 1 installation For more details see Appendix 1 on page 55 Selecting sources To switch from CD to another input say Radio 1 Press Radio In Type 1 this will select RD on a Meridian 562 Both DSP5000s display Here rd means that the source is a radio tuner and that the DSP5000 expects a Meridian 504 to be connected to the Radio input of the 562 and into the communications system The 504 can now be controlled by the MSR and its status can be displayed on the master DSP5000 65 is the volume number The other input keys on the MSR e g LP Tape 1 Video and Tape 2 operate in a similar way in Type 1 The LP input of a Meridian 562 is engaged The D1 input of the DSP5000 is selected The display shows LP 65 The Tape 1 input of a Meridian 562 is engaged The D1 input of the DSP5000 is selected The display shows Note These responses are for DSP5000s set up
66. remote control S This display indicates a right slave System menu To get into the system menu 1 Press the menu e key Preamplifier options The first digit in the system menu identifies the dominant preamplifier in the system 1 This choice also permits you to make the DSP5000 the system subwoofer This choice would normally be made only for diagnosis DSP5000 User Guide Customising using Config 35 The display looks like this Cd 2 The first letters tell you which options are available to you as follows e 500 tells you that this system operates in Meridian 500 Series mode All controllable Meridian products must be 500 compatible Also use this if the DSP5000 is the only controllable preamplifier connected i e the source keys on the MSR will only select between the two inputs of the DSP5000 e Pr means that the preamplifier for this system will be a Meridian 201 601 603 or compatible and that source keys on the MSR will automatically switch the inputs on the preamplifier regardless of other selections Implies and engages 200 mode e Cd means that the preamplifier for this system will be a Meridian CD Pre e g a 207 or 208 The first four input keys CD Radio LP and Tape1 on the MSR will automatically switch the inputs on the CD Pre regardless of other selections Input keys Tape2 and Video will select CD on the CD Pre Implies 200 mode To move through these options 1 Press n or s menu keys
67. s All connections from sources are made to 562 which then sends a single digital feed to the DSP5000s Type 1 sets the DSP5000 as a left master so you will need to make the other a right slave or adjust left right on both speakers tet 500 00506 00 Remote key Logo Input on Control Address DSP5000 SS ee E a ioc oe a a a Cs 7 SS eS Tape t2 a a DSP5000 User Guide Appendix 56 Type 2 setup Meridian CD as preamp via 607 204 connected The Meridian compact disc player range includes players with built in preamplifiers such as the 207 and the 208 To use the analogue inputs of these units it is necessary to put a 607 or similar A D converter between the fixed output of the preamp section and the D2 input of the DSP5000 It is possible to control one of the previously mentioned CD preamp combinations and a Meridian FM tuner using Type 1 Type 1 sets the DSP5000 as a left master so you will need to make the other a right slave or adjust left right on both speakers w2 200 208 207 Remote key Logo Input on Control Input on CD DSP5000 Preamp wes 0 wor erage Type 3 setup 601 201 603 or 562 as preamp via 607 Meridian CD and 204 connected In this Type all sources are mediated through an external control unit or preamplifier The output of an analogue preamplifier 201 or 603 will have to be converted to a digital signal for DSP5000 A Meridian 607 converter is recomm
68. s products can only work in 200 mode and if you intend to incorporate these in a DSP5000 system the speakers and any 500 Series components must be put into 200 mode normally Type 2 3 Make sure that the DSP5000 has been set up so that this source is Comms type 1C see page 38 4 Make sure that the Comms address corresponds in DSP5000 and in the CD player normally 1A see page 38 504 204 or 604 does not respond 1 Check that all connections between the master and the 504 204 604 have been made correctly If a 204 604 is the only other Meridian equipment in the system you will need an SP5 adapter to allow the M5 lead to connect to the socket marked CD on the 204 604 2 Check that a 204 is fitted with software of an adequate level DSP5000 requires version 204 A or later To see the version press Mode Set on the front panel of the 204 when the unit is not in Standby Version numbers count 1 9 then A Y If the software in your 204 is earlier than 204 A your dealer will be able to obtain an up to date EPROM and fit it Operating code can always be updated 2 Make sure that the whole system is set up in either 200 mode or in 500 mode Note All Meridian products must be in the same mode 200 or 600 Series products can only work in 200 mode and if you intend to incorporate these in a DSP5000 system the speakers and any 500 Series components must be put into 200 mode normally Type 2 3 Make sure that the DS
69. sation is complete switch the power off wait for 3 seconds then switch it on again to restore normal operation and to save what you have done Connecting DSP5000 Four types of connection must be made to the DSP5000 e power see page 12 e digital audio see page 45 e communications see page 46 e RS232 to a computer see page 48 You will need to plan the connections with the installation you wish to achieve in mind It is best to do this while deciding where to put the DSP5000s as this decision may affect the positioning of the rest of your system and the way in which you connect it The decision as to which speaker should be master is also dependent on both positioning and connections The following sections will explain in detail the options open to you Remember that your Meridian dealer is chosen for his expertise in this area If in doubt you can always refer to him DSP5000 User Guide Connecting DSP5000 43 Connectors The connection sockets on the back panel of the DSP5000 and their uses are as follows e Comms Output A DIN connector which is used to send information on to the DSP5000 slave or to a 565 Digital Surround Decoder NEVER connect an audio DIN lead to this socket e Comms Input A DIN connector which is used to exchange information with other Meridian components NEVER connect an audio DIN lead to this socket e D1 The first digital input using a coaxial cable e D2 The second digital input
70. slave speaker can display source and volume while the master displays track time or frequency Note Only the master can display tuner track and time information as this comes from the products to the master speaker via the M5 lead and is not passed on to the slave Changing the display The DSP5000 has several display modes To change the display 1 Press Display The master DSP5000 will cycle through the five display options which are e source volume number convenient legends which you have chosen are displayed blank track number for CD preset number for radio track time for CD frequency for radio disc time for CD The blank display is for those users who are distracted by lights If you have chosen this option the lights and display will only come on when you are operating the DSP5000 The source volume display looks like the following example This indicates that you are using the Tape 3 source with a volume of 56 CD displays 1 With the CD playing press Display The display on the master will change to give something like this DSP5000 User Guide Using DSP5000 16 Here 1 is the number of the track currently playing on the disc If the disc includes significant index points the display will be like this 3 4 here means track 3 index point 4 In theory with the right disc we could see displays of track and index up to 99 99 Index point 1 is never displayed While the CD player is loading a
71. te preamplifier off like this 2 P Toggle this choice with Fn Record Setting the Volume mode 1 Press the menu e key LE 1 In the 500 Comms system there is provision for two volume controls main and secondary 2 Use the a and v menu keys to choose between e 1 Volume main means that the DSP5000 volume control will follow the main system and respond to the red keys on the remote Shifted secondary volume commands will be passed on to another product e 2 Volume secondary means that the internal volume control will follow the second volume control in the system and respond to the shifted volume command on the remote e 3 Volume is handled in the speaker independently of other products on the Comms Options 2 and 3 are for Multiroom installations If in doubt select 1 Surround system options Balance control operation Installations including the Meridian 565 Digital Surround Processor normally release the system balance function to 565 1 Press the menu e key The display should indicate the balance control status bAL y Toggle this choice with the a and w menu keys Choose n if you have a 565 y otherwise DSP Centre channel exists This choice tells the master that a Meridian DSP Centre speaker will be in use as a centre channel on the system 1 Press the menu e key The display should indicate the centre status CEn y Toggle this choice with the a and v menu keys Choose y
72. the address Normally you should leave this set to 1A unless advised otherwise by your dealer or Meridian technical support Use the n ands menu keys to select the second part of the display Completing Config When you are happy with your left right and master slave choices and with your other choices for this speaker 1 Switch off the DSP5000 using the power switch on the back 2 After a second switch the DSP5000 s power on again Note Ensure that you have set the two speakers to opposite settings One must be left the other right similarly one must be the master and the other a slave 3 Make a note of your choices by marking both speakers on the back in the area provided on the label Use a pencil so that you can change the marking in future Note When customisation is complete switch the power off wait for 3 seconds then switch it on again to restore Normal operation and to save what you have done Customising using Setup For an overview of Setup see page 31 Features of Setup Setup provides additional functions e Choice of wall alignment for the low frequency response of the speaker e The Store key takes on a Store capability e Access to DSP Centre channel features How to use Setup Note It is not necessary to make any adjustments to the slave for Setup 1 Switch off the master DSP5000 using the power switch on the back and wait for 3 seconds 2 While pressing the Store key on the r
73. the digital audio signal is in stereo format the DSP5000 needs to be told if it is a centre or on the left or right We refer to the DSP5000 which is on the left when viewed from the listening position as the left speaker If you have more than one Meridian Digital Speaker the master can be any of the positions The choices master slave and position can be made independently since selecting which is to be master affects the way the cables run in your installation As supplied the DSP5000 is set up as a left master but you can alter this if necessary using a Type setting see page 33 or in Config see page 34 DSP5000s can be used as surround speakers In this case they are set to be surround left or right 1 Three as left right centre five with surrounds DSP5000 User Guide Description 7 Control The DSP5000s are operated either by commands received from the Meridian System Remote MSR supplied with the loudspeakers or by commands received through the communications cables of a Meridian installation for example from the front panel of a 562 or 601 The remote control provides enough keys to allow you to drive a Meridian installation via the DSP5000s and this is the method to be preferred Note If you have any 200 Series components to connect to the DSP5000 then the DSP5000s and any 500 Series components must be operated in 200 mode See page 30 Note In a 200 Series system DSP5000 must be set to Type 2 se
74. to DSP5000 ee a a a Remote key Logo Input on Control Input on DSP5000 Preamp eb fed tc e a AER DSP5000 User Guide Appendix 58 Type 5 setup Meridian 500 system not using 562 The CD is connected directly to D1 all other sources are routed directly or via an A D converter to D2 Type 5 sets the DSP5000 as a left master so you will need to make the other a right slave or adjust left right on both speakers tes few 00 506 500 Remote key Logo Input on Control Address DSP5000 a ee le ee oor ee Ca C Col S video m o e a Type 6 Meridian Digital Theatre Type 6 has inputs like Type 1 The main differences selected in Type 6 are e Balance control set to no e Centre channel choice set yes Type 7 Second room in Multiroom system Type 7 has inputs like Type 1 In Type 7 the volume option is set to 2 Type 8 Additional room in Multiroom system Type 8 has inputs like Type 1 In Type 8 the volume option is set to 3 Appendix 2 Test mode Test mode is not recommended for everyday use As its name suggests however it is very useful for testing the installation and the speakers The main advantages of Test mode are that you can directly display which of the DSP5000 s physical inputs has been selected and that entering or leaving this mode does not change any of the programming you may have done previously 1 Switch on the power supply to the master speaker only wh
75. tre A DSP5000C or DSP5000 which is configured as a centre responds to these menu settings Using the centre boundary control The centre boundary control is like the system boundary control but it can be operated independently of other speakers in the system To change the centre boundary setting 1 Press the w ore menu key until the centre boundary display shows The master display will momentarily show the centre equivalent of the system FrEE setting 2 Press either the n ors menu key Choose from C bou equivalent to the system boun setting C Sb1 equivalent to the system Sub 1 setting C Sb2 equivalent to the system Sub 2 setting C Cor equivalent to the system Corn setting Using the centre tilt offset control The centre tilt offset allows the centre to be permanently dimmer or brighter in balance to the other speakers or 565 decoder outputs in a system It is intended to help you match the sound of the centre to the left and right main pair To change the centre tilt offset 1 Press the w ore menu key until the centre tilt offset display shows The master display will momentarily show 2 Press either the n ors menu key While listening to the system make a choice between 9dB A normal choice should be in the range 3dB For further details of using this setting in a surround system see the Meridian 565 user manual Note When customisation is complete switch the power off wait f
76. ual will enable you to get the most from them The DSP5000 is a sophisticated product You should therefore read all the supplied documentation before fully installing the DSP5000 particularly if you intend to customise its functions We have supplied a Getting going sheet for those of you who want to hear the DSP5000s immediately and then perhaps spend a little longer deciding on how best to set them up in your home DSP5000s can be adjusted in many ways all of which are explained in this manual If you have any queries regarding the DSP5000 remember that your Meridian dealer has been selected for his expertise You should refer to him in the first instance We have made this unique product as simple to use as possible so that it will bring you a new dimension of listening pleasure About this manual 602 A number such as 602 refers to a component in the Meridian 600 Series of audio equipment 208 A number such as 208 refers to a component in the Meridian 200 Series of audio equipment 506 A number such as 506 refers to a component in the Meridian 500 Series of audio equipment DSP5000 User Guide Description 6 DSP5000 description You will find it simpler to understand how the DSP5000 works if you consider it as a combination of the following components e digital preamplifier to select and control up to two digital sources directly and to provide fixed and switched digital output for the other DSP5000 e digital au
77. user manuals We suggest you start with Type 1 on all units Caution The end of the M5 lead used to make connections with other Meridian products has two different plugs Care should be taken to choose the correct one for the product and not to force any connection If you have a Meridian 201 or 603 preamplifier and no Meridian CD player Unless you have an older M lead as opposed to M5 lead you will need to obtain an SP5 adapter An M lead has two DIN plugs at one end and this is the end to connect to the preamplifier The SP5 adapter allows an M5 lead to connect to 200 Series preamplifier 1 Connect the analogue output of the 201 or 603 to an analogue digital converter such as the Meridian 607 2 Connect the phono plug at the far end of the M5 lead from the master to the digital output of the 607 3 Connect the SP5 adapter to the DIN plug at the far end of the M5 lead from the master 4 Locate the two added DIN plugs Connect one of these to the socket marked 200 COMMS on the rear of the 201 or 600 COMMS on the 603 5 Configure the DSP5000 for Type 3 see page 32 6 Set up the 603 according to its user manual If you are using Meridian 207 or 208 as your preamplifier 1 Connect the phono plug at the far end of the M5 lead from the master to the digital output of the CD player 2 Connect the analogue output of the 207 or 208 to an analogue digital converter such as the Meridian 607 3 Connect a second digital audio
78. ust the broad balance of the DSP5000 to correct for the acoustics of your listening room or for a misbalanced recording Normally settings between 1 0 and 2 0 will give the most natural result All DSP5000s in the installation take on the same bass setting as the master This is essential for correct stereo Phase You can invert the absolute phase of the signal To review the absolute phase 1 Press the w or e menu key until the phase display shows The master display will momentarily show or this nec This allows you to ask the DSP5000 what its phase setting is without changing it To change the absolute phase 1 Press the n ors menu key Phase explained The phase function controls the absolute phase of the digital conversion and is used to compensate for recordings which are out of phase DSP5000 User Guide Using DSP5000 23 Experiment with the sound of the setting If you are not sure set it to positive phase Axis To adjust the axis 1 Press the w or e menu key until the axis cursor display shows The master display will momentarily show This allows you to ask the DSP5000 what its axis setting is without changing it To change the axis 1 Make sure that you can see the axis cursor display on the master 2 Press either the n or s menu key For example if you press the display will change to All DSP5000s in the installation take on the same axis setting as the master This is essential
79. ying phono plug to the D1 socket on the slave DSP5000 Connect the other end to the Comms Output socket and the D OUT socket of the master This completes the interconnection of the DSP5000 pair Now 4 5 Locate the cable marked with M5 This is a DIN Phono to DIN Phono lead about 8m long Locate the end with the single DIN and phono plug Connect this DIN plug to the Comms Input socket and the phono plug to the D1 socket on the master At the other end of this cable locate the phono plug and connect it to the digital output of the CD player Note Geiting this far should provide you with audio and further connections will give you control of any Meridian products in your system For connection of Meridian Comms see page 46 DSP5000 User Guide Connecting DSP5000 45 Digital audio connections Note A digital audio connection will be made into the D1 input if you use the M5 and S5 leads supplied as directed in the section starting on page 46 Digital audio has to be conveyed to both DSP5000s in the installation This can be done directly from your source to each DSP5000 if e the source has multiple outputs or e you are using a splitter device Normally each digital audio source is connected only to the master the signal from the selected source is then passed from the D OUT socket of the master via the S5 lead to the D1 socket of the slave Digital connections are made to the master DSP5000 e dir

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