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- Page 1 3100 D S P L O U D S P E A K E R I N S T A L L A T I O N A N D U S E R G U I D E...
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Page 2: Important Safety Instructions
Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE29 6YE, England, Tel (01480) 445678, Fax (01480) 445686, Web www.meridian-audio.com Sales and service in the USA Meridian America Inc, 8055 Troon Circle, Suite C, Austell, GA30168-7849, USA Tel (404) 344 7111, Fax (404) 346 7111, Web www.meridian-audio.com Designed, manufactured in the UK Copyright ©... - Page 3 About your Meridian DSP loudspeakers These instructions provide information about unpacking, connecting up, confi guring, and using your Meridian 3100 DSP loudspeakers. They apply to the DSP3100 left and right loudspeakers, and the DSP3100HC horizontal centre loudspeaker. Introduction Meridian DSP loudspeakers represent the fruits of more than 25 years of continuous development of loudspeakers as musical instruments.
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Page 4: Unpacking Your Speakers
Note: The speakers are designed to be used with their grilles fi tted. Master and slave When two 3100 loudspeakers are supplied as a pair, one speaker is preconfi gured as Left Master and the other as Right Slave. This allows you to set up a 2-channel system without any further confi... -
Page 5: Digital Connections
Connections The following diagram gives details of the back panel connections: See overleaf for pictures of sample confi gurations. Digital connections The following table gives details of the digital audio connections: Use this connection To connect to this DIGITAL INPUT 1, A digital source, such as a digital sound processor, digital DIGITAL INPUT 2 preamplifi... - Page 6 Meridian CD Player, Control Unit, or other digital source You can create a complete system by connecting a pair of 3100 loudspeakers directly to a digital source. The 3100 loudspeakers include volume, balance, and tone controls allowing you to control the system using an MSR+ (not provided).
- Page 7 Meridian Surround Processor to the 3100 loudspeaker you have chosen as the master (typically the centre speaker). • Use the audio part of the M5 lead to connect the 3100 loudspeaker to the appropriate digital output on the Meridian Surround Processor.
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Page 8: Connecting A 3100 Loudspeaker As A Centre Speaker
Connecting a 3100 loudspeaker as a centre speaker You can use a single 3100 loudspeaker as a centre speaker in a Meridian surround system. • Connect the speaker to the CENTRE digital output using an M5 lead, as shown in the illustration. -
Page 9: Choosing A Standard Setting
Choosing a standard setting Unless you are using a pair of 3100 loudspeakers in a 2-channel system, you will need to confi gure them as described in this section. The DSP loudspeakers provide the following fi ve alternative standard settings, called Types, which confi... -
Page 10: Custom Configuration
• Press the green > (Play) key on the remote repeatedly until the display shows: When you have confi gured the loudspeaker: • Switch off the 3100 loudspeaker, using the power switch on the back, and then switch on again to restore normal operation. Custom configuration This mode allows you to check or alter the individual settings defi... -
Page 11: Configuring Sources
CD, RADIO, DVD, AUX, DISC, TAPE, TV, CABLE, SAT, VCR1, VCR2, and GAME. You only need to confi gure the sources on the 3100 loudspeaker you have specifi ed as the master. While in confi guration mode: •... - Page 12 Configuring the frequency response The setup options allow you to adjust the frequency response of the loudspeakers to compensate for their position. You only need to confi gure the master loudspeaker. • Turn off the DSP loudspeaker using the power switch on the back panel. •...
- Page 13 Using the DSP loudspeakers as a control unit In systems with a Meridian preamplifi er 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 preamplifi er or control unit, and you can ignore this chapter.
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Page 14: Changing The Display
Changing the display 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 options: Source and volume, Meridian source display (dashes if not present), Audio format, and Blank. -
Page 15: Adjusting The Sound
Adjusting the sound To change the treble or bass The 3100 loudspeakers provide sophisticated treble and bass controls, to allow you to adjust the broad balance of the system to correct for the acoustics of your listening room, or for a misbalanced recording. -
Page 16: Troubleshooting
3100 loudspeaker is turned on. If the display will still not illuminate, check any fuses in your power supply and the fuse in the inlet of the 3100 loudspeaker. If these are all intact, contact your dealer. Remote not working Check the following: •...
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