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Meridian 504 User Manual

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  • Page 1 Meridian 504 Stereo FM Tuner...
  • Page 2 Designed and manufactured in the UK by Digital Gramophone and Wireless Ltd Stonehill Stukeley Meadows Cambs PE18 6ED England Copyright © 1993–1996 Digital Gramophone and Wireless Ltd Part no: 504/2 This guide was produced by Human-Computer Interface Ltd, Cambridge, England.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction Introduces the 504 Stereo FM Tuner, 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 ... 6 Using the FM tuner...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    If you have just purchased the 504 Stereo FM Tuner, you should first turn to the section Setting up the FM tuner, page 17, which explains how to...

  • Page 6: The Meridian 500 Series

    The Meridian 500 Series The Meridian 500 Series is a unique system of digital, analogue, and video components designed to meet the demand for absolute quality, ease of use, and lasting value. The flexibility of the Meridian 500 Series is such that you can assemble a system as simple or as complex as you need, perfectly suited to your musical and environmental requirements, and with the ability to add to it or change it at a later date should...

  • Page 7: Sample Configurations

    Meridian 555 Stereo Power Amplifier and A500 Loudspeakers, with control over the volume and source selection provided by the 501 Control Unit. The 504 Stereo FM Tuner is an ideal addition to the system if radio reception is required. 500 Compact Disc Transport...
  • Page 8 566 20-Bit Digital to Analogue Converter The digital output provided by the 500 Compact Disc Transport can be decoded by the 566 20-Bit Digital to Analogue Converter to provide a high-quality audio output for use with a conventional audio preamplifier. The 566 20-Bit Digital to Analogue Converter can also decode digital signals from other sources, including LaserDisc players and Digital Audio Tape.
  • Page 9 Delta Sigma Analogue to Digital Conversion, for Television 562V conventional analogue sources such as the 504 Stereo FM Tuner and video sound. It also includes video switching for CVBS and S-VHS signals, such as from a satellite receiver, LaserDisc player, or video recorder.

  • Page 10: Specification And Accessories

    500 Series units in your system. If you have problems purchasing these items, you can order them direct from Meridian Audio Limited, who can also supply a unbalanced. range of digital cables suitable for connecting the 504 Stereo FM Tuner to other equipment.

  • Page 11: Using The Fm Tuner

    Using the FM tuner his chapter provides a visual summary of the functions of the FM tuner in order to identify and help explain each of the controls which you will use to operate the unit. It also describes all aspects of using the FM tuner, beginning with essential instructions such as switching on and selecting a station, to the more advanced setup options.

  • Page 12: Front Panel

    Front panel BOOTHROYD STUART Stereo FM Tuner Display Radio Mono Store Display 1 V (Down) Scans or steps down in frequency. 2 A (Up) Scans or steps up in frequency. 3 Mono Selects mono/stereo. 4 Store Stores a preset frequency. 5 Display Selects the information displayed.

  • Page 13: Selecting A Station

    Selecting a station During normal use the FM tuner should be left in the standby state. This uses a negligible amount of electricity, but ensures that the components of the FM tuner operate at maximum efficiency from the moment you start listening to a station. If you are not going to use the FM tuner 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 14: Tuning Manually

    You use manual tuning to programme the preset stations, or to select stations that you have not assigned to one of the presets. The 504 Stereo FM Tuner is initially set up to use seek tuning. In this mode it automatically searches for stations, and stops when it finds one.

  • Page 15: Selecting Stereo Or Mono

    Selecting stereo or mono The 504 Stereo FM Tuner will automatically decode a stereo transmission when one is received, and the front panel Stereo indicator will appear. You may wish to turn off the stereo decoder on a marginal transmission, to reduce the background hiss or birdies.

  • Page 16: Defining Preset Stations

    For convenience you can assign a label to the presets to make them easy to identify. The 504 Stereo FM Tuner is supplied with the following labels already set up: Preset...
  • Page 17 To programme a preset Press [ (Previous) or ] (Next) until the preset you want to programme is displayed, or type the preset number (remote only). Tune the station by pressing A (Up) or V (Down); see Tuning manually, page 10. If the station is marginal, and you want it to be preset to Mono, press Mono.

  • Page 18: Choosing The Display

    Choosing the display To change the display Press Display. Each time you press the key, the display will step between the following display options: Display Preset label. This is the usual display. Blank. Preset number and tuning meter. Preset number and frequency. This is the usual display when tuning.

  • Page 19: Setting Up The Fm Tuner

    Setting up the FM tuner For many users the only change they will want to make to the standard operation of the 504 Stereo FM Tuner is to define the preset stations. However, the 504 Stereo FM Tuner contains several customisable features that you can programme to suit your requirements.
  • Page 20 To set up the preset labels Turn off the FM tuner, using the power switch on the back panel. Turn on the power again while holding down the Store key on the front panel. The display will show: It will then show the first preset number…...

  • Page 21: Setting Up The Fm Tuner

    Setting up the FM tuner his chapter explains how to install the FM tuner. It describes what you should find when you unpack the FM tuner, how you should connect it to your other audio equipment, and the siting constraints. Before you begin installation, you should ensure that your FM tuner is the correct voltage for your local AC supply.

  • Page 22: Unpacking

    Unpacking The 504 Stereo FM Tuner comes in a box containing the following components: 504 Stereo FM Tuner. 1 power cord. 1 COMMS lead, to connect the FM tuner to another Meridian 500 Series unit. 1 RF connector. This manual.

  • Page 23: Connecting The Fm Tuner

    (Meridian Comms Only) Comms connections The 504 Stereo FM Tuner is a very sophisticated unit, which will deliver superb quality sound. However, unless the signal delivered to the antenna socket of the 504 is of sufficient strength and quality, you will not enjoy the maximum benefits of your new tuner.
  • Page 24 To connect to a conventional preamplifier Connect the sockets marked OUTPUT L and R on the back panel of the FM tuner to an appropriate input on your preamplifier. You should consult the manufacturer’s manual to determine which input to use, but it will generally be labelled TUNER, RADIO, or AUX.
  • Page 25 This is the unit that will respond to the remote. All the other units will be configured as non-controllers, and display: Your system is now set up and ready for use. If for any reason the automatic setup does not give the configuration you want, restore the default operation by selecting Type 1 as described in To connect to Meridian 600 or 200 Series equipment, opposite.
  • Page 26 To connect to a 501 Control Unit 501 Control Unit 504 Stereo FM Tuner COMM RADIO COMMS OUTPUT Audio lead Antenna 500 comms lead Connect the sockets marked OUTPUT L and R on the back panel of the FM tuner to the RADIO input on the back panel of...

  • Page 27: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting This section describes problems you may encounter when using the FM tuner, and includes suggested solutions. If these suggestions fail to cure the problem, please contact your Meridian dealer for further assistance. No standby display is shown Check that your AC power supply is connected correctly. Check that the ON OFF switch on the back panel is in the ON position.
  • Page 28 Reorient the receiving aerial (or antenna) or route the antenna cable of the receiver as far as possible from the 504 Stereo FM Tuner and its cabling. Ensure that the receiver uses well-screened antenna cable.

  • Page 29: Maintenance

    Maintenance Cleaning When cleaning the FM tuner bear in mind that the front of the FM tuner 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 FM tuner. To clean the case, display panel, and keypad Use a slightly damp cloth.

  • Page 30: Service And Guarantee

    The 504 Stereo FM Tuner is guaranteed against defects in material and workmanship for 2 years from the date of purchase. The guarantee is void if the 504 Stereo FM Tuner 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 31: Index

    Meridian 500 Series 2 500 Compact Disc Transport 3, 4 501 Control Unit 3 502 Analogue Controller 4 504 Stereo FM Tuner 3 506 20-Bit CD Player 3 555 Stereo Power Amplifier 3 557 Stereo Power Amplifier 4 562 Digital Controller 3...
  • Page 32 Stations defining presets 12 selecting 9 tuning 10 Steptune 10, 15 Stop strength 10, 15 Switching on from standby 9 Switching to standby 9 Troubleshooting 23 Tuning manually 10 Tuning meter 14 Tuning method 10, 15 Unpacking 18...

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