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- Page 1 Ultra Digital to Analogue Converter User Guide...
- Page 2 Preface Important safety instructions • Read the instructions. To avoid overheating • 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.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Contents Introduction Configuring the Ultra Digital to Analogue Converter The Ultra Digital to Analogue Converter Choosing a standard setting Specifications Setup parameters Using the Ultra Digital to Analogue Setting the startup volume and output mode Converter Adding a gain offset... - Page 4 Sales and service in the UK MHR: this product incorporates copyright protection technology covered by certain patent applications Meridian Audio Ltd and intellectual property of Meridian Audio Ltd. This Latham Road technology is provided for the express purpose of Huntingdon...
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Page 5: Introduction
Introduction Introduction Welcome to the Meridian Ultra Digital to Analogue Converter. This User Guide provides full information about using the product in conjunction with your other equipment, to achieve the superb results you can expect from it. -
Page 6: The Ultra Digital To Analogue Converter
The Ultra Digital to Analogue Converter The Meridian Ultra Digital to Analogue Converter has A USB B-type connector is provided to allow the Ultra been designed to reconstruct the highest possible Digital to Analogue Converter to be connected to a quality analogue audio signal from a wide range of computer system and used as an external sound card. -
Page 7: Specifications
Introduction Specifications Signal processing The Ultra Digital to Analogue Converter uses Meridian’s Audio outputs proprietary DSP software to provide the following powerful features: • 2-channel balanced audio output. • Apodising filter. • 2-channel unbalanced audio output. • Upsampling. • Outputs driven by four 192kHz digital to analogue •... - Page 8 Introduction...
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Page 9: Using The Ultra Digital To Analogue Converter
Using the Ultra Digital to Analogue Converter This chapter provides a summary of the functions of the Ultra Digital to Analogue Converter to identify the controls you use to operate the unit. It also provides step-by-step instructions for operating the Ultra Digital to... -
Page 10: Front Panel Keys
Selects a menu Phase and emphasis Changes a menu Displays the Change the indicators parameter parameter setup menus source volume Meridian Ultra Digital to Analogue Converter Setup Source Display Mute Meridian Ultra Digital to Analogue Converter Source Display Selects a Changes the... -
Page 11: Msr+ Keys
MSR+ keys Using the Ultra Digital to Analogue Converter Previous Source keys Selects the Play Switches to Select a source previous track Plays the track standby Next Fast reverse Stop Selects the next Fast forward Scans backwards Stops the track... -
Page 12: Switching On And Off
If you are not going to use the Ultra Digital to Analogue Converter for several days you should switch the unit off completely at the rear panel, and disconnect it from the AC power supply. -
Page 13: Selecting A Source
Selecting a source Using the Ultra Digital to Analogue Converter The Ultra Digital to Analogue Converter responds to the To play music from a Sooloos system following 12 source keys on the remote: Either: CD, Radio, DVD, SLS, Disc, Tape, TV, Cable, Sat, Press Source (front panel) until the display shows •... -
Page 14: Adjusting The System Volume
Using the Ultra Digital Adjusting the system volume to Analogue Converter If the Ultra Digital to Analogue Converter has been set up with variable output the volume control adjusts the volume in precise steps of 1dB, where 9dB is equivalent to doubling the loudness. The current volume setting is displayed in dB on the front-panel display, and can be varied in the range 1 to 99dB. -
Page 15: Changing The Treble, Bass, Or Balance
Changing the treble, bass, or balance Using the Ultra Digital to Analogue Converter If the Ultra Digital to Analogue Converter has been • Press A or V (remote or under the front panel) to set up with variable output, treble, bass, and balance change the bass. -
Page 16: Changing The Dsp Filter
The Ultra Digital to Analogue Converter allows you To store the audio settings to select the upsampling filter used for reproducing You can store your preferred settings in the Ultra Digital sources with a sample rate of 44kHz or 48kHz, such to Analogue Converter. -
Page 17: Changing The Phase Or Lipsync
Press > or < until the display shows the current are out of phase, giving an unnatural-sounding bass. LipSync setting. The LipSync setting is a feature originated by Meridian that allows you to adjust the delay between the sound LipSync For example: and the video image by up to 85ms. -
Page 18: Changing The Front-Panel Display
Changing the front-panel display to Analogue Converter The Ultra Digital to Analogue Converter displays If the Ultra Digital to Analogue Converter has detected information and settings on the 20-character front- an authentic MQA music stream the audio format panel display. -
Page 19: Installing The Ultra Digital To Analogue Converter
Installing the Ultra Digital to Analogue Converter This chapter explains how to install the Ultra Digital to Analogue Converter. It describes what you should find when you unpack the product, and how you should connect it to the other equipment in the system. -
Page 20: Unpacking
Installing the Ultra Unpacking Digital to Analogue Converter The Ultra Digital to Analogue Converter is supplied with Back panel the following accessories: The following diagram gives details of the back panel • MSR+ remote control with batteries, manual, and connections: spare key caps. - Page 21 ANALOGUE OUT The unbalanced analogue inputs of RS232 connection A computer, for configuring a preamplifier, or a power amplifier the Ultra Digital to such as the 857, using analogue Analogue Converter, or a phono leads. serial control system. TRIGGER OUTPUT...
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Page 22: Applications
You can connect up to two balanced digital inputs to • Connect the digital source to an appropriate the Ultra Digital to Analogue Converter. If you have a digital input socket on the Ultra Digital to Analogue choice of outputs these are the recommended option as Converter, using a digital XLR lead. - Page 23 The source will be labelled USB, unless it has been Converter to a PC or Mac USB socket to allow you to given a custom label. use the Ultra Digital to Analogue Converter as a digital audio output device. The computer volume control will continue to work as expected, but for highest quality you should set On a PC, Windows XP/SP2 or later is required.
- Page 24 XLR Ultra Digital to Analogue Converter leads ANALOGUE You can connect the Ultra Digital to Analogue off automatically from the Ultra Digital to Analogue Converter to a pair of analogue active loudspeakers, or Converter. to analogue passive loudspeakers via a power amplifier •...
- Page 25 • Configure the Ultra Digital to Analogue Converter for fixed output as described in Configuring the Ultra Digital to Analogue Converter , page 23, or by using the Meridian Configuration Application; see Installing the Meridian Configuration Application , page 28.
- Page 26 Installing the Ultra Digital to Analogue Converter To connect to other Meridian G Series or 800 Series equipment Ultra Digital to Analogue Converter G Series, 500 Series, or 800 Series unit MERIDIAN MERIDIAN COMMS COMMS Comms lead In a system of Meridian products, one of the products One unit will then be designated as the controller.
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Page 27: Configuring The Ultra Digital To Analogue Converter
Converter Configuring the Ultra Digital to Analogue Converter This chapter explains how to set up the Ultra Digital to Analogue Converter for most standard configurations of your other equipment, using just the front-panel controls and MSR+. For complete control over all aspects of the Ultra Digital to Analogue Converter’s configuration it is recommended that you use the Meridian... -
Page 28: Choosing A Standard Setting
• Wait for one second, and then put the Ultra Digital Note: Selecting a Type will clear any configuration to Analogue Converter into standby by pressing Off changes you have made. -
Page 29: Setup Parameters
To enter front panel setup mode To use the setup menus • Put the Ultra Digital to Analogue Converter into • Press < or > (under the front panel) until the display standby by pressing Off (front panel or remote). -
Page 30: Setting The Startup Volume And Output Mode
Variable For example: The output mode determines whether the Ultra Digital Set Output to Fixed if the Ultra Digital to Analogue to Analogue Converter provides the volume control for Converter is connected to an analogue preamplifier or the analogue outputs. -
Page 31: Adding A Gain Offset
Configuring the Ultra Digital to Analogue Converter If the Ultra Digital to Analogue Converter is set up in fixed output mode you can use the gain offset setting to adjust the level of the outputs, to compensate for preamplifiers that require a lower input signal level. -
Page 32: Installing The Meridian Configuration Application
The Meridian Configuration Application communicates Follow the links to the Ultra Digital to Analogue with the products you are setting up via a serial cable. Converter support section where you will find this and You can connect the product to a 9-pin serial port on other useful documentation. -
Page 33: Index
Meridian Configuration Application to a digital source 18 standard settings, selecting 24 to a power amplifier 20 standby Meridian System Remote keys 7 to a preamplifier 21 switching on from 8 MQA 2, 14 to Meridian equipment 22 switching to 8... - Page 34 Index unbalanced outputs 17 unpacking 16 USB, connecting 19 USB input 17 volume, adjusting 10...