e i d u g r e s u Meridian 500 Compact Disc Transport
Sales and service in the UK Meridian Audio Ltd Stonehill Stukeley Meadows Sales and service in the USA Cambs PE18 6ED Meridian America Inc England 3800 Camp Creek Parkway Building 2400 Tel (01480) 52144 Fax (01480) 459934 Suite 112 Atlanta Digital Gramophone and Wireless Ltd GA 30331 Stonehill Stukeley Meadows World Wide Web http://www.meridian.co.
Contents Introduction 1 Introduces the 500 Compact Disc Transport, and provides an overview of the other products available in the Meridian Using the compact disc transport 7 500 Series. Provides step-by-step instructions on how The Meridian 500 Series ........................ 2 to operate the compact disc transport, Sample configurations ........................... 3 using either the front panel or the Meridian Specification and accessories ............... 6 System Remote.
iv Preface
Introduction In choosing the 500 Compact Disc Transport you have acquired a component that combines major advances in digital audio and engineering design. The 500 Compact Disc Transport incorporates a precision engineered CD turntable and drawer system, which provides all the advantages of drawer loading with the superior disc clamping normally associated with top loading players. It provides a precision digital output, with a choice of digital, optical, or AES/EBU connectors.
The Meridian 500 Series The Meridian 500 Series is a unique system of digital, analogue, 500 Series communications and video components designed to meet the demand for absolute quality, ease of use, and lasting value. The Meridian 500 Series includes a sophisticated communications link, to ensure that any configuration of units The flexibility of the Meridian 500 Series is such that you can will work together as a fully integrated system.
Sample configurations 508 20-Bit CD Player 500 Compact Disc Transport DSP5000 A500 508 DSP5000 A500 502 500 557 504 504 562 The 500 Compact Disc Transport provides a precision digital converter, providing both digital and analogue outputs. output, and can drive DSP5000 Digital Loudspeakers directly.
566 20-Bit Digital to Analogue Converter 502 Analogue Controller A500 A500 500 557 Introduction 566 4 502 The digital output provided by the 500 Compact Disc Transport The 502 Analogue Controller is a full function preamplifier for use can be decoded by the 566 20-Bit Digital to Analogue Converter with any analogue source, and includes balanced inputs to allow to provide a high-quality audio output for use with a you to take advantage of balanced sources, including the 566 conventional audio
562V Multimedia Controller DSP6000 DSP6000 Satellite Video recorder 504 Television LaserDisc 500 562V The 562V Multimedia Controller is the ideal control unit for use conventional analogue sources such as the 504 Stereo FM with the Meridian DSP6000 Digital Loudspeakers. Tuner and video sound.
Specification and accessories Specification Available accessories Clock accuracy +/- 20ppm. Display Eight character display for track, time, and index. Finish Black textured enamel and glass. Dimensions 88mm x 321mm x 332mm (3.46" x 12.64" x 13.07"). Weight 6.4kg (14lbs). Outputs Digital: co-axial, 500mV p-p. Optical: EIAJ. Introduction AES/EBU: XLR connector. 6 Communications Two 5 pin 240° DIN sockets. Consumption 20VA.
Using the compact disc transport This chapter provides a summary of the functions of the compact disc transport in order to identify the controls which you will use to operate the unit. It also describes all aspects of using the compact disc transport, beginning with essential instructions such as switching on and loading a disc, to the more advanced functions such as programming. Unless otherwise specified, each function is available from the front panel or the remote.
Front panel 1 Open Opens and closes the disc drawer. 2 > (Play) Display Plays a selected track, or moves to the next track. 3 • (Stop) BOOTHROYD STUART Stops the disc. 500 Play Open Using the compact disc transport Compact Disc Transport 8 > • = Display 14 [ ] Off 4 = (Pause) Pauses the disc. 5 Display Selects the information displayed. Drawer 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 6 [ (Previous) Selects the previous track. 7 ] (Next) Selects the next track. 8 Off Switches to standby.
Switching on and off During normal use the compact disc transport should be left in the standby state. This uses a negligible amount of electricity, but ensures that the components of the compact disc transport operate at maximum efficiency from the moment you start playing a disc. If you are not going to use the compact disc transport for a period of several days you should switch the unit completely off, at the back panel, and disconnect it from the AC power supply. To switch on from standby (Pause).
Playing a disc The compact disc transport allows you to play an entire disc, or To move to the next track start playing from any track. While a disc is playing you can go back to the start of the track or skip to the start of the next track. ● Press > (Play). If you have programmed a selection, these functions also work To play starting from a particular track with the selection of tracks you have programmed. For information about programming; see Programming a selection, page 12.
Stopping, pausing, and repeating play You can pause a disc while keeping it spinning, so that you can To continue after pausing resume play instantly. ● Press = (Pause) or > (Play). You can also set a disc to play repeatedly, so that when the disc (or selection) has played, it will begin again from the beginning. To continuously repeat a disc This function is only available from the remote. ● Press Repeat (remote only). To stop play The Repeat indicator will appear. ● Press • (Stop).
Programming a selection then play only those tracks you have programmed. To programme by specifying the tracks you want to play You can programme a selection either by storing the tracks you ● Choose the first track you want to play, as described above. With the remote you can programme a selection of tracks, and want to play, or by clearing the tracks you do not want to play.
To programme by specifying the tracks you do not want to play The Clear label will change to Store to indicate that the track is ● Choose one of the tracks you do not want to play, as To remove a track from a selection stored. described above. Select the track you want to remove, as described above. The display will show the track number; for example: Track 12 ● Press Clear (remote only). The Store label will change to Clear to indicate that the track has Clear 12 been cleared.
Disc information and scanning To change the display Scanning a disc ● Press Display. The scan controls allow you to move quickly to any position on the disc at approximately 20 times normal speed. Each time you press the appropriate key, the display will step between the following display options: During scanning, the sound is muted and the display automatically changes to show the elapsed time for the whole Display Example displays. Track (and index) number.
Using index points In addition to dividing music into tracks, some discs provide To move to an index point index points within each track to allow you to locate individual ● Type the number of the track, followed by . and the number of movements or bars. the index point (remote only). For any disc with index points, the compact disc transport’s track display will show the track and index number. For example, to play from track 3, index number 2, press 3.2.
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Setting up the compact disc transport This chapter explains how to install the compact disc transport. It describes what you should find when you unpack the compact disc transport, how you should connect it to your other audio equipment, and the siting constraints. Before you begin installation, you should ensure that your compact disc transport is the correct voltage for your local AC supply. If it is not, do not try to install the compact disc transport, and contact your dealer.
Unpacking The 500 Compact Disc Transport comes in a box containing the In common with all compact disc transports, the compact disc following components: transport emits some radio-frequency signals. Therefore, you should try to keep all power cables and network leads away ❍ 500 Compact Disc Transport. from signal cables, including audio, antenna, and loudspeaker ❍ 1 power cord. cables. Setting up the compact disc transport ❍ 1 optical connector blanking plug. 18 ❍ This manual.
Connecting the compact disc transport Back panel Use this output The compact disc transport provides two alternative signal Digital Output preamplifier, or digital recorder, using connection to your system. digital cable. The 500 Compact Disc Transport produces an extremely Optical EIAJ recommended method of connection to digital equipment. digital recorder, using XLR connectors.
To connect to other Meridian 500 Series equipment One unit will then be designated ● Connect one of the COMMS sockets on the back panel of the This is the unit that will respond to the remote. as the controller, and display: Con. compact disc transport to one of the COMMS socket on another 500 Series unit, using the 500 comms lead provided All the other units will be configured with the other unit.
To connect to a 566 Digital to Analogue Converter To connect to Meridian 600 or 200 Series equipment 566 Digital to Analogue Converter If your system includes any Meridian 600 or 200 Series units, D1 500 Compact Disc Transport DIGITAL COMM OUTPUT with 600 COMMS or 200 COMMS sockets, you should set all the 500 Series units to 200 COMMS operation using the following procedure: Digital lead 500 comms lead ● Turn off the compact disc transport, using the power switch compact disc transport to the D1 in
To connect to DSP6000 or DSP5000 Digital Loudspeakers ● Connect the socket marked DIGITAL OUTPUT on the back panel of the compact disc transport to the M-lead, supplied with the DSP6000 or DSP5000 speakers. ● Follow the instructions provided in the DSP6000 or DSP5000 Setting up the compact disc transport manual for connecting to a compact disc transport. 22 The DSP6000 and DSP5000 loudspeakers are fully programmable, and you should consult your manual before deciding which input to use.
Troubleshooting This section describes problems you may encounter when using the compact disc transport, and includes suggested solutions. If these suggestions fail to cure the problem, please contact your Meridian dealer for further assistance. ❍ Try opening the drawer gently, by hand. Do not use force. ❍ Restore power to the compact disc transport.
There is interference on the radio and/ or television when the compact disc transport is switched on The display shows No disc when attempting to play a disc ❍ Check that the disc is positioned correctly in the drawer, with Before following the steps below, ensure all units are switched off first.
Maintenance Cleaning used. Otherwise, it is recommended that you unplug and reconnect the plug at least once a year. A proprietary contact When cleaning the compact disc transport bear in mind that the cleaner can be used to some advantage. front of the compact disc transport is plastic, and the display panel and lid are glass. To change the mains fuse Fuse Spare Disconnect the power cord before cleaning the unit.
Service and guarantee Service Guarantee The Meridian 500 Series of hi-fi components have been carefully The 500 Compact Disc Transport is guaranteed against defects designed to give years of untroubled service. There are no user- in material and workmanship for 2 years from the date of serviceable parts inside the case, nor do the units require any purchase. form of maintenance.
Index A D Accessories 6 Adding a track to a selection 13 M Digital output 19 Display function 14 Meridian 500 Series 2 Displaying disc information B C Back panel 19 C.P.
N No Disc display O Optical EIAJ output 19 24 Repeating a disc 11 Restarting the current track S Outputs digital Scanning a disc Service 19 14 26 optical EIAJ 19 Setting up the compact disc Pausing play for 500 Series operation 20 transport P 11 Playing a disc 10 17 for 600 and 200 Series operation 21 from a particular track 10 Specification 6 from an index point Standby mode 9 Stopping play 11 Store function 13 repeatedly 15 11 Positioning 18 Programming a selection
