Meridian Audio 500 User Manual

user guide
Meridian 500 Compact Disc Transport
Preface
ii
Sales and service in the UK
Meridian Audio Ltd
Stonehill
Stukeley Meadows
Cambs
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
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
England
Copyright © 1993–1996
Digital Gramophone and Wireless Ltd
Part no: 500/2
This guide was produced by
Human-Computer Interface Ltd,
Cambridge, England.

Contents

Introduction 1
Introduces the 500 Compact Disc Transport, 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 compact disc transport 7
Provides step-by-step instructions on how to operate the compact disc transport, using either the front panel or 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
Using index points ................................. 15
Setting up the compact disc transport 17
Describes how to unpack and install the compact disc transport, and gives information about cleaning and servicing your compact disc transport.
Unpacking.............................................. 18
Connecting the compact disc
transport ................................................ 19
Troubleshooting ..................................... 23
Maintenance .......................................... 25
Service and guarantee ........................... 26
Preface
Index ...................................................... 27
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Preface
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Introduction

In choosing the 500 Compact Disc Transport you have acquired a
component that combines major advances in digital audio and engineering design. The 500 Compact Disc Transport incorporates a precision engineered CD turntable and drawer system, which provides all the advantages of drawer loading with the superior disc clamping normally associated with top loading players. It provides a precision digital output, with a choice of digital, optical, or AES/EBU connectors.
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 program a selection of music.
If you have just purchased the 500 Compact Disc Transport, you should first turn to the section Setting up the compact disc transport, page 17, which explains how to unpack and install the compact disc transport correctly.

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.
Professional features
The 500 Series also includes features for professional users, including RS232 computer control and balanced connections.
The following pages give examples of four suggested configurations to illustrate the flexibility of the Meridian 500 Series.
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Sample configurations

508 20-Bit CD Player 500 Compact Disc Transport
A500
A500
DSP5000DSP5000
508
504
502
557
The 508 20-Bit CD Player is an integrated CD transport and converter, providing both digital and analogue outputs.
The 508 20-Bit CD Player is ideally suited for use with the Meridian 557 Stereo Power Amplifier and A500 Loudspeakers, with control over the volume and source selection provided by the 502 Analogue Controller. These units provide balanced inputs and outputs, allowing a completely balanced system to be created.
500
504
562
The 500 Compact Disc Transport provides a precision digital output, and can drive DSP5000 Digital Loudspeakers directly.
A 562 Digital Control Unit can be added to cater for conventional analogue sources, and provide source selection between up to 12 different analogue or digital sources.
The 504 Stereo FM Tuner is an ideal addition to the system if radio reception is required.
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566 20-Bit Digital to Analogue Converter
502 Analogue Controller
Introduction
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500
566
502
The digital output provided by the 500 Compact Disc Transport can be decoded by the 566 20-Bit Digital to Analogue Converter to provide a high-quality audio output for use with a conventional audio preamplifier. The 566 20-Bit Digital to Analogue Converter can also decode digital signals from other sources, including LaserDisc players and Digital Audio Tape.
A500
557
A500
The 502 Analogue Controller is a full function preamplifier for use with any analogue source, and includes balanced inputs to allow you to take advantage of balanced sources, including the 566 20-Bit Digital to Analogue Converter. It provides balanced outputs which are ideal for use with the 557 Stereo Power Amplifier.
562V Multimedia Controller
DSP6000 DSP6000
Satellite
Video recorder
504
500
LaserDisc
The 562V Multimedia Controller is the ideal control unit for use with the Meridian DSP6000 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
562V
Television
conventional analogue sources such as the 504 Stereo 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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Specification and accessories

Specification

Clock accuracy +/- 20ppm. Display Eight character 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 Digital: co-axial, 500mV p-p.
Optical: EIAJ. AES/EBU: XLR connector.
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:
Meridian System Remote.Power cord Europe.Power cord Canada and USA.
The Meridian System Remote provides access to all the facilities provided by the 500 Compact Disc Transport, 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 500 Compact Disc Transport to other equipment.
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