Manuale d’uso / di manutenzione del prodotto 562 del fabbricante Meridian
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MERIDIAN 562 USER MANUAL Meridian A udio Ltd 14 Clifton Road Huntingdon Cambs. PE18 7EJ England Tel (0) 480 52144 Telex 32577 (MERIDN) Fax (0) 480 459934 Meridian America Inc .
2 601 User Guide Contents Acknowledgements ................................ 3 Introduction ............................................ 5 About this manual .................................. 5 About the 500-Series .............................. 5 Unpacking the 562 .
562 User Guide Acknowledgements Trademarks etc. Boothroyd|Stuart Meridian and Meridian are registered trademarks of Meridian Audio Ltd. Author: J R Stuart.
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Introduction 5 562 User Guide Introduction The Meridian 562 Control Unit is part of the 500-Series of advanced high- fidelity equipment. In purchasing a Meridian 562 Control Unit, you have acquired a re fined piece of equipment that will continue to bring you listening pleasure for many years.
Installing 562 6 562 User Guide Unpacking the 562 On opening the carton, you should have found the following parts: • Meridian 562 Control Unit • Power cord • This manual • Getting going instr.
Installing 562 7 562 User Guide Type, Config and Gain are used to make choices about the way 562 works. These are described later in the section: ‘Configuring 562, an overview' on page 13 . Connections There are three types of connection that need to be made to the 562: • analogue audio • digital audio • communications.
Using the Remote control 8 562 User Guide Starting off with 562 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 con - nections in the process. Switching on The power switch is located directly next to the power inlet on the right- rear of 562.
Using the Remote control 9 562 User Guide 1. Select a source from the front panel or using the Remote Control. Tapping Source once brings the 562 on with the last-used source sele cted. or If the 562 is part of a Meridian system, bring any component out of standby.
Using the Remote control 10 562 User Guide To restore the sound 1. Press Mute a second time, either on the 562 or the Remote Control. The volume level and display will be restored.
Using the Remote control 11 562 User Guide Advanced operation using the Remote Control Balance control The balance can only be adjusted from the Remote control. Note 562 only has a balance feature if you have fitted the optional DAC module and correctly configured the unit.
Operation summary 12 562 User Guide Operation summary On the 562 front panel Key Action Source Select or review the sources available. Copy Select or review the Copy function. Display Cycle the display through: source and volume number source display off.
Customising 562: overview 13 562 User Guide Customising 562, an overview 562 is a very sophisticated device with a huge number of options to allow you to set up exactly the system you need or to experiment with new possibilities. Programming 562 is a straightforward process and you should not be timid about experimenting.
Customising 562: overview 14 562 User Guide • whether the unit has video switching • whether there is a Meridian CD player in 200 mode. See page Error! Bookmark not defined. . Details of these are described in the sections referred to. Config: sources and inputs In Config you can also make selections to do with sources, e.
Customise 562 using Type 15 562 User Guide How to customise 562 562 needs no customising to become operational. Once you have your system established you may wish to review the customising options in the section ‘Customising 562, an overview', page 13 .
Customise 562 using Type 16 562 User Guide A full customising process A full customising process will generally involve using all the configuring modes of 562. A full procedure is as follows. 1. Change to Type and select the configuration closest to your requirements.
Customise 562 using Type 17 562 User Guide • Source-Logo-input mapping as shown below. Source Logo Input 2nd i/p Gain Comms type CD CD D1 A2 2.5V 1 Radio RD A3 N 2V 2 LP LP A1 N +2dB – TV TV A4 N .
Customising 562 using Config 18 562 User Guide Customising using Config In Config you can review and change settings to do with communications, control and the hardware options you have. In Config you also make choices about the number and types of sources, what the display shows when you select them etc.
Customising 562 using Config 19 562 User Guide This means the product address is 1. The Meridian 500 comms system allows for up to eight products of the same type operating on the network. Unless you are setting up a Multiroom system, or are advised to do so by Meridian support personnel, we suggest you leave this on address 1.
Customising 562 using Config 20 562 User Guide 2. Use the and , Volume keys to choose between: • VolM. Volume main means that the volume control in the DACV option (above) 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.
Customising 562 using Config 21 562 User Guide Setting up sources For each of the twelve source selection keys on the Remote control you choose a display Logo and a primary physical input connection – and by implication – signal type.
Customising 562 using Config 22 562 User Guide None If you select the logo ‘ N’ the 562 will ignore that key on the Remote control and that source will not be offered in the Normal source menu. Changing the input for a source In Config mode: 1. Press Source until you see a Remote-key (source) + logo display like 2.
Customising 562 using Config 23 562 User Guide Note When customisation is complete, switch the power off and then on again to restore Normal mode and to save what you have done. Choosing the comms type for a source product This setting currently only applies to a source which is a Meridian CD player or Radio tuner.
Customising 562 using Gain 24 562 User Guide made will be retained and cannot be changed without going back to Gain . Setting the sensitivity for analogue inputs Analogue inputs to 562 are converted to digital signals in a precision Analogue – to – Digital (A/D) con verter.
Technical information 25 562 User Guide Audio connections There are four types of connection that need to be made to the 562. • power, see page 8 . • analogue audio, see page 25 .
Technical information 26 562 User Guide For advice on the type of cable we suggest you consult your dealer and the manual supplied with the source equipment.
Technical information 27 562 User Guide If for any reason the automatic setup does not give the configuration you want, you can restore the default operation by selecting a Type or by setting the controller status in Config as described on page ??. Connecting to Meridian Digital speakers 1.
Technical information 28 562 User Guide 2. the source you want to copy is available in digital form either as the primary or extra input, and you want to make a digital recording. (See page ?? for setting up extra inputs). Conditionally works OK The following list shows the copy procedures that only work in some circumstances.
Technical information 29 562 User Guide on the D6000 handset. The first number displayed will either be 1.x or 2.x.) • systems using DSP5000 with software versions less than 2.0. (To see the version of your DSP5000s put them into standby and then press Display on the DSP5000 handset.
Technical information 30 562 User Guide For further guidance on Config see page ??. 500 Mode digital speakers Note If you operate the speakers in 500 mode, then all Meridian 500 Series products must be set to 500 mode and no 200 or 600 Series products can be used on the comms bus.
Technical information 31 562 User Guide Additional technical information Understanding input sensitivity in a digital preamplifier There is no variation of sensitivity for digital inputs. The consumer SPDIF interface defines full-scale in terms of the digital word coming in.
Technical information 32 562 User Guide • The lowest noise contribution from the analogue – digital converter. • The best loudness match when switching from LP to other sources. However, under many circumstances you may prefer to set 562 to a lower sensitivity – i.
Technical information 33 562 User Guide Specification Digital inputs Cable inputs: D1 –4 IEC958, 75 Ω Analogue inputs Turntable pickup MM Nominal sensitivity is adjustable: 9mV, 8mV, 4mV or 2mV for 5cm/s @ 1kHz. Input for full digital level, i.e. overload point: 47mV, 38mV, 19mV or 9.
Help 34 562 User Guide Help! Standby point not lit Check the following: 1. There is AC power connected to the socket on the rear of the 562 2. The power switch on the rear panel of the 562 is turned on If the 562 will still not illuminate, check any fuses in your power supply and the fuse in the inlet of the 562.
Help 35 562 User Guide Communications not working between 562 and other Meridian products. If you have this problem check the connections carefully. Are you using a B-lead or P-lead instead of a B1-le.
Help 36 562 User Guide 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 562 whilst in transit to the fac - tory or an agent and customers are, therefore, advised to insure the unit.
Index 37 562 User Guide Index 600-Series, 5 A/D converter input levels, 24 Acknowledgements, 3 Analogue to digital. see A/D converter Background noise, 34 Balance choosing delay, 18, 19, 20 resetting, 11 using control, 11 Cable analogue audio, 25 for digital audio, 26 inputs, 22 Cartridge.
Index 38 562 User Guide how to, 9 Noise, audible backgound, 34 None, a source, 18 Normal how to get back to, 15 Operating basics, 8 summary, 12 Optical inputs, 22 Output digital audio connections, 25 setting up in Config, 18 Overload of inputs, 31 Pickup.
Notes 39 562 User Guide Notes.
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Un punto importante, dopo l’acquisto del dispositivo (o anche prima di acquisto) è quello di leggere il manuale. Dobbiamo farlo per diversi motivi semplici:
Se non hai ancora comprato il Meridian 562 è un buon momento per familiarizzare con i dati di base del prodotto. Prime consultare le pagine iniziali del manuale d’uso, che si trova al di sopra. Dovresti trovare lì i dati tecnici più importanti del Meridian 562 - in questo modo è possibile verificare se l’apparecchio soddisfa le tue esigenze. Esplorando le pagine segenti del manuali d’uso Meridian 562 imparerai tutte le caratteristiche del prodotto e le informazioni sul suo funzionamento. Le informazioni sul Meridian 562 ti aiuteranno sicuramente a prendere una decisione relativa all’acquisto.
In una situazione in cui hai già il Meridian 562, ma non hai ancora letto il manuale d’uso, dovresti farlo per le ragioni sopra descritte. Saprai quindi se hai correttamente usato le funzioni disponibili, e se hai commesso errori che possono ridurre la durata di vita del Meridian 562.
Tuttavia, uno dei ruoli più importanti per l’utente svolti dal manuale d’uso è quello di aiutare a risolvere i problemi con il Meridian 562. Quasi sempre, ci troverai Troubleshooting, cioè i guasti più frequenti e malfunzionamenti del dispositivo Meridian 562 insieme con le istruzioni su come risolverli. Anche se non si riesci a risolvere il problema, il manuale d’uso ti mostrerà il percorso di ulteriori procedimenti – il contatto con il centro servizio clienti o il servizio più vicino.
