Meridian Meridian System Remote User manual

Meridian System Remote
user guide

Preface
ii
Sales and service in the UK
Meridian Audio Ltd
14 Clifton Road
Huntingdon
Cambs
PE18 7EJ
England
Tel [phone]
Telex 32577 (MERIDN)
Fax [phone]
Sales and service in the USA
Meridian America Inc
3800 Camp Creek Parkway
Building 2400
Suite 112
Eastpoint
Atlanta
GA 30331
Tel [phone]
Fax [phone]
Designed and
manufactured in the UK by
Digital Gramophone and Wireless Ltd
14 Clifton Road
Huntingdon
Cambs
PE18 7EJ
England
Copyright © 1993 Digital Gramophone and
Wireless Ltd
Part no: MSR/1
This guide was produced by
Human-Computer Interface Ltd,
Cambridge, England.

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Preface
Contents
Introduction 1
Introduces the Meridian System Remote,
and provides an overview of the other
products available in the Meridian 500
Series.
The Meridian 500 Series ........................ 2
Sample configurations ........................... 3
Specification .......................................... 6
Using the MSR with the
Meridian 500 Series 7
Describes the actions of the MSR’s keys,
and how to fit the battery.
The controls ........................................... 8
Using the Meridian System Remote ...... 9
Fitting the battery................................... 10
Using the MSR with
Meridian 200 and 600
Series Products 11
Describes how to configure the Meridian
System Remote to work with 200 and 600
Series products.
Configuring the MSR ............................. 12
Default configuration (Option 1) ............. 13
200 Series systems (Option 2) ............... 14
Digital loudspeakers in 200 Series
mode (Option 3) ..................................... 15
601 Preamplifier (Option 4) .................... 16
Service and guarantee ........................... 17
Index ...................................................... 19

Preface
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Introduction
The Meridian System Remote (MSR) is ideal for controlling any
configuration of Meridian 500 Series products, including 500 Series
compatible Meridian digital loudspeakers.
Before using the Meridian System Remote you need to insert the battery;
see Fitting the battery, page 10.
For specific information about using the Meridian System Remote with
each 500 Series product refer to the appropriate user guide.
The Meridian System Remote can also be used with systems which include
Meridian 200 and 600 Series products. For further information refer to the
chapter Using the MSR with Meridian 200 and 600 Series Products,
page 11.

2
Introduction
The Meridian 500 Series
The Meridian 500 Series is a unique system of digital, analogue,
and video components designed to meet the demand for
absolute quality, ease of use, and lasting value.
The flexibility of the Meridian 500 Series is such that you can
assemble a system as simple or as complex as you need,
perfectly suited to your musical and environmental requirements,
and with the ability to add to it or change it at a later date should
your requirements change. The 500 Series is also compatible
with the existing Meridian 200 Series and 600 Series
components.
Each Meridian 500 Series component is housed in a matching
slim line case. Front panel controls provide access to the most
important functions, and the full range of functions is available
from the Meridian System Remote using a simple and intuitive
control interface.
500 Series communications
The Meridian 500 Series includes a sophisticated
communications link, to ensure that any configuration of units
will work together as a fully integrated system.
The 500 Series communications system allows you to control
any combination of units using a single handset, and ensures
that your commands from the handset are interpreted
unambiguously. Any unit can be designated as the controller for
the system, allowing you to position the other units out of range
from the handset beam if desired. It also allows all the units to
be switched off from the front panel of any unit in the system.
Professional features
The 500 Series also includes features for professional users,
including RS232 computer control (501, 562, and DSP5000), and
balanced outputs (563).
The following pages give examples of four suggested
configurations to illustrate the flexibility of the Meridian 500
Series.

Introduction
3
Sample configurations
500 Compact Disc Transport
The 500 Compact Disc Transport provides a precision digital
output, and can drive DSP5000 Digital Loudspeakers directly.
A 562 Digital Controller can be added to cater for conventional
analogue sources, such as the 504 FM Tuner, and provide
source selection between up to 12 different analogue or digital
sources.
562
500
504 DSP5000 DSP5000
501 M60 M60504 555
506
A2A2
506 Compact Disc Player
The 506 Compact Disc Player is an integrated CD transport and
converter, providing both digital and analogue outputs.
The 506 Compact Disc Player is ideally suited for use with the
Meridian 555 Stereo Power Amplifier and A2 Loudspeakers, with
control over the volume and source selection provided by the
501 Remote Control Preamplifier.
The 504 FM Tuner is an ideal addition to the system if radio
reception is required.

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Introduction
563 Digital to Analogue Converter
The digital output provided by the 500 Compact Disc Transport
can be decoded by the 563 Digital to Analogue converter to
provide a high-quality audio output for use with a conventional
audio preamplifier.
The 563 Digital to Analogue Converter can also decode digital
signals from other sources, including LaserDisc players and
Digital Audio Tape.
501V Control Unit
The 501V Control Unit is a full function preamplifier for use with
any analogue source, and includes video switching for complete
control of systems that include video sources such as a
LaserDisc player and video recorder.
It provides a high-quality audio output ideal for use with the
Meridian M60 Active Loudspeakers.
LASERDISC
VIDEO
M60 M60
501V500 563

Introduction
5
562V Multimedia Controller
D6000 D6000
LASERDISC
VIDEO
500 562V
504
SATELLITE
TV
The 562V Multimedia Controller is the ideal control unit for use
with the Meridian D6000 Digital Loudspeakers.
It provides direct digital inputs for digital sources, such as the
500 Compact Disc Transport and LaserDisc sound, together
with precision Delta Sigma Analogue to Digital Conversion, for
conventional analogue sources such as the 504 FM Tuner and
video sound.
It also includes video switching for CVBS and S-VHS signals,
such as from a satellite receiver, LaserDisc player, or video
recorder.

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Introduction
Specification
Specification
Control method Infra-red.
Coding system RC5.
Number of keys 44.
Battery type PP3.
Battery life 6 months.
Meridian Audio reserves the right to amend product
specifications at any time.

Using the MSR with the
Meridian 500 Series
This chapter describes the actions of the MSR keys, and explains how
they are used to control a 500 series system.
It also explains how to fit the MSR battery.

Using the MSR with the Meridian 500 Series
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The controls
1 Source selection keys
2 Source control keys:
[Previous
>Play
]Next
¯Fast back
*Stop
˘Fast forward
=Pause
3 Off
4 Function shift
5 Numeric keys
6 Menu keys
7 Display
8 Volume keys
1 2
47568
3

Using the MSR with the Meridian 500 Series
9
Source selection keys
Select the current source.
Source control and numeric keys
Allow you to control the currently-selected source; eg changing
track on a CD player, or selecting a radio preset.
Off
Switches all Meridian equipment to standby.
Function shift
Used in conjunction with some other keys to modify their
actions. Hold down the function key while pressing the other
key. For further information see Default configuration (Option 1),
page 13.
Using the Meridian System Remote
Menu keys
Allows you to adjust the balance on a preamplifier and digital
speakers, and for some programming operations.
Display
Changes the display of the currently-selected source, or of
digital loudspeakers.
Volume keys
Allows you to adjust the volume of preamplifiers or digital
loudspeakers.

Using the MSR with the Meridian 500 Series
10
To disassemble the Meridian System
Remote
●Remove the case screws, as shown opposite.
To fit the battery
●Separate the two halves of the case.
●Gently clip the battery into place.
●Reassemble the case.
Fitting the battery

Using the MSR with
Meridian 200 and 600
Series Products
This chapter describes the additional operations available when using the
function key. It also explains how to reconfigure the Meridian System
Remote for use with 200 and 600 Series products.

Using the MSR with Meridian 200 and 600 Series Products
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Configuring the MSR
As supplied, the Meridian System Remote is configured for use
with Meridian 500 Series products.
If you have either Meridian 200 Series or 600 Series products in
your system you should reconfigure the MSR as described in
this chapter.
To configure the MSR
●Open the case, as described in To disassemble the Meridian
System Remote, page 10.
●Select the option required from the following table.
Use this option For these products
Option 1 500 Series products and/or digital
loudspeakers in 500 Series mode.
Option 2 200 Series or 500 Series products in
200 Series mode.
Option 3 Digital loudspeakers in 200 Series
mode.
Option 4 601 Preamplifier.
●Use the jumpers, shown in the diagram below, to select the
required option.
Option 2
Option 3
Option 4
Option 1
The key actions for each of the options are listed on the
following pages.

Using the MSR with Meridian 200 and 600 Series Products
13
The following function key actions are provided in the default
configuration. Although some of these provide control over 200
Series products, for best operation with a 200 Series system use
Option 2.
Keys Action Series: 500 200
Function + CD Track ✓
Function + Radio Preset ✓
Function + Stop Open ✓✓
Function + Volume keys Secondary volume ✓
Function + Menu keys Secondary menus ✓
Function + Store Secondary store ✓✓
Function + Record Phase ✓✓
Function + Clear Secondary clear ✓✓
Function + Display Secondary display ✓✓
Function + Decimal point DSP ✓
Default configuration (Option 1)

Using the MSR with Meridian 200 and 600 Series Products
14
If you have 200 Series products, or 500 Series products
operating in 200 Series mode, optimum operation will be
obtained by configuring the MSR for Option 2.
The following keys then operate differently:
Key Action
TV Video
CDR Tape 3
Cable Line
Text No function
VCR 1 No function
VCR 2 No function
Laser Disc No function
Menu keys No function
Clear Cancel
The following function key operations are available:
Keys Action Series: 500 200
Function + CD Track ✓
Function + Radio Preset ✓
Function + Stop Open ✓✓
Function + Record Phase ✓✓
Function + Clear Secondary clear ✓✓
200 Series systems (Option 2)

Using the MSR with Meridian 200 and 600 Series Products
15
If you have digital loudspeakers configured in 200 Series mode,
optimum operation will be obtained by configuring the MSR for
Option 3.
The following keys will then operate differently:
Key Action
TV Video
CDR Tape 3
Cable Line
Text No function
VCR 1 No function
VCR 2 No function
Laser Disc No function
¯Left
˘Right
Record Phase
Key Action
Store Memory
Clear Reset
Decimal point Tilt
There are no function key operations in this configuration.
Digital loudspeakers in 200 Series mode (Option 3)

Using the MSR with Meridian 200 and 600 Series Products
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If you have the 601 Preamplifier, optimum operation will be
obtained by configuring the MSR for Option 4.
The following keys will then operate differently:
Key Action
TV Video
CDR Tape 3
Cable Line
Text No function
VCR 1 No function
VCR 2 No function
Laser Disc No function
¯Left
˘Right
Record Phase
Key Action
Store Memory
Clear Reset
Decimal point DSP
The following function key operations are available:
Keys Action
Function + Volume keys Secondary function
Function + Decimal point Filter
601 Preamplifier (Option 4)