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- Page 1 Meridian 500 Compact Disc Transport...
- Page 2 Stonehill World Wide Web Stukeley Meadows Tel (404) 344 7111 http://www.meridian.co.uk Cambs Fax (404) 346 7111 PE18 6ED England Copyright © 1993–1996 Digital Gramophone and Wireless Ltd Part no: 500/2 This guide was produced by Human-Computer Interface Ltd, Cambridge, England.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Meridian 500 Series. Provides step-by-step instructions on how Setting up the compact to operate the compact disc transport, The Meridian 500 Series ......2 disc transport using either the front panel or the Meridian Sample configurations ......3 System Remote. -
Page 5: Introduction
If you have just purchased the 500 Compact Disc Transport, you should first turn to the section Setting up the compact disc transport, page 17, which explains how to unpack and install the compact disc transport correctly. -
Page 6: 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
A500 A500 The 508 20-Bit CD Player is an integrated CD transport and The 500 Compact Disc Transport provides a precision digital converter, providing both digital and analogue outputs. output, and can drive DSP5000 Digital Loudspeakers directly. The 508 20-Bit CD Player is ideally suited for use with the... -
Page 8: Analogue Controller
Converter A500 A500 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 20-Bit Digital to Analogue Converter with any analogue source, and includes balanced inputs to allow... - Page 9 It provides direct digital inputs for digital sources, such as the It also includes video switching for CVBS and S-VHS signals, 500 Compact Disc Transport and LaserDisc sound, together such as from a satellite receiver, LaserDisc player, or video with precision Delta Sigma Analogue to Digital Conversion, for...
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Page 10: Specification And Accessories
500 Compact Disc Transport, including those Weight 6.4kg (14lbs). available from the front panel controls. In addition, it allows you to control any other 500 Series units in your system. Outputs Digital: co-axial, 500mV p-p. Optical: EIAJ. -
Page 11: Transport
Using the compact disc transport his chapter provides a summary of the functions of the compact disc transport in order to identify the controls which you will use to operate the unit. It also describes all aspects of using the compact disc transport, beginning with essential instructions such as switching on and loading a disc, to the more advanced functions such as programming. -
Page 12: Front Panel
Front panel 1 Open Opens and closes the disc drawer. 2 > (Play) Display Plays a selected track, or moves to the next track. 3 • (Stop) Stops the disc. BOOTHROYD STUART Play 4 = (Pause) > • Open Display Compact Disc Transport Pauses the disc. -
Page 13: Switching On And Off
(Pause). Switch on any other equipment connected to the compact Press Off. disc transport which is not part of the Meridian 500 Series. The display will show: To insert a disc If you have other Meridian 500 Series equipment connected to Press Open (front panel only) to open the drawer. -
Page 14: Playing A Disc
Playing a disc To move to the next track The compact disc transport allows you to play an entire disc, or start playing from any track. While a disc is playing you can go Press > (Play). back to the start of the track or skip to the start of the next track. To play starting from a particular track If you have programmed a selection, these functions also work with the selection of tracks you have programmed. -
Page 15: Stopping, Pausing, And Repeating Play
Stopping, pausing, and repeating play To continue after pausing You can pause a disc while keeping it spinning, so that you can resume play instantly. Press = (Pause) or > (Play). You can also set a disc to play repeatedly, so that when the disc To continuously repeat a disc (or selection) has played, it will begin again from the beginning. -
Page 16: Programming A Selection
Programming a selection To programme by specifying the With the remote you can programme a selection of tracks, and tracks you want to play then play only those tracks you have programmed. You can programme a selection either by storing the tracks you Choose the first track you want to play, as described above. - Page 17 To programme by specifying the The Clear label will change to Store to indicate that the track is tracks you do not want to play stored. To remove a track from a selection Choose one of the tracks you do not want to play, as described above.
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Page 18: Disc Information And Scanning
Disc information and scanning To change the display Scanning a disc Press Display. The scan controls allow you to move quickly to any position on the disc at approximately 20 times normal speed. Each time you press the appropriate key, the display will step between the following display options: During scanning, the sound is muted and the display automatically changes to show the elapsed time for the whole... -
Page 19: Using Index Points
Using index points To move to an index point In addition to dividing music into tracks, some discs provide index points within each track to allow you to locate individual movements or bars. Type the number of the track, followed by . and the number of the index point (remote only). -
Page 21: Setting Up The Compact
Setting up the compact disc transport his chapter explains how to install the compact disc transport. It describes what you should find when you unpack the compact disc transport, how you should connect it to your other audio equipment, and the siting constraints. -
Page 22: Unpacking
Unpacking The 500 Compact Disc Transport comes in a box containing the In common with all compact disc transports, the compact disc following components: transport emits some radio-frequency signals. Therefore, you should try to keep all power cables and network leads away 500 Compact Disc Transport. -
Page 23: Connecting The Compact Disc Transport
The 500 Compact Disc Transport produces an extremely Optical EIAJ A D/A converter, digital preamplifier, or low-noise low-jitter electrical digital output, and this is the digital recorder, using optical fibre. - Page 24 Switch all the units to standby. Note: Do not, under any circumstances, connect any equipment other than Meridian 500, 600, or 200 Series to the socket Press Clear on the remote. marked COMMS on the back of the compact disc transport.
- Page 25 600 COMMS or 200 COMMS sockets, you should set all DIGITAL COMM OUTPUT the 500 Series units to 200 COMMS operation using the following procedure: Digital lead 500 comms lead Turn off the compact disc transport, using the power switch on the back panel.
- Page 26 The DSP6000 and DSP5000 loudspeakers are fully programmable, and you should consult your manual before deciding which input to use. If you have any doubts, your dealer will be able to assist you. Suitable cables are available from your Meridian dealer, or Meridian Audio Limited.
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Page 27: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting This section describes problems you may encounter when using Try opening the drawer gently, by hand. Do not the compact disc transport, and includes suggested solutions. use force. Restore power to the compact disc transport. If these suggestions fail to cure the problem, please contact your Meridian dealer for further assistance. - Page 28 Reorient the receiving aerial (or antenna) or route the antenna Check that the disc includes the track number you are cable of the receiver as far as possible from the 500 Compact attempting to programme. Disc Transport and its cabling.
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Page 29: Maintenance
Maintenance Cleaning used. Otherwise, it is recommended that you unplug and reconnect the plug at least once a year. A proprietary contact When cleaning the compact disc transport bear in mind that the cleaner can be used to some advantage. front of the compact disc transport is plastic, and the display To change the mains fuse panel and lid are glass. -
Page 30: Service And Guarantee
The guarantee is void if the 500 Compact Disc Transport has In the unlikely event that your compact disc transport fails to been subject to misuse, accident, or negligence, or has been... -
Page 31: Index
Index Accessories 6 Digital output 19 Maintenance 25 Adding a track to a selection 13 Display function 14 Meridian 500 Series 2 Displaying disc information 14 500 Compact Disc Back panel 19 disc time remaining 14 Transport 3, 4, 5... - Page 32 Service 26 optical EIAJ 19 Setting up the compact disc transport 17 Pausing play 11 for 500 Series operation 20 Playing a disc 10 for 600 and 200 Series operation 21 from a particular track 10 Specification 6 from an index point 15...