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MERIDIAN 562 USER MANUAL
Meridian Audio Ltd
14 Clifton Road
Huntingdon
Cambs. PE18 7EJ
England
Tel (0) 480 52144
Telex 32577 (MERIDN)
Fax (0) 480 459934
Meridian America Inc .,
3800 Camp Creek Parkway
Building 2400, Suite 112
Atlanta, GA 30331
Tel. (404) 344-7111
Fax (404) 346-7111
©
Meridian Audio Ltd , 1993
Meridian Audio Ltd

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  • Page 1 MERIDIAN 562 USER MANUAL Meridian Audio Ltd 14 Clifton Road Huntingdon Cambs. PE18 7EJ England Tel (0) 480 52144 Telex 32577 (MERIDN) Fax (0) 480 459934 Meridian America Inc ., 3800 Camp Creek Parkway Building 2400, Suite 112 Atlanta, GA 30331 Tel.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Switching on ...8 If there are no lights...8 Standby ...8 Basic operation of 562 ...8 Selecting a source ...8 Putting the 562 in standby ...8 Coming out of standby...8 Adjusting the volume ...9 Muting the sound ...9 Changing the display ...10 Advanced operation using the Remote Control ...11...

  • Page 3: Acknowledgements

    Acknowledgements Trademarks etc. Boothroyd|Stuart Meridian and Meridian are registered trademarks of Meridian Audio Ltd. Author: J R Stuart 562 User Guide...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Display' means you can do this, but it is not essential as part of the operation currently being discussed. Standby Italic form normally refers to the state of the 562. In some in- stances, a key and the status of the equipment share the same name, e.g.

  • Page 6: Unpacking The 562

    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 562, or to any other component in your system, whilst the AC power supply is con- nected and switched on.

  • Page 7: Connections

    These are described later in the section: ‘Configuring 562, an overview' on page 13. Connections For details of There are three types of connection that need to be made to the 562: making all con- analogue audio nections, see...

  • Page 8: Starting Off With 562

    AC power supply. Basic operation of 562 Note 562 can be used with or without Meridian digital loudspeakers like D600, DSP5000 or D6000. When it used alone as the main system control unit it is normally the ‘System Controller’ and operates exactly as described below.

  • Page 9: Adjusting The Volume

    1. Select a source from the front panel or using the Remote Control. Tapping Source once brings the 562 on with the last-used source selected. If the 562 is part of a Meridian system, bring any component out of standby. For example start up a Meridian CD-player. Adjusting the volume The standard 562 does not have a volume control.

  • Page 10: Changing The Display

    Source and first volume number Source only Display blank Note When 562 is set up for use with D600 or D6000 the 562 display can only be changed on its front panel. The Display key on the Remote control will control the speaker display.

  • Page 11: Advanced Operation Using The Remote Control

    Balance control The balance can only be adjusted from the Remote control. Note 562 only has a balance feature if you have fitted the optional DAC module and correctly configured the unit. See page ?? for more details. Note When 562 is set up for use with D600 or D6000; volume, balance, phase and mute are handled by the speaker and 562 will not respond to the Remote control.

  • Page 12: Operation Summary

    Switches between mute and demute. Decrease the volume. Increase the volume. Puts the 562 into the standby state. Selects input depending on customisation. Puts the 562 into the standby state. As on front panel Restore balance Moves the balance to the left Moves the balance to the right Change the primary volume.

  • Page 13: Customising 562, An Overview

    1. Switch off any power amplifiers that are connected to 562. 2. Switch off the 562 using the power switch on the back. 3. While pressing the Off key on the 562 front panel, switch the power on again. The display will read: Type 4.

  • Page 14: Gain: An Overview

    Analogue–to–Digital converter built in to Error! 562. Best results will be obtained if the analogue gain for each input is set Bookmark not to provide the largest signal that does not cause overloading or clipping.

  • Page 15: How To Customise 562

    Normal and Standby are the everyday operating modes: the basic operating instructions refer to these. Type, Config and Gain are used to make choices about the way 562 works. These are described in the section: ‘Configuring 562, an overview' on page 13.

  • Page 16: Customising Using Type

    2. make the changes you want, 3. change back to Normal. Customising using Type Type is a mode used specifically to setup 562 into one of nine factory- preset configurations. Type resets the following for all six Types. Balance to central.
  • Page 17 1. Switch off any power amplifiers that are connected to 562. 2. Switch off the 562 using the power switch on the back. 3. While pressing the Off key on the 562 front panel, switch the power on again. The display will read: Type 4.

  • Page 18: Customising Using Config

    For an overview when you select them etc. The 562 is initially programmed to Type 1 and of Config, see all Types set up the source configuration as shown in the previous Tables.
  • Page 19 DAC socket. In this case the output level is controlled only by the volume keys on the front panel of 562, and this setting is ignored by the rest of the installation. Use this setting to drive headphones from the DAC output.
  • Page 20 DACV option (above) will follow the second volume control in the system and respond to the shifted volume command on the remote. An example of an application of this would be where 562 is not the controller – as for example in a D5000 system – and you want to change the 562 variable output from the remote control.

  • Page 21: Setting Up Sources

    Logo and a primary physical input connection – and by implication – signal type. In addition for digital sources you may set up a secondary analogue input connection that 562 may use for the analogue tape copy signal. (This is necessary if you do not have the DAC option fitted or externally connected –...
  • Page 22 None If you select the logo ‘N’ the 562 will ignore that key on the Remote control and that source will not be offered in the Normal source menu. Changing the input for a source In Config mode: 1. Press Source until you see a Remote-key (source) + logo display like CD CD 2.

  • Page 23: Customising Using Gain

    3. Press Display until you see display like: CD 1A 1. Use the setting this, you can have up to eight of each source connected to 562 and select and control each one independently. 2. Make changes for all the source options by pressing Source.

  • Page 24: Setting The Sensitivity For Analogue Inputs

    31. 0.5V, 1V, 2V or 2.5V. 4. Use the 562 to listen to a wide range of material – in this case try a few radio stations. Set the sensitivity to the lowest voltage that you can. A good setting is the lowest one where the Level light flashes rarely or never.

  • Page 25: Audio Connections

    Audio connections There are four types of connection that need to be made to the 562. power, see page 8. analogue audio, see page 25. digital audio, see page 25. communications, see page 26. Analogue audio connections Analogue connections are made:...

  • Page 26: Communications Connections

    The following sections describe the major points. To connect to other Meridian 500 Series equipment 1. Connect one of the COMMS sockets on the rear panel of the 562 to one of the COMMS sockets on another 500 Series unit, using the 500 Comms lead supplied.

  • Page 27: Connecting Digital Recorders; Cdr, Dat Or Dcc

    Connecting analogue tape recorders 1. Connect the analogue output on the recorder to one of the analogue inputs on 562 as described on page 25. 2. Connect one of the tape outputs of 562 to an analogue input on the recorder. Making recordings The 562 is ideally suited to making many types of recordings, in particular both analogue and digital recorders can be used at the same time.

  • Page 28: Using D600, Dsp5000 Or D6000 Speakers With 562

    Overcoming copy difficulties to digital recorders There is no ready solution to the fact that 562 only has one analogue– digital converter. We advise caution when making digital recordings from analogue sources. The simplest strategy is to listen to the recording on Source, and use Copy–System.

  • Page 29: 200 Mode Digital Speakers

    Muting can be controlled from the front panel of 562. Only 8 sources are available in the 200 comms system. Custom Config If you choose to do your own configuring for 562, then ensure that the following choices are made: 200 mode...

  • Page 30: 500 Mode Digital Speakers

    Sources can be selected remotely via the loudspeakers or from the front panel of 562. Muting and volume can be controlled from the front panel of 562. Custom Config If you choose to do your own configuring for 562, then ensure that the following choices are made: 500 mode NCon...

  • Page 31: Additional Technical Information

    Clipping and overload Input overload occurs for analogue signals that overdrive the analogue – digital converter. We have fitted a Level light to the front panel of 562. If you are close to overload on analogue sources this will flash. The threshold for this light is 3dB below clipping.
  • Page 32 (for very short clicks due to dust etc.) without any noise penalty. This alternative fitting of the available dynamic-range of the LP signal into the 562 input ‘window’, can give better sound overall but at the expense of level matching between sources.

  • Page 33: Specification

    <0.01% input to output up to digital full-scale . < –90dBr for digital or high-level analogue in- puts.< –70dB MM input; <–60dB MC input. Source, Copy, Display, Mute, Volume, Off 325 x ?? x 320mm, (12.9 x ??9 x 12.6") ?? kg (?? lb.) 562 User Guide...

  • Page 34: Help

    2. The power switch on the rear panel of the 562 is turned on If the 562 will still not illuminate, check any fuses in your power supply and the fuse in the inlet of the 562. If these are all intact, contact your dealer.

  • Page 35: Communications Not Working Between 562 And Other Meridian Products

    REMEMBER to switch all units off before changing any connections. Cleaning When cleaning the 562 bear in mind that the front of the unit is plastic, and the display panel and top surface are glass. Disconnect the power cord before cleaning the unit.

  • Page 36: Guarantee

    Outside the UK: contact the importing agent for the territory. A list of Meridian agents abroad is available from the above address. No responsibility can be accepted for the 562 whilst in transit to the fac- tory or an agent and customers are, therefore, advised to insure the unit.

  • Page 37: Index

    Setup, 24 understanding sensitivity, 31 voltage level overview, 14 Installation customising, 6 general, 6 siting, 7 Types, 6 Introduction, 5 Level light on front, 24 Logo, 21 LP sound, 31 Multiroom via Type, 16 Mute demuting, 10 562 User Guide...
  • Page 38 MM or MC, 22 input sensitivity, 14 optimising the sound, 32 Type how to get into, 15 Index list of, 16 overview, 13 Unpacking 601, 6 Version. see EPROM Volume display, 9 numbers, 9 Volume, adjusting, 9 Warranty, 36 562 User Guide...

  • Page 39: Notes

    Notes Notes 562 User Guide...
  • Page 40 Notes 562 User Guide...

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