e i d u g r e s u Meridian 506 24-Bit CD Player
Meridian 506 24-Bit CD Player User Guide Preface i
Sales and service in the UK Meridian Audio Ltd Stonehill Stukeley Meadows Sales and service in the USA Huntingdon PE18 6ED Meridian America Inc England 3800 Camp Creek Parkway Building 2400 Tel␣ ␣ (01480) 52144 Suite 122 Fax␣ ␣ (01480) 459934 Atlanta GA 30331 World Wide Web http://www.meridian-audio.
Contents Introduction 1 Introduces the 506 24-Bit CD Player, and provides an overview of the other products available in the Meridian 500 Series. Using the CD player 5 The Meridian 500 Series ........................ 2 Provides step-by-step instructions on how Specification and accessories ............... 3 to operate the CD player, using either the front panel or the Meridian System Setting up the CD player 15 Remote. Describes how to unpack and install the Front panel ..........................
iv Preface
Introduction In choosing the 506 24-Bit CD Player you have acquired a component that combines major advances in digital audio and engineering design. The 506 24-Bit CD Player incorporates a three-beam laser CD mechanism, for superb sound quality and disc playability. The precision-engineered turntable combines the advantages of drawer loading with the superior disk clamping normally associated with top loading players.
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.
Specification and accessories Specification Available accessories THD Less than -93dBFS. Noise Less than -93dBFS. Mechanism Three-beam laser. Conversion Dual differential 24-bit Delta Sigma. Display Eight character dot-matrix display for provided by the 506 24-Bit CD Player, including those available track, time, and index. from the front panel controls. In addition, it allows you to control The following accessories are available from your dealer: ❍ Power cord Europe.
4 Introduction
Using the CD player This chapter provides a summary of the functions of the CD player in order to identify the controls which you will use to operate the unit. It also describes all aspects of using the CD player, 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. 506 Play Open 24-Bit CD Player > • = Display 14 [ ] Off 4 = (Pause) Pauses the disc. 5 Display Selects the information Using the CD player displayed. 6 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 CD player should be left in the standby state. This uses a negligible amount of electricity, but ensures that the components of the CD player operate at maximum efficiency from the moment you start playing a disc. If you are not going to use the CD player 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.
Playing a disc The CD player allows you to play an entire disc, or start playing To move to the next track 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 10.
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 display will change to: ● Press Clear (remote only).
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 displays. Track (and index) number. 14 This is the usual display.
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 CD player’s track display will show the track and index number. For example, to play from track 3, index number 2, press 3.2.
14 Using the CD player
Setting up the CD player This chapter explains how to install the CD player. It describes what you should find when you unpack the CD player, how you should connect it to your other audio equipment, and the siting constraints. Before you begin installation, you should ensure that your CD player is the correct voltage for your local AC supply. If it is not, do not try to install the CD player, and contact your dealer. component in your system whilst the AC power supply is connected and switched on.
Unpacking The 506 24-Bit CD Player comes in a box containing the In common with all CD players, the 506 24-Bit CD Player emits following components: some radio-frequency signals. Therefore, you should try to keep all power cables and network leads away from signal cables, ❍ 506 24-Bit CD Player. including audio, antenna, and loudspeaker cables. ❍ Meridian System Remote. ❍ 1 power cord. Radio interference ❍ 1 optical connector blanking plug. ❍ This manual.
Connecting the CD player Back panel The CD player provides three alternative signal outputs to allow Use this output To connect to this Digital Output DSP6000 or DSP5000 Digital Loudspeakers, a D/A converter, digital you to choose the highest-quality method of connection preamplifier, or digital recorder, using available on the system to which you are connecting. digital cable.
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. CD player to one of the COMMS socket on another 500 Series unit, using the 500 comms lead provided with the other unit. All the other units will be configured as non-controllers, and display: N.Con. The sequence in which you connect the units is not important.
To connect to a 501 Control Unit 501 Control Unit COMMS CD To connect to a conventional preamplifier 506 24-Bit CD Player OUTPUT COMMS ● Connect the sockets marked OUTPUT L and R on the back panel of the CD player to an appropriate input on your preamplifier. Audio lead 500 comms lead You should consult the manufacturer’s manual to determine which input to use, but generally it will be labelled CD or AUX.
To connect to Meridian 600 or 200 Series equipment To connect to DSP6000 or DSP5000 Digital Loudspeakers If your system includes any Meridian 600 or 200 Series units, ● Connect the socket marked DIGITAL OUTPUT on the back with 600 COMMS or 200 COMMS sockets, you should set all panel of the CD player to the M-lead, supplied with the the 500 Series units to 200 COMMS operation using the DSP6000 or DSP5000 speakers.
Troubleshooting This section describes problems you may encounter when using the CD player, 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 CD player.
There is interference on the radio and/ or television when the CD player 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 the plugs at least once a year. A proprietary contact cleaner can be used to some advantage. When cleaning the CD player bear in mind that the front of the CD player is plastic, and the display panel and lid are glass. The electrical digital output should be treated in a similar way. Disconnect the power cord before cleaning the unit. To change the mains fuse Note: Do not use abrasive cleaners on any part of the CD player.
Service and guarantee Service Guarantee The Meridian 500 Series of hi-fi components have been carefully The 506 24-Bit CD Player is guaranteed against defects in designed to give years of untroubled service. There are no user- material and workmanship for 2 years from the date of purchase. serviceable parts inside the case, nor do the units require any form of maintenance.
Index A D Accessories 3 Adding a track to a selection 11 Meridian 500 Series operation, Digital output 17 setting 18 Display function 12 Displaying disc information Meridian 600 and 200 Series 12 B Back panel 17 elapsed disc time 12 Meridian System Remote 2, 16 C C.P.
Programming a selection T Troubleshooting U Unpacking (continued) by specifying tracks to play 10 Clear function 11 clearing a programme 11 removing a track from a selection Store function R 11 10 Radio interference 16 Removing a track from a selection 11 Repeating a disc 9 Restarting the current track 8 S Scanning a disc 12 Service 24 Setting up the CD player 15 for 500 Series operation 18 for 600 and 200 Series operation 20 Specification 3 Index Standby mode 7 26 Stopping play 9 S
