e i d u g r e s u Meridian 598 DVD Audio Player
Meridian 598 DVD Audio Player User Guide Preface i
Sales and service in the UK Meridian Audio Ltd Stonehill Stukeley Meadows Sales and service in the USA Cambs PE29 6EX Meridian America Inc England 3800 Camp Creek Parkway Building 2400 Suite 122 Tel (01480) 445678 Atlanta Fax (01480) 445686 GA 30331 Preface Stonehill Tel (404) 344 7111 Cambs Fax (404) 346 7111 PE29 6EX England Part no: 598 ii Meridian Audio Ltd Stukeley Meadows World Wide Web http://www.meridian-audio.
Contents Introduction 1 Introduces the 598 DVD Audio Player, and gives examples of two suggested configurations using it in conjunction with Using the DVD player 9 other Meridian products. Provides step-by-step instructions on The Meridian 598 DVD Audio Player ........ 2 operating the DVD player, using either the The Meridian 500 Series .......................... 4 front panel or the Meridian System Sample configurations ............................. 5 Remote.
Configuring disc options 33 Explains how to set up the default options using the DVD player’s Setup menu. Setting up the DVD player 51 Setting default options ........................... 34 Selecting the default languages ............. 36 Describes how to unpack and install the Selecting the display settings ................ 38 DVD player. Selecting the audio settings .................. 46 Region codes ......................................... 50 Configuring the DVD player 61 Unpacking .........
Troubleshooting 65 Provides suggested solutions to typical problems. General operating problems .................. 66 Audio problems ...................................... 68 Video problems ...................................... 69 Maintenance .......................................... 70 Service and guarantee ........................... 71 Glossary ................................................. 73 Index ......................................................
vi Preface
Introduction The 598 DVD Audio Player combines Meridian’s extensive experience of producing audiophile CD players with their close involvement in the development of DVD formats, resulting in an outstanding DVD player that takes full advantage of the capabilities of DVD-Video, DVD-Audio and CD. This chapter gives an overview of the 598 DVD Audio Player, and explains its key features. For instructions on setting up the unit turn to Setting up the DVD player, page 51.
The Meridian 598 DVD Audio Player The design philosophy of the Meridian 598 DVD Audio Player is An additional feature of the Meridian multi-channel link is that it simply to deliver the highest possible quality audio and video provides intelligent stream content information from the 598 signals from every format of DVD and CD.
DVD-Video MP3 audio CDs The multi-channel soundtracks on DVD-Video discs are The 598 DVD Audio Player can also play CD-ROMs containing encoded and compressed, using the Dolby Digital, MPEG, or directories of MP3 audio files. This provides a convenient way of DTS encoding systems.
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 Meridian Digital Theatre™ DSP6000 DSP6000 DSP6000 DSP6000 DSP5500HC The Meridian 598 DVD Audio Player is ideal for use with a The Meridian 568 Digital Surround Processor can connect to the Meridian 568 Digital Surround Processor as the heart of a 598 using the Meridian Smart Link, giving full multi-channel Introduction Meridian Digital Theatre system. reproduction from DVD-Audio discs. 5 598 568.
Meridian Digital Music System DSP5000 DSP5000 Introduction 598 6 The 598 DVD Audio Player can be connected directly to By careful design Meridian have achieved a sound quality with Meridian DSP loudspeakers, as these include DSP volume and audio CDs which approaches that of their dedicated CD players. tone controls. In addition to playing DVD-Audio and DVD-Video discs, the 598 can play audio CDs, VCD, CVCD, and MP3 files on CD-ROM.
Specification and accessories Specification Black-level setup adjustable as 0 or 7.5IRE (Extended Black function). Audio outputs 1 x digital coax SPDIF/IEC1937/MHR 16:9 and 4:3 displays supported. (digital version) for two-channel up to 96kHz, 24-bit Screen saver programmable by user. Dolby Digital (AC-3), or DTS bitstreams. Communications 3 x digital coax for multi-channel. Full RS232 control and status for custom integration or automation.
Mechanism Dual-lens pickup with red laser and 5axis motor. Power Universal supply 100-240V, 50-60Hz, 25W. Normally off automatic low-noise fan cooling. Finish Black textured enamel and glass. Dimensions 321mm x 88mm x 332mm (12.64" x 3.46" x 13.07") (W x H x D). Weight 6.4kg (14lbs). Available accessories The following accessories are available from your dealer: ❍ Power cord Europe. Introduction ❍ Power cord Canada and USA.
Using the DVD player This chapter provides a summary of the functions of the DVD player in order to identify the controls which you use to operate the unit. It also describes the basic aspects of using the DVD player to play DVDVideo, DVD-Audio, and audio CDs. Unless otherwise specified, each function is available from the front panel or the Meridian System Remote.
Front panel 1 Open Opens and closes the disc tray. 2 > (Play) Display Plays a selected chapter/ track. 3 * (Stop) Stops the disc. BOOTHROYD STUART 1-017 DVD 598 Open DVD Audio Player > * = Display [ ] Off 4 = (Pause) Pauses the disc. 5 Display Selects the information Using the DVD player displayed. Tray 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 6 [ (Previous) Selects the previous chapter/track. 7 ] (Next) Selects the next chapter/ track. 8 Off Switches to standby.
Meridian System Remote 7 = (Pause) 10 Number keys Pauses the disc. Select a title, 8 Subtitle chapter, or track by Turns subtitles on/off. number. +Function 11 Repeat/A-B Subtitle language. Repeats a chapter/ 9 Source keys track or section. Select a source. 1 2 3 CD RADIO 1 2 4 LP TV 5 TAPE 1 TAPE 2 12 Off Switches to standby. 13 Volume keys Change the volume. 14 Mute Mutes or restores the sound.
Switching on and off When not playing, the DVD player should be left in the standby To switch to standby state. This uses a minimal amount of electricity, but ensures that the components of the DVD player operate at maximum ● Press Off (front panel or remote). efficiency from the moment you start. . After switching on the 598 runs an initialising cycle which takes a The display will show: few seconds. Do not press any keys until the standby display appears.
Playing a disc Most DVDs start playing automatically when you close the tray. Some DVDs are double-sided, and need to be turned over during play. DVD-Audio discs usually behave differently depending on whether you start them by closing the tray, or pressing >. Depending on how the disc is authored the typical behaviour is: ● Inserting the disc and pressing > will start playing immediately from group 1, track 1. ● Inserting the disc and closing the tray will display the Top Menu.
To move to the next or previous chapter or track ● Press ] or [ (front panel or remote). or The on-screen display shows . Note: These functions are normally disabled while the disc’s copyright notice is being displayed. To move to the next or previous album (MP3 discs only) Using the DVD player ● Press V or A (remote). 14 The on-screen display shows or .
Playing DVD-Audio discs The Meridian 598 DVD Audio Player allows you to take full Groups advantage of all the benefits provided by DVD-Audio discs, including one or more of the following features: DVD-Audio content can be divided into up to nine groups, similar to titles on Video discs. Each group can contain up to 99 ❍ Higher-quality audio up to 24 bit, 192kHz. tracks. Groups can be used to separate content, like high- ❍ Longer playing times. quality audio from movie sections.
DVD-Video compatibility To display DVD-Audio images To allow them to be played on DVD-Video players with no DVD- ● Press Page ] (Function ˘ on the remote) or [ Page Audio capability, some DVD-Audio discs provide one or more (Function ¯ on the remote) to step between the browsable groups with the content recorded in DVD-Video format; typically images. AC-3 or DTS.
Locating a specific title, chapter, or track Normally, DVD-Video discs are divided into one or more titles, and the titles are subdivided into chapters. Audio CDs are To locate a chapter or track by number divided into tracks. ● Press # (Function Top Menu on the remote) twice. The DVD player allows you to play an entire disc, or start playing from any chapter or track number.
To locate a title by number ● Press # (Function Top Menu on the remote). The on-screen display prompts you to enter the title number: ● Enter the title number using the number keys (remote). ● Press > or Enter (remote) to play from the title number you have specified. Using the DVD player To play from a specified timecode 18 ● Press # (Function Top Menu on the remote) three times until the on-screen display prompts for a timecode: ● Enter the timecode using the number keys (remote).
Stopping, pausing, and resuming play You can stop or pause a disc, and then resume play at the same To step forward frame by frame position. If you are playing a DVD-Video disc you can step forward, frame To stop playback by frame, while it is paused: ● Press * (front panel or remote). ● Press = (front panel or remote). The on-screen display shows . The on-screen display shows . To resume after stopping To continue after pausing ● Press > (front panel or remote).
Disc information You can display information about a disc on the front panel or To display disc information on screen on-screen display. ● Press OSD (Function ] on the remote). To change the front panel display ● Press Display (front panel, or remote if the 598 is controller).
Audio CD Track number MP3 audio CD Elapsed disc time Repeat mode Play mode DVD-Audio 1 Album number Track number Elapsed track time Repeat Play mode mode The album number is not displayed if there is only one album.
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Advanced features This chapter describes the more advanced features of the 598 DVD Audio Player. These features are not essential if you simply want to enjoy DVDs or audio CDs, but they allow you to take full advantage of the range of options available with the DVD format. Note: Many of the advanced features depend on the content of the particular DVD disc you are playing. The advanced features described in this chapter are only available using the Meridian System Remote.
Selecting options from a menu the content on the disc. To select an option from the disc menu Many DVD-Video discs also provide a disc menu, which allows ● Press Menu to display the disc menu on the screen. DVDs generally provide a Top Menu, which provides access to you to select additional sections or special options. A typical disc menu looks like this: To select a title or group using the Top Menu ● Press Top Menu to display the Top Menu on the screen.
Fast and slow-motion play You can play back DVD-Video discs faster than normal, at between twice and eight times normal speed, or in slow motion, To play DVD-Video discs in slow motion at between one-half and one-sixteenth of normal speed. ● Press Slow (Function ˘) during playback. You can also play back audio CDs faster than normal.
Playing repeatedly You can play back a specified title, chapter, track, or section of ● Press A-B again at the end of the section. a disc repeatedly. The on-screen display shows A–B: Repeat is not available for DVD-Audio discs. To repeat a title, chapter, or track The DVD player automatically returns to the start of the section ● Select the title, chapter, or track you want to repeat. and plays it back repeatedly. ● Press Repeat to switch between Ch.
Selecting an audio soundtrack You can select one of the audio soundtracks from those To select the audio setting included on a DVD-Video disc during playback. ● Press Audio (Function >). To display the current audio setting Each time you press Audio the next available soundtrack is ● Press OSD (Function ]) twice to display the second selected.
Displaying subtitles Many DVD-Video discs include subtitles in up to 32 different To select the subtitle language languages. While you are playing a disc you can turn the subtitles on or off, and select the subtitle language from those ● Press Function Subtitle. provided on the DVD-Video disc. Each time you press Function Subtitle the next subtitle To display the current subtitle setting language is selected.
Selecting the camera angle Some DVD-Video discs include scenes recorded from up to nine different camera angles, and you can select the camera angle while you are playing the disc. To display the camera angle ● Press OSD (Function ]) to display the first on-screen display bar. The camera angle icon shows the current camera angle and the total number of angles: To select or change the camera angle camera angles. Each time you press Angle the next camera angle is selected after a short delay.
Setting the parental lock Some DVD-Video discs are provided with a parental lock ● Press V to highlight Rating and press Enter to select it: function to allow you to lock out playback of scenes whose content exceeds a specified rating until a password is entered. To set the parental lock ● Press Setup (Function Menu) while the disc is stopped.
Initially the password is set to 7890, but you can change it to To change the password any password you choose as described in To change the password, opposite. ● Highlight Change password on the Set rating level screen and press Enter to select it. The following screen then allows you to set the rating level: The following screen allows you to specify the new password: highlight Off to turn the parental lock off, and press Enter to select it.
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Configuring disc options DVD-Video discs are capable of providing a wide range of options and special features. This chapter explains how to use the options on the Setup menu to configure the operation of the 598 DVD Audio Player. The options described in this chapter are only available using the Meridian System Remote.
Setting default options The default options are divided into the following five menus of To display the Setup menu settings: ● If necessary switch on the DVD player and press * if a disc is Menu Description Playback options The audio, subtitle, and menu currently playing. ● Press Setup. languages, and the parental rating. Video setup The display settings. Audio setup The audio settings. Meridian setup Product configuration options.
To select an option from a menu ● Press A or V to highlight the option you want: To return to the previous menu ● Press Return. To exit from the setup menus ● Press Setup. Configuring disc options ● Press Enter to select the option.
Selecting the default languages The Playback options menu lets you change the default The Audio language menu is displayed: language for the audio soundtrack, subtitles, and on-screen menus, and the parental rating: ● Press <, >, A, or V to highlight the default soundtrack Configuring disc options language you want to use, or select Original to choose the 36 To select the default soundtrack language original soundtrack language, and press Enter.
● Highlight Subtitles in the Playback options menu, and press To select the disc menu language Enter. The 598 DVD Audio Player allows you to choose the language The Subtitle language menu is displayed: for the disc menus. ● Highlight Menu in the Playback options menu and press Enter. The Menu language menu is displayed: use, and press Enter. Alternatively, select Auto to automatically display subtitles in the specified audio language if no soundtrack is available for that language.
Selecting the display settings The Video setup menu lets you change the video and If you have a standard 4:3 television you also have the choice of operational settings of the 598 DVD Audio Player: displaying widescreen pictures cropped to fill your television screen (pan-scan), or with black bars above and below the picture (letterbox). ● Highlight Display aspect in the Video setup menu, and press Enter.
To select the video output format Component version This option should be set according to which of the S-video or COMPONENT video outputs you are using. ● Highlight Video output in the Video setup menu, and press Enter. The Video output menu is displayed. The options depend on which version of the 598 you have; see below. ● Press V or A to highlight the appropriate option, and press Enter. which is always available.
Choose CVBS or S to provide a composite video or S-video To select the black level for NTSC signal to the SCART socket. S-video is also available on the S-VIDEO OUT socket. ● Highlight Black level in the Video output menu, and press Enter. Choose RGB, Y, or EURO to provide the corresponding component video, and composite video on the SCART socket. The Black level menu is displayed: S-video is not available with these options. Note: The composite output is monochrome when EURO is selected.
If you are using the 598 DVD Audio Player to play both NTSC To select the TV standard and PAL material the recommended setting is O IRE. DVD movies are produced in both PAL and NTSC television To select closed caption subtitles formats.
● Press V or A to highlight the option you want, and press To select the screensaver options Enter. ● Highlight Screensaver in the Video Setup menu, and press Choose Auto if your television can display both PAL and NTSC Enter. video, or choose NTSC or PAL to match the format supported by your television. The Screensaver options menu is displayed: If your television is capable of displaying both formats the recommended setting is Auto, which supplies the unconverted video signal to the television.
The Pause timeout automatically switches the 598 from pause The Logo screen intensity menu allows you to select between into stop mode if no key is pressed for the specified time. High, Low or Off: ● Highlight Stop timeout or Pause timeout in the Screensaver options menu, and press Enter.
The Progressive output menu is displayed: To set up SCART switching If your 598 has a SCART connector, the Video setup menu includes an additional SCART setup menu to allow you to configure the SCART switching. ● Highlight SCART setup in the Video setup menu, and press Enter. The SCART settings menu is displayed: ● Press A or V to highlight the option you want, and press Configuring disc options Enter. 44 The Gamma correction affects the display brightness, and can be set to 1.0, 0.8, 0.9, or 1.1.
SCART switch Fn-sel only The SCART settings menu allows you to configure how the 598 This option is only required for certain televisions that do not controls the SCART switch output (pin 8), which usually correctly follow the SCART standard: switches a television or monitor to display the SCART output: disc or is put into setup, and it remains active until the 598 is put into standby.
Selecting the audio settings The Audio setup menu lets you select the audio settings of the The following menu is displayed: 598 DVD Audio Player: ● Press V or A to highlight Main outputs or Aux output to Configuring disc options To select the digital audio format 46 select the output you want to configure, and press Enter.
To specify the maximum sampling rate Choose the appropriate rate for the decoder or preamplifier your This option allows you to specify the maximum decoding rate When playing audio at higher rates it will be downsampled to the that the equipment connected to each set of outputs can rate you specified. 598 DVD Audio Player is connected to. accept, To select Meridian High Resolution ● Highlight Max rate in the Audio setup menu, and press Enter.
The following menu is displayed: To enable the multi-channel outputs ● Highlight Multichannel in the Audio setup menu, and press Enter. The following menu is displayed: ● Press V or A to highlight the option you want, and press Configuring disc options Enter. 48 If you are connecting either of the outputs to a Meridian product that is MHR compliant, such as the 568, select the option for the corresponding output to take advantage of the MHR.
To specify Dolby Digital compression Choose Compress off for no Dolby Digital audio compression, Quiet boost to increase the level of quiet passages, Loud cut to This option is useful for reducing the dynamic range of Dolby reduce the level of loud passages, or Compress max for both Digital soundtracks, such as when watching a film late at night. low boost and high cut. ● Highlight DD compression in the Audio setup menu, and press Enter.
Region codes For commercial reasons many DVDs are encoded with one or more region codes to identify the countries in which they can be used. Every DVD player is assigned a region code to determine which discs it can play.
Setting up the DVD player This chapter explains how to install the DVD player. It describes what you should find when you unpack the DVD player, how you should connect it to your other audio equipment, and the siting constraints. You should not make any connections to the DVD player or to any other component in your system whilst the AC power supply is connected and switched on.
Unpacking The 598 DVD Audio Player comes in a box containing the Radio interference following components: FCC Warning: This equipment generates and can radiate radio ❍ Meridian 598 DVD Audio 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 DVD player Safety warnings To avoid interference ❍ Do not expose the unit to dripping or splashing. Do not position the DVD 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.
Back panel Component video outputs Component version PROGRESSIVE COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Composite video outputs Power VIDEO OUT ON Pb/B L/R Pr/R Y/G S OFF COMPOSITE SURROUND SMART LINK DIGITAL OUT C/SUB AUX DIGITAL OUT MERIDIAN CONNECTION Setting up the DVD player Digital Auxiliary outputs output 54 RS232 MHR Smart Link output SCART version MERIDIAN COMMS RS232 connection Comms Analogue version SCART video output SCART OUT SCART video output VIDEO OUT S L/R Composite video outputs
Video connections SCART version The DVD player provides three alternative video outputs to Use this output To connect to this SCART OUT RGB, S-video, or composite video provide flexibility in connecting it to other equipment. inputs, depending on the option If your other equipment provides component video inputs, use selected in the Video output menu. these to produce the highest possible video quality.
Use this output To connect to this AUX DIGITAL OUT A surround processor such as the Meridian 561 Digital Surround Processor, a digital preamplifier such as the Meridian 562V, or Meridian DSP loudspeakers. SMART LINK A surround processor such as the 568.2 DIGITAL OUT Digital Surround Processor with a MHR Smart Link input. Analogue version Setting up the DVD player Use this output 56 ANALOGUE OUT for UHF applications, as these do not provide adequate shielding in the 1–30MHz region.
Connecting video Connecting using component video Television 598 DVD Audio Player Connecting using S-video ● Connect the S-video output to a corresponding input on a television, monitor, or video control unit, using a suitable COMPONENT VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO IN Video lead S-video cable. The S-video output is recommended if your other equipment provides a choice of both S-video and composite inputs.
Connecting audio To connect to a Meridian 568.2 or 861 Digital Surround Processor (digital version) To connect to a digital surround processor (digital version) 598 DVD Audio Player 598 DVD Audio Player Digital Surround Processor 568.2 Digital Surround Processor L/R SMART LINK DIGITAL IN SMART LINK Digital lead SVGA lead ● Connect the L/R output on the 598 to the DIGITAL IN on the ● Connect the SMART LINK output on the 598 to the SMART LINK input on the 568.
To connect to a processor with analogue multi-channel inputs (analogue version) To connect to two Meridian DSP loudspeakers 598 DVD Audio Player 598 DVD Audio Player ANALOGUE OUTPUTS DIGITAL OUTPUT Surround Processor ANALOGUE OUTPUTS 6 x Phono leads L/R COMMS DIGITAL INPUT Digital lead M5 lead DSP5000 – Main R (slave) DSP5000 – Main L (master) DIGITAL INPUTS DIGITAL COMMS OUTPUT OUTPUT INPUT 2 1 DIGITAL INPUTS DIGITAL COMMS OUTPUT OUTPUT INPUT 2 1 ● Connect the ANALOGUE OUT sockets from the 598
Connecting to other Meridian equipment 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. Controller as the controller, and display: DVD player to one of the COMMS sockets on another 500 Series unit, using the 500 comms lead provided with the 598 All the other units will be configured DVD Audio Player.
Configuring the DVD player Many advanced aspects of the 598 DVD Audio 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 DVD player provides four standard settings, called Types, To restore the standard settings which configure the 598 into the most commonly needed ● Switch the 598 to standby. configurations. Choosing one of the four Types overrides any other configuration you may have performed, and so can be used to reset the configuration of the unit. ● Hold down Off (front panel). After a short delay the display Type,wait...
Configuring the 598 DVD Audio Player To configure specific options ● Highlight Meridian setup in the Setup menu, and press Option Default Description Diagnostics No Set to Yes for a diagnostic display on the front panel Enter. The Meridian setup menu will be displayed: display. System address 1 Set to a value from 1 to 8. Product address 1 Set to a value from 1 to 8. Controller Auto Specifies whether the DVD player is controller, not controller, or set automatically.
To configure the sources The Category, Address, and SCART switch options show the current values defined for that source. The SCART switch If you are using the 598 DVD Audio Player as the controller in option only appears with the SCART version of the 598. your Meridian system, you can use the Source config option on the Meridian Setup menu to configure each of the sources in To change any option: your system.
Troubleshooting This chapter provides suggested solutions to typical problems that may occur when setting up or using the DVD 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.
General operating problems No lights are displayed when switching on The 598 unexpectedly switches from pause to stop, or fades the screen to black ❍ Check that your AC power supply is connected correctly. ❍ Check that the ON/OFF switch on the back panel is in the ON This is caused by the pause or stop timeouts. position.
There is interference on the radio and/ or television when the DVD player is switched on Before following the steps below, ensure all units are switched off. If this equipment does cause or suffer from interference to/from radio or television reception then the following measures should be tried: ❍ Reorient the receiving aerial (or antenna) or route the antenna cable of the receiver as far as possible from the 598 DVD Audio Player and its cabling. ❍ Ensure that the receiver uses well-screened antenna cable.
Audio problems There is no sound when playing a disc Creating MP3 discs ❍ Check that your preamplifier is switched on, and the volume is MP3 discs can be created from a computer using appropriate at an appropriate level. MP3 encoding software and a CD-ROM writer. ❍ Check that the DVD player is connected correctly to the other components of your system; see Setting up the DVD player, Generate the MP3 files with a data rate of at least 128Kbits per page 51. second.
Video problems The video picture is monochrome If you are using the S-Video output, make sure that S is selected in the Video output menu Otherwise, check your video cabling. The video picture is bright blue or pink If you are using the Component outputs, check that the Y option is selected in the Video output menu; see To select the video output format, page 39. Otherwise, check your video cabling. Picture whites appear green select the video output format, page 39.
Maintenance Cleaning reconnect the plugs at least once a year. A proprietary contact cleaner can be used to some advantage. When cleaning the DVD player bear in mind that the front of the DVD 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 Fuse Spare Note: Do not use abrasive cleaners on any part of the DVD player.
Service and guarantee Service Guarantee The Meridian 500 Series of hi-fi components have been carefully The 598 DVD Audio Player is guaranteed against defects in designed to give years of untroubled service. There are no user- material and workmanship for two years from the date of serviceable parts inside the case, nor do the units require any purchase. form of maintenance.
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Glossary AC-3 Dolby Digital DTS An alternative name for the Dolby Digital A digital surround sound which provides Digital Theatre Systems originally format. five full-frequency range channels (left, produced digital audio tracks for motion centre, right, left surround, and right pictures. A version of this format adapted surround) and an additional Low for consumer video and audio products is Frequency Effects (LFE) channel which is referred to as DTS Entertainment.
DVD-Audio MHR MPEG Audio A DVD containing audio tracks in one or Meridian High Resolution is a proprietary MPEG Audio is a digital encoding system more of a number of alternative formats secure encoding format using encryption developed by the Motion Picture Expert to provide higher quality or higher and anti-copy methods that allows secure Group.
OSD On-screen display, which the 598 can superimpose on the video image to give information about the disc. PCM Pulse Code Modulation, the method used to encode music digitally, as used on audios CDs. Source An input to the system, such as CD or TV. The Meridian 500 and 800 Series provide 12 named sources, corresponding to the names of the 12 source keys on the MSR. A standard configuration of the DVD/CD player. Selecting a Type resets any configuration changes.
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Index A A-B (remote) 26 components 52 display (continued) accessories 8 COMPOSITE output 55 on-screen advanced features 23 composite video, connecting 57 selecting formats 38 ANALOGUE OUT 56 configuration options 63 Display aspect ratio menu audio CDs connecting Dolby Digital compression, 17 on-screen display 21 audio 58 audio connections 55, 58 to Meridian 500 Series Audio language menu 36 equipment 60 21 38 specifying 49 DVD information, displaying audio settings video 57 group
L language MP3 discs 14 pausing playback screen displays 37 creating 3, 68 Playback options menu soundtracks 36 moving between albums 14 playing subtitles 36 multi-channel link 2 a specific chapter or track 17 multi-channel outputs, a specific title letterbox format 38 maintenance 70 Progressive output menu 44 O Menu key 24 Menu language menu DVD information 21 Meridian 500 Series operation, outputs 60 Processor, connecting 58 progressive output options, 43 radio interference 52
T SCART timecode, playing from 18 output 55 titles 17 switching 44, 64 locating by number 18 screensaver timeouts 42 selecting from the title menu 24 service Top Menu 16, 24 71 Setup menu 34 tracks 17 slow-motion play 25 tray, opening and closing 13 SMART LINK DIGITAL OUT 56 troubleshooting 65 soundtracks TV standard, selecting 41 default language 36 selecting 27 U unpacking 52 V ventilation 53 Source configuration menu 64 sources, configuring 64 video connections 55, 57 specifica
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