Meridian Audio MSR Owners manual
M ERIDIAN SYSTEM REMOTE (MSR+)
SER GUIDE
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Preface
Preface
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About this guide
This guide consists of the following chapters:
Introduction provides a general overview of the MSR+ and
explains how to install the batteries.
Using the MSR+ describes how to use the MSR+ to control your
Meridian equipment and other products.
Programming your MSR+ describes how to program the MSR+
to control other products.
Changing the source keycaps describes how to change the
MSR+ source keycaps to suit your other equipment.
Troubleshooting provides suggested solutions to problems that
may occur when using the MSR+.
Boothroyd|Stuart Meridian, Meridian, and MSR+ are registered
trademarks of Meridian Audio Ltd.
This guide was produced by Human-Computer Interface Ltd,
http://www.interface.co.uk/
Sales and service in the UK
Meridian Audio Ltd
Stonehill
Stukeley Meadows
Cambridgeshire
PE29 6EX
England
Tel +44 (0)1480 445678 Fax +44 (0)1480 445686
Sales and service in the USA
Meridian America Inc
3800 Camp Creek Parkway
Building 2400
Suite 122
Atlanta
GA 30331
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World Wide Web http://www.meridian-audio.com/
Copyright © 2003 Meridian Audio Ltd
Part no: MSR+/1
Introduction
Introduction
About the MSR+
The MSR+ is an advanced remote control that provides a
comprehensive range of commands to allow you to control every
product in your Meridian system straight out of the box. You can
also program it to control your other equipment.
The MSR+ provides a total of 51 keys to give access to all the
most frequently used commands of your Meridian products, and
a Function (or shift) key for additional less frequently needed
operations.
Interchangeable Meridian source keys
For easy selection of sources the MSR+ provides 12 source keys
corresponding to the sources provided by the Meridian digital
surround controllers, preamplifiers, and integrated amplifiers.
The MSR+ is provided with a selection of alternative keycaps
for the source keys which you can use to match the particular
combination of units in your system. For example, if you own a
DVDR, you can change the keycaps to provide a DVDR key.
Control your other equipment
The MSR+ is pre-programmed to mimic the remote controls for
many popular audio and video products from other manufacturers,
and you can configure it to control up to nine other products
simply by entering the appropriate device code on the numeric
keypad. A complete list of the supported products is given at the
back of this manual.
Learning commands
Even if you own a product that is not supported by the device
library built in to the MSR+, it includes a learning mode which
allows it to learn up to 120 commands from other remote controls
and assign them to a key on the MSR+.
Backlight
For convenience the MSR+ keypad is backlit, so you can use it even
in low-light conditions. The backlight automatically turns on as
soon as you press a key in low light conditions.
The MSR+ will have a battery life of over six months under normal
conditions; slightly less if you use the backlight frequently.
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Introduction
Installing the batteries
The MSR+ is supplied with four AA batteries, and these need to be
installed before you can use it.
Note: Dispose of used batteries thoughtfully.
• Press the tab and remove the battery cover on the back of the
MSR+:
• Insert the four AA batteries accordingly:
• Push the battery cover back into place.
Low battery indicator
The indicator normally lights up when you press a key. If it flashes
twice after releasing a key, this indicates that the battery is low.
Always replace all four batteries at the same time. Do not mix old
and new batteries.
• Make sure you observe the polarity of the batteries and the
polarity marks + and – inside the battery compartment.
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Replace the batteries as soon as possible after the low battery
indicator appears, and after removing the old batteries replace the
new batteries within two minutes, or you risk losing any codes you
have programmed.
Using the MSR+
Using the MSR+ to control your Meridian equipment
The following diagram gives a summary of the MSR+ commands used for controlling Meridian products:
Using
Source keys
Select a source
Number keys
For controlling a
CD player, DVD
player, or tuner
Function
Hold down to
select a secondary
function, shown in
blue on some keys
Menu keys
For navigating
DVD menus or
editing DSP
parameters
CD
RADIO
1
2
1
4
5
7
8
0
FunctionFunction
Top Menu
For controlling a
DVD player
DVD
AUX DISC
3
6
9
Top M enu
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Record/Band/
Angle/OSD
For controlling
DVD and other
sources
Indicator
Flashes when you
send a command includes sensor for
backlight
TAPE
TV
Enter
Return
RecordRecord
Menu
SetupSetup
BandBand AngleAngle OSDOSD
Transport keys
For controlling a CD
player, DVD player,
or tuner
CABLE SAT VCR1
AudioAudio
PagePage
OpenOpen
SubtitleRepeat
A-BA-B
Store
Store/Clear
For programming
tuner, CD player or
DSP presets
VCR2 GAME OFF
DSP
Clear
PowerPower
PagePage
SlowSlow
PhasePhase
Display Mute
Display
Changes the
front-panel display
OFF
Switches Meridian
equipment to
standby
Volume keys/Mute
Change the
volume
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Using
Controlling sources
The MSR+ provides 12 source keys to allow you to select one of
the sources in your system.
To select a source
• Press the appropriate source key.
The indicator will flash once to indicate that the command has
been sent.
Your Meridian controller will select that source. In addition, the
MSR+ keys will change so that they control that source.
To use your MSR+ to control a source without selecting the source
on your Meridian system:
• Hold down Function and press the source key.
For example, to change the TV channel while listening to a CD
press Function TV, and then use the numeric keys to select the
channel.
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To use the function options
The function options are shown in blue on each key.
• Hold down Function, in the lower left corner of the remote.
• Press the key corresponding to the function you want to select.
To control your other equipment
The nine source keys: AUX, DISC, TA PE, TV, CABLE, SAT, VCR1,
VCR2, and GAME can be programmed to control other equipment
in your system as described in
The CD, RADIO, and DVD source keys are dedicated to controlling
Meridian products and cannot be changed.
The volume keys, Mute, and OFF also always control Meridian
products. To use these commands with other equipment hold down
Function with them.
Programming your MSR+
, page 5.
To illuminate the MSR+ in low light conditions
• Press any key. Use Function to avoid sending a command.
The backlight will stay on for about five seconds.
Programming your MSR+
Programming
Introduction
For convenience the MSR+ provides three alternative programming
options to allow you to control ‘other products’; ie products from
other manufacturers:
•You can look up the manufacturer of the product you want to
control in the back of this manual, and specify the remote control
you want to mimic by entering a four digit device code on the
numeric keypad.
•You can specify the type of product you want to control, and then
search through the available remote controls until you find the
appropriate one that controls your product.
•You can learn each of the commands for the product from the
product’s own remote control.
Learning is the most flexible method but also the most time-
consuming. We recommend you start with one of the first two
procedures and then use learning to supplement them with any
other commands you want to add.
Dedicated (punch through) Meridian keys
Some keys on the MSR+ are dedicated to controlling your Meridian
system and cannot be reprogrammed for your other products:
Key Description
OFF Turns the Meridian system off.
Volume A, V, and Mute
DSP Changes the preset on Meridian
Function Menu A, V, <,
>, Function Store, and
Function Clear
Function Display Changes the display of the Meridian
You can program Function OFF, the Function volume keys,
the menu keys, Store, Clear, and Display to control your other
equipment.
Note: There is no danger of damaging your MSR+ by using these
procedures. A reset function is provided which will return your
MSR+ to the factory settings; see
Control the Meridian system volume.
surround controllers.
Control the DSP menus on Meridian
surround controllers.
system.
Resetting the MSR
+, page 10.
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Programming
Programming options
Specifying a device code
The simplest way to set up the MSR+ to control another product
is to enter the appropriate device code for the product. A complete
list of device codes for each of the supported products is given at
the back of this manual.
Entering a device code erases any learnt commands for that source
key.
To specify a device code
• Press the source key you want to use for the product; for
example, TAPE.
• Hold down 0 and Mute simultaneously for two seconds until the
indicator flashes twice and stays lit.
• Enter the appropriate device code on the numeric keypad.
For example, if your tape deck is a Revox enter 0664.
If you entered a valid device code the indicator will turn off and
your MSR+ is ready to control the other product. If you entered an
incorrect code, or pressed an invalid key, the indicator will flash six
6
times and programming is abandoned.
For some products more than one device code is listed. Try each
of the alternative device codes in turn until you find the one that
controls your product.
To reset the source key to control Meridian products enter the
device code 8888.
Auto-programming
This procedure lets you step through the library of remote controls
in the MSR+ until you find the one that switches your product to
standby. This is likely to be the correct one for your product.
To auto-program
• Make sure your other product is switched on and out of standby.
• Press the source key you want to use for the product; for example
TV.
• Hold down 0 and Mute simultaneously until the indicator flashes
twice and then stays lit.
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