Meridian 501 Manuel utilisateur
Meridian 501/501V Control Unit
user guide
Preface
ii
Sales and service in the UK
Meridian Audio Ltd
Stonehill
Stukeley Meadows
Cambs
PE18 6ED
England
Tel (01480) 52144
Fax (01480) 459934
World Wide Web
http://www.meridian.co.uk
Sales and service in the USA
Meridian America Inc
3800 Camp Creek Parkway
Building 2400
Suite 112
Eastpoint
Atlanta
GA 30331
Tel (404) 344 7111
Fax (404) 346 7111
Designed and
manufactured in the UK by
Digital Gramophone and Wireless Ltd
Stonehill
Stukeley Meadows
Cambs
PE18 6ED
England
Copyright © 1993 Digital Gramophone and
Wireless Ltd
Part no: 501/501V/1
This guide was produced by
Human-Computer Interface Ltd,
Cambridge, England.
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Preface
Contents
Introduction 1
Introduces the 501/501V Control Unit, and
provides an overview of the other products
available in the Meridian 500 Series.
The Meridian 500 Series ........................ 2
Sample configurations ........................... 3
Specification and accessories ............... 6
Using the Video Features
(501V only) 15
Provides information on how to use the
video features included in the 501V
Control Unit.
Selecting a video source........................ 16
Recording a video input ......................... 17
Using the Control Unit 9
Provides step-by-step instructions on how
to operate the control unit, using either the
front panel or the Meridian System
Handset.
Front panel ............................................. 10
Selecting a source ................................. 11
Adjusting the volume ............................. 12
Changing the display and balance ........ 13
Recording a source................................ 14
Preface
iv
Customising the Control
Unit 19
Describes how to set up the control unit in
your preferred configuration.
Choosing standard settings ................... 20
Configuring the sources......................... 23
Examples of configuring the
sources .................................................. 26
Programming levels ............................... 28
Specifying information about
your system ........................................... 30
Setting up the Control
Unit 33
Describes how to unpack and install the
control unit, and explains what you should
do if your control unit requires servicing.
Unpacking .............................................. 34
Connecting the control unit ................... 35
Troubleshooting ..................................... 39
Maintenance .......................................... 41
Service and guarantee ........................... 42
Index ...................................................... 43
Introduction
In choosing the 501/501V Control Unit you have acquired a component
that combines major advances in audio and engineering design. The 501
Control Unit is a full function preamplifier for use with high performance
analogue sources. It provides six audio inputs, each of which can be
individually adjusted for sensitivity, and identified on the four-character
alpha-numeric display. A very high quality MC or MM phono stage is
available as an option for the dedicated LP input.
In addition, the 501V Control Unit provides video switching for up to eight
video inputs.
This guide is designed to enable you to obtain the best possible results
from the unit, and it includes information about customising the unit to
your own requirements.
If you have just purchased the 501/501V Control Unit you should first turn
to the chapter Setting up the Control Unit, page 33, which explains how to
unpack and install the control unit correctly.
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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 Handset 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
500 Compact Disc Transport
Sample configurations
506 Compact Disc Player
562
500
504 DSP5000 DSP5000
501 M60 M60504 555
506
A2A2
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.
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.
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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
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.
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
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Introduction
Specification and accessories
Specification
MM input option Sensitivity adjustable 0.5 – 3mV for
5cm/s @ 1kHz.
Overload point 47mV @ 1kHz.
Cartridge load 47kΩ|| 100pF.
MC input option Sensitivity adjustable 38 – 210µV for
5cm/s @ 1kHz.
Cartridge load 220Ω|| 10nF.
A2 – A6 inputs Sensitivity adjustable 27 – 150mV.
Input impedance 20kΩ.
Tape output Output 1.5V.
Main outputs Output 1.4V rms, 3V rms maximum.
Headphone output 2V maximum.
Distortion Less than 0.01% input to output.
Noise and hum Less than -90dB for high-level
analogue inputs.
Less than -70dB for MM input.
Less than -60dB for MC input.
Display Four character display for current
source, volume, mute, and copy
source.
Communications Two 5 pin 240°DIN sockets, RS232
interface.
Finish Black textured enamel and glass.
Dimensions 88mm x 321mm x 332mm
(3.46" x 12.64" x 13.07").
Weight 5kg (10lbs).
Consumption 20VA.
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