Meridian Explorer User manual
Important
safety instructions
•
Read
these
instructions.
•
Keep
these
instructions.
•
Heed
all
warnings.
•
Follow
all
instructions.
•
Do
not
use
this
apparatus
near
water.
•
Clean
only
with
a
dry
cloth.
•
Do
not
block
any
ventilation
openings.
Install
in
accordance
with
the
manufacturer's
instructions.
•
Do
not
install
near
any
heat
sources
such
as
radiators,
heat
registers,
stoves,
or
other
apparatus
(including
amplifiers)
that
produce
heat.
•
Only
use
attachments/
accessories
specified
by
the
manufacturer.
•
Unplug
this
apparatus
during
lightning
storms
or
when
unused
for
long
periods
of
time.
•
Refer
all
servicing
to
qualified
service
personnel.
Servicing
is
required
when
the
apparatus
has
been
damaged
in
any
way,
such
as
power-supply
cord
or
plug
is
damaged,
liquid
has
been
spilled
or
objects
have
fallen
into
the
apparatus,
the
apparatus
has
been
exposed
to
rain
or
moisture,
does
not
operate
normally,
or
has
been
dropped.
Requirements
Mac
OS X: Requires Mac OS X 10.6.4 (Snow
Leopard) or later. No drivers are needed.
Windows: Requires Windows XP SP3,
Windows 7
SP1
or Windows 8. Drivers are
required
and
can
be
downloaded from the
Explorer page (www.meridian-audio.com).
Getting started
Connect the audio output to
an
analogue
preamplifier using a mini jack lead, or to a
digital preamplifier or surround controller using a
TOSLINK optical lead.
Connect the headphones socket to a pair
of
headphones with a mini jack plug.
WARNING:
TO
REDUCE
THE
RISK
OF
FIRE
OR
ELECTRIC
SHOCK,
DO
NOT
EXPOSE
THIS
APPARATUS
TO
RAIN
OR
MOISTURE.
Safety warnings
•
Do
not
expose
the
unit
to
dripping
or
splashing.
•
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.
•
To
avoid
overheating
leave
at
least
10cm
around
the
equipment
to
ensure
sufficient
ventilation.
•
Do
not
position
the
unit
in
direct
sunlight,
near
heat
sources
such
as
a
radiator,
or
directly
on
top
of
heat
producing
equipment,
such
as
a
power
amplifier.
•
To
avoid
interference
do
not
position
the
unit
near
strong
electrical
or
magnetic
radiation,
such
as
near
a
power
amplifier.
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.
It
has
been
type-tested
and
complies
with
the
limits
set
out
in
Subpart
J,
Part
15
Contents
The Explorer
is
supplied with the following
accessories:
• Carrying case
• USB lead
• This guide
The Explorer page on the Meridian web site
(www.meridian-audio.com) has advice
on
getting the best sound quality from your
Explorer,
and
also describes how you can
optionally configure the Explorer to suit
your own requirements.
Line output
analogue
(mini
jack)
or optical (S/PDIF)
WARNING:
'2V
RMS
Do
not
plug
head-
phones into this output
of
FCC
rules
for a
Class
B
computing
device.
These
limits
are
intended
to
provide
reasonable
protection
against
such
interference
in
home
installations.
EEC:
This
product
has
been
designed
and
type-tested
to
comply
with
the
limits
set
out
in
EN55013
and
EN55020.
Use
with
USB
1.1,
2,
3
only
Power
rating:
5V
2.5W
max.
Copyright
Meridian
Audio
Ltd
Latham
Road
Huntingdon
Cambridgeshire
PE29
6YE
England
Copyright© 2013
Meridian
Audio
Ltd.
Visit
us
on
the
web:
http:/
/www.meridian-audio.com
Part
no:
Explorer
/U
1
(P8841
0)
This
guide
was
produced
by:
Human-Computer
Interface
Ltd,
http://www.interface.co.uk!
Headphones
(mini
jack)
Setting
up
for
Mac
OS
X
Configure the Explorer
•
Connect
the
Explorer
via
USB.
•
Open
System Preferences.
•
Click
Sound.
•
Select
the
Output
panel.
•
Select
Meridian Explorer USB DAC Out
from
the
list.
Optionally for best sound quality
•
Select
the
Sound Effects
panel.
• Set Play sound effects through
to
Internal Speakers.
•
Open
the
Audio Midi Setup
utility
(found
in
the
Applications/Utilities
folder).
•
Select
Meridian Explorer USB DAC Out
and
select
the
desired
required
bit/sample
rate.
Hardware and Sound
~
Sounds and
Audio Devices).
•
Select
Meridian Explorer USB DAC
Output
from
the
default
device
list
in
the
Sound playback
box.
•
Click
the
Sounds
tab.
•
Select
No Sounds
from
the
Sound
Scheme
drop-down
list
and
click
Apply.
Setting up for Windows 7 and 8
Install the USB2 driver
•
Download
and
save
the
driver
.zip
file
to
a
suitable
location
such
as
the
Desktop.
•
Connect
the
Explorer
to
the
computer
via
USB
ignoring
any
Windows
driver
installation
notifications.
•
Double
click
the
.zip
file
and
open
the
enclosed
folder.
•
Run
the
driver
installer
by
double
clicking
the
setup
application.
•
On
the
next
window,
allow
the
installer
to
Warranty
The
Explorer
is
covered
by
warranty
to
be
free
from
defects
in
materials
and
workmanship
for
one
year
from
the
date
of
purchase
;
subject
to
the
limitations
and
conditions
outlined
below.
This
warranty
covers
the
cost of
labour
and
materials
for
any
repair
deemed
necessary
by
the
Meridian
Service
Team.
Proof of
purchase
or
a
copy
of
the
sales
receipt
will
be
required
for
any
claim
made
against
the
warranty.
Limitations and Conditions
The
Explorer
is
covered
under
the
warranty
only
if
the
following
conditions
have
been
met:
Setting up for Windows
XP
NOTE:
DO
NOT
connect
the
Explorer
before
running
the
driver
install
application.
Install the USB2 driver
•
Download
and
save
the
driver
.zip
file
to
a
suitable
location
such
as
the
Desktop
.
•
Double
click
the
.zip
file
and
open
the
enclosed
folder.
•
Run
the
driver
installer
by
double-clicking
setup.exe
and
follow
the
installer
instructions,
connecting
the
Explorer
when
requested.
•
Click
Continue Anyway if
Windows
warns
about
the
Explorer
not
passing
Windows
Logo
testing.
•
Click
Finish
when
done.
Windows
will
then
show
a Found New
Hardware Wizard.
•
Select
No, not this time,
then
Next.
•
Select
Install the software
automatically,
then
Next.
make
changes
to
the
computer.
•
Click
Install
to
start
the
driver
instillation
and
follow
the
installer
instructions
.
•
Click
Finish
when
done.
•
Restart
the
computer
.
Configure the Explorer
•
Connect
the
Explorer
.
•
Open
the
Sound
control
panel
(Start
~
Control Panel ~ Hardware and Sound
~Sound)
•
Click
the
Playback
tab.
•
Find
Meridian Explorer USB DAC audio
in
the
list,
right
click
and
select
Set
as
Default Device.
•
Click
Apply.
Optionally for best sound quality
•
Connect
the
Explorer.
•
Open
the
Sound
control
panel
(Start
~
Control Panel
~
Hardware and Sound
• It
has
been
used
in
accordance
with
the
instructions
given
in
the
section
Important
safety instructions
elsewhere
in
this
document.
•
It
has
not
been
altered
or
modified
in
any
way.
•
It
has
not
been
purchased
from
an
unauthorised
dealer.
• It
has
not
been
subjected
to
an
unauthorised
repair
or
service.
The
warranty
is
limited
to
the
original
purchaser
of
the
Explorer
and
is
not
transferable
to
a
subsequent
purchaser
of
the
product.
In
order
to
make
a
claim
against
the
warranty,
the
approved
process
for
returning
a
faulty
unit
for
repair
or
replacement
must
be
followed.
Registration Number:
MAOB5L
•
Click
Continue Anyway if
Windows
warns
about
the
Explorer
not
passing
Windows
Logo
testing.
•
Click
Finish
when
done.
•
Restart
the
computer.
Configure the Explorer
•
Connect
the
Explorer.
•
Open
the
Sounds and Audio Devices
control
panel
(Start
~
Control Panel
~
Hardware and Sound
~
Sounds and
Audio Devices).
•
Click
the
Audio
tab.
•
Select
Meridian Explorer USB DAC
Output
from
the default
device
list
in
the
Sound playback
box.
•
Click
Apply.
Optionally for best sound quality
•
Connect
the
Explorer.
•
Open
the
Sounds and Audio Devices
control
panel
(Start
~
Control Panel
~
~Sound)
.
•
Click
Meridian Explorer USB DAC audio
in
the
list.
•
Click
the
Sounds
tab.
• Select No Sounds
from
the
Sound
Scheme
drop-down
list
and
click
Apply.
•
Click
the
Playback
tab.
•
Double
click
Meridian Explorer USB DAC
audio
in
the
list.
•
Click
the
Enhancements
tab.
•
Set
Disable all enhancements
and
click
Apply.
•
Click
the
Advanced
tab
.
• If not
already
set,
set
both
options
in
the
Exclusive
Mode
box.
• Select
the
desired
bit/sample
rate
in
the
Default Format
drop-down
list
box
and
click
Apply.
Details
of
this
process
can
be
found
on
the
Meridian
web
site:
www.meridian-audio
.
com
Product Registration
Register
your
Explorer
product
at:
www.meridian-support.com
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