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- Page 1 Meridian 566 24-Bit Digital to Analogue Converter...
- Page 2 GA 30331 Stukeley Meadows World Wide Web Cambs http://www.meridian.co.uk Tel (404) 344 7111 PE18 6ED Fax (404) 346 7111 England Copyright © 1993-1997 Digital Gramophone and Wireless Ltd Part no: 566/2 This guide was produced by Human-Computer Interface Ltd, Cambridge, England.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Introduction Introduces the 566 24-Bit Digital to Using the Digital to Analogue Converter, and provides an Analogue Converter overview of the other products available in the Meridian 500 Series. Provides step-by-step instructions on how Setting up the Digital to The Meridian 500 Series ...... -
Page 5: Introduction
If you have just purchased the 566 24-Bit Digital to Analogue Converter, you should first turn to the section Setting up the Digital to Analogue Converter, page 11, which explains how to unpack and install the Digital to... -
Page 6: The Meridian 500 Series
The Meridian 500 Series includes a sophisticated communications link, to ensure that any configuration of units The flexibility of the Meridian 500 Series is such that you can will work together as a fully integrated system. assemble a system as simple or as complex as you need,... -
Page 7: Sample Configurations
The 508 24-Bit CD Player is ideally suited for use with the A 562 Digital Control Unit can be added to cater for conventional Meridian 557 Stereo Power Amplifier and A500 Loudspeakers, analogue sources, and provide source selection between up to with control over the volume and source selection provided by 12 different analogue or digital sources. - Page 8 The digital output provided by the 500 Compact Disc Transport The 502 Analogue Controller is a full function preamplifier for use can be decoded by the 566 24-Bit Digital to Analogue Converter with any analogue source, and includes balanced inputs to allow...
- Page 9 The 562V Multimedia Controller is the ideal control unit for use conventional analogue sources such as the 504 Stereo FM with the Meridian DSP6000 Digital Loudspeakers. Tuner and video sound. It provides direct digital inputs for digital sources, such as the...
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Page 10: Specification And Accessories
SPDIF input at 75 . If you have problems purchasing these items, you can order AES/EBU connection via XLR them direct from Meridian Audio Limited, who can also supply a connection on D1. range of digital cables suitable for connecting the 566 24-Bit Optical digital audio high speed Digital to Analogue Converter to other equipment. - Page 11 Using the Digital to Analogue Converter his chapter explains how to use the Digital to Analogue Converter, and explains the function of the front panel keys and indicators.
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Page 12: Front Panel
Front panel 1 Phase Phase indicator. 2 Eq Equalisation indicator. 3 Lock Lock indicator. 4 44kHz Double lock indicator. BOOTHROYD STUART Phase Lock 44kHz Phase 5 D1 24-Bit Digital to Analogue Converter Selects digital input 1. 6 D2 Selects digital input 2. 7 D3 Selects digital input 3. -
Page 13: Selecting The Input
Selecting the input Lock and 44kHz indicators During normal use the Digital to Analogue Converter is designed to be left switched on. This uses a negligible amount of electricity, but ensures that the components of the Digital to The Digital to Analogue Converter will automatically lock to the Analogue Converter operate at maximum efficiency from the input signal providing it is in the correct range, and the Lock moment you start using it. -
Page 14: Preemphasis And Phase
Phase The compact disc specification allows for a disc to be recorded The 566 24-Bit Digital to Analogue Converter allows you to with preemphasis, which for some types of material can give change the absolute phase of the output signal; in some lower noise levels. -
Page 15: Digital To Analogue Converter, And
Setting up the Digital to Analogue Converter his chapter explains how to install the Digital to Analogue Converter. It describes what you should find when you unpack the Digital to Analogue Converter, how you should connect it to your other audio equipment, and the siting constraints. -
Page 16: Unpacking
Unpacking The 566 24-Bit Digital to Analogue Converter comes in a box In common with all digital equipment, the Digital to Analogue containing the following components: Converter emits some radio-frequency signals. Therefore, you should try to keep all power cables and network leads away 566 24-Bit Digital to Analogue Converter. -
Page 17: Connecting The Digital To Analogue Converter
AES/EBU D1 XLR connection on D1, for AES/EBU standard signals. Note that if this input The 566 24-Bit Digital to Analogue Converter provides four is used D1 must be left unconnected. alternative digital inputs, selectable from the front panel, and... -
Page 18: Analogue Outputs
Note: Do not, under any circumstances, connect any equipment other than Meridian 500, 600, or 200 Series to the socket Output Description marked COMMS on the back of the 566 24-Bit Digital to Analogue Converter. Output Unbalanced analogue output, 2V nominal, on RCA phono pair. - Page 19 Connect one of the digital inputs D1, D2, or D3 on the back 502 Analogue Controller Converter panel of the 566 24-Bit Digital to Analogue Converter to the BALANCED digital output of the other equipment, using a digital lead. OUTPUTS...
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Page 20: Configuring The Digital To Analogue Converter
If you are using the 566 24-Bit Digital to Analogue Converter in Using the Meridian System Remote, select the source that conjunction with a 501/501V Control Unit or 502 Analogue should select this input;... - Page 21 Note that you should not configure any of the analogue sources connected directly to the Control Unit in your system. Otherwise selecting one of these will change the digital input on the Digital to Analogue Converter which could interrupt a source you are tape recording.
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Page 22: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting There is no Lock light This section describes problems you may encounter when using the 566 24-Bit Digital to Analogue Converter and includes suggested solutions. Check that one of the source indicators is lit. Check the digital connection between the Digital to Analogue If these suggestions fail to cure the problem, please contact Converter and the compact disc player, or other equipment. - Page 23 There is interference on the radio and/ or television when the digital converter is switched on Before following the steps below, ensure all units are switched off first. If this equipment does cause or suffer from interference to/from radio or television reception then the following measures should be tried: Reorient the receiving aerial (or antenna) or route the antenna cable of the receiver as far as possible from the digital...
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Page 24: Maintenance
Maintenance Cleaning To clean the connections When cleaning the Digital to Analogue Converter bear in mind The audio and digital phono connectors on the back of the that the front of the Digital to Analogue Converter is plastic, and Digital to Analogue Converter are gold-plated and need no the display panel and lid are glass. -
Page 25: Service And Guarantee
The guarantee is void if the 566 24-Bit Digital to Analogue In the unlikely event that your Digital to Analogue Converter fails Converter has been subject to misuse, accident, or negligence,... -
Page 27: Index
557 Stereo Power Amplifier 3 Front panel controls 8 Analogue outputs 14 562 Digital Control Unit 3 Fuse, replacing 20 562V Multimedia Controller 5 Back panel 13 566 24-Bit Digital to Analogue Guarantee 21 Balanced output 14 Converter 4 communications 2 Indicators Cleaning... - Page 28 Radio interference 12 Resetting 17 Service 21 Setting up the Digital to Analogue Converter 11 Specification 6 TOSLINK input 13 Troubleshooting 18 Unpacking 12 XLR connectors 14, 15...
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