Manuale d’uso / di manutenzione del prodotto 8000 del fabbricante Meridian Audio
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8000 MERIDIAN DSP LOUDSPEAKER USER GUIDE.
i Meridian DSP8000 Digital Loudspeaker System User Guide Subtitle Off Enter Return Function 0 Title Chapter Record Slow OSD T Angle Audio A-B Phase Setup Band 789 456 123 Menu Volume Display Mute Pres.
ii PREFACE Boothroyd|Stuart Meridian, Meridian, Meridian Digital Theatre, Meridian Lossless Packing, MHR and MLP are registered trademarks of Meridian Audio Ltd. MHR: This product incorporates copyright protection technology covered by certain patent applications and intellectual property of Meridian Audio Ltd.
Contents iii Introduction 1 Meridian DSP8000 loudspeaker system 2 Sample configurations 5 Specification 6 Available accessories 8 Setting up the DSP8000 loudspeakers 9 Unpacking 10 Positioning the DSP.
iv Index 39.
1 Subtitle Off Enter Return Function 0 Title Chapter Record Slow OSD T Angle Audio A-B Phase Setup Band 789 456 123 Menu Volume Display Mute Preset Clear Store Repeat CD RADIO LP TV TAPE 1 TAPE 2 CDR .
2 INTRODUCTION Meridian DSP8000 loudspeaker system The Meridian DSP8000 loudspeaker system represents the fruits of more than 25 years of continuous development of loudspeakers as musical instruments. The finest materials and state-of-the-art design are combined to create what we believe is the ultimate home loudspeaker.
3 INTRODUCTION The treble and mid-range drivers are mounted in a separate sealed head assembly. The treble unit is a semi-horn-loaded composite dome design with a silver voice coil. The mid-range unit incorporates a cone made from a uniquely light and stiff combination of polymers to give unparalleled transparency.
4 INTRODUCTION Meridian Comms The Meridian DSP loudspeakers are part of the Meridian family of advanced digital, analogue, and video components, and these incorporate a sophisticated communications link, to allow you to control any combination of units using a single remote, and ensure that they will work together as a fully integrated system.
5 INTRODUCTION Sample configurations Meridian Digital Theatre™ DSP5500HC Meridian 861 Reference Digital Surround Controller DSP8000 Meridian 800 Reference DVD/CD Player DSP8000 DSP8000 DSP8000 Up to.
6 INTRODUCTION Specification Digital inputs and outputs • 2 x cable digital inputs, 75 Ω , IEC958, 44.1-96kHz. FIFO locks at 44.1, 48, 88.2, or 96kHz ± 150ppm, PCM or MHR encoding. • 176.4kHz or 192kHz supported with special firmware and cabling; details available on request.
7 INTRODUCTION Cabinet • Entire speaker manufactured from interlaminated panels. • Glass front. • Finished in high-gloss black piano lacquer. • 400mm x 1300mm x 528mm (15.7" x 51.2" x 20.8") (W x H x D excluding feet). • 105kg (231lb) each.
8 INTRODUCTION A vailable accessories Each pair of DSP8000 loudspeakers is shipped with a Meridian System Remote and cables to enable them to be used as the front speakers in a Meridian Digital Theatre with a Meridian DVD Player (such as the 800) or a Meridian Digital Surround Controller (such as the 861, 568, or 561).
9 Subtitle Off Enter Return Function 0 Title Chapter Record Slow OSD T Angle Audio A-B Phase Setup Band 789 456 123 Menu Volume Display Mute Preset Clear Store Repeat CD RADIO LP TV TAPE 1 TAPE 2 CDR CABLE DVD VCR 1 VCR 2 LD Setting up the DSP8000 loudspeakers This chapter explains how to install your DSP8000 loudspeakers.
10 SETTING UP THE DSP8000 LOUDSPEAKERS Unpacking Before you begin installation you should ensure that your DSP8000 loudspeakers are the correct voltage for your local AC supply.
11 SETTING UP THE DSP8000 LOUDSPEAKERS Caution Meridian Audio has taken every care in the design, assembly, finishing and packing of this product. The high gloss finish on parts of the cabinet is achieved by painting up to five coats of polyester lacquer onto the plywood, each one hand polished.
12 SETTING UP THE DSP8000 LOUDSPEAKERS Radio interference FCC Warning : This equipment generates and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used correctly in accordance with our instructions may cause interference to radio communications or radio and television reception.
13 SETTING UP THE DSP8000 LOUDSPEAKERS Positioning the DSP8000 loudspeakers Safety warnings • Do not expose the speakers to dripping or splashing. • Do not place any object filled with liquid, such as a vase or plant pot, on the speakers. • Do not place naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, on the speakers.
14 SETTING UP THE DSP8000 LOUDSPEAKERS Connecting the loudspeakers Back panel The following diagram gives details of the back panel connections: MERIDIAN COMMS RS232 OUTPUT INPUT DIGIT AL INPUT DIGIT .
15 SETTING UP THE DSP8000 LOUDSPEAKERS Connecting to other equipment To connect two DSP loudspeakers in a Meridian system DIGIT AL OUTPUT COMMS S5 lead DSP loudspeaker – Main R DSP loudspeaker – Main L 562V .
16 SETTING UP THE DSP8000 LOUDSPEAKERS To connect three or more DSP loudspeakers in a Meridian surround system COMMS OUTPUT INPUT DIGIT AL INPUT 21 DIGIT AL OUTPUT COMMS OUTPUT INPUT DIGIT AL INPUT 21.
17 SETTING UP THE DSP8000 LOUDSPEAKERS To connect two DSP loudspeakers to a Meridian CD Player or other digital source COMMS OUTPUT INPUT DIGIT AL INPUT 21 DIGIT AL OUTPUT DIGIT AL OUTPUT COMMS S5 lead DSP loudspeaker – Main R DSP loudspeaker – Main L M5 lead 508.
18 SETTING UP THE DSP8000 LOUDSPEAKERS.
19 Subtitle Off Enter Return Function 0 Title Chapter Record Slow OSD T Angle Audio A-B Phase Setup Band 789 456 123 Menu Volume Display Mute Preset Clear Store Repeat CD RADIO LP TV TAPE 1 TAPE 2 CDR.
20 USING THE DSP8000 LOUDSPEAKERS Selecting a source When not playing, the DSP8000 loudspeakers should be left in the standby state. This uses a negligible amount of electricity, but ensures that the components of the loudspeakers operate at maximum efficiency from the moment you start.
21 USING THE DSP8000 LOUDSPEAKERS Changing the display The DSP8000 loudspeakers display information about the current settings on the 8-character front-panel display. In addition, three coloured indicators show status information. To change the displayed information • Press Display .
22 USING THE DSP8000 LOUDSPEAKERS Adjusting the volume The DSP8000 loudspeakers adjust the volume in precise steps of 1dB, where 9dB is equivalent to doubling the loudness, and can be varied in the range 1 to 99dB.
23 USING THE DSP8000 LOUDSPEAKERS Changing the tilt, bass or phase The DSP loudspeakers provide sophisticated tilt and bass controls, to allow you to adjust the broad balance of the system to correct for the acoustics of your listening room, or for a misbalanced recording.
24 USING THE DSP8000 LOUDSPEAKERS Changing the listening position The balance control of the DSP8000 loudspeakers uses digital signal processing to compensate for an off-centre listening position by delaying and diminishing the sound in one speaker, thus effectively shifting the speaker’s image back.
25 Subtitle Off Enter Return Function 0 Title Chapter Record Slow OSD T Angle Audio A-B Phase Setup Band 789 456 123 Menu Volume Display Mute Preset Clear Store Repeat CD RADIO LP TV TAPE 1 TAPE 2 CDR.
26 CONFIGURING THE DSP8000 LOUDSPEAKERS Choosing standard settings The DSP8000 loudspeakers provide the following five alternative standard settings, called Types, which configure all aspects of the loudspeaker into the most commonly needed configurations: Type Description 1 For use with a Meridian control unit such as the 562V.
27 CONFIGURING THE DSP8000 LOUDSPEAKERS To specify the speaker position • Press A or V to specify the speaker position. The options are shown in the following table: Display Position L. Left. R. Right. C. Centre (Type 6 only). S.L. Left surround (Type 6 only).
28 CONFIGURING THE DSP8000 LOUDSPEAKERS Specifying information about your system You can configure the operation of the DSP8000 loudspeakers to suit the way your system is set up, and the way in which you want to use it.
29 CONFIGURING THE DSP8000 LOUDSPEAKERS Configuring the sources When the master DSP8000 loudspeaker is set to one of the standard Types the 12 source selection keys on the remote select inputs D1 and D2 as shown in the table on page␣ 30.
30 CONFIGURING THE DSP8000 LOUDSPEAKERS The options are summarised in the table below: Option Initial value Alternatives Explanation Label Radio CD, Radio, LP, The label used to identify the etc. source on the front-panel display. Audio input D1 D1 or D2.
31 CONFIGURING THE DSP8000 LOUDSPEAKERS Configuring the setup options The setup option allows you to add a tilt offset to the centre speaker. You only need to configure the master loudspeaker. To select Setup mode • Turn off the DSP8000 loudspeaker using the power switch on the back panel.
32 CONFIGURING THE DSP8000 LOUDSPEAKERS To store the settings Once you have adjusted the centre tilt offset you should store the setting using the following procedure: • Press the Store key on the remote. The display shows: Store • Turn off the DSP8000 loudspeaker using the power switch on the back panel.
33 Subtitle Off Enter Return Function 0 Title Chapter Record Slow OSD T Angle Audio A-B Phase Setup Band 789 456 123 Menu Volume Display Mute Preset Clear Store Repeat CD RADIO LP TV TAPE 1 TAPE 2 CDR.
34 TROUBLESHOOTING T roubleshooting Display on front panel not lit Check the following: • There is AC power connected to the socket on the back of the DSP8000 loudspeaker. • The power switch on the back panel of the DSP8000 loudspeaker is turned on.
35 TROUBLESHOOTING Drive units move when the speaker is switched on or off • This is normal as the speaker active electronics settle. Configuring the DSP8000 loudspeaker does not have any effect Make sure that you are configuring the DSP8000 loudspeaker used as the master digital loudspeaker in the system.
36 TROUBLESHOOTING Maintenance and cleaning Fitting and removing the grilles When fitting the grilles ensure that the two cutouts are at the 3 o‘clock and 9 o‘clock positions, as this will align the pattern on the grille fabric correctly. To remove the grilles grasp the grille by the two cutouts and pull gently away from the loudspeaker.
37 TROUBLESHOOTING Service and guarantee Service The Meridian components have been carefully designed to give years of untroubled service. There are no user-serviceable parts inside the case, nor do the units require any form of maintenance.
38 TROUBLESHOOTING.
39 Index A absolute phase, changing 23 accessories 8 axis, changing 24 B back panel 14 balance, changing 24 bass, changing 23 C centre tilt offset, adjusting 31 cleaning 36 COMMS INPUT 14 COMMS OUTPUT.
40 selecting a source 20 service 37 settings, storing 32 Setup mode, selecting 31 setup options, configuring 31 slave, selecting 27 sources 20 configuring 29 selecting 20 speaker position, specifying .
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Se non hai ancora comprato il Meridian Audio 8000 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 Audio 8000 - in questo modo è possibile verificare se l’apparecchio soddisfa le tue esigenze. Esplorando le pagine segenti del manuali d’uso Meridian Audio 8000 imparerai tutte le caratteristiche del prodotto e le informazioni sul suo funzionamento. Le informazioni sul Meridian Audio 8000 ti aiuteranno sicuramente a prendere una decisione relativa all’acquisto.
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