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MERIDIAN D6000 USER MANUAL

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Contents

2

Introduction............................................5

About this manual..................................5

D6000 description...................................6

Master and slave speakers..................6

Left and right .......................................6

Control.................................................6

General background ............................7

Unpacking the D6000 .............................7

Meridian System Remote

(MSR).............................................8

Installing your D6000 ...........................10

General precautions ..........................10

Customising features.........................10

Connections ......................................11

Siting.................................................11

Starting off with D6000.........................12

Checking ...........................................12

Switching on................................ ......12

If there are no lights...........................13

Starting the D6000.............................13

Standby............................................. 13

Basic operation of D6000..................... 14

Selecting sources ..............................14

Putting the D6000 in Standby ............14

Coming out of Standby ......................14

Display ..............................................15

Changing the display .........................15

Volume.............................................. 16

Mute.................................................. 17

The menu system.............................. 17

Balance.............................................17

Tilt control..........................................18

Bass control.......................................19

Phase................................................20

Axis...................................................21

Loudness...........................................21

Storing settings..................................22

Recalling settings...............................22

Controlling a Meridian CD player ........23

Use of handset to control CD............. 23

Playing a disc ....................................23

Scanning a disc.................................23

Selecting tracks.................................23

Selecting index points........................ 24

Setting up programmed

sequences.................................... 24

Use with 504, 204 or 604 FM

tuner................................................. 25

Operation summary..............................26

On the remote control........................ 26

Customising D6000: an overview........27

Restoring default settings.................. 27

Storing preferred tone settings ..........27

How to customise D6000.....................28

Customising: general procedure........28

Type: an overview............................. 28

Config: an overview........................... 28

Setup: an overview............................29

Customising using Type .....................30

Selecting Types ................................30

Customising using Config ..................31

How to use Config.............................31

Root menu options............................ 32

System menu....................................32

Source menus...................................33

Completing Config............................. 35

Customising using Setup....................35

Features of Setup .............................35

How to use Setup.............................. 35

Connecting D6000................................ 36

Digital audio connections................... 38

Communications connections............39

Specification ........................................42

Help! .....................................................43

Standby point not lit...........................43

No sound ..........................................43

Sound from one channel only............43

Channels reversed............................43

Settings lost......................................43

Hum..................................................43

Clicks with digital sources..................43

Meridian CD does not respond..........44

504, 204 or 604 does not

respond........................................ 44

562, 201, 603 or 601 does not

respond........................................ 44

D6000s do not respond.....................45

D6000s go silent when used

hard ............................................. 45

Communications not working

between D6000 and other

Meridian products.........................45

Radio interference.............................45

Cleaning ...............................................46

Maintenance & service......................... 47

Guarantee............................................. 47

Appendix 1 D6000 types.....................48

Type 1 setup, Meridian 500

series system using 562...............48

Type 2 setup, Meridian CD as

preamp (via 607), 204

connected....................................49

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Type 3 setup, 601, 201, 603 or

562 as preamp via 607,
Meridian CD and 204

connected.....................................49

Type 4 setup, 601 preamp or

201 or 603 as preamp via
607, Meridian CD and 204,

CD with direct connection .............50

Type 5 setup, Meridian 500

system not using 562 ................... 51

Appendix 2 Test mode.........................51

Appendix 3 Calibrate mode.................52

Appendix 4 ........................................... 54

Index................................ ..................... 56

Notes.....................................................58

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D6000 User Guide

Introduction

Introduction 5

Congratulations on choosing D6000 digital loudspeakers. We are
confident that they will give a quality to your music that is unprecedented,
and bring years of listening pleasure. This manual will enable you to get
the most from them.

The D6000 is a sophisticated product. You should therefore read all the
supplied documentation before fully installing the D6000, particularly if you
intend to customise its functions.

We have supplied a Getting going sheet for those of you who want to
hear the D6000s immediately, and then perhaps spend a little longer
deciding on how best to set them up in your home.

D6000s can be adjusted in many ways, all of which are explained in this
manual. If you have any queries regarding the D6000, remember that
your Meridian dealer has been selected for his expertise. You should refer
to him in the first instance.

We have made this unique product as simple to use as possible so that it
will bring you a new dimension of listening pleasure.

About this manual

602 A number such as 602 refers to a component in the Meridian 600-
208 A number such as 208 refers to a component in the Meridian 200-
506 A number such as 506 refers to a component in the Meridian 500-

Series of audio equipment.
Series of audio equipment.
Series of audio equipment.

D6000 User Guide

D6000 description

You will find it simpler to understand how the D6000 works if you consider
it as a combination of the following components:

• digital preamplifier, to select and control up to four digital sources

directly, and to provide fixed and switched digital output for the other
D6000

• digital audio processor, whose functions include decoding as well as

error detection and correction

• digital signal-processor, dealing with tone controls, digital crossover,

balance and volume

• four precision digital to analogue ∆Σ converters for bass-mid and

tweeter

• remote control for all functions, including volume, balance, mute and

various tone controls

• controlling computer

• Meridian 500-Series communicator

• Meridian 200- or 600-Series communicator

• 3-way active loudspeaker, with six drive units and two 75W and two

100W power amplifiers per speaker

Description 6

Master and slave speakers

In every room containing D6000s, one speaker is chosen (by means of
either factory setting or user setup) to be in charge of the other Meridian
components in that room. We refer to this as the master speaker. It
controls the functions of the other D6000, and communicates with all the
other Meridian products in the system via the M5-lead provided. The
master speaker is also the one that ‘watches’ the remote control, and
should therefore be placed so that it has the best possible view of the
room, although the connections between the other components of your
system must also be considered.

A normal installation uses two D6000s, one as the master speaker and
the other as a slave.

The master is identified by a red light in the display window.

Left and right

Since the digital audio signal is in stereo format, the D6000s need to be
told which of them is the left speaker and which the right. We refer to the
D6000 which is on the left when viewed from the listening position as the
left speaker.

You are not restricted to having the master speaker on the left. This
choice can be made independently, since it affects the way the cables run
in your installation. As supplied, the D6000s are set up as a left master
and a right slave, as indicated by a spot in the appropriate box on the
back of each speaker, but you can alter this by programming the
speakers.

However, the D6000s are intentionally handed in their physical design.
When installed as intended, the heads have the sloping sides on the
outsides and the gold stripes are on the inside for both speakers.

Control

The D6000s are operated either by commands received from the Meridian
System Remote (MSR) supplied with the loudspeakers, or by commands

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Description 7

received through the communications cables of a Meridian installation (for
example, from the front panel of a 562 or 601).

The remote control provides enough keys to allow you to drive a Meridian
installation via the D6000s, and this is the method to be preferred.

Note If you have any 200-Series components to connect to the D6000,
then the D6000s and any 500-Series components must be operated in
200 mode. See page 28.

Note In a 200-Series system D6000 must be set to Type 2 (see page 30)
and the MSR must be configured to Option 3 (see MSR User Guide). An
MSR not set to Option 3 will give very confusing results in a 200-Series
system. In all cases where D6000 is used in a system containing 200­Series components the Meridian 209 system handset should not be used.

General background

The D6000 contains unique combinations of technology, and you should
bear the following in mind.

1. Each D6000 is controlled by an internal computer. This interprets the
commands from the remote control, communicates with other
Meridian components, operates the display and supervises the digital
audio process.

2. The D6000, in common with other components of the Meridian
Multiroom system, uses a technique called ‘source mapping’.

Source mapping allows flexibility in the following attributes of the
source:

• its identity

• the associated display

• which key on the MSR calls the source up

• which physical input of the D6000 receives the signal from this

source

• whether the source is controllable

3. As a convenience feature, the tone-control settings of D6000 can be

restored to your chosen favourite settings for each source. This means
that if you want to keep a combination of tone settings you must set
these up in the Setup mode. See page 29 for an overview.

Unpacking the D6000

In the packs you should find:

• 2 D6000 digital active speaker base units complete with glass panels

and grilles

2 D6000 head units complete with cups

• 8 screw-in spikes with lock nuts and foot caps

• wrench for spikes

• 6 knurled screw-in spikes

• MSR handset and user guide

• battery for handset

• D6000 user manual (this manual)

• Getting going sheet

• 2 power cords suitable for your territory

• 2 head connection leads

• composite system cable M5 (phono + DIN to phono + DIN, 8 metres)

• composite system cable S5 (phono + DIN to phono + DIN, 6 metres)

• hex wrench (3mm), for drive units

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Installation 8

If any of these items is missing, please contact your dealer. We suggest
that you retain the packing carefully, as it provides maximum protection
for the unit in transit.

NOTE Take great care when unpacking or re-packing the D6000 that you
do not put undue pressure on the sides, as the drive units may be
damaged if pressed.

Fitting the feet

It is easiest to fit the feet with the speakers upside down, before removing
from the packing. Each D6000 needs four feet, fitted as follows:

1. Find the eight screw-in spikes, and the lock nuts, foot caps and wrench

provided.

2. Fit a lock nut to each spike, about 2mm away from the end of its

thread. If a foot is required rather than a spike, fit a foot cap. Screw
each foot into the threads on the bottom of the base units. Do not fully
tighten the foot at this stage.

3. When all four feet have been fitted, carefully set the D6000s upright in

their playing positions.

4. Remove the rest of the packaging.

Installing the head units

• If the spikes on top of the base part of the speaker are not fitted then

locate the six spikes and screw them in to the three holes in the top of
each base section.

• Place the heads on top of the base units so that the gold stripes on the

head and base units line up. The speakers have the correct orientation
if the sloping sides on the heads are to the outside.

• Connect the lead that comes out of the top of the base unit to the

socket in the back of the head unit. If this lead is not in place there will
be a separate lead in the packaging. The end of the lead marked with
a red band should first be connected to the head unit and the other
end then connected to the base unit.

Disconnection should always be made from the base unit first and

NEVER with the power connected and switched on.
Note This cable is for audio and without it you will only hear the bass

frequencies of your source music.

It is advisable to remove the head units while movement of the speakers
takes place. This is achieved by disconnecting the head lead from the
base unit and lifting off the head. While not in place the head should be
stored safely but care should also be taken of the surface they are placed
upon as it may be damaged by the cups.

IMPORTANT: DO NOT DISCONNECT THE HEAD LEAD WHILE THE
UNIT IS CONNECTED TO THE AC SUPPLY AND SWITCHED ON.

IMPORTANT Care must be taken while the head is not in position as this
exposes its mounting spikes.

Meridian System Remote (MSR)

The MSR uses infra-red transmission to operate the D6000. It uses a PP3
battery (supplied but not installed).

When a key is pressed, an indicating light shows in the window of the
MSR. This light becomes inconsistent or weak when the battery needs
changing. Normally the battery will last for up to a year, but we

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Installation 9

recommend that you change the battery routinely every six months, since
there are no front-panel controls on the D6000 and the system therefore
cannot be used without a working handset.

The MSR is supplied with its own user guide. This explains many details
of operation and also how to fit and change batteries.

The MSR is suitable for D6000 fitted with control EPROM version 2.2 or
later. (See page 16). If you want to use MSR with an earlier version of
D6000 (EPROM version 1.x) or with any 200-Series components in the
system, then the MSR needs to be configured to Option 3 – see the MSR
User Guide and the D6000s have to be set to type 2 – see page 30.

To check the MSR, press any key and look for the flashing yellow light.
Note Good-quality alkaline batteries last longer than other sorts of

battery, and we advise you to use one in your MSR.

Note Do not store the unit where it may get too hot.

Note Do not store the unit face down, or rest objects (e.g. magazines) on

top of it. Doing so could cause one of the keys to be left pressed down,
which would shorten the life of the battery.

Note Do not allow the MSR to become wet. If drinks are accidentally spilt
on it, remove the battery and let the MSR dry out. If necessary consult
your dealer.

Note Additional MSRs can be obtained from your dealer if you would
prefer to have more than one.

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Installing your D6000

page

General precautions

Before carrying out any installation, you should ensure that the D6000 is
marked with the correct voltage for your local AC supply. Should this not
be the case, do not proceed, but contact your dealer.

As a general rule, you should not make any connections to the D6000, or
to any other component in your system, when the AC power supply is
switched on.

Customising features

For full details of
Type settings and
configuring
D6000, see

Customising
D6000: an
overview, on

27

The D6000 is very flexible. Its functions can be significantly customised,
which means that you can set up your system so that it suits you exactly.

Customising D6000: an overview, on page 27, describes your options
in detail. By the time you have set up D6000 according to your needs, you
will be aware of how the alternative choices available to you can differ
from the standard configurations.

We recommend that you first get to know the D6000 by using one of the
standard setups, and by working through this manual. Do not be afraid
later to experiment with customising – we have given you a simple way of
getting back to where you started from! (see page 30).

D6000 as provided has 3 standard configurations which we call Type
settings. Each Type gives a different set of standard options; this feature
is described fully on page 30.

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Warning By selecting a Type, you automatically reset all custom settings
for D6000 to the factory defaults – this includes all tone settings.

D6000 has 7 operating modes (not to be confused with setup Types):

• Standby

• Normal

• Type

• Config

• Setup

• Calibrate

• Test

Standby and Normal are the everyday operating modes. The basic
operating instructions refer to these.

Type is used to reset the D6000 to one of five factory-preset conditions.
The main uses of Type are to specify what type of preamplifier is being
used, and to make an initial choice of left/right and master/slave speakers.

Config could be considered as an editing setup mode. In Config you can
choose any aspect of left/right, master/slave, sources or preamplifiers
individually, without losing any other settings you may have made.

Setup is an operating mode in which the speaker plays. The idea behind
Setup is that in this mode you can choose and store in memory the

preferred tone settings for every source. Going to Normal operation then
prevents them from being accidentally lost, and can simplify everyday
operation.

Customisation is described more fully in Configuring D6000: an
overview, on page 27.

D6000 User Guide

For details of
making all con­nections, see

Connecting
D6000, on page

36

Using D6000 11

Calibration and Test are intended only for use by the factory or by service
engineers.

Connections

You will need to make four types of connection to the D6000:

• digital audio

• communications

• master–slave

• AC power

Digital audio connections will need to be made to other components in
your system. Communications connections have to be made to most of
the other Meridian components in your system in order for them to act as
one system. The connections to your D6000 are very important, and care
should be taken in deciding which connections to make.

Connection details for a wide variety of systems are described in the
sections following page 36.

Siting

We recommend that you now set up the system so that you can listen to
music and adjust the position of the D6000s if necessary. This can be
accomplished by following the instructions in the Getting going sheet, or
those in the rest of this manual.

The locations chosen for a pair of D6000s are crucial to getting the best
possible acoustic result. For stereo, the two speakers should ideally be
equidistant from the main listening position, and the same distance apart.

Note When moving the D6000s the heads must always be removed first.
The D6000 has bass controls to allow adjustment of the low-frequency

response to room acoustics and positioning. You should nevertheless try
to achieve the following:

• If possible, have the most acoustically absorbent wall in the room

behind the speakers. They could, for example, be in front of an open
bookcase or curtained window, or on each side of a bow window.

• If possible, have each D6000 at least 50cm from a corner.

• If possible, have each D6000 at least 10cm from the back wall.

• After finding by trial and error the best positions for the D6000s, use

the spiked feet under the protective black plastic foot caps where
possible. This will give improved definition to the sound, and better
physical stability.

• If possible, locate the listening position so that your head is at least

60cm from the wall behind you (unless this is acoustically absorbent).

Consider the following practical points:

• If possible, you should locate the D6000s so that the electronics (back)

of the speaker are not subjected to long-term strong sunshine. In
Standby the back plates should be cool (less than hand-hot).

• If possible, you should locate the D6000s so that the one chosen to be

the master speaker does not receive direct sunlight on the front display
window. If it does, the D6000 may not ‘see’ your commands from the
MSR. No harm will be done to the D6000; it will simply be
inconvenient.

• The location of the master speaker also depends on the connections

to it from the rest of your system. See page 36.

• You should not, if possible, locate the D6000s with their backs to any

heat source – for example, a central heating radiator.

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• You should try to arrange a separate AC power outlet for each D6000.

The use of adapter units is discouraged, since at best they degrade
the possible sound quality.

Final adjustments

When you are sure that the D6000s are in the right places, you should
adjust and finally tighten the feet with the wrench provided.

We strongly suggest that you try to use the spike feet, in order to get the
best sound.

• Foot caps may be fitted if the spikes are unacceptable

The spikes allow the D6000s to rest firmly on the floor. A spike passes
through carpet to the wood or concrete below, and does less damage in
the long run than a wide foot.

The best sound possible will only be obtained if the D6000s are firmly
mounted and cannot rock at all. If the finish of the floor prevents the use
of spikes, leave the plastic covers on, but adjust the feet to the floor so
that the D6000s are vertical and show no tendency to rock.

One or two days after installation, check the tightness of the screws
retaining the drivers. These screws may loosen during shipping or with
extremes of temperature or humidity, and the speaker will not sound its
best if they are loose. The screws should be checked every few months,
particularly if the speakers are used to play loud music for long periods.

Tip Like all digital products, the D6000 emits some radio-frequency
signals. For this reason, try to keep all power cables and communications
leads away from audio, TV and FM antennae, and from loudspeaker
cables. If you spend some time laying out the cables carefully, you will be
rewarded with the best possible performance later.

Starting off with D6000

First install the D6000s, using the information in the Getting going sheet.
When they have been used for a while, you may wish to change the setup
in order to fine-tune it to your requirements. To achieve this, refer to the
setup section of this manual, beginning on page 28.

Checking

Before turning on the power, check once again that you have made all the
connections correctly and that you have not disturbed any existing
connections in the process.

Switching on

The power switch is located directly next to the power inlet on the right­rear of D6000.

1. Switch on the power to the sources, but for now do not start them

playing.

2. Turn on the power switch at the rear of the master D6000. A small

point on the display and a red light should now be illuminated:

••

3. Turn on the power switch at the rear of the slave D6000. A small point

on the display should now be illuminated:

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If there are no lights

Check the integrity of your power connections, including any fuses in your
supply. If the Standby point is still not illuminated and the rest of your
system is functioning, contact your dealer for help.

Starting the D6000

To start the system, press any of the input keys on the MSR (CD, LP,
Radio, Video, Tape 1, and Tape 2). For example:

1. Press CD

In Type 1 this will select the physical input D1, and both D6000s will
display

cd 65

65 is the volume number, and cd means that the D6000 expects the

source to be a Meridian CD player which can be controlled by the MSR.
Cd would be the correct display if your CD player were not a Meridian
product, in which case you could still listen to it, but the MSR would not
control it.

Note The response of the D6000 to commands will be slower if it is set
up to expect a Meridian component when one is not connected. If non­Meridian components are used, the D6000 should be set up accordingly.

The Meridian components will now have come out of Standby.

1. Start up your CD player in the normal way. If all is well you will soon

hear the music. If you do not, check all connections, and if necessary
refer to the D6000 setup manual.

To put the system into Standby:

1. Press Off

If the connections are correct, both D6000s and any other Meridian
components should revert to Standby mode.

Note If they do not, there may have been a mistake in the setup of the
D6000s, or in the connection of the communications network.

Standby

The entire Meridian system is designed to be left connected to AC power
at all times.

• The Standby state ensures that the components operate at maximum

efficiency from the moment when you start listening. It is perfectly safe
and consumes a negligible amount of power. However, when you are
not going to use your system for some time (when you are going on
holiday, for instance), we would advise you to disconnect it from the
AC power supply.

• The memory functions of D6000 use EEPROM, which is non-volatile,

and therefore has the ability to store your data indefinitely when the
power is switched off.

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Basic operation of D6000

Note D6000 is factory set for the most common installation, one using

the full features of a Meridian 500-Series CD player and 562 controller.
We call this a Type 1 installation. For more details, see Appendix 1 on
page 48.

Selecting sources

To switch from CD to another input, say Radio:

1. Press Radio

In Type 1, this will select RD on a Meridian 562.
Both D6000s display

rd 65

Here rd means that the source is a radio tuner, and that the D6000
expects a Meridian 504 to be connected to the Radio input of the 562 and
into the communications system. The 504 can now be controlled by the
MSR, and its status can be displayed on the master D6000. 65 is the
volume number.

The other input keys on the MSR (e.g. LP, Tape 1, Video and Tape 2)
operate in a similar way in Type 1:

The LP input of a Meridian 562 is engaged. The D1 input of the D6000 is
selected. The display shows

LP 65

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The Tape 1 input of a Meridian 562 is engaged. The D1 input of the
D6000 is selected. The display shows

t1 65

Note These responses are for D6000s set up for Type 1, and can be

changed. See later.
Selecting a source will bring D6000 out of Standby.
Note If you have stored a preferred tone setting for a source, you must

recall it after switching to the source; recall settings by pressing Store.

Putting the D6000 in Standby

1. Press Off on the remote control

Coming out of Standby

To start up the D6000 from Standby:

1. Select a source, using the remote control

or

1. If the D6000 is part of a Meridian

Standby (for example, start up a Meridian CD player).

system, bring any component out of

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Display

D6000 displays information to help you operate it. Display information can
include:

• master indication – red light in the window

• blank display, in which the master speaker only illuminates the display

when you use the remote control

• Standby indication

••

• setup information during programming

• selected source type

• selected physical input connection

• volume number

• tone control information

• absolute phase

• loudness condition

• muted condition

• track and time information, when the source is a digital one that

includes these codes, e.g. a CD

• error messages

• CD track selection, if a Meridian CD is connected

• frequency, preset number and preset selection when the installation

includes a Meridian tuner

Note Using the Display key, you can change the master speaker's
display. For example, the slave speaker can display source and volume
while the master displays track, time or frequency.

Note Only the master can display tuner, track and time information, as
this comes from the products to the master speaker via the M5-lead, and
is not passed on to the slave.

Changing the display

The D6000 has several display modes. To change the display:

1. Press Display

The master D6000 will cycle through the five display options, which are:

• source + volume number (convenient legends which you have

chosen are displayed)

• blank

• track number for CD; preset number for radio

• track time for CD; frequency for radio

• disc time for CD

The blank display is for those users who are distracted by lights. If you
have chosen this option, the lights and display will only come on when you
are operating the D6000.

The source + volume display looks like the following example:

t3

This indicates that you are using the Tape 3 source with a volume of 56.

56

CD displays

1. With the CD playing, press Display

The display on the master will change to give something like this:

1

Here 1 is the number of the track currently playing on the disc.

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If the disc includes significant index points, the display will be like this:

3.4

3.4 here means track 3, index point 4. In theory, with the right disc, we

could see displays of track and index up to 99.99. Index point 1 is never
displayed.

While the CD player is loading a disc (reading the disc’s directory), the
D6000 will show the directory message:

dir

At the end of a CD, the D6000 will detect the lead-out track and
momentarily display the message

End

1. With the disc playing, press Display again. You will see a disc time

display, counting up as the disc plays.

2. Press Display again. You now have a display of time for the current

track only, also counting up as the disc plays.

3. Press Display again. The display should go blank on both master and

slave.

4. Pressing Display again brings you back to the source and volume

display.

One useful way to set up D6000s is to leave the track display on the
master, since the slave always displays the source and volume.

If the CD player is in the same room, you can adjust its display to give you
additional time information.

Try pressing Display until you are familiar with its operation.

Other information reviewed in Standby

1. Press and hold Display

The display will show the version number of the microcontroller
software. For example:

2.1

Note The last DSP version number will depend on the operating mode of

the D6000. The first two digits represent the sampling frequency; D6000
automatically reloads a new program for each sampling rate. The version
numbers will also be different in Test and Calibrate.

Volume

To raise or lower the volume:

1. Press the upper or lower

The volume level displayed should count up or down, and will range from
1 to 99. Each step is precisely 1dB.

Note Subjectively one judges a volume increase of 9dB to be equivalent
to a doubling of loudness, so each volume number represents about a
11% change in loudness, with nine steps to double loudness.

∧∧ or ∨∨ red key

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Mute

To mute the sound:

1. Press Mute

The display now shows that the sound is ‘attenuated’:

Att.

To demute (restore the sound level):

1. Press Mute

The Mute key toggles between mute and demute.
The system may also be demuted by selecting another source, or

adjusting the volume.

The menu system

The D6000 offers a number of user choices which are normally accessed
less frequently than, for example, source and volume. To make it easier
to operate these less commonly used functions, we have provided a
flexible menu system to guide you through the options. One important
advantage this gives is complete flexibility for future system control
options. Please note:

• The menus are different in Normal and Setup modes

To access the menus

1. Use the menu keys on the remote control w n s e

To move between menus

1. Press either the wor the e menu key on the remote control

In Normal mode, the menu choices are:

• Tilt

• Bass

• Phase

• Loudness

• Balance

• Axis

Tip This is also the way to review settings you have made. The D6000
will cycle through its menus, displaying the current choice in each one as
it goes.

In Setup mode, an additional menu item appears for boundary or free
bass alignment or choice of subwoofer modes.

To change the choice in a menu

1. Press either the n or the s menu key on the remote control

Balance

Use of balance controls

The use of the balance control has been misunderstood for some time. It
has been assumed that you can use it to move the image to one side,
perhaps to compensate for a non-central listening position or a highly
asymmetric layout.

This is certainly not the case. Stereo sound is dependent upon time
differences between the signals from the channels. To get the best out of
a normal stereo system, you should be in the correct position in relation to
the speakers.

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The balance control of the D6000, however, uses digital signal-processing
to delay and diminish the sound in one speaker, thus effectively shifting
the speaker’s image back. Thus balance control compensates, to a
certain extent, for an off-centre listening position. If you sit off-axis, this
control will rotate the image.

Note Because the use of the balance control processes the digital signal,
you may hear a slight clicking as the balance is adjusted.

How to use the balance control

If you are playing a CD, press Display enough times to get the
permanent display:

cd ##

Here ## represents the volume number. (This will help you to understand
the functioning of the balance control better, but it is not essential).

1. Press the

master display will momentarily show

L. 0

This allows you to ask the D6000 what its balance setting is without
changing it.

Note We call this kind of display a cursor – in this case, the tilt cursor.
D6000 uses several cursors to access functions such as tilt, bass, phase,
track selection and preset selection.

To get rid of a cursor, either

• wait a few seconds, or

• select another cursor, or

• hit another (inactive) key

To change the balance setting:

1. Make sure that you can see the balance cursor display on the master:

L. 0

2. Press the n menu key. The display will change to

L. 1

showing that you have moved the balance one volume number towards
the left. After a few moments the display will revert, but you will now see
that the left speaker has a volume number one greater than the right.

wor the e menu key until the balance display shows. The

3. Press

To move the sound towards the right:

1. Use the menu

The balance can be adjusted between ±30 dBs, incremented in 1 dB
steps.

To restore the central condition, press Clear.
Note This will also reset the loudness, bass and tilt controls.

n again. The display will move to

L. 2

s key instead

Tilt control

Tilt controls are combination controls that slope the frequency response of
the system slowly over the frequency range to make the sound brighter or
dimmer. They are less crude than conventional tone controls. The

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