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  • Page 1 M E R I D I A N D S P L O U D S P E A K E R U S E R G U I D E...
  • Page 2 Meridian DSP Loudspeaker User Guide...

  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    PREFACE Important safety instructions • Read the instructions. To avoid interference • Keep these instructions. Do not position the unit: • Follow all instructions. • Do not use this apparatus near • Near strong magnetic radiation. water. • Near to a television, or where •...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Specifi cations DSP5200 and DSP5200HC Unpacking Specifi cations DSP5500, DSP5500HC, and DSP5500C Unpacking Specifi cations DSP6000 and DSP6000C Unpacking Specifi cations DSP7000 Unpacking Specifi cations Connecting up the DSP loudspeakers Connecting the loudspeakers Connecting to other equipment Positioning the digital loudspeakers...
  • Page 5 Using the DSP loudspeakers Selecting a source Changing the display Adjusting the volume Changing the treble, bass, or phase Changing the listening position Configuring the DSP loudspeakers Choosing standard settings Specifying information about your system Confi guring the sources Confi guring the setup options...
  • Page 6 Meridian Audio Ltd Latham Road Huntingdon Cambridgeshire PE29 6YE England Copyright © 2002-2005 Meridian Audio Ltd. Part no: DSPU/4 (P80504) Boothroyd|Stuart Meridian, Meridian, This guide was produced by: Meridian Digital Theatre, Meridian Human-Computer Interface Ltd, Lossless Packing, MHR and MLP are http://www.interface.co.uk...
  • Page 7 PREFACE...

  • Page 8: Introduction

    Introduction Welcome to the Meridian DSP loudspeaker range. This User Guide provides full information about using the DSP loudspeakers in conjunction with your other equipment, to achieve the superb results you can expect from them.

  • Page 9: Meridian Dsp Loudspeakers

    Each DSP loudspeaker uses multiple high-effi ciency long-throw custom drive bass units. Each treble unit is a very high quality 25mm (1") Meridian piston in a short horn, using an aluminium dome with a silver voice-coil. It is extremely well matched to the woofers, and also tonally very compatible with the other drivers employed in the Meridian range.

  • Page 10: Mounting Options

    The whole electronic assembly is supplied from substantial toroidal transformers feeding high-quality, audiophile-grade capacitors. Cabinet Each DSP loudspeaker is carefully designed with internal bracing and damping to give incredibly low levels of cabinet resonance, resulting in low coloration and excellent mid-range transparency.
  • Page 11 Meridian-only system for playback only. Meridian Comms Meridian DSP loudspeakers are part of the Meridian family of advanced digital, analogue, and video components, and these incorporate a sophisticated communications link, to allow you to control any combination of units using a single remote, and ensure that they will work together as a fully integrated system.

  • Page 12: Sample Confi Gurations

    On Off Display On Off Up to seven Meridian DSP loudspeakers can be used in conjunction with a Meridian Surround Processor, such as the G68 Digital Surround Controller, to create a digital surround system with superb music and cinema sound.

  • Page 13: Available Accessories

    INTRODUCTION Available accessories Each DSP loudspeaker is shipped complete with cables to enable it to be used in a Meridian Digital music system. In addition, each pair of main loudspeakers is supplied with a MSR+ remote. Other applications, and some advanced features, may require one or more...

  • Page 14: Dsp5000 And Dsp5000C

    DSP5000 and DSP5000C This chapter explains how to unpack and install the DSP5000 and DSP5000C, and gives specifi cations.

  • Page 15: Unpacking

    AC supply. If they are not, do not try to install them, and contact your dealer. You should not make any connections to the DSP loudspeakers, or to any other component in your system, while the AC power supply is connected and switched on.
  • Page 16 DSP5000 AND DSP5000C • On solid fl oors fi t the protectors over the spikes. • When all four feet have been fi tted, carefully set the DSP loudspeakers upright in their playing positions and remove the rest of the packaging.

  • Page 17: Specifi Cations

    • Bass/Mid drive units: 2 x 160mm (6") polypropylene high-effi ciency long-throw custom drivers. • Treble drive unit: 1 x 25mm (1") Meridian piston in short horn, aluminium dome with silver voice-coil. Characteristics • Distortion typically <0.01%, or <0.02% up to full power at all frequencies.
  • Page 18 DSP5000C: 670mm x 195mm x 275mm (26.3" x 7.7" x 10.8") (W x H x D). • 32kg (70lb) each. Power • 100-125; 200-250V AC 50-60Hz. • 20VA standby; 300VA max. Meridian Audio reserves the right to amend product specifi cations at any time.
  • Page 19 DSP5000 AND DSP5000C...

  • Page 20: Dsp5200 And Dsp5200Hc

    DSP5200 and DSP5200HC This chapter explains how to unpack and install the DSP5200 and DSP5200HC, and gives specifi cations.

  • Page 21: Unpacking

    AC supply. If they are not, do not try to install them, and contact your dealer. You should not make any connections to the DSP loudspeakers, or to any other component in your system, while the AC power supply is connected and switched on.
  • Page 22 • On solid fl oors retract the spike so it does not extend below the foot cap. • When all four feet have been fi tted, carefully set the DSP loudspeakers upright in their playing positions and remove the rest of the packaging.
  • Page 23 DSP5200 AND DSP5200HC Removing the grilles The grilles are deliberately designed to fi t tightly to avoid vibration during operation, and they should be removed using the following procedure to avoid damaging the loudspeaker. The grille consists of elastic material stretched tightly over a plastic ring. The plastic ring includes two indentations at the three o‘clock and nine o‘clock positions, which you can locate by gently depressing the grille fabric.

  • Page 24: Specifi Cations

    • Bass drive unit: 2 x 160mm (6") custom polypropylene driver using phase plug. • Treble drive unit: 1 x 25mm (1") Meridian piston in short horn, aluminium dome with silver voice-coil. Characteristics • Distortion typically <0.02% up to full power at all frequencies.
  • Page 25 DSP5200HC: 735mm x 201mm x 267mm (29.0" x 7.9" x 10.5") (W x H x D). • 35kg (77lb) each. Power • 100-125; 200-250V AC 50-60Hz. • 20VA standby; 600VA max. Meridian Audio reserves the right to amend product specifi cations at any time.

  • Page 26: Dsp5500, Dsp5500Hc, And Dsp5500C

    DSP5500, DSP5500HC, and DSP5500C This chapter explains how to unpack and install the DSP5500, DSP5500HC, and DSP5500C, and gives specifi cations.

  • Page 27: Unpacking

    AC supply. If they are not, do not try to install them, and contact your dealer. You should not make any connections to the DSP loudspeakers, or to any other component in your system, while the AC power supply is connected and switched on.
  • Page 28 • On solid fl oors fi t the protectors over the spikes. • When all four feet have been fi tted, carefully set the DSP loudspeakers upright in their playing positions and remove the rest of the packaging.

  • Page 29: Specifi Cations

    • Mid drive unit: 1 x 160mm (6") custom polypropylene driver using phase plug. • Treble drive unit: 1 x 25mm (1") Meridian piston in short horn, aluminium dome with silver voice-coil. Characteristics • Distortion typically <0.01%, or <0.02% up to full power at all frequencies.
  • Page 30 DSP5500HC: 1100mm x 285mm x 415mm (43.3" x 11.2" x 16.3") (W x H x D). • 65kg (143lb) each. Power • 100-125; 200-250V AC 50-60Hz. • 20VA standby; 600VA max. Meridian Audio reserves the right to amend product specifi cations at any time.
  • Page 31 DSP5500, DSP5500HC, AND DSP5500C...

  • Page 32: Dsp6000 And Dsp6000C

    DSP6000 and DSP6000C This chapter explains how to unpack and install the DSP6000 and DSP6000C, and gives specifi cations.

  • Page 33: Unpacking

    AC supply. If they are not, do not try to install them, and contact your dealer. You should not make any connections to the DSP loudspeakers, or to any other component in your system, while the AC power supply is connected and switched on.
  • Page 34 • On solid fl oors fi t the protectors over the spikes. • When all four feet have been fi tted, carefully set the DSP loudspeakers upright in their playing positions and remove the rest of the packaging.
  • Page 35 Tightening the drive units The DSP loudspeakers typically take about two weeks of normal use for the drive units to settle. It is therefore recommended that you tighten the mounting bolts on each drive unit every few days during this period.

  • Page 36: Specifi Cations

    • Mid drive unit: 1 x 160mm (6") custom polypropylene driver using phase plug. • Treble drive unit: 1 x 25mm (1") Meridian piston in short horn, aluminium dome with silver voice-coil. Characteristics • Distortion typically <0.01%, or <0.02% up to full power at all frequencies.
  • Page 37 275mm x 1330mm x 425mm (10.8" x 52.4" x 16.7") (W x H x D). • 9.5kg (21lb) each. Power • 100-125; 200-250V AC 50-60Hz. • 6VA idle; 200VA max. Meridian Audio reserves the right to amend product specifi cations at any time.

  • Page 38: Dsp7000

    DSP7000 This chapter explains how to unpack and install the DSP7000, and gives specifi cations.

  • Page 39: Unpacking

    AC supply. If they are not, do not try to install them, and contact your dealer. You should not make any connections to the DSP loudspeakers, or to any other component in your system, while the AC power supply is connected and switched on.
  • Page 40 Tightening the drive units The DSP loudspeakers typically take about two weeks of normal use for the drive units to settle. It is therefore recommended that you tighten the mounting bolts on each drive unit every few days during this period.

  • Page 41: Specifi Cations

    • Mid drive unit: 1 x 160mm (6") custom polypropylene driver using phase plug. • Treble drive unit: 1 x 25mm (1") Meridian piston in short horn, aluminium dome with silver voice-coil. Characteristics • Distortion typically <0.01%, or <0.02% up to full power at all frequencies.
  • Page 42 346mm x 1010mm x 450mm (13.6" x 39.8" x 17.7") (W x H x D). • 50kg (110lb) each. Power • 100-125; 200-250V AC 50-60Hz. • 20VA standby; 600VA max. Meridian Audio reserves the right to amend product specifi cations at any time.
  • Page 43 DSP7000...

  • Page 44: Connecting Up The Dsp Loudspeakers

    Connecting up the DSP loudspeakers This chapter explains how you should connect your DSP loudspeakers to the other audio equipment in your system.

  • Page 45: Connecting The Loudspeakers

    A second (slave) DSP loudspeaker, using an S5 lead. The digital connections should be made with high-quality 75Ω screened cable. Suitable cables are available from Meridian. We do not recommend using audio cables, which do not have adequate shielding or the correct...

  • Page 46: Communications Connections

    COMMS OUTPUT The COMMS INPUT on a second DSP loudspeaker. RS232 The serial port of a PC, to control the DSP loudspeaker using a computer. For more information see the Meridian Web site, http://www.meridian-audio.com. EXPANSION For future expansion.

  • Page 47: Connecting To Other Equipment

    To connect two DSP loudspeakers to a Meridian CD Player, Control Unit, or other digital source You can create a complete system by connecting a pair of DSP loudspeakers directly to a digital source. The DSP loudspeakers include volume, balance, and tone controls allowing you to control the system using the MSR+.
  • Page 48 Meridian Surround Processor to the DSP loudspeaker you have chosen as the master (typically the centre speaker). • Use the audio part of the M5 lead to connect the DSP loudspeaker to the appropriate digital output on the Meridian Surround Processor.
  • Page 49 DSP LOUDSPEAKERS To use a DSP loudspeaker as a centre speaker You can use a single DSP loudspeaker as a centre speaker in a Meridian surround system. • Connect the speaker to the CENTRE digital output using an M5 lead, as...

  • Page 50: Positioning The Digital Loudspeakers

    Ideally have each DSP loudspeaker at least 0.5m (20") from a corner, and position them approximately 0.25m (10") from the wall. If you are using a DSP 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 51 CONNECTING UP THE DSP LOUDSPEAKERS...

  • Page 52: Using The Dsp Loudspeakers

    Using the DSP loudspeakers In systems with a Meridian preamplifi er or control unit all of the functions of the DSP loudspeakers, including volume, treble, and bass, are operated via the controller. For more information refer to the user guide for the preamplifi er or control unit, and you can ignore this chapter.

  • Page 53: Selecting A Source

    If you are not going to use the DSP loudspeakers for several days you should switch each unit completely off at the back panel, and disconnect it from the AC power supply.

  • Page 54: Changing The Display

    USING THE DSP LOUDSPEAKERS Changing the display The DSP 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 55: Adjusting The Volume

    1 to 99dB. When you fi rst connect power to the DSP loudspeakers the volume is set to 65, which is similar to the midway position of the rotary volume control on a conventional preamplifi...

  • Page 56: Changing The Treble, Bass, Or Phase

    LOUDSPEAKERS Changing the treble, bass, or phase The DSP loudspeakers provide sophisticated treble and bass controls, to allow you to adjust the broad balance of the system to correct for the acoustics of your listening room, or for a misbalanced recording.

  • Page 57: Changing The Listening Position

    USING THE DSP LOUDSPEAKERS Changing the listening position The balance control of the DSP loudspeakers uses digital signal processing to compensate for an off-centre listening position by delaying and diminishing the sound in one speaker, thus effectively If you have a shifting the speaker’s image back.

  • Page 58: Configuring The Dsp Loudspeakers

    This chapter explains how to confi gure the DSP loudspeakers to suit the other equipment in your system. The fi rst stage in confi guring the DSP 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 59: Choosing Standard Settings

    CONFIGURING THE DSP LOUDSPEAKERS Choosing standard settings The DSP loudspeakers provide the following fi ve alternative standard settings, called Types, which confi gure all aspects of the DSP loudspeakers into the most commonly needed confi gurations: Type Description Selects D1 for all sources. For use with a stereo system; eg a CD or DVD player such as the G08 or G91.
  • Page 60 • Press the green > (Play) key on the remote Slv2 repeatedly until the display shows: When you have confi gured the loudspeaker: • Switch off the DSP loudspeaker, using the power switch on the back, and then switch on again to restore normal operation.

  • Page 61: Specifying Information About Your System

    Specifying information about your system You can confi gure the operation of the DSP loudspeakers to suit the way your system is set up, and the way in which you want to use it. These settings are confi gured automatically to appropriate values when you choose one of the standard Type settings, and you should not normally need to alter them;...

  • Page 62: Confi Guring The Sources

    CONFIGURING THE DSP LOUDSPEAKERS Configuring the sources When the master DSP loudspeaker is set to one of the standard Types the 12 source selection keys on the remote select inputs D1 and D2 as shown in the table on page 52.
  • Page 63 D1 or D2. Choose D1 or D2 to specify the input. Comms type 1C – 9C, or NC. Choose 1C for a Meridian CD player, 2C for a Meridian FM Tuner, 3C for a Meridian DVD player, or NC otherwise. Address 1A –...

  • Page 64: Confi Guring The Setup Options

    Meridian loudspeaker. Surround Controller. To select Setup mode • Turn off the DSP loudspeaker using the power switch on the back panel. • Turn on the power again while holding down the Store key on the remote. Setup...
  • Page 65 LOUDSPEAKERS To adjust the centre frequency response and tilt offset If your system includes a DSP centre speaker you should set Centre Y on the master speaker. An additional frequency response option is then provided to allow you to adjust the centre speaker, with the options: C.Fre, C.bou, C.Sb1, C.Sb2, and C.Cor.

  • Page 66: Troubleshooting

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

  • Page 67: Troubleshooting

    The power switch on the back panel of the DSP loudspeaker is turned If the display will still not illuminate, check any fuses in your power supply and the fuse in the inlet of the DSP loudspeaker. If these are all intact, contact your dealer.
  • Page 68 Confi guring the DSP loudspeaker does not have any effect Make sure that you are confi guring the DSP loudspeaker used as the master digital loudspeaker in the system. This determines the confi guration of all digital loudspeakers in the system.

  • Page 69: Cleaning

    fi rst. Do not use any polish containing a solvent; these can cause crazing of the surface. Deeper scratches can be removed by treating with additional polyester lacquer fi ller and then polishing carefully. Consult your authorised Meridian dealer for advice before attempting any repair.

  • Page 70: Service And Guarantee

    There are no user-serviceable parts inside the case, nor do the units require any form of maintenance. In the unlikely event that your DSP loudspeaker fails to function correctly, it should be returned, in its original packaging, to your Meridian dealer.
  • Page 71 TROUBLESHOOTING...

  • Page 72: Index

    Meridian comms COMMS INPUT Meridian Digital Music System COMMS OUTPUT Meridian Digital Theatre™ communications connections Meridian High Resolution (MHR) confi guration options mounting options confi guring setup options muting the sound confi...
  • Page 73 speaker positioning tilt offset, confi guring specifi cation treble, changing DSP5000 and DSP5000C troubleshooting DSP5200 and DSP5200HC DSP5500, DSP5500HC, and DSP5500C DSP6000 and DSP6000C unpacking DSP7000 DSP5000 AND DSP5000C standard settings, selecting DSP5200 and DSP5200HC standby, switching to DSP5500, DSP5500HC, and DSP5500C status indicators DSP6000 AND DSP6000C storing settings...

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