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  • Page 1 Meridian 502 Analogue Controller...
  • 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: 502/2 This guide was produced by Human-Computer Interface Ltd, Cambridge, England.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction Introduces the 502 Analogue Controller, Using the analogue and provides an overview of the other controller products available in the Meridian 500 Series. Provides step-by-step instructions on how Customising the to operate the analogue controller, using The Meridian 500 Series ......2 analogue controller Sample configurations ......
  • Page 4 Setting up the analogue controller Describes how to unpack and install the analogue controller, and explains what you should do if your analogue controller requires servicing. Unpacking ..........24 Connecting the analogue controller ..25 Setting up a two-room system ....29 Troubleshooting ........

  • Page 5: Introduction

    If you have just purchased the 502 Analogue Controller you should first turn to the chapter Setting up the analogue controller, page 23, which explains how to unpack and install the analogue controller correctly.

  • Page 6: The Meridian 500 Series

    The Meridian 500 Series 500 Series communications 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 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.

  • Page 7: Sample Configurations

    12 different analogue or digital sources. the 502 Analogue Controller. These units provide balanced inputs and outputs, allowing a completely balanced system to The 504 Stereo FM Tuner is an ideal addition to the system if be created.

  • Page 8: Analogue Controller

    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 562V Multimedia Controller DSP6000 DSP6000 Satellite Video recorder Television LaserDisc 562V 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 It also includes video switching for CVBS and S-VHS signals, 500 Compact Disc Transport and LaserDisc sound, together...

  • Page 10: Specification And Accessories

    Specification and accessories Specification Display Eight character display for current source, volume, mute, and copy MM input option Sensitivity adjustable 0.5 – 17mV for source. 5cm/s @ 1kHz. Finish Black textured enamel and glass. Overload point 47mV @ 1kHz. Cartridge load 47k || 100pF. Dimensions 88mm x 321mm x 332mm (3.46"...

  • Page 11: Controller

    Using the analogue controller his chapter provides a summary of the functions of the analogue controller in order to identify the controls which you will use to operate the unit. It also describes all aspects of using the analogue controller, from switching on and selecting a source, to recording a source.

  • Page 12: Front Panel

    Front panel 1 Source Selects the source. 2 Copy Copies a selected source Display to the tape output. 3 Mute Mutes the sound. 4 Display BOOTHROYD STUART Radio 65 Blanks the display. Source Copy Mute Display Analogue Controller 5 V (Decrease) Decreases the volume.

  • Page 13: Selecting A Source

    A7 (balanced) appropriate source key on the remote. A6 (balanced) If the 502 Analogue Controller is part of a Meridian system, it will To switch to standby automatically switch on any other unit in the system. Press Off on the front panel or the remote.

  • Page 14: Adjusting The Volume

    Adjusting the volume To decrease the volume The 502 Analogue Controller allows you to adjust the volume in precise steps of 1dB, where 9dB is equivalent to doubling the Press V. loudness. The current volume setting is displayed in dB on the front panel For example, the display will show: display, and can be varied in the range 1 –...

  • Page 15: Changing The Display And Balance

    Changing the display and balance To change the display To change the balance Press Display. You can adjust the sound balance on the 502 Analogue Controller using the following procedure. Each time you press Display the display will step between the following options: Note: The balance can only be adjusted with the remote.

  • Page 16: Recording A Source

    Recording a source The 502 Analogue Controller allows you to copy any one of the For example, to record from the radio C. Radio standard sources to the tape outputs, independently of the press Copy until the display shows: source you are listening to.

  • Page 17: Customising The Analogue Controller

    Customising the analogue controller his chapter explains how to customise the 502 Analogue Controller to your preferred configuration. The simplest way of configuring the analogue controller is to choose one of the standard settings, which are designed to cater for the three most common configurations of sources and inputs.

  • Page 18: Choosing Standard Settings

    Choosing standard settings To select a standard setting The 502 Analogue Controller provides three alternative standard settings, called Types, which configure all aspects of the analogue controller into the three most commonly needed Switch off any power amplifiers that are connected to the configurations.
  • Page 19 502 standard settings The following table shows the options configured by the three standard Type settings on the 502 Analogue Controller: Type Source Label Input Gain Comms Radio +2dB +2dB – +8dB – Tape1 +2dB – Tape2 +2dB – Cable +8dB –...

  • Page 20: Configuring The Sources

    Whether or not it is a Tape source. The comms type and address, to identify other Meridian 500 The 502 Analogue Controller provides 12 sources corresponding Series equipment. to the 12 source selection keys on the remote: The procedure for doing this is as follows.
  • Page 21 To configure a source To change an option Press A or V to step between the alternative values for the Switch off the analogue controller, using the power switch on the back panel. option. Switch on the power again while holding down the Display When you have finished programming sources: key on the front panel.
  • Page 22 Option Initial value Alternative values Explanation Label CD, RD, LP, etc. See To change a source label, opposite. CD C D Audio input A1 to A7, or LV. Choose A1 to A6 to specify the input, or LV to use CD A 5 the last valid input.

  • Page 23: Examples Of Configuring The Sources

    Examples of configuring the sources To change the input for a source The following examples illustrate how you can configure the source options to your own requirements. Display the source you want to configure, together with the To change a source label current input, as described in the previous sections.

  • Page 24: Programming Levels

    Programming levels To balance input levels The 502 Analogue Controller allows you to program the level of each source independently, to suit your other equipment, so that when you switch between sources the volume stays the same. Switch off any power amplifiers that are connected to the analogue controller.
  • Page 25 Use the A and V keys to change the sensitivity. If you know the output level of your sources you can probably set the gains by calculation. The following table shows the correspondence between the gain and sensitivity on the - 4 d B For example, the display will show: standard audio inputs and on the LP inputs:...

  • Page 26: Specifying Information About Your System

    In addition to configuring the sources, and programming their The table below shows the options you can configure. levels, you can configure many other aspects of the operation of the 502 Analogue Controller to suit the way your system is set Option Initial Value up, and the way in which you want to use it.

  • Page 27: Analogue Controller

    Setting up the analogue controller his chapter explains how to install the 502 Analogue Controller. It describes what you should find when you unpack the analogue controller, how you should connect it to your other audio equipment, and the siting constraints.

  • Page 28: Unpacking

    Unpacking Radio interference The 502 Analogue Controller comes in a box containing the following components: FCC Warning: This equipment generates and can radiate radio 502 Analogue Controller. frequency energy and if not installed and used correctly in 1 power cord.

  • Page 29: Connecting The Analogue Controller

    Connecting the analogue controller Back panel MAIN OUT L TAPE OUT L COMMS RS232 MAIN OUT R TAPE OUT R TAPE 2/A7 CDR/A6 CD/A5 TV/A4 RADIO/A3 TAPE 1/A2 LP/A1 Main Tape Balanced Phono Comms RS232 outputs outputs inputs inputs Audio connections The following table gives details of the audio outputs: The following table gives details of the six audio inputs: Use this output...
  • Page 30 The audio inputs should be connected using high-quality The sequence in which you connect the units is not important. screened cable, taking care to connect the left and right channels correctly. COMMS COMMS To connect to a tape recorder Connect the analogue output from the tape recorder to the Then configure the units with the following automatic setup TAPE 1 input on the analogue controller (or another input if procedure:...
  • Page 31 Amplifier, using an XLR lead. Audio lead Connect the phono sockets marked MAIN OUT L and R on the back panel of the 502 Analogue Controller to the INPUT sockets on the back panel of the 555 Stereo Power Amplifier.
  • Page 32 To connect to Meridian 600 or 200 To return to 500 COMMS operation repeat the above Series equipment procedure, and select Type 1 or 3. For more information see Choosing standard settings, page 14. If your system includes any Meridian 600 or 200 Series units, with 600 COMMS or 200 COMMS sockets, you should set all the 500 Series units to 200 COMMS operation using the following procedure:...

  • Page 33: Setting Up A Two-Room System

    Connect the 502 Analogue Controller’s A2 inputs to the TAPE OUT 2 sockets of the controller in the main room. The 502 Analogue Controller is an ideal choice as the controller for a second room, and is easy to set up using the two-room The main room can use a second 502 Analogue Controller, a configuration option (Type 3).

  • Page 34: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting There is hum on the LP input This section describes problems you may encounter when using the analogue controller, and includes suggested solutions. The LP input is the most sensitive input on the analogue If these suggestions fail to cure the problem, please contact controller.
  • Page 35 Reorient the receiving aerial (or antenna) or route the antenna cable of the receiver as far as possible from the 502 Analogue Check that you do not have the source set up as a Tape Controller and its cabling.

  • Page 36: Maintenance

    Maintenance Cleaning are used. Otherwise, it is recommended that you unplug and reconnect the plugs at least once a year. A proprietary contact When cleaning the analogue controller bear in mind that the cleaner can be used to some advantage. front of the analogue controller is plastic, and the display panel To change the mains fuse and lid are glass.

  • Page 37: Service And Guarantee

    The guarantee is void if the 502 Analogue Controller has been In the unlikely event that your analogue controller fails to subject to misuse, accident, or negligence, or has been...

  • Page 39: Index

    500 Compact Disc Configuration options Copy Source option 12 Transport 3, 4, 5 communications mode 22 Copying, a source 12 502 Analogue Controller 3, 4 controller mode 22 Customising the analogue 504 Stereo FM Tuner 3, 5 product address 22 controller 13...
  • Page 40 Programming levels 20 Specification 6 setting 26 Standard settings Radio interference 24 Meridian 600 and 200 Series 502 15 Record a radio broadcast 12 operation, setting 28 selecting 14 Recording, a source 12 Meridian A500 Loudspeakers 3, 4 Standby mode 9...

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