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Meridian DSP5200 User Manual

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  • Page 1 Meridian DSP Loudspeaker User Guide...

  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    Preface Important safety instructions • Read the instructions. To avoid overheating • Keep these instructions. • Leave at least 10cm around the equipment to ensure • Follow all instructions. sufficient ventilation. • Do not use this apparatus near water. • Clean only with a dry cloth.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Meridian DSP loudspeakers Selecting a source Sample configurations Changing the display Specification Adjusting the volume Changing the treble, bass, or phase DSP5200 and DSP5200HC Changing the listening position Unpacking Configuring the DSP loudspeakers Specifications Choosing standard settings DSP5500, DSP5500HC, and DSP5500C...
  • Page 4 Sales and service in the UK MHR: This product incorporates copyright protection technology covered by certain patent applications Meridian Audio Ltd and intellectual property of Meridian Audio Ltd. This Latham Road technology is provided for the express purpose of Huntingdon...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Introduction Introduction Welcome to the Meridian DSP loudspeaker range. This user guide provides full information about using DSP loudspeakers in conjunction with your other equipment, to achieve the superb results you can expect from them.

  • Page 6: Meridian Dsp Loudspeakers

    • To perform filtering or adjustment of the frequency response; eg treble or bass. The DSP5200 and DSP5200HC are constructed • To provide volume control to 48-bit precision. using veneered plywood, braced and resin damped to •...

  • Page 7: Mounting Options

    Introduction dispersion over a wide listening area. Each cabinet remote, and ensure that they will work together as a stands on three adjustable machined feet which can be fully integrated system. fitted with spikes or skids. The Meridian SpeakerLink connectors provide both Meridian Comms control and two-channel balanced Mounting options digital audio in a single convenient RJ45 cable.

  • Page 8: Sample Configurations

    Introduction Sample configurations Meridian Digital Theatre™ DSP7200 DSP7200 DSP420 DSP5500HC DSP420 G68 Digital Surround Controller G96 DVD Player Up to seven Meridian DSP loudspeakers can be used The G96 DVD Player is an ideal source for use with in conjunction with a Meridian Surround Processor, DSP loudspeakers.
  • Page 9 Introduction Meridian Digital Music System DSP5200 DSP5200 G08.2 24-bit Upsampling CD Player Meridian DSP loudspeakers include DSP volume and tone controls, and can be connected directly to up to two digital sources, such as the G08.2 24-bit Upsampling CD Player, to create an extremely compact...

  • Page 10: Specification

    Introduction...

  • Page 11: Dsp5200 And Dsp5200Hc

    DSP5200 and DSP5200HC DSP5200 and DSP5200HC This chapter explains how to unpack and install the DSP5200 and DSP5200HC, and gives specifications.

  • Page 12: Unpacking

    Caution • On carpeted floors, adjust the spikes until the Meridian Audio has taken every care in the design, speakers are stable, and then tighten the lock nuts assembly, finishing and packing of this product. Some using the feet as wrenches. If you need additional...
  • Page 13 Setting up the DSP8000 loudspeakers To fit the rubber bumpons ring forwards until it comes free of the speaker. The grille fabric is very resilient and any depressions will (DSP5200HC only) soon disappear. • Attach four bumpons to the underside of each Note: On no account attempt to remove the grille with speaker, using the self-adhesive pads.

  • Page 14: Specifications

    • 8-character display with system lights. • Crossover linear-phase ±30º at 2.6kHz. • DSP5200: 300mm x 903mm x 356mm (11.8" x 35.6" x 14.0") (W x H x D). Output stages • DSP5200HC: 735mm x 201mm x 267mm (29.0" x •...

  • Page 15: Dsp5500, Dsp5500Hc, And Dsp5500C

    DSP5500, DSP5500HC, and DSP5200C DSP5500, DSP5500HC, and DSP5500C This chapter explains how to unpack and install the DSP5500, DSP5500HC, and DSP5500C, and gives specifications.

  • Page 16: Unpacking

    DSP5500, Unpacking DSP5500HC, and DSP5200C Before you begin installation you should ensure that To fit the feet (DSP5500 and your DSP loudspeakers are the correct voltage for your DSP5500C only) local AC supply. If they are not, do not try to install The feet ensure that the loudspeakers have a stable them, and contact your dealer.
  • Page 17 DSP5500, DSP5500HC, and DSP5200C Removing the grilles The DSP5500 grille frame has been designed to be as acoustically transparent as possible, and is quite fragile. When removing the grille, ease it carefully off by hand from the bottom and sides, avoiding excessive bending of the frame.

  • Page 18: Specifications

    Mid: 75W. • Treble: 75W. • 100-125; 200-250V AC 50-60Hz. • 20VA standby; 600VA max. Acoustic Meridian Audio reserves the right to amend product • 3 way. specifications at any time. • Ported bass enclosure. • Isolated mid enclosure. •...

  • Page 19: Dsp7200 And Dsp7200Hc

    DSP7200 and DSP7200HC DSP7200 and DSP7200HC This chapter explains how to unpack and install the DSP7200 and DSP7200HC, and gives specifications.

  • Page 20: Unpacking

    We suggest that you retain the packaging input/output panel and connections. carefully for maximum protection in transit. Caution Meridian Audio has taken every care in the design, assembly, finishing and packing of this product. The high gloss finish on parts of the cabinet is achieved by...
  • Page 21 DSP7200 and DSP7200HC Tightening the drive units edge, as you will damage the edge of the speaker surround and the grille itself. The DSP loudspeakers typically take about two weeks of normal use for the drive units to settle. It is therefore Removing the grilles (DSP7200HC) recommended that you tighten the mounting bolts The DSP7200HC grille frame has been designed to...

  • Page 22: Specifications

    Mid: 100W. • 100-125; 200-250V AC 50-60Hz. • Treble: 100W. • 20VA standby; 600VA max. Acoustic Meridian Audio reserves the right to amend product specifications at any time. • 3   way. • Ported bass enclosure. • Isolated mid enclosure.

  • Page 23: Connecting Up The Dsp Loudspeakers

    Connecting up the DSP loudspeakers Connecting up the DSP loudspeakers This chapter explains how you should connect your DSP loudspeakers to the other audio equipment in your system.

  • Page 24: Connecting The Loudspeakers

    Connecting up the Connecting the loudspeakers DSP loudspeakers Back panel We do not recommend the use of cables longer than 50 metres. Only connect the cables to the output of a The following diagram gives details of the back panel Meridian product.

  • Page 25: Connecting To Other Equipment

    Connecting to other equipment Connecting up the DSP loudspeakers To connect two DSP loudspeakers to a Meridian product with SpeakerLink Meridian 808.2 CD Player MERIDIAN SPEAKERLINK RJ45 lead DSP loudspeaker – Slave DSP loudspeaker – Master MERIDIAN MERIDIAN DIGITAL MERIDIAN MERIDIAN DIGITAL SPEAKERLINK...
  • Page 26 Connecting up the DSP loudspeakers To connect two DSP loudspeakers to a Meridian product with BNC Comms Meridian CD Player or Control Unit DIGITAL OUTPUT BNC COMMS Digital/BNC lead DSP loudspeaker – Slave DSP loudspeaker – Master MERIDIAN MERIDIAN DIGITAL MERIDIAN MERIDIAN DIGITAL...
  • Page 27 Connecting up the DSP loudspeakers To connect three or more DSP loudspeakers in a Meridian surround system DSP loudspeaker – Centre (master) Meridian Surround Processor MERIDIAN MERIDIAN DIGITAL SPEAKERLINK COMMS DIGITAL OUTPUTS COMMS INPUT OUTPUT INPUT OUTPUT INPUT OUTPUT Digital/BNC lead Digital/BNC lead Other DSP BNC T-piece...
  • Page 28 Connecting up the DSP loudspeakers To use a DSP loudspeaker as a centre speaker Meridian Surround Processor DIGITAL OUTPUTS COMMS Digital/BNC lead DSP loudspeaker – Centre (master) MERIDIAN MERIDIAN DIGITAL SPEAKERLINK COMMS INPUT OUTPUT INPUT OUTPUT INPUT OUTPUT You can use a single DSP loudspeaker as a centre speaker in a Meridian surround system.

  • Page 29: Positioning The Digital Loudspeakers

    Positioning the digital loudspeakers Connecting up the DSP loudspeakers To obtain the best sound For best results adjust the position of the loudspeakers while listening to music. If possible, have the most acoustically absorbent wall in the room behind the front speakers. Ideally have each DSP loudspeaker at least 0.5m (20") from a corner, and position them approximately 0.25m (10") from the wall.
  • Page 30 Connecting up the DSP loudspeakers...

  • Page 31: Using The Dsp Loudspeakers

    Using the DSP loudspeakers Using the DSP loudspeakers In systems with a Meridian preamplifier or control unit all of the functions of the DSP loudspeakers, including volume, treble, and bass, are operated via the controller. For more information refer to the user guide for the preamplifier or control unit, and you can ignore this chapter.

  • Page 32: Selecting A Source

    Using the DSP Selecting a source loudspeakers When not playing, the DSP loudspeakers should be left in the standby state. This uses a negligible amount of electricity, but ensures that the components of the loudspeakers operate at maximum efficiency from the moment you start.

  • Page 33: Changing The Display

    Changing the display Using the DSP loudspeakers The DSP loudspeakers display information about the current settings on the 8-character front-panel display. In addition, three coloured indicators show status information. To change the displayed information Press Display. • Pressing Display steps between the following options: Display option Example Source and volume...

  • Page 34: Adjusting The Volume

    Using the DSP Adjusting the volume loudspeakers The DSP loudspeakers adjust the volume in precise steps of 1dB, where 9dB is equivalent to doubling the loudness, and can be varied in the range 1 to 99dB. When you first connect power to the DSP loudspeakers the volume is set to 65, which is similar to the midway position of the rotary volume control on a conventional preamplifier.

  • Page 35: Changing The Treble, Bass, Or Phase

    Changing the treble, bass, or phase Using the DSP loudspeakers The DSP loudspeakers provide sophisticated treble and The bass control allows you to adjust the bass bass controls, to allow you to adjust the broad balance response in the room by ±5dB in 0.5dB steps. of the system to correct for the acoustics of your Normally settings between +3.0 and -2.0 will give the listening room, or for a misbalanced recording.

  • Page 36: Changing The Listening Position

    Using the DSP Changing the listening position loudspeakers The balance control of the DSP loudspeakers uses listener will be below that position, so we recommend digital signal processing to compensate for an off- settings of -1 or -2. centre listening position by delaying and diminishing the sound in one speaker, thus effectively shifting the speaker’s image back.

  • Page 37: Configuring The Dsp Loudspeakers

    Configuring the DSP loudspeakers Configuring the DSP loudspeakers This chapter explains how to configure the DSP loudspeakers to suit the other equipment in your system. The first stage in configuring the DSP loudspeakers is to choose one of the standard settings, and these are designed to set all of the parameters to their most common values.

  • Page 38: Choosing Standard Settings

    Configuring the DSP Choosing standard settings loudspeakers The DSP loudspeakers provide the following five • Release the remote key. alternative standard settings, called Types, which configure all aspects of the DSP loudspeakers into the L.M.RJ45 The display will show: most commonly needed configurations: You should now specify the speaker’s position as Type Description...
  • Page 39 Configuring the DSP loudspeakers Initially all sources will be configured to use the primary input you have specified, but you can configure individual sources to use the other input; see To configure a source , page 37. For example, to define the left speaker as a slave using the digital co-axial connectors: L.S.Coax The display shows:...

  • Page 40: Specifying Information About Your System

    Configuring the DSP Specifying information about your system loudspeakers You can configure the operation of the DSP Option Initial value in Type 1 loudspeakers to suit the way your system is set up, and the way in which you want to use it. These settings are Position and master/ configured automatically to appropriate values when slave...

  • Page 41: Configuring The Sources

    Configuring the sources Configuring the DSP loudspeakers The DSP loudspeakers provide 12 sources To configure a source corresponding to the 12 source selection keys on the While in configuration mode: remote: • Press the source key on the remote corresponding to CD, RADIO, DVD, AUX, DISC, TAPE, TV, the source you want to configure.

  • Page 42: Configuring The Setup Options

    Configuring the DSP Configuring the setup options loudspeakers The setup options allow you to adjust the frequency Press Function A or Function V to select the • response of the loudspeakers to compensate for appropriate option as follows: their position. You only need to configure the master loudspeaker.
  • Page 43 Configuring the DSP loudspeakers To adjust the centre frequency • Turn off the DSP loudspeaker using the power switch on the back panel. response and tilt offset When you turn on the power again the speaker will If your system includes a DSP centre speaker you operate normally with the frequency response settings should set Centre Y on the master speaker.
  • Page 44 Configuring the DSP loudspeakers...

  • Page 45: Troubleshooting

    This chapter provides suggested solutions to typical problems that may occur when setting up the DSP loudspeakers. If you are still not able to resolve a difficulty with the help of this guide and the suggestions in the following pages, please contact your Meridian dealer or Meridian Audio Ltd.

  • Page 46: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Display on front panel not lit There is radio interference Check the following: The DSP loudspeaker is a digital audio and computing device which has been designed to very high standards • There is AC power connected to the socket on the of electromagnetic compatibility.

  • Page 47: Cleaning

    Cleaning Troubleshooting Cleaning (DSP5200, DSP5200HC, and DSP7200 only) On black speakers, small marks on the lacquer surface can usually be removed by treating with Black Turtle Wax Color Magic. Do not use any coarse polish such as Auto Colour restorer, and always test any polish on a non-visible area first.

  • Page 48: Service And Guarantee

    In case of difficulty outside the UK or USA, contact the importing agent for the territory. A list of Meridian agents abroad is available from Meridian Audio. No responsibility can be accepted for the DSP loudspeakers whilst in transit to the factory or an agent, and customers are therefore advised to insure the unit.

  • Page 49: Index

    Index Index display, changing 29 mounting options 3 DSP5200 and DSP5200HC 7 muting the sound 30 absolute phase, changing 31 DSP5500, DSP5500HC, and accessories 3 DSP5500C 11 axis, changing 32 DSP7200 15 phase, changing 31 power amplifiers 2 balance, changing 32...
  • Page 50 Index specifications DSP5200 and DSP5200HC 10 DSP5500, DSP5500HC, and DSP5500C 14 DSP7000 18 standard settings, selecting 34 standby, switching to 28 status indicators 29 storing settings 39 switching to standby 28 tightening the drive units DSP5200 and DSP5200HC 9 DSP5500, DSP5500HC, and...

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