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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 Player500 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
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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.
DisplayEight character display for track, time,
and index.
FinishBlack textured enamel and glass.
Dimensions88mm x 321mm x 332mm
CommunicationsTwo 5 pin 240° DIN sockets.
Consumption20VA.
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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