Meridian America 506 User Manual
user guide
Meridian 506 24-Bit CD Player
Meridian 506 24-Bit
CD Player User Guide
Preface
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Preface
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Sales and service in the UK
Meridian Audio Ltd
Stonehill
Stukeley Meadows
Huntingdon
PE18 6ED
England
Tel␣ ␣ (01480) 52144
Fax␣ ␣ (01480) 459934
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 (404) 344 7111
Fax (404) 346 7111
Designed and
manufactured in the UK by
Digital Gramophone and Wireless Ltd
Stonehill
Stukeley Meadows
Huntingdon
PE18 6ED
England
Copyright © 1993–1999
Digital Gramophone and Wireless Ltd
Part no: 506/3
This guide was produced by
Human-Computer Interface Ltd,
http://www.interface.co.uk
Contents
Introduction 1
Introduces the 506 24-Bit CD Player, and
provides an overview of the other products
available in the Meridian 500 Series.
Using the CD player 5
The Meridian 500 Series ........................ 2
Specification and accessories ............... 3
Provides step-by-step instructions on how
to operate the CD player, using either the
front panel or the Meridian System
Remote.
Front panel ............................................. 6
Switching on and off .............................. 7
Playing a disc ......................................... 8
Stopping, pausing, and repeating play .. 9
Programming a selection ....................... 10
Disc information and scanning .............. 12
Using index points ................................. 13
Setting up the
CD player 15
Describes how to unpack and install the
CD player, and gives information about
cleaning and servicing your CD player.
Unpacking .............................................. 16
Connecting the CD player ...................... 17
Troubleshooting ..................................... 21
Maintenance .......................................... 23
Service and guarantee ........................... 24
Index ...................................................... 25
Preface
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Preface
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Introduction
In choosing the 506 24-Bit CD Player you have acquired a component that
combines major advances in digital audio and engineering design. The 506
24-Bit CD Player incorporates a three-beam laser CD mechanism, for
superb sound quality and disc playability. The precision-engineered
turntable combines the advantages of drawer loading with the superior
disk clamping normally associated with top loading players. The digital
signal is decoded using the latest 24-bit dual-differential Delta Sigma
digital to analogue converter, combined with a discrete class A output for
superlative audio performance.
This guide is designed to enable you to obtain the best possible results
from the unit, whether your requirements are simply to play a disc or to
programme a selection of music.
If you have just purchased the 506 24-Bit CD Player, you should first turn to
the section Setting up the CD player, page 15, which explains how to
unpack and install the CD player correctly.
Introduction
1
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 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.
Introduction
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Specification and accessories
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, time, and index.
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.
Consumption 20VA.
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.
The Meridian System Remote provides access to all the facilities
provided by the 506 24-Bit CD Player, including those available
from the front panel controls. In addition, it allows you to control
any other 500 Series units in your system.
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 506 24-Bit CD
Player to other equipment.
Introduction
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Introduction
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Using the CD player
This chapter provides a summary of the functions of the CD player in
order to identify the controls which you will use to operate the unit.
It also describes all aspects of using the CD 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.
Using the CD player
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