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Meridian 588 Compact Disc Player User Guide Preface i
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Contents Introduction 1 Introduces the 588 Compact Disc Player, and provides an overview of the other products available in the Meridian 500 Using the compact disc player 7 Series. Provides step-by-step instructions on how The Meridian 500 Series ........................ 2 to operate the compact disc player, using Sample configurations ........................... 3 either the front panel or the Meridian Specification and accessories ............... 5 System Remote.
Configuring the compact disc player 25 Explains how to configure the compact disc player to suit the other equipment in your system. Troubleshooting 29 Choosing standard settings ................... 26 Provides suggested solutions to typical Specifying information about problems. your system ........................................... 27 Troubleshooting ..................................... 30 Maintenance .......................................... 33 Service and guarantee ...........................
Introduction The 588 Compact Disc Player combines Meridian’s extensive experience of producing audiophile compact disc players with their experience in applying state-of-the-art digital signal processing techniques to audio equipment, resulting in an outstanding compact disc player that takes full advantage of the capabilities of compact disc. The 588 uses a precision CD-ROM drive, with the data read asynchronously and then triple buffered to isolate output timing from the mechanics of the drive.
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 502 Analogue controller 562 Digital Control Unit DSP5000 588 DSP5000 588 557 502 504 562 The 588 Compact Disc Player provides a precision digital Meridian 557 Stereo Power Amplifier and analogue output, and so is ideal for use with the 562 Digital Control Unit. loudspeakers, with control over the volume and source selection This can also cater for conventional analogue sources, and provided by the 502 Analogue Controller.
Meridian Digital Music System DSP5000 DSP5000 Introduction 588 4 The digital output of the 588 Compact Disc Player can be The result is an outstanding music system for those who prefer a connected directly to Meridian DSP loudspeakers, as these minimum of separate units and interconnecting cables. include DSP volume and tone controls.
Specification and accessories Specification Analogue outputs 1 x pair balanced outputs XLR sockets, 1=ground, 2=positive phase output, THD Less than -93dBFS. Noise Less than -93dBFS. Mechanism Dual-lens pickup with red laser. Formats CD Audio (CD-DA) and MP3. Processing DSP software provides error correction and on-board decoding for MPEG 3=negative phase output. 1 x stereo analogue direct-coupled design featuring 192kHz 24-bit conversion.
Available accessories The following accessories are available from your dealer: ❍ Meridian System Remote. ❍ Power cord Europe. ❍ Power cord Canada and USA. The Meridian System Remote provides access to all the facilities provided by the 588 Compact Disc Player, including those available from the front panel controls. In addition, it allows you to control any other 500 Series units in your system.
Using the compact disc player This chapter provides a summary of the functions of the compact disc player in order to identify the controls which you use to operate the unit. It also describes all aspects of using the compact disc player, beginning with essential instructions such as switching on and loading a disc, to the Unless otherwise specified, each function is available from the front panel or the Meridian System Remote. Using the compact disc player more advanced functions such as programming.
Front panel 1 Open Opens and closes the disc tray. 2 > (Play) Display Plays a selected track, or moves to the next track. 3 * (Stop) Stops the disc. BOOTHROYD STUART Play 588 Open 24-bit CD Player > * = Display 14 [ ] Off 4 = (Pause) Using the compact disc player Pauses the disc. 8 5 Display Selects the information displayed. Tray 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 player should be left in the standby state. This uses a negligible amount of electricity, but ● Press Open (front panel), Function * (remote), or > to close the tray. ensures that the components operate at maximum efficiency from the moment you start playing a disc. If you are not going to use the compact disc 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 To move to the next track The compact disc player allows you to play an entire disc, or 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 > (front panel or remote). 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 13.
Stopping and pausing play You can pause a disc while keeping it spinning, so that you can resume play instantly. To stop play ● Press * (front panel or remote). The display will show the total number of tracks on the disc. --2O For example: ● Press =(front panel or remote). The disc will remain spinning and the display will show Pause. For example: To continue after pausing ● Press = or > (front panel or remote).
Repeating play You can set a disc to play repeatedly, so that when the disc (or To repeat between two positions selection) has played, it will begin again from the beginning. This function is only available from the remote. ● Press A-B (Function Repeat on the remote) at the start of the section you want to repeat. To continuously repeat a disc The display shows: Rpt A- ● Press Repeat (remote) to select between the following ● Move to the end of the section you want to repeat.
Programming a selection tracks in your selection. To programme by storing the tracks you want to play You can only programme a selection using the remote. ● Choose the first track you want to play, as described above. You can programme a selection either by storing the tracks you The display will show the track want to play, or by clearing the tracks you do not want to play.
To programme by clearing 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 The Store label will change to Clear to indicate that the track has ● Press Clear.
Disc information and scanning To change the display Scanning a disc ● Press Display (front panel or remote). 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 you hear samples of the sound, and the display automatically changes to show the elapsed time for the whole Display displays. Track number.
Changing the absolute phase You can use the remote to change the absolute phase of the analogue output signal, which in some circumstances can give noticeable improvement in realism. To display the phase setting ● Press Phase (function off on the remote). Phase + Using the compact disc player The display will show: 16 To change the phase setting ● Press Phase.
Setting up the compact disc player This chapter explains how to install the compact disc player. It describes what you should find when you unpack the compact disc player, how you should connect it to your other audio equipment, and the siting constraints. any other component in your system whilst the AC power supply is connected and switched on.
Unpacking The 588 Compact Disc Player comes in a box containing the Radio interference following components: FCC Warning: This equipment generates and can radiate radio ❍ Meridian 588 Compact Disc Player. frequency energy and if not installed and used correctly in ❍ Meridian System Remote. accordance with our instructions may cause interference to ❍ Meridian Comms lead. radio communications or radio and television reception. It has ❍ Power cord.
Positioning the compact disc player Safety warnings To avoid interference ❍ Do not expose the unit to dripping or splashing. Do not position the compact disc player: ❍ Do not place any object filled with liquid, such as a vase, on the unit. ❍ Do not place naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, on the unit. ❍ Near strong magnetic radiation, such as near a power amplifier. ❍ Near to a television, or where connecting cables may be subject to or cause interference.
Connecting the compact disc player Back panel Balanced outputs Setting up the compact disc player BALANCED RIGHT OUTPUT 20 RIGHT ANALOGUE OUT Power BALANCED LEFT OUTPUT OPTICAL OUT DIGITAL OUT Analogue Optical outputs output ON RS232 Digital output OFF MERIDIAN COMMS RS232 connection The compact disc player provides two analogue and two digital Comms Audio connections outputs to allow you to choose the highest-quality method of connection to your system.
The analogue connections should be made using high-quality Communications connections screened cable, taking care to connect the left and right channels correctly. The following table gives details of the communications connections: Use this output To connect to this DIGITAL OUT Meridian DSP Loudspeakers, a D/A converter, or a digital preamplifier, Use this connection COMMS using digital cable. OPTICAL OUT A 501 Control Unit, or other audio equipment, using conventional analogue audio leads.
To connect to other Meridian 500 Series equipment This is the unit that will respond to the remote. All the other units will be configured ● Connect one of the COMMS sockets on the back panel of the as non-controllers, and display: N.Con. compact disc player to one of the COMMS sockets on another 500 Series unit, using the 500 comms lead provided. The sequence in which you connect the units is not important. Your system is now set up and ready for use.
Connecting audio To connect to a preamplifier with balanced inputs (eg Meridian 502 Analogue Controller) 588 CD Player To connect to a preamplifier with phono inputs (eg Meridian 501 Control Unit) 502 Analogue Controller BALANCED OUTPUTS CD XLR leads 501 Control Unit CD Phono lead ● Connect the ANALOGUE OUT connections from the 588 Player to a suitable pair of balanced inputs on the Compact Disc Player to a suitable pair of audio inputs on the preamplifier, such as the CD inputs, using XLR leads.
To connect to Meridian DSP loudspeakers 588 CD Player Setting up the compact disc player DIGITAL OUT 24 COMMS M5 lead DSP Loudspeaker – Main R (slave) DSP Loudspeaker – Main L DIGITAL INPUTS DIGITAL COMMS OUTPUT OUTPUT INPUT 2 1 DIGITAL INPUTS DIGITAL COMMS OUTPUT OUTPUT INPUT 2 1 S5 lead ● Connect the DIGITAL OUT from the 588 Compact Disc Player to DIGITAL INPUT 1 on the master DSP loudspeaker, using an M5 lead.
Configuring the compact disc player Many advanced aspects of the 588 Compact Disc Player can be configured to alter the way it operates with the other Meridian equipment in your system. These settings are initially set to standard values, which are suitable for most situations, and this chapter describes how to restore the standard settings. It then gives details of the more advanced settings and explains how to change them.
Choosing standard settings The compact disc player provides a standard setting, called Type 1, which configures the 588 into the most commonly ● Wait until the display shows: Wait... needed configuration. Choosing Type 1 overrides any other configuration you may have performed, and so can be used to reset the configuration of the unit. Configuring the compact disc player ● Switch on again to use the 588 with the standard configuration. ● Switch the 588 to standby. ● Hold down Off (front panel).
Specifying information about your system You can configure the operation of the 588 Compact Disc Player The table below shows the options you can configure: to suit the way your system is set up, and the way in which you want to use it. Option These settings are configured automatically to appropriate Controller mode (Auto, Con, or NCon). Initial Value Auto values when you choose the standard type settings, and you should not normally need to alter them; see Choosing standard System address (1–8).
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Troubleshooting This chapter provides suggested solutions to typical problems that may occur when setting up or using the compact disc player. If you are still not able to resolve a difficulty with the help of this guide and the suggestions in the following pages, please contact your Meridian dealer or Meridian Audio Ltd.
Troubleshooting No lights are displayed when switching on There is interference on the radio and/ or television when the compact disc player is switched on ❍ Check that your AC power supply is connected correctly. ❍ Check that the ON OFF switch on the back panel is in the ON position. ❍ Check that the fuse on the compact disc player back panel Before following the steps below, ensure all units are switched off.
The display shows No disc when attempting to play a disc A single key press on the remote causes multiple entries ❍ Check that the disc is positioned correctly in the drawer, with For example, you press 2 and the display shows Track 22. This the label uppermost; see To insert a disc, page 9. ❍ Try playing another disc. If this disc works, check the problem disc for signs of dirt or damage.
Creating MP3 discs MP3 discs can be created from a computer using appropriate MP3 encoding software and a CD-ROM writer. Generate the MP3 files with a date rate of at least 128Kbits per second. Group the tracks into folders to create separate albums on the disc. Do not create folders within the folders. Tracks and albums are played in the order in which they are recorded onto the CD-ROM. Usually this will be in alphabetical order of filename. Troubleshooting Note: Multisession discs are not supported.
Maintenance Cleaning used. Otherwise, it is recommended that you unplug and reconnect the plugs at least once a year. A proprietary contact When cleaning the compact disc player bear in mind that the cleaner can be used to some advantage. front of the compact disc 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.
Service and guarantee Service Guarantee The Meridian 500 Series of hi-fi components have been carefully The 588 Compact Disc 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 absolute phase 16 configuration options (continued) accessories 6 system address 27 analogue outputs volume displays 27 21 audio connections G I inserting a disc 9 M maintenance 33 configuring 27 20 audio outputs 20 connections analogue audio 21 Meridian 500 Series 2 20 balanced 21 communications 21 502 Analogue Controller 3 digital continuing play 557 Stereo Power Amplifier 3 21 11 562 Digital Control Unit 3 optical 21 D B communications 2 digital output 21 back p
phase (continued) selections (continued) reviewing removing a track 16 specifying tracks not to play from a particular track 10 specifying tracks to play repeatedly service 12 positions 34 compact disc player 17 12 preamplifier, connecting to specification 5 23 programming a selection 13 standard settings clearing 14 restoring 26 standby radio interference repeating play 18 26 9 switching on from 9 12 between two positions cancelling 14 13 setting up the repeatedly between tw
