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Meridian DSP8000 User Manual

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  • Page 1 DSP8000 Digital Loudspeaker System User Guide...

  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    Preface Important safety instructions To avoid overheating • Read the instructions. • 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 DSP8000 loudspeaker system Choosing standard settings Sample configurations Specifying information about your system Specification Configuring the sources Configuring the setup options Setting up the DSP8000 loudspeakers Troubleshooting Unpacking Positioning the DSP8000 loudspeakers Troubleshooting Connecting the loudspeakers Maintenance and cleaning...
  • Page 4 England This guide was produced by: Tel (01480) 445678 Human-Computer Interface Ltd, Fax (01480) 445686 http://www.interface.co.uk Sales and service in the USA Meridian America Inc 8055 Troon Circle Suite C Austell GA30168-7849 Tel (404) 344 7111 Fax (404) 346 7111 World Wide Web –...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Introduction Introduction Welcome to the Meridian DSP8000 Digital Loudspeaker System. This user guide provides full information about using the DSP8000 loudspeakers in conjunction with your other equipment, to achieve the superb results you can expect from them.

  • Page 6: Meridian Dsp8000 Loudspeaker System

    Cabinet • To split the frequency band between bass, mid- range, and treble drivers (crossover). Each DSP8000 loudspeaker is built around a precision • To perform filtering or adjustment of the frequency manufactured cabinet, which uses innovative design response; eg treble or bass.
  • Page 7 The cabinet stands on triangulated adjustable machined foot assemblies with provision for floor spikes or skids. Meridian High Resolution (MHR) The DSP8000 loudspeakers support Meridian High Resolution (MHR), to allow you to connect to other MHR-compliant Meridian products to take advantage...

  • Page 8: Sample Configurations

    Meridian 861 Reference DVD/CD Player Surround Controller Up to seven Meridian DSP8000 loudspeakers can be The Meridian DVD Player is an ideal source for use used in conjunction with a Meridian Surround Processor with DSP loudspeakers. It allows you to play both audio...
  • Page 9 Introduction Meridian Digital Music System DSP8000 DSP8000 Meridian 808.2 CD Transport Meridian DSP loudspeakers include DSP volume and tone controls, and can be connected directly to up to two digital sources to create an extremely compact high-quality music system.

  • Page 10: Specification

    • Mid: 100W. Power • Treble: 100W. • 100-125; 200-250V AC 50-60Hz. The DSP8000 includes drive unit thermal protection. • 20VA idle; 900VA max. Acoustic Meridian Audio reserves the right to amend product specifications at any time. • 3   way.

  • Page 11: Setting Up The Dsp8000 Loudspeakers

    Setting up the DSP8000 loudspeakers This chapter explains how to install your DSP8000 loudspeakers. It describes what you should find when you unpack the speakers, how you should connect them to your other audio equipment, and the siting constraints.

  • Page 12: Unpacking

    You should not make any connections to the DSP8000 painting up to five coats of polyester lacquer onto the loudspeakers, or to any other component in your plywood, each one hand polished.
  • Page 13 Setting up the DSP8000 loudspeakers To dismantle the loudspeakers It is advisable to remove the head units when moving the speakers. This is achieved by disconnecting the head lead from the head unit and lifting off the head. Take care while the head is not in position as this exposes its mounting spikes.

  • Page 14: Positioning The Dsp8000 Loudspeakers

    DSP8000 loudspeaker at least 0.5m (20") from a corner, and position them approximately 0.25m (10") from the wall. If you are using a DSP8000 loudspeaker as a centre channel, place the speaker centrally between the main left-right pair and, if possible, arrange for the treble units of the three speakers to be approximately the same height.

  • Page 15: Connecting The Loudspeakers

    Connecting the loudspeakers Setting up the DSP8000 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 16: Connecting To Other Equipment

    Setting up Connecting to other equipment the DSP8000 loudspeakers To connect two DSP8000 loudspeakers to a Meridian product with SpeakerLink Meridian 808.2 CD Player MERIDIAN SPEAKERLINK RJ45 lead DSP8000 loudspeaker – Slave DSP8000 loudspeaker – Master MERIDIAN MERIDIAN DIGITAL MERIDIAN...
  • Page 17 Setting up the DSP8000 loudspeakers To connect two DSP8000 loudspeakers to a Meridian product with BNC Comms Meridian CD Player or Control Unit DIGITAL OUTPUT BNC COMMS Digital/BNC lead DSP8000 loudspeaker – Slave DSP8000 loudspeaker – Master MERIDIAN MERIDIAN DIGITAL...
  • Page 18 • Configure the centre DSP Loudspeaker as M.Coax, Surround Processor to the master DSP loudspeaker. the Main L DSP8000 as S.Coax, and the Main R • Connect each pair of DSP loudspeakers to the DSP8000 as S.RJ45; see To choose master or slave and the primary connector , page 24.
  • Page 19 Setting up the DSP8000 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 20 Setting up the DSP8000 loudspeakers...

  • Page 21: Using The Dsp8000 Loudspeakers

    For more information refer to the user guide for the preamplifier or control unit, and you can ignore this chapter. The DSP8000 loudspeakers can also be connected directly to up to two digital sources to create a complete, minimum system. This chapter provides step-by-step instructions for operating the DSP loudspeakers in a system with no Meridian preamplifier or control unit.

  • Page 22: Selecting A Source

    The loudspeakers will switch to standby. from the moment you start. The displays will show: If you are not going to use the DSP8000 loudspeakers for several days you should switch each unit completely off at the back panel, and disconnect it from the AC power supply.

  • Page 23: Changing The Display

    Changing the display Using the DSP8000 loudspeakers The DSP8000 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:...

  • Page 24: Adjusting The Volume

    1 to 99dB. When you first connect power to the DSP8000 loudspeakers the volume is set to 65, which is similar to the midway position of the rotary volume control on a conventional preamplifier.

  • Page 25: Changing The Treble, Bass, Or Phase

    Changing the treble, bass, or phase Using the DSP8000 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.

  • Page 26: Changing The Listening Position

    -1 or -2. speaker’s image back. The axis control allows you to adjust the optimum listening height of the DSP8000 loudspeakers, like a balance control operating in the vertical plane. If you have a Meridian Surround Controller these functions are performed via the surround controller.

  • Page 27: Configuring The Dsp8000 Loudspeakers

    This chapter explains how to configure the DSP8000 loudspeakers to suit the other equipment in your system. The first stage in configuring the DSP8000 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 28: Choosing Standard Settings

    Configuring Choosing standard settings the DSP8000 loudspeakers The DSP8000 loudspeakers provide the following • Release the remote key. five alternative standard settings, called Types, which configure all aspects of the loudspeaker into the most L.M.RJ45 The display will show: commonly needed configurations: You should now specify the speaker’s position as...
  • Page 29 Configuring the DSP8000 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 27. For example, to define the left speaker as a slave using the digital co-axial connectors: L.S.Coax...

  • Page 30: Specifying Information About Your System

    Configuring Specifying information about your system the DSP8000 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.

  • Page 31: Configuring The Sources

    Configuring the sources Configuring the DSP8000 loudspeakers To configure a source The DSP loudspeakers provide 12 sources 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 32: Configuring The Setup Options

    You only need to configure the master shows the current response setting. loudspeaker. Free For example: When configuring the DSP8000 loudspeakers, point the remote at the speakers, even if you have a • Press Function A or Function V to select the Meridian Surround Controller.
  • Page 33 The centre tilt offset is added to the treble value for the selected source. The recommended setting is -1dB • Turn off the DSP8000 loudspeaker using the power when the speaker is positioned above a television. switch on the back panel.
  • Page 34 Configuring the DSP8000 loudspeakers...

  • Page 35: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting This chapter provides suggested solutions to typical problems that may occur when setting up the DSP8000 loudspeakers. If you are still not able to resolve a difficulty with the help of this guide and the suggestions on the following pages, please contact your...

  • Page 36: Troubleshooting

    The battery in the MSR+ remote. • Check the cables are connected correctly. • See if the DSP8000 loudspeaker has been set up as Sound is odd or mono not controller in the Meridian Configuration program; see Configuring the setup options , page 28. Note •...

  • Page 37: Maintenance And Cleaning

    Maintenance and cleaning Troubleshooting Fitting and removing the grilles When fitting the grilles ensure that the two cutouts are at the 3 o‘clock and 9 o‘clock positions, as this will align the pattern on the grille fabric correctly. To remove the grilles grasp the grille by the two cutouts and pull gently away from the loudspeaker.

  • Page 38: Service And Guarantee

    A list of Meridian agents abroad is available from Meridian Audio. No responsibility can be accepted for the DSP8000 loudspeakers whilst in transit to the factory or an agent, and customers are therefore advised to insure the unit.

  • Page 39: Index

    Index Index absolute phase, changing 21 digital connections, configuring 24 radio interference 10, 32 accessories 6 digital connectors 11 RJ45 SpeakerLink connections, axis, changing 22 digital signal processing 2 configuring 24 dismantling the loudspeakers 9 display, changing 19 drive units 2 balance, changing 22 safety warnings ii tightening 8...
  • Page 40 Index Tightening the drive units 9 tilt offset, configuring 28 treble, changing 21 troubleshooting 31 unpacking 8 volume 20 adjusting 20 muting 20...

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