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  • Page 1 Meridian 507 Compact Disc Player...
  • Page 2 Meridian 507 Compact Disc Player User Guide...
  • Page 3 Tel (404) 344 7111 Fax (404) 346 7111 Designed and manufactured in the UK by Meridian Audio Ltd Stonehill Stukeley Meadows Huntingdon PE29 6EX England Copyright © 2001 Meridian Audio Ltd Part no: 507/1 This guide was produced by Human-Computer Interface Ltd, http://www.interface.co.uk...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction Introduces the 507 compact disc player, and provides an overview of the other products available in the Meridian 500 Series. The Meridian 500 Series ... 2 Sample configurations ... 3 Specification and accessories ... 5 Using the compact disc...
  • Page 5 Configuring the compact disc player Explains how to configure the compact disc player to suit the other equipment in your system. Choosing standard settings ... 24 Specifying information about your system ... 25 Troubleshooting Provides suggested solutions to typical problems. Troubleshooting ...

  • Page 6: Introduction

    The 507 uses a precision CD-ROM drive, with the data read asynchronously and then triple buffered to isolate output timing from the mechanics of the drive.

  • Page 7: The Meridian 500 Series

    Professional features The 500 Series also includes features for professional users, including RS232 computer control. The following pages give examples of three suggested configurations incorporating the 507 Compact Disc Player, to illustrate the flexibility of the Meridian 500 Series.

  • Page 8: Sample Configurations

    Sample configurations 502 Analogue controller The 507 Compact Disc Player is ideally suited for use with the Meridian 556 Stereo Power Amplifier and analogue loudspeakers, with control over the volume and source selection provided by the 501 Analogue Controller. 562 Digital Control Unit 562V.2...
  • Page 9 Meridian Digital Music System The digital output of the 507 Compact Disc Player can be connected directly to Meridian DSP loudspeakers, as these include DSP volume and tone controls. DSP5000 The result is an outstanding music system for those who prefer a minimum of separate units and interconnecting cables.

  • Page 10: Specification And Accessories

    Power cord Canada and USA. If you have problems purchasing these items, you can order them direct from Meridian Audio Limited, who can also supply a range of digital cables suitable for connecting the 507 Compact Disc Player to other equipment.

  • Page 12: Player

    Using the compact disc player his chapter provides a summary of the functions of the compact disc player to identify the controls used to operate the unit. It also describes all aspects of using the compact disc player, beginning with essential instructions such as switching on and loading a disc, to the more advanced functions such as programming.

  • Page 13: Front Panel

    Front panel BOOTHROYD STUART 24-bit CD Player Tray Display Play > Open Display 1 Open Opens and closes the disc drawer. 2 > (Play) Plays a selected track, or moves to the next track. 3 * (Stop) Stops the disc.

  • Page 14: Switching On And Off

    Switching on and off During normal use the compact disc player should be left in the standby state. This uses a negligible amount of electricity, but ensures that the components of the compact disc player operate at maximum efficiency from the moment you start playing a disc.

  • Page 15: Playing A Disc

    For information about programming; see Programming a selection, page 12. If you have other Meridian sources you should ensure that the 507 is the currently selected source. To play the disc Press > . The display will show your...

  • Page 16: Stopping, Pausing, And Repeating Play

    Stopping, pausing, and repeating play You can pause a disc while keeping it spinning, so that you can resume play instantly. You can also set a disc to play repeatedly, so that when the disc (or selection) has played, it will begin again from the beginning. This function is only available from the remote.

  • Page 17: Programming A Selection

    Programming a selection With the remote you can programme a selection of tracks, and then play only those tracks you have programmed. You can programme a selection either by storing the tracks you want to play, or by clearing the tracks you do not want to play. If you programme a selection by storing the tracks you want to hear, you can play the tracks in any order and repeat tracks in the sequence.
  • Page 18 To programme by clearing tracks Press [ or ] to step through the track numbers until the track you want is displayed, or type the number of the track you want. The display will show the track number; for example: Press Clear.

  • Page 19: Disc Information And Scanning

    Disc information and scanning To change the display Press Display. Each time you press Display, the display will step between the following options: Display Track number. This is the usual display. Elapsed time for the whole disc. Elapsed time for the current track. Time remaining for the whole disc.

  • Page 20: Setting Up The Compact

    Setting up the compact disc player his chapter explains how to install the compact disc player. It describes what you should find when you unpack the compact disc player, how you should connect it to your other audio equipment, and the siting constraints.

  • Page 21: Unpacking

    Unpacking The 507 Compact Disc Player comes in a box containing the following components: Meridian 507 Compact Disc Player. Meridian System Remote. Meridian Comms lead. Power cord. Optical connector blanking plug. This manual. If any of these items are missing please contact your dealer. We suggest that you retain the packing in case you need to transport the unit.

  • Page 22: Positioning The Compact Disc Player

    Positioning the compact disc player Safety warnings Do not expose the unit to dripping or splashing. Do not place any object filled with liquid, such as a vase, on the unit. Do not place naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, on the unit.

  • Page 23: Connecting The Compact Disc Player

    The 507 Compact Disc Player produces an extremely low-noise low-jitter electrical digital output, and this is the recommended method of connection to digital equipment.

  • Page 24: To Connect To Other Meridian 500 Series Equipment

    500 Series unit, using the 500 comms lead provided with the other unit. The sequence in which you connect the units is not important. 507 Compact Disc Player COMMS COMMS Then configure the units with the following automatic setup procedure: Switch all the units to standby.

  • Page 25: Connecting Audio

    501 Control Unit. To connect to a conventional preamplifier Connect the sockets marked OUTPUT L and R on the back 507 Compact Disc Player panel of the compact disc player to an appropriate input on OUTPUT COMMS your preamplifier.
  • Page 26 DIGITAL INPUTS OUTPUT OUTPUT INPUT S5 lead Connect the DIGITAL OUT from the 507 Compact Disc Player to DIGITAL INPUT 1 on the master DSP loudspeaker, using an M5 lead. Connect one of the COMMS sockets on the 507 Compact Disc Player to the COMMS input on the master DSP loudspeaker, using an M5 lead.

  • Page 28: Disc Player

    Configuring the compact disc player any advanced aspects of the 507 Compact Disc Player can be configured to alter the way it operates with the other Meridian equipment in your system. These settings are initially set to standard values, which are suitable for most situations, and this chapter describes how to restore the standard settings.

  • Page 29: Choosing Standard Settings

    Press [ or ] (front panel) to select between Type 1 and Type For example, to reset to Type 1 the display shows: Switch the power off and then on again, using the power switch on the back panel, to use the 507 with the standard configuration. Type Type...

  • Page 30: Specifying Information About Your System

    Specifying information about your system You can configure the operation of the 507 Compact Disc Player to suit the way your system is set up, and the way in which you want to use it. These settings are configured automatically to appropriate values when you choose the standard type settings, and you should not normally need to alter them;...

  • Page 32: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting his chapter provides suggested solutions to typical problems that may occur when setting up or using the compact disc player. 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 33: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting This section describes problems you may encounter when using the compact disc player, and includes suggested solutions. If these suggestions fail to cure the problem, please contact your Meridian dealer for further assistance. No lights are displayed when switching on Check that your AC power supply is connected correctly.
  • Page 34 Reorient the receiving aerial (or antenna) or route the antenna cable of the receiver as far as possible from the 507 Compact Disc Player and its cabling. Ensure that the receiver uses well-screened antenna cable.

  • Page 35: Maintenance

    Maintenance Cleaning When cleaning the compact disc player bear in mind that the front of the 507 is plastic, and the display panel and lid are glass. Disconnect the power cord before cleaning the unit. Note: Do not use abrasive cleaners on any part of the compact disc player.

  • Page 36: Service And Guarantee

    The 507 Compact Disc Player is guaranteed against defects in material and workmanship for 2 years from the date of purchase. The guarantee is void if the 507 Compact Disc Player has been subject to misuse, accident, or negligence, or has been tampered with or modified in any way without the written authorisation of Meridian Audio Limited.

  • Page 38: Index

    Index accessories 5 adding a track to a selection 13 analogue out 18 back panel 18 C.P. display 13 changing the display 14 cleaning the audio connections 30 the case 30 Clear function 13 components 16 configuration options 25 controller mode 25 product address 25 start source 25 system address 25...
  • Page 39 13 repeating a disc 11 restarting the current track 10 safety warnings 17 scanning a disc 14 service 31 setting up the CD player 15 for 500 Series operation 19 specification 5 standard settings 24 restoring 24 standby mode 9...

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