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Meridian DSP8000 User Manual

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  • Page 1 DSP8000 Digital Loudspeaker System User Guide...

  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Meridian DSP8000 loudspeaker system Choosing standard settings Sample configurations Specifying information about your system Specifications Configuring the sources Configuring the setup options Setting up the DSP8000 loudspeakers Troubleshooting Unpacking Positioning the DSP8000 loudspeakers Troubleshooting Connecting the loudspeakers Maintenance and cleaning...
  • 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...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Introduction Introduction Welcome to the Meridian DSP8000 Digital Loudspeaker System. This user guide provides full information about using the DSP8000 loudspeakers in conjunction with your other equipment, to achieve the superb results you can expect from them.

  • Page 6: Meridian Dsp8000 Loudspeaker System

    • To perform electronic equalisation. The head assembly is a sealed enclosure fabricated If you are using the Meridian DSP loudspeakers with a from curved pressure-laminated panels, each using digital source, such as CD or DVD, the signals remain multiple layers of selected woods and metal to provide in digital form until the last possible stage.
  • Page 7 MHR is a proprietary secure encoding format that uses encryption and anti-copy methods to provide a secure copyright protection environment, and allow the secure transfer of audio streams within a Meridian-only system for playback only. Meridian Comms The Meridian DSP loudspeakers are part of the...

  • Page 8: Sample Configurations

    DVD/CD Player Surround Controller Up to seven Meridian DSP8000 loudspeakers can be The Meridian DVD Player is an ideal source for use used in conjunction with a Meridian Surround Controller with DSP loudspeakers. It allows you to play both audio...
  • Page 9 Introduction Meridian Digital Music System DSP8000 DSP8000 Meridian 808.3 CD Transport Meridian DSP loudspeakers include DSP volume and tone controls, and can be connected directly to up to two digital sources to create an extremely compact high-quality music system.

  • Page 10: Specifications

    • Total: 750W. • 100-125; 200-250V AC 50-60Hz. • 20VA standby; 920VA max. The DSP8000 includes drive unit thermal protection. Meridian Audio reserves the right to amend product Acoustic specifications at any time. • 3   way. Available accessories •...

  • Page 11: Setting Up The Dsp8000 Loudspeakers

    Setting up the DSP8000 loudspeakers This chapter explains how to install your DSP8000 loudspeakers. It describes what you should find when you unpack the speakers, how you should connect them to your other audio equipment, and the siting constraints.

  • Page 12: Unpacking

    You should not make any connections to the DSP8000 painting up to five coats of polyester lacquer onto the loudspeakers, or to any other component in your plywood, each one hand polished.
  • Page 13 Setting up the DSP8000 loudspeakers To dismantle the loudspeakers It is advisable to remove the head units when moving the speakers. This is achieved by disconnecting the head lead from the head unit and lifting off the head. Take care while the head is not in position as this exposes its mounting spikes.

  • Page 14: Positioning The Dsp8000 Loudspeakers

    DSP8000 loudspeaker at least 0.5m (20") from a corner, and position them approximately 0.25m (10") from the wall. If you are using a DSP8000 loudspeaker as a centre channel, place the speaker centrally between the main left-right pair and, if possible, arrange for the treble units of the three speakers to be approximately the same height.

  • Page 15: Connecting The Loudspeakers

    Connecting using Meridian SpeakerLink preamplifier, CD player, or DVD player. The Meridian SpeakerLink connectors provide both balanced digital and Meridian Comms control in a single DIGITAL OUTPUT A second (slave) DSP SpeakerLink lead. The following table gives details of loudspeaker.

  • Page 16: Connecting To Other Equipment

    Setting up Connecting to other equipment the DSP8000 loudspeakers To connect to a Meridian product with SpeakerLink (home run) Front R – Slave Meridian 808.3 CD Player Front L – Master MERIDIAN MERIDIAN MERIDIAN SPEAKERLINK SPEAKERLINK SPEAKERLINK INPUT OUTPUT INPUT OUTPUT...
  • Page 17 Setting up the DSP8000 loudspeakers To connect to a Meridian product using SpeakerLink (daisy chain) Front R – Slave Meridian 808.3 CD Player Front L – Master MERIDIAN MERIDIAN MERIDIAN SPEAKERLINK SPEAKERLINK SPEAKERLINK INPUT OUTPUT INPUT OUTPUT SpeakerLink lead SpeakerLink lead You can create a complete system by connecting a pair Configure the master DSP8000 as M.RJ45 and the...
  • Page 18 Configure the master DSP8000 as M.Coax and the COMMS socket from the Meridian source or control • slave DSP8000 as S.RJ45; see To choose master or unit to the DIGITAL INPUT and COMMS INPUT on the DSP8000 chosen as the master, using a slave and the primary connector , page 24.
  • Page 19 DSP8000 loudspeakers Auto configuration In a system of Meridian products one of the products acts as the controller for the system. It receives infra-red commands from the MSR+ and then, if appropriate, relays them to the other products in the system via the Comms link.
  • Page 20 Setting up the DSP8000 loudspeakers...

  • Page 21: Using The Dsp8000 Loudspeakers

    Using the DSP8000 loudspeakers Using the DSP8000 loudspeakers In systems with a Meridian surround controller all the functions of the DSP8000 loudspeakers, including volume, tilt, and bass, are operated via the controller. For more information refer to the user guide for the surround controller, and you can ignore this chapter.

  • Page 22: Selecting A Source

    The loudspeakers will switch to standby. from the moment you start. The displays will show: If you are not going to use the DSP8000 loudspeakers for several days you should switch each unit completely off at the back panel, and disconnect it from the AC power supply.

  • Page 23: Changing The Display

    Changing the display Using the DSP8000 loudspeakers The DSP8000 loudspeakers display information about the current settings on the 8-character front-panel display. In addition, three coloured indicators show status information. To change the displayed information • Press Display. Pressing Display steps between the following options:...

  • Page 24: Adjusting The Volume

    1 to 99dB. When you first connect power to the DSP8000 loudspeakers the volume is set to 65, which is similar to the midway position of the rotary volume control on a conventional preamplifier.

  • Page 25: Changing The Treble, Bass, Or Phase

    Press Function A or Function V to change the • phase. If you have a Meridian Surround Controller these functions are performed via the surround controller. To change the treble Press Function < or Function > until the display •...

  • Page 26: Changing The Listening Position

    -1 or -2. speaker’s image back. The axis control allows you to adjust the optimum listening height of the DSP8000 loudspeakers, like a balance control operating in the vertical plane. If you have a Meridian Surround Controller these functions are performed via the surround controller.

  • Page 27: Configuring The Dsp8000 Loudspeakers

    This chapter explains how to configure the DSP8000 loudspeakers to suit the other equipment in your system. The first stage in configuring the DSP8000 loudspeakers is to choose one of the standard settings, and these are designed to set all of the parameters to their most common values.

  • Page 28: Choosing Standard Settings

    Description follows. Standard setting for 2-channel system. To specify the speaker position For use with a Meridian CD player (eg 808.3) connected to the SpeakerLink input; all other • Press A or V to specify the speaker position. sources use the co-axial input.
  • Page 29 Configuring the DSP8000 loudspeakers Initially all sources will be configured to use the primary input you have specified, but you can configure individual sources to use the other input; see To configure a source , page 27. For example, to define the left speaker as a slave using the digital co-axial connectors: L.S.Coax...

  • Page 30: Specifying Information About Your System

    Configuring Specifying information about your system the DSP8000 loudspeakers You can configure the operation of the DSP Option Initial value in Type 1 loudspeakers to suit the way your system is set up, and Position and master/ the way in which you want to use it.

  • Page 31: Configuring The Sources

    Choose D1 for the input configured as the primary connector, or D2 for the other input. Comms 1C – 9C, or Choose 1C for a Meridian CD player, 2C for a Meridian type FM Tuner, 3C for a Meridian DVD player, or NC otherwise.

  • Page 32: Configuring The Setup Options

    You only need to configure the master shows the current response setting. loudspeaker. Free For example: When configuring the DSP8000 loudspeakers, point the remote at the speakers, even if you have a • Press Function A or Function V to select the Meridian Surround Controller.
  • Page 33 The centre tilt offset is added to the treble value for the selected source. The recommended setting is -1dB • Turn off the DSP8000 loudspeaker using the power when the speaker is positioned above a television. switch on the back panel.
  • Page 34 Configuring the DSP8000 loudspeakers...

  • Page 35: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting This chapter provides suggested solutions to typical problems that may occur when setting up the DSP8000 loudspeakers. If you are still not able to resolve a difficulty with the help of this guide and the suggestions on the following pages, please contact your...

  • Page 36: Troubleshooting

    Only the master loudspeaker plays • Check the battery in the MSR+ remote. • See if the DSP8000 loudspeaker has been set up as • Check the cables are connected correctly. not controller in the Meridian Configuration program; Sound is odd or mono see Configuring the setup options , page 28.

  • Page 37: Maintenance And Cleaning

    Small marks on the lacquer surface can usually be removed with a damp cloth. Deeper scratches can be removed by treating with additional polyester lacquer filler and then polishing carefully. Consult your authorised Meridian dealer for advice before attempting any repair.

  • Page 38: Service And Guarantee

    In case of difficulty outside the UK or USA, contact the importing agent for the territory. A list of Meridian agents abroad is available from Meridian Audio. No responsibility can be accepted for the DSP8000 loudspeakers whilst in transit to the factory or an agent, and customers are therefore advised to insure the unit.

  • Page 39: Index

    Index Index connections Meridian Digital Music System 5 Comms 11 Meridian Digital Theatre™ 4 absolute phase, changing 21 digital co-axial 11 Meridian High Resolution (MHR) 3 accessories 6 SpeakerLink 11 muting the sound 20 auto configuration 15 axis, changing 22...
  • Page 40 Index Tightening the drive units 9 tilt offset, configuring 28 treble, changing 21 troubleshooting 31 unpacking 8 volume 20 adjusting 20 muting 20...

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