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8000
MERIDIAN DSP
LOUDSPEAKER
USER GUIDE
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Meridian DSP8000 Digital Loudspeaker System User Guide CD RADIO LP TV TAPE 1 TAPE 2 CDR CABLE DVD VCR 1 VCR 2 LD 123 Repeat Off Angle Audio OSD Record A-B Phase 456 Subtitle Store T Slow 789 Return Enter Menu Clear Volume Setup Function 0 Title Preset Display Mute Chapter Band i
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PREFACE Copyright and acknowledgements Sales and service in the UK Sales and service in the USA Meridian Audio Ltd Meridian America Inc Stonehill 3800 Camp Creek Parkway Stukeley Meadows Building 2400 Cambs Suite 122 PE29 6EX Atlanta England GA 30331 Tel (01480) 52144 Tel (404) 344 7111 Fax (01480) 459934 Fax (404) 346 7111 World Wide Web – http://www.meridian-audio.com Designed and manufactured in the UK by Digital Gramophone and Wireless Ltd Stonehill Stukeley Meadows Cambs PE29 6EX England Co
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Contents Introduction 1 Meridian DSP8000 loudspeaker system 2 Sample configurations 5 Specification 6 Available accessories 8 Setting up the DSP8000 loudspeakers 9 Unpacking 10 Positioning the DSP8000 loudspeakers 13 Connecting the loudspeakers 14 Connecting to other equipment 15 Using the DSP8000 loudspeakers 19 Selecting a source 20 Changing the display 21 Adjusting the volume 22 Changing the tilt, bass or phase 23 Changing the listening position 24 Configuring the DSP8000 loudspeakers 25 Choo
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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. CD RADIO LP TV TAPE 1 TAPE 2 CDR CABLE DVD VCR 1 VCR 2 LD 123 Repeat Off Angle Audio OSD Record A-B Phase 456 Subtitle Store T Slow 789 Return Enter Menu Clear Volume Setup Function 0 Title Preset Display Mute Chapter Band 1
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INTRODUCTION Meridian DSP8000 loudspeaker system The Meridian DSP8000 loudspeaker system represents the fruits of more than 25 years of continuous development of loudspeakers as musical instruments. The finest materials and state-of-the-art design are combined to create what we believe is the ultimate home loudspeaker. Digital Signal Processing Digital Signal Processing, or DSP, is a technique pioneered by Meridian in hi-fi products for achieving extremely accurate reproduction of audio signals
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INTRODUCTION The treble and mid-range drivers are mounted in a separate sealed head assembly. The treble unit is a semi-horn-loaded composite dome design with a silver voice coil. The mid-range unit incorporates a cone made from a uniquely light and stiff combination of polymers to give unparalleled transparency. Power amplifiers The speakers are driven by five independent high-power low-feedback power amplifiers mounted on a multi-finned extruded heatsink. The combination of idealised magnetic
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INTRODUCTION Meridian Comms The 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. The communications system also allows you to extend your hi-fi system into two or three rooms, with the ability to control the sources in one room from the
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INTRODUCTION Sample configurations Meridian Digital Theatre™ DSP8000 DSP8000 DSP8000 DSP8000 DSP5500HC Meridian 800 Reference Meridian 861 Reference Digital DVD/CD Player Surround Controller Up to seven Meridian DSP8000 loudspeakers can be used in conjunction with a Meridian Surround Processor to create a digital surround system with superb music and cinema sound. The Meridian DVD Player is an ideal source for use with DSP loudspeakers. It allows you to play both audio CDs and DVD movies, with t
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INTRODUCTION Specification Digital inputs and outputs • 2 x cable digital inputs, 75W , IEC958, 44.1-96kHz. FIFO locks at 44.1, 48, 88.2, or 96kHz – 150ppm, PCM or MHR encoding. • 176.4kHz or 192kHz supported with special firmware and cabling; details available on request. • 1 x cable digital output, 75W , IEC958, providing a copy of the selected input. Signal processing • 2 x Motorola 56366 running at 100MHz. • 4 x 192kHz/24-bit Delta-Sigma DACs. • Crossovers linear-phase – 30º at 200Hz and 2.6
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INTRODUCTION Cabinet • Entire speaker manufactured from interlaminated panels. • Glass front. • Finished in high-gloss black piano lacquer. • 400mm x 1300mm x 528mm (15.7" x 51.2" x 20.8") (W x H x D excluding feet). • 105kg (231lb) each. Power • 100-125; 200-250V AC 50-60Hz. • 20VA idle; 900VA max. Meridian Audio reserves the right to amend product specifications at any time. 7
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INTRODUCTION Available accessories Each pair of DSP8000 loudspeakers is shipped with a Meridian System Remote and cables to enable them to be used as the front speakers in a Meridian Digital Theatre with a Meridian DVD Player (such as the 800) or a Meridian Digital Surround Controller (such as the 861, 568, or 561). Other applications, and some advanced features, may require one or more of the following accessories, which can be purchased from your Meridian dealer. • Additional S5 leads (8m and
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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. CD RADIO LP TV TAPE 1 TAPE 2 CDR CABLE DVD VCR 1 VCR 2 LD 123 Repeat Off Angle Audio OSD Record A-B Phase 456 Subtitle Store T Slow 789 Return Enter Menu Clear Volume Setup Function 0 Title Preset Display Mute Chapter Band 9
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SETTING UP THE DSP8000 LOUDSPEAKERS Unpacking Before you begin installation you should ensure that your DSP8000 loudspeakers are the correct voltage for your local AC supply. If they are not, do not try to install them, and contact your dealer. You should not make any connections to the DSP8000 loudspeakers, or to any other component in your system, while the AC power supply is connected and switched on. Care when unpacking Take great care when unpacking or re-packing the DSP8000 loudspeakers th
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SETTING UP THE DSP8000 LOUDSPEAKERS Caution Meridian Audio has taken every care in the design, assembly, finishing and packing of this product. The high gloss finish on parts of the cabinet is achieved by painting up to five coats of polyester lacquer onto the plywood, each one hand polished. Due to the product size and high technology cabinet construction, small marks on the lacquer surface may be visible when unpacked. These small marks can usually be removed as described in Maintenance and cl
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SETTING UP THE DSP8000 LOUDSPEAKERS Radio interference FCC Warning: This equipment generates and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used correctly in accordance with our instructions may cause interference to radio communications or radio and television reception. It has been type-tested and complies with the limits set out in Subpart J, Part 15 of FCC rules for a Class B computing device. These limits are intended to provide reasonable protection against such interferen
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SETTING UP THE DSP8000 LOUDSPEAKERS Positioning the DSP8000 loudspeakers Safety warnings • Do not expose the speakers to dripping or splashing. • Do not place any object filled with liquid, such as a vase or plant pot, on the speakers. • Do not place naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, on the speakers. To avoid overheating Do not position the speakers: • In direct sunlight. • Near heat sources, such as a radiator. • Directly on top of heat producing equipment. The back panel of the DSP
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SETTING UP THE DSP8000 LOUDSPEAKERS Connecting the loudspeakers Back panel The following diagram gives details of the back panel connections: Digital Digital Comms PC inputs output DIGITAL INPUT DIGITAL MERIDIAN COMMS RS232 OUTPUT OUTPUT INPUT 21 Digital connections The following table gives details of the digital audio connections: Use this connection To connect to this DIGITAL INPUT 1, A digital source, such as a digital sound processor DIGITAL INPUT 2 digital preamplifier, CD player or DVD pl
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SETTING UP THE DSP8000 LOUDSPEAKERS Connecting to other equipment To connect two DSP loudspeakers in a Meridian system 562V.2 Multimedia Controller DIGITAL COMMS OUTPUT M5 lead DSP loudspeaker – Main R DSP loudspeaker – Main L DIGITAL INPUT DIGITAL COMMS DIGITAL INPUT DIGITAL COMMS OUTPUT OUTPUT INPUT OUTPUT OUTPUT INPUT 21 21 S5 lead You can connect two DSP loudspeakers directly to a Meridian CD or DVD player, Digital Surround Processor, or Meridian 562V.2 Multimedia Controller. • Connect one o
