Meridian 507 User Manual

Meridian 507 Compact Disc Player

user guide

Meridian 507 Compact
Disc Player User Guide

Preface

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Sales and service in the UK

Meridian Audio Ltd

Stonehill

Stukeley Meadows

Huntingdon

PE29 6EX

England

Tel [phone]

Fax [phone]

World Wide Web

http://www.meridian-audio.com

Sales and service in the USA

Meridian America Inc

3800 Camp Creek Parkway

Building 2400

Suite 122

Atlanta

GA 30331

Tel [phone]

Fax [phone]

Designed and

manufactured in the UK by

Meridian Audio Ltd

Stonehill

Stukeley Meadows

Huntingdon

PE29 6EX

England

Copyright © 2001

Meridian Audio Ltd

Part no: 507/1

This guide was produced by

Human-Computer Interface Ltd,

http://www.interface.co.uk

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Preface

Contents

Introduction 1

Introduces the 507 compact disc player,

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 ............... 5

Setting up the compact
disc player 15

Describes how to unpack and install the

compact disc player, and gives

information about cleaning and servicing

your compact disc player.

Unpacking .............................................. 16

Positioning the compact disc player ..... 17

Connecting the compact disc player ..... 18

Connecting audio ................................... 20

Using the compact disc
player 7

Provides step-by-step instructions on how

to operate the compact disc player, using

both the front panel and the Meridian

System Remote.

Front panel ............................................. 8

Switching on and off .............................. 9

Playing a disc ......................................... 10

Stopping, pausing, and repeating play .. 11

Programming a selection ....................... 12

Disc information and scanning .............. 14

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Configuring the compact
disc player 23

Explains how to configure the compact

disc player to suit the other equipment in

your system.

Choosing standard settings ................... 24

Specifying information about

your system ........................................... 25

Troubleshooting 27

Provides suggested solutions to typical

problems.

Troubleshooting ..................................... 28

Maintenance .......................................... 30

Service and guarantee ........................... 31

Index ...................................................... 33

Introduction

The 507 Compact Disc Player combines Meridian’s extensive experience

of producing audiophile compact disc players with their experience in
applying state-of-the-art digital signal processing techniques to audio
equipment, resulting in an outstanding compact disc player that takes full
advantage of the capabilities of compact disc.

The 507 uses a precision CD-ROM drive, with the data read
asynchronously and then triple buffered to isolate output timing from the
mechanics of the drive. The data is also dejittered using very precise
master oscillators to give a clear, open, authoritative sound. The digital
signal is decoded using the latest 192kHz 24-bit dual-differential Delta
Sigma digital-to-analogue converter, combined with a discrete class A
output for superlative audio performance.

For instructions on setting up the unit turn to Setting up the compact disc
player, page 15. Once the compact disc player has been set up refer to the
next chapter, Using the compact disc player, for information about playing
discs.

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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.

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 remote, and ensures that

your commands from the remote are interpreted unambiguously.

The communications system also allows you to extend your hi-fi

system into two or three rooms, with the ability to control the

sources in one room from the controller in another room.

Professional features

The 500 Series also includes features for professional users,

including RS232 computer control.

The following pages give examples of three suggested

configurations incorporating the 507 Compact Disc Player, to

illustrate the flexibility of the Meridian 500 Series.

Introduction

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562 Digital Control Unit

Sample configurations

502 Analogue controller

The 507 Compact Disc Player is ideally suited for use with the

Meridian 556 Stereo Power Amplifier and analogue

loudspeakers, with control over the volume and source selection

provided by the 501 Analogue Controller.

The 507 Compact Disc Player provides a precision digital

output, and so is ideal for use with the 562V.2 Multimedia

Controller. This can also cater for conventional analogue

sources, and provide source selection between up to 12

different analogue or digital sources.

564

507

562V.2

DSP5000DSP5000

501

507

556

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Introduction

Meridian Digital Music System

The digital output of the 507 Compact Disc Player can be

connected directly to Meridian DSP loudspeakers, as these

include DSP volume and tone controls.

The result is an outstanding music system for those who prefer a

minimum of separate units and interconnecting cables.

507

DSP5000 DSP5000

Introduction

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Specification and accessories

Meridian Audio reserves the right to amend product

specifications at any time.

Available accessories

The following accessories are available from your dealer:

❍Power cord Europe.
❍Power cord Canada and USA.

If you have problems purchasing these items, you can order

them direct from Meridian Audio Limited, who can also supply a

range of digital cables suitable for connecting the 507 Compact

Disc Player to other equipment.

Specification

THD Less than -93dBFS.
Noise Less than -93dBFS.
Mechanism Three-beam laser.
Conversion Dual differential 24-bit Delta Sigma.
Display Eight character dot-matrix display for

track and time.
Note: Index points are not supported.

Finish Black textured enamel and glass.
Dimensions 88mm x 321mm x 332mm

(3.46" x 12.64" x 13.07").

Weight 6.4kg (14lbs).
Outputs Analogue: 2V fixed, class A.

Digital: co-axial, optical.

Communications Two 5 pin 240° DIN sockets.

Full RS232 control and status for

custom integration and automation.

Power Universal supply 100-240V, 50-60Hz,

25W.

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Introduction

Using the compact disc
player

This chapter provides a summary of the functions of the compact disc

player to identify the controls used to operate the unit.

It also describes all aspects of using the compact disc player, beginning
with essential instructions such as switching on and loading a disc, to the
more advanced functions such as programming.

Unless otherwise specified, each function is available from the front panel
or the remote.