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  • Page 1 Meridian 596 DVD Player...
  • Page 2 Meridian 596 DVD Player User Guide...
  • Page 3 Tel (01480) 52144 Fax (01480) 459934 World Wide Web http://www.meridian-audio.com Part no: 596 Copyright © 2000 Meridian Audio Ltd Dolby, Dolby Digital, Pro Logic, AC-3, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. Boothroyd|Stuart Meridian, Meridian, and Meridian Digital Theatre are registered trademarks of Meridian Audio Ltd.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction Introduces the 596 DVD player, and gives examples of two suggested configurations using it in conjunction with other Meridian products. The Meridian 500 Series ... 2 Sample configurations ... 3 Specification and accessories ... 5 Using the DVD player...
  • Page 5 Connecting audio ... 48 Connecting to other Meridian equipment ... 50 Configuring the DVD player Explains how to configure the DVD player to suit the other equipment in your system. Choosing standard settings ... 52 Configuring the 596 DVD Player ... 53...
  • Page 6 Troubleshooting Provides suggested solutions to typical problems. Troubleshooting ... 56 Maintenance ... 59 Service and guarantee ... 60 Index ... 61...

  • Page 8: Introduction

    DVD formats, resulting in an outstanding DVD player that takes full advantage of the capabilities of DVD. The 596 uses a precision DVD-ROM drive, with the audio and video data read asynchronously and then triple buffered to isolate output timing from the mechanics of the drive.

  • Page 9: The Meridian 500 Series

    Professional features The 500 Series also includes features for professional users, including RS232 computer control and balanced connections. The following pages give examples of two suggested configurations incorporating the 596 DVD Player, to illustrate the flexibility of the Meridian 500 Series.

  • Page 10: Sample Configurations

    Sample configurations Meridian Digital Theatre™ DSP6000 DSP6000 The Meridian 596 DVD Player is ideal for use with a Meridian Surround Processor as the heart of a Meridian Digital Theatre system. DSP6000 DSP5500HC Meridian Surround Processor The Meridian Surround Processor can decode Dolby Digital (AC-3), MPEG Surround, DTS Audio, and Dolby Surround soundtracks.
  • Page 11 The 596 DVD Player can be connected directly to Meridian DSP loudspeakers, as these include DSP volume and tone controls. In addition to playing DVD discs, the 596 can play audio CDs, VCD, CVCD, and MP3 files on CD-ROM. DSP5000 By careful design Meridian have achieved a sound quality with audio CDs which approaches that of their dedicated CD players.

  • Page 12: Specification And Accessories

    Specification and accessories Specification Less than -93dBFS. Noise Less than -93dBFS. Mechanism Dual-lens pickup with red laser. Formats DVD-Video, CD Audio (CD-DA), CD-R, Video CD (VCD), CVCD, and MP3. Processing DSP software provides error correction and on-board decoding for Dolby Digital and MPEG Audio.
  • Page 13 Power cord Europe. 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 cables suitable for connecting the 596 DVD Player to other equipment.

  • Page 14: Using The Dvd Player

    DVD player in order to identify the controls which you use to operate the unit. It also describes the basic aspects of using the DVD player to play DVD video discs and audio CDs.

  • Page 15: Front Panel

    Front panel BOOTHROYD STUART DVD Player Tray Display 1-017 > Open Display 1 Open Opens and closes the disc tray. 2 > (Play) Plays a selected chapter/ track. 3 * (Stop) Stops the disc. 4 = (Pause) Pauses the disc.

  • Page 16: Meridian System Remote

    Meridian System Remote 1 ¯ (Fast reverse) 7 = (Pause) Scans in reverse. Pauses the disc. [ Page 8 Subtitle Previous DVD-A page. Turns subtitles on/off. 2 [ (Previous) +Function Selects the previous Subtitle language. chapter/track. 9 Source keys Angle Select a source.

  • Page 17: Playing A Disc

    DVD player operate at maximum efficiency from the moment you start playing a disc. If you are not going to use the DVD player for a period of several days you should switch the unit completely off, at the back panel, and disconnect it from the AC power supply.
  • Page 18 The display will show: If you have other Meridian 500 Series equipment connected to the DVD player, these units will also switch to standby. If a disc is currently playing, switching to standby will stop the disc, and the disc can safely be left in the unit.

  • Page 19: Locating A Specific Title, Chapter, Or Track

    Audio CDs are divided into tracks. The DVD player allows you to play an entire disc, or start playing from any chapter or track number. While a disc is playing you can go back to the start of the chapter or track or skip to the start of the next chapter or track.
  • Page 20 To locate a title by number Press # (Function Top Menu on the remote). The on-screen display prompts you to enter the title number: Enter the title number using the number keys (remote). Press > or Enter (remote) to play from the title number you have specified.

  • Page 21: Stopping, Pausing, And Resuming Play14

    Stopping, pausing, and resuming play You can stop or pause a disc, and then resume play at the same position. To stop play Press * (front panel or remote). The on-screen display shows To resume after stopping Press > > > > > (front panel or remote). The disc will resume playing from the position where you stopped playback, and the on-screen display shows To pause play...

  • Page 22: Disc Information

    You can display information about a disc on the front panel or on-screen display. To change the front panel display Press Display (front panel, or remote if the 596 is controller *). The display will step between the following options: Display Title and chapter numbers (DVD video disc) or track number (audio CD).
  • Page 23 To display information about DVD video disc features Press OSD (remote) twice while a DVD disc is playing. This shows the following information about DVD features: Subtitle Audio language track To turn off the on-screen display Press OSD (remote) again. Audio Repeat Play...

  • Page 24: Advanced Features

    Advanced features his chapter describes the more advanced features of the 596 DVD Player. These features are not essential if you simply want to enjoy DVD video discs or audio CDs, but they allow you to take full advantage of the range of options available with the DVD format.

  • Page 25: Selecting Options From A Menu

    Press Top Menu to display the title menu on the screen. Press A, V, <, or > to highlight a title, and press Enter to select it. The DVD player starts playback from chapter 1 of the title you selected.

  • Page 26: Fast And Slow-Motion Play

    Fast and slow-motion play You can play back DVD video discs faster than normal, at between twice and eight times normal speed, or in slow motion, at between one-half and one-sixteenth of normal speed. You can also play back audio CDs faster than normal. Note: The sound is muted when playing back DVD video discs faster or slower than normal.

  • Page 27: Playing Repeatedly

    The on-screen display shows A–: Press A-B again at the end of the section. The on-screen display shows A–B: The DVD player automatically returns to the start of the section and plays it back repeatedly. To cancel the repeat press A-B a third time.

  • Page 28: Selecting A Playback Audio Setting

    Selecting a playback audio setting You can select one of the audio soundtracks from those included on a DVD video disc during playback. To display the current audio setting Press OSD (Function ]) twice to display the second on-screen display bar: This gives the following information: Information Examples...

  • Page 29: Displaying Subtitles

    Displaying subtitles Many DVD video discs include subtitles in up to 32 different languages. While you are playing a disc you can turn the subtitles on or off, and select the subtitle language from those provided on the DVD video disc. To display the current subtitle setting Press OSD (Function ]) twice to display the second on-screen display bar:...

  • Page 30: Selecting The Camera Angle

    Selecting the camera angle Some DVD video discs include scenes recorded from up to nine different camera angles, and you can select the camera angle while you are playing the disc. To display the camera angle Press OSD (Function ]) to display the first on-screen display bar.

  • Page 31: Setting The Parental Lock

    Setting the parental lock Some DVD video discs are provided with a parental lock function to allow you to lock out playback of scenes whose content exceeds a specified rating. To set the parental lock Press Setup (Function Menu) while the disc is stopped. The Setup menu is displayed on the on-screen display: Press Enter to select Playback options.

  • Page 32: To Change The Password

    Initially the password is set to 7890, but you can change it to any password you choose as described in To change the password, opposite. The following screen then allows you to set the rating level: Press A or V to highlight the rating level you want to set, or highlight Off to turn the parental lock off, and press Enter to select it.

  • Page 34: Explains How To Set Up The Default Options

    Setting default options he DVD format allows disc manufacturers to provide a wide range of options on DVD video discs, and the 596 DVD Player allows you to choose between these options. Which of these features is available depends on the DVD video disc you are playing.

  • Page 35: Setting Default Options

    You choose the menu of settings you want from the main Setup menu. To display the Setup menu If necessary switch on the DVD player and press * if a disc is currently playing. Press Setup. The main Setup menu will be displayed:...
  • Page 36 To select an option from a menu Press A or V to highlight the option you want: Press Enter to select the option. To return to the previous menu Press Return. To exit from the setup menus Press Setup.

  • Page 37: Selecting The Default Languages

    To set the default subtitle language DVD video discs can include subtitles in up to 32 different languages. The 596 DVD Player allows you to select whether subtitles are displayed by default, and specify the preferred language if it is available on the disc.
  • Page 38 To select the disc menu language The 596 DVD Player allows you to choose the language for the disc menus. Highlight Menu in the Playback options menu and press Enter.

  • Page 39: Selecting The Display Settings

    Selecting the display settings The Video setup menu lets you change the video and operational settings of the 596 DVD Player: Note: The SCART switch option only appears with the SCART version of the 596. To set the default picture format Some DVD video discs allow you to choose between the 4:3 (normal television) or 16:9 (widescreen) picture formats.
  • Page 40 Highlight Video output in the Video setup menu, and press Enter. The Video output menu is displayed. The options depend on which version of the 596 you have; see below. Press V or A to highlight the appropriate option, and press Enter.
  • Page 41 To select the black level Highlight Black level in the Video output menu, and press Enter. The Black level menu is displayed: Press V or A to highlight the appropriate option, and press Enter. If you are using the Composite or S-video outputs of the DVD player select the 7.5 IRE option.
  • Page 42 To select the TV standard DVD movies are produced in both PAL and NTSC television formats. The 596 DVD Player is capable of converting between formats, to allow you to view DVD movies in either format even if your television is not capable of displaying that format. However the conversion process introduces some picture degradation, and may disable disc menu operation on some discs.
  • Page 43 The stop timeout automatically fades the screen to black if the 596 is left in stop mode and no key is pressed for the specified time. To set up SCART switching...
  • Page 44 When playing activates the output when the 596 plays a video disc or is put into setup, and it remains active until the 596 is put into standby. By Source activates the output for sources which have the SCART switch option set to On in the Source configuration menu.

  • Page 45: Selecting The Audio Settings

    Selecting the audio settings The Audio setup menu lets you select the 596 audio settings: To select the digital audio format Highlight Digital format in the Audio setup menu, and press Enter. The Digital audio format menu is displayed: Press V or A to highlight the format you want, and press Enter.
  • Page 46 Press V or A to highlight the option you want, and press Enter. If you are using the 596 with other Meridian equipment that supports MHR, the recommended setting is On, which uses MHR for all sources. Otherwise you should select Off.

  • Page 48: Player

    DVD player. It describes what you should find when you unpack the DVD player, how you should connect it to your other audio equipment, and the siting constraints. You should not make any connections to the DVD player or to any other component in your system whilst the AC power supply is connected and switched on.

  • Page 49: Unpacking

    Unpacking The 596 DVD Player comes in a box containing the following components: Meridian 596 DVD Player. Meridian System Remote. Meridian comms lead. Power cord. 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 50: Positioning The Dvd Player

    Do not place naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, on the unit. To avoid overheating Do not position the DVD player: In direct sunlight. Near heat sources, such as a radiator. Directly on top of heat producing equipment, such as a power amplifier.

  • Page 51: Back Panel

    Back panel Component Component version video outputs COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Pb/B Pr/R LEFT RIGHT ANALOGUE OUT Analogue output SCART version SCART video output SCART OUT LEFT RIGHT ANALOGUE OUT Analogue output Composite video outputs VIDEO OUT COMPOSITE DIGITAL OUT RS232 Digital RS232 output...

  • Page 52: Video Connections

    Video connections The DVD player provides three alternative video outputs to provide flexibility in connecting it to other equipment. If your other equipment provides component video inputs, use these to produce the highest possible video quality. The video connections should be made using suitable video cables, which are available from your dealer.

  • Page 53: Communications Connections

    The following table gives details of the communications connections: Use this connection To connect to this COMMS Other Meridian 500 series equipment, or Meridian DSP loudspeakers. RS232 connection For future expansion, to allow the 596 to be interfaced to a computer. Contact your dealer for more information.

  • Page 54: Connecting Video

    If your television, monitor, or projection system includes component video inputs, these will give the highest possible quality from DVD videos. Connect the appropriate component outputs from the 596 DVD Player to the component video inputs, using suitable video cables.

  • Page 55: Connecting Audio

    Surround Processor 596 DVD Player DIGITAL Digital lead Connect the DIGITAL OUT on the 596 to the DIGITAL IN on the 561. Set the Digital format menu option to Bitstream; see To select the digital audio format, page 38. To connect to a preamplifier (eg...
  • Page 56 OUTPUT OUTPUT INPUT S5 lead Connect the DIGITAL OUT from the 596 DVD Player to DIGITAL INPUT 1 on the master DSP loudspeaker. Connect the DIGITAL and COMMS output from the left DSP loudspeaker to the DIGITAL and COMMS INPUTS on the slave DSP loudspeaker, using an S5 lead.

  • Page 57: Connecting To Other Meridian Equipment

    Connect one of the COMMS sockets on the back panel of the DVD player to one of the COMMS sockets on another 500 Series unit, using the 500 comms lead provided with the 596 DVD Player. The sequence in which you connect the units is not important.

  • Page 58: Player

    Configuring the DVD player any advanced aspects of the 596 DVD 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 59: Choosing Standard Settings

    Wait until the display shows: The display then shows: Press Off to switch back to standby. Switch on again to use the 596 with the standard setting you have selected. T y p e , w a i t . . .

  • Page 60: Configuring The 596 Dvd Player

    The Meridian setup menu will be displayed: To set configuration options The configuration options are generally set to an appropriate value when you reset the 596 to the standard settings, and you should not normally need to alter them; see Choosing standard settings, page 52.
  • Page 61 To configure the sources If you are using the 596 DVD Player as the controller in your Meridian system, you can use the Source config option on the Meridian Setup menu to configure each of the sources in your system.

  • Page 62: Provides Suggested Solutions To Typical

    Troubleshooting his chapter provides suggested solutions to typical problems that may occur when setting up or using the DVD 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...

  • Page 63: Troubleshooting

    Reorient the receiving aerial (or antenna) or route the antenna cable of the receiver as far as possible from the 596 DVD Player and its cabling. Ensure that the receiver uses well-screened antenna cable.
  • Page 64 Try playing another disc. If this disc works, check the problem disc for signs of dirt or damage. The on-screen display shows WRONG REGION CODE This screen is displayed if you attempt to play a DVD video disc encoded for a region that is not supported by your DVD player:...
  • Page 65 The stop timeout automatically fades the screen to black if the 596 is left in stop mode and no key has been pressed for the specified time. Creating MP3 discs MP3 discs can be created from a computer using appropriate MP3 encoding software and a CD-ROM writer.

  • Page 66: Maintenance

    Maintenance Cleaning When cleaning the DVD player bear in mind that the front of the DVD player 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 DVD player.

  • Page 67: Service And Guarantee

    The 596 DVD Player is guaranteed against defects in material and workmanship for 2 years from the date of purchase. The guarantee is void if the 596 DVD 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 68: Index

    COMMS connection 46 communications connections 46 COMPONENT outputs 45 component video, connecting 47 components 42 composite output 45 composite video, connecting 47 configuring the DVD player 53 connecting audio 48 to Meridian 500 Series equipment 50 video 47 connections audio 46...
  • Page 69 43 sample configurations Meridian Digital Music System 4 Meridian Digital Theatre™ 3 SCART output 44, 45 switching 36, 54 screensaver timeouts 36 service 60 setting up the DVD player 41 Setup menu 28 slow-motion play 19 soundtracks language 30...
  • Page 70 soundtracks (continued) selecting 21 specification 5 standard settings 52 choosing 52 standby 10 switching on from 10 switching to 11 stepping forward frame by frame 14 stopping play 14 Subtitle language menu 31 subtitles closed caption 34 default language 30 displaying 22 turning on or off 22 switching on from standby 10...

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