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MERIDIAN D6000 USER MANUAL

MERIDIAN AUDIO LTD
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MERIDIAN AMERICA INC
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Building 2400 Suite 112
Atlanta GA 30331
USA
Tel (404) 344-7111
Fax (404) 346-7111

Version 2: 500 mode compatible with MSR
handset. May 1994

Author: J R Stuart

Boothroyd|Stuart Meridian and

MERIDIÅN

are

registered trademarks of MERIDIAN AUDIO
LTD

MERIDIAN AUDIO LTD 1991, 1993, 1994

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Page 1: ...DN Fax 0 480 459934 MERIDIAN AMERICA INC 3800 Camp Creek Parkway Building 2400 Suite 112 Atlanta GA 30331 USA Tel 404 344 7111 Fax 404 346 7111 Version 2 500 mode compatible with MSR handset May 1994 Author J R Stuart Boothroyd Stuart Meridian and MERIDIÅN are registered trademarks of MERIDIAN AUDIO LTD MERIDIAN AUDIO LTD 1991 1993 1994 ...

Page 2: ...emote control 26 Customising D6000 an overview 27 Restoring default settings 27 Storing preferred tone settings 27 How to customise D6000 28 Customising general procedure 28 Type an overview 28 Config an overview 28 Setup an overview 29 Customising using Type 30 Selecting Types 30 Customising using Config 31 How to use Config 31 Root menu options 32 System menu 32 Source menus 33 Completing Config...

Page 3: ...eridian CD and 204 connected 49 Type 4 setup 601 preamp or 201 or 603 as preamp via 607 Meridian CD and 204 CD with direct connection 50 Type 5 setup Meridian 500 system not using 562 51 Appendix 2 Test mode 51 Appendix 3 Calibrate mode 52 Appendix 4 54 Index 56 Notes 58 ...

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Page 5: ...ly and then perhaps spend a little longer deciding on how best to set them up in your home D6000s can be adjusted in many ways all of which are explained in this manual If you have any queries regarding the D6000 remember that your Meridian dealer has been selected for his expertise You should refer to him in the first instance We have made this unique product as simple to use as possible so that ...

Page 6: ...oducts in the system via the M5 lead provided The master speaker is also the one that watches the remote control and should therefore be placed so that it has the best possible view of the room although the connections between the other components of your system must also be considered A normal installation uses two D6000s one as the master speaker and the other as a slave The master is identified...

Page 7: ...the display and supervises the digital audio process 2 The D6000 in common with other components of the Meridian Multiroom system uses a technique called source mapping Source mapping allows flexibility in the following attributes of the source its identity the associated display which key on the MSR calls the source up which physical input of the D6000 receives the signal from this source whether...

Page 8: ...the correct orientation if the sloping sides on the heads are to the outside Connect the lead that comes out of the top of the base unit to the socket in the back of the head unit If this lead is not in place there will be a separate lead in the packaging The end of the lead marked with a red band should first be connected to the head unit and the other end then connected to the base unit Disconne...

Page 9: ...be configured to Option 3 see the MSR User Guide and the D6000s have to be set to type 2 see page 30 To check the MSR press any key and look for the flashing yellow light Note Good quality alkaline batteries last longer than other sorts of battery and we advise you to use one in your MSR Note Do not store the unit where it may get too hot Note Do not store the unit face down or rest objects e g ma...

Page 10: ...ype settings Each Type gives a different set of standard options this feature is described fully on page 30 Warning By selecting a Type you automatically reset all custom settings for D6000 to the factory defaults this includes all tone settings D6000 has 7 operating modes not to be confused with setup Types Standby Normal Type Config Setup Calibrate Test Standby and Normal are the everyday operat...

Page 11: ... nevertheless try to achieve the following If possible have the most acoustically absorbent wall in the room behind the speakers They could for example be in front of an open bookcase or curtained window or on each side of a bow window If possible have each D6000 at least 50cm from a corner If possible have each D6000 at least 10cm from the back wall After finding by trial and error the best posit...

Page 12: ...f they are loose The screws should be checked every few months particularly if the speakers are used to play loud music for long periods Tip Like all digital products the D6000 emits some radio frequency signals For this reason try to keep all power cables and communications leads away from audio TV and FM antennae and from loudspeaker cables If you spend some time laying out the cables carefully ...

Page 13: ...00 should be set up accordingly The Meridian components will now have come out of Standby 1 Start up your CD player in the normal way If all is well you will soon hear the music If you do not check all connections and if necessary refer to the D6000 setup manual To put the system into Standby 1 Press Off If the connections are correct both D6000s and any other Meridian components should revert to ...

Page 14: ...s the volume number The other input keys on the MSR e g LP Tape 1 Video and Tape 2 operate in a similar way in Type 1 The LP input of a Meridian 562 is engaged The D1 input of the D6000 is selected The display shows LP 65 The Tape 1 input of a Meridian 562 is engaged The D1 input of the D6000 is selected The display shows t1 65 Note These responses are for D6000s set up for Type 1 and can be chang...

Page 15: ...hile the master displays track time or frequency Note Only the master can display tuner track and time information as this comes from the products to the master speaker via the M5 lead and is not passed on to the slave Changing the display The D6000 has several display modes To change the display 1 Press Display The master D6000 will cycle through the five display options which are source volume n...

Page 16: ...set up D6000s is to leave the track display on the master since the slave always displays the source and volume If the CD player is in the same room you can adjust its display to give you additional time information Try pressing Display until you are familiar with its operation Other information reviewed in Standby 1 Press and hold Display The display will show the version number of the microcontr...

Page 17: ... To move between menus 1 Press either the wor the e menu key on the remote control In Normal mode the menu choices are Tilt Bass Phase Loudness Balance Axis Tip This is also the way to review settings you have made The D6000 will cycle through its menus displaying the current choice in each one as it goes In Setup mode an additional menu item appears for boundary or free bass alignment or choice o...

Page 18: ...nd of display a cursor in this case the tilt cursor D6000 uses several cursors to access functions such as tilt bass phase track selection and preset selection To get rid of a cursor either wait a few seconds or select another cursor or hit another inactive key To change the balance setting 1 Make sure that you can see the balance cursor display on the master L 0 2 Press the n menu key The display...

Page 19: ...ss n again The display will move to t 1 0 To dim the sound 1 Use the menu s key instead The tilt can be adjusted between 10 dBs incremented in 0 5 dB steps To restore the flat condition press Clear Note This also restores loudness balance and bass To store a tilt setting you must be in Setup mode see page 35 To recall a tilt setting use the Store key see page 22 Tilt explained The tilt control all...

Page 20: ...etween 1 0 and 2 0 will give the most natural result All D6000s in the installation take on the same bass setting as the master This is essential for correct stereo Phase You can invert the absolute phase of the signal To review the absolute phase 1 Press the w or e menu key until the phase display shows The master display will momentarily show POS or this nEG This allows you to ask the D6000 what...

Page 21: ...ol operating in the vertical plane The axis can be adjusted between 0 and 2 covering a range of listening positions from standing eight feet from the speakers to a low seat at the same distance Nominally 0 corresponds to on tweeter axis listening usually a listener will be below that position so we recommend that you start with 1 or 2 Loudness To adjust the loudness 1 Press the w or e menu key unt...

Page 22: ...You can then recall the setting by pressing Store while listening to the video source in Normal mode At any time you can use the Clear key to restore the following factory settings bass to 0 0 tilt to 0 0 balance to middle Loudness to normal You cannot store settings in Normal mode See page 36 Recalling settings The settings stored in the D6000 can be recalled at any time When the display is norma...

Page 23: ...will light up Scanning a disc To move forward or backward in a track 1 Press u or v Selecting tracks To move on to the next track at any time 1 Press Play or Next and Previous can be used as on the Meridian CD front panel to select a track number This will result in the appearance of the select cursor display For example 1 Press Next repeatedly until you see the select track 5 display In 500 mode ...

Page 24: ...ess the appropriate number key or keys followed by the decimal point key followed by the index number For example to select track 6 index 2 1 Press 6 The D6000 will respond with the display 6 2 Press decimal point then 3 Press 2 The D6000 will respond with the display 6 2 To engage this selection press Play or wait for a short time Setting up programmed sequences To set up a sequence use the numbe...

Page 25: ... station e g preset 4 1 Press 4 The D6000 will show a select cursor display For 500 mode the display is P 4 For 200 mode the display is S 4 2 Either press Play or wait for a short time The tuner will go to preset number 4 To select a higher preset e g 23 1 Press 2 followed by 3 The D6000 will display P 23 and then the tuner will go to preset 23 The master D6000 can display either the preset number...

Page 26: ... Starts a CD playing moves CD to the next track moves tuner to the next preset Stop Stops a CD playing Pause Makes the CD pause Repeat Sets or clears Repeat on the CD player Next For track or preset selection Previous For track or preset selection w w e e menu Move between menus can be used to review settings n n s s menu Change items within a menu Reserved Clear Restores factory tone settings Sto...

Page 27: ...ramming D6000s is selection of the start Type Page 28 gives an overview of the five different Types and these are described further in Appendix 1 on page 48 Note At any time during your programming of the D6000s you can turn off the power to the speaker you are working on and all that you have done will be remembered Note When you have finished programming you can get out of the programming mode s...

Page 28: ...f you are in Calibrate or Test mode refer to page 53 or 51 Type an overview Type restores one of the default settings Other than selecting master slave and left right no further actions are possible Type always resets all stored settings with the exception of calibration information The D6000 does not play music in Type For example Type 1 setup gives 500 Series system only All sources select the D...

Page 29: ...fig in that the speakers function in this mode In Setup the master speaker menus are extended to give you additional control so that you can establish sonic preferences Setup mode lets you make choices based on extended listening The idea behind Setup is that you can choose while listening tilt settings for each source bass settings for each source When you are happy with the settings you have cho...

Page 30: ...nt in the system CD others 5 500 mode CD direct CD others When programming D6000 speakers it is best to choose one of the three standard Types as a starting point and it may be possible to find one that meets your needs exactly Otherwise choose the one that is closest to your requirements Select it and set up the master slave and left right speakers by means of the following steps Selecting Types ...

Page 31: ...s programming The Types are summarised in Appendix 1 Customising using Config Config is a fine tuning customising process carried out only on the master It will not cause any difficulty if you accidentally go to Config for a slave since the only options offered there will be left right and master slave In Config you can make choices about the way in which your system responds to source key selecti...

Page 32: ... display looks like this Cd The first letters tell you which options are available to you as follows 500 tells you that this system operates in Meridian 500 Series mode All controllable Meridian products must be 500 compatible Also use this if the D6000 is the only controllable preamplifier connected i e the source keys on the MSR will only select between the four inputs of the D6000 Pr means that...

Page 33: ...y on the MSR is pressed in normal use Think of its function as adapting the keypad to your needs There are a large number of available legends To get into source menu 1 1 Press the source key you want to define e g CD or 1 When in source menu 2 press the menu w key on the remote control The source menu 1 display looks like this cd cd The first cd indicates the MSR key being defined and the second ...

Page 34: ...ay will be like this cd d1 The first part of the display tells you which key on the MSR you are setting up The second part of the display tells you which input on the back panel of the master D6000 will be selected when this key is pressed The choices are d1 Input D1 selected d2 Input D2 selected O1 Input O1 selected O2 Input O2 selected Use the n and s menu keys to select the second part of the d...

Page 35: ...lect the second part of the display Completing Config When you are happy with your left right and master slave choices and with your other choices for this speaker 1 Switch off the D6000 using the power switch on the back 2 After a second switch the D6000 s power on again Note Ensure that you have set the two speakers to opposite settings One must be left the other right similarly one must be the ...

Page 36: ...y operates normally as a recall when there is no tone cursor displayed 1 Wait for a volume track or time display on the master 2 Press Store Limitations of storing Tilt and bass settings are stored by each source independently Phase axis and boundary settings are stored for all sources and the last setting stored is that used for all sources Note When customisation is complete switch the power off...

Page 37: ...fuse holder Where to put the master The master has more connections made to it than the slave has since it is the speaker which is directly connected to any other Meridian products in the system for example a 602 603 or 607 or any multiroom components It is therefore sensible to put it closer than the slave to the sources for the sake of tidiness You should now be able to decide where the master w...

Page 38: ...At the other end of this cable locate the phono plug and connect it to the digital output of the CD player Note Getting this far should provide you with audio and further connections will give you control of any Meridian products in your system For connection of Meridian comms see page 39 Digital audio connections Note A digital audio connection will be made into the D1 input if you use the M5 and...

Page 39: ...an equipment In general you can follow the instructions given for the other equipment and view D6000 as a D600 or DSP5000 for communication purposes The following sections describe the major points If you have a Meridian 500 Series only system For example 500 or 506 CD 562 controller 504 FM tuner 1 Connect the analogue output of analogue sources including 504 to the appropriate inputs on 562 2 Con...

Page 40: ...An M lead has two DIN plugs at one end and this is the end to connect to the preamplifier The SP5 adapter allows an M5 lead to connect to 200 Series products 1 Connect the phono plug at the far end of the M5 lead from the master to the digital output of the CD player 2 Connect the analogue output of the 201 or 603 to an analogue digital converter such as the Meridian 607 3 Connect a second digital...

Page 41: ...t marked CD on the tuner 3 Use the Q lead to connect the socket marked 200 600 COMMS on the preamp to the socket marked 201 2 or Preamp on the tuner If you are mixing Meridian 200 or 600 Series with 500 Series components 1 Connect the digital and analogue audio as described in the previous sections 2 Locate the DIN plug at the source end of the M5 Lead Connect it to one of the sockets COMMS on the...

Page 42: ...an 0 01 up to full power at all frequencies Noise and hum 94dBr at all volume settings Distortion 0 02 typically less than 0 01 up to full power at all frequencies DSP processor Two Motorola DSP56001 running at 20MHz Acoustic Output Typically 112dB spl 1m Noise 15dB spl 1m Frequency response In room response within 3dB 25Hz 20kHz Crossover Linear phase 30 at 2 6kHz Low frequency 4th order quasi Bu...

Page 43: ...ys say the same thing Channels reversed Remember that for digital inputs left or right is determined at setup see the sections on pages 30 and 32 Default conditions set the master to left 1 If necessary re configure see page 32 Settings lost 1 Check the procedures set out in the section following page 28 2 Check EPROM version is 2 2 or higher see page 16 3 Contact your dealer Hum Hum is normally o...

Page 44: ... unit is not in Standby Version numbers count 1 9 then A Y If the software in your 204 is earlier than 204 A your dealer will be able to obtain an up to date EPROM and fit it Operating code can always be updated 2 Make sure that the whole system is set up in either 200 mode or in 500 mode Note All Meridian products must be in the same mode 200 or 600 Series products can only work in 200 mode and i...

Page 45: ... a B lead or P lead instead of a B1 lead Are you using a Q lead instead of a Q1 lead Are you using an A lead with a Meridian tuner The A Lead is not suitable for this you should request a B1 Lead If you cannot see an obvious problem connect the comms one product at a time If you cannot solve the difficulty refer to your dealer but first note the software versions fitted in all of your Meridian ite...

Page 46: ...ld be cleaned separately Disconnect the power cord before doing this The front of the D6000 is glass set in a metallic frame To clean the metal do not use abrasive cleaners or solvents A barely damp chamois leather is recommended The grilles should not be cleaned If they becomes dusty a very gentle vacuum cleaning may be possible To remove grilles hold them in the centre of each side and gently pu...

Page 47: ...404 344 7111 Fax 404 346 7111 Guarantee The Meridian D6000 is guaranteed against defects in material and workmanship for 12 months from the date of purchase The guarantee is void if the D6000 has been subjected to misuse accident or negligence or has been in any way tampered with or modified without the written authorisation of DGW Ltd Note that connecting anything other than the correct network l...

Page 48: ...ds a single digital feed to the D6000s Type 1 sets the D6000 as a left master so you will need to make the other a right slave or adjust left right on both speakers Type 1 500 500 506 508 Remote key Logo Input on D6000 Control Address CD cd D1 1C 1A Radio rd D1 2C 1A LP LP D1 NC 1A Video tn D1 NC 1A Tape 1 t1 D1 NC 1A Tape 2 t2 D1 NC 1A CDR Cr D1 NC 1A Cable Cb D1 NC 1A Text tt D1 NC 1A VCR1 U1 D1...

Page 49: ...ge Type 3 setup 601 201 603 or 562 as preamp via 607 Meridian CD and 204 connected In this Type all sources are mediated through an external control unit or preamplifier The output of an analogue preamplifier 201 or 603 will have to be converted to a digital signal for D6000 A Meridian 607 converter is recommended The Meridian 601 preamplifier incorporates an analogue to digital converter for anal...

Page 50: ... D6000 A Meridian 607 converter is recommended The Meridian 601 preamplifier incorporates an analogue to digital converter for analogue sources The 601 has very comprehensive customisation facilities and these are covered in its manual If you are using D6000 with a 601 you are advised to study the 601 user guide bearing in mind that recommendations concerning D6000 apply equally to D6000 Type 4 Re...

Page 51: ...suggests however it is very useful for testing the installation and the speakers The main advantages of Test mode are that you can directly display which of the D6000 s physical inputs has been selected and that entering or leaving this mode does not change any of the programming you may have done previously 1 Switch on the power supply to the master speaker only while continuously pressing the Ne...

Page 52: ...ibration is carried out during production it alters the level of tweeter and bass to compensate for the variability found in drive units It should therefore only be used if a drive unit needs to be replaced To enter Calibrate mode 1 Adjust the MSR to emulate a 609 handset See MSR documentation for changing internal jumpers 2 Switch on the power supply to the speaker while pressing the Repeat key o...

Page 53: ...key until you see a display like this OFF indicating that signal generation is off 2 Press the n or s menu key to move between a narrow impulse a wide impulse and pink noise with these displays thin FAt To set the relative level of the tweeter 1 Press the w or e menu key until you see a display like this t 0 0 indicating a relative tweeter setting of 0 0dB 2 Press the n or s menu key to move in 0 ...

Page 54: ...See MSR documentation for changing internal jumpers Appendix 4 Tilt control responses showing the steps between 10 and 10 D6000 bass control showing 1dB steps between 5 and 5 10Hz 100Hz 1kHz 10kHz 6dB 4dB 2dB 0dB 2dB 4dB 6dB 100Hz 1kHz 4dB 2dB 0dB 2dB 4dB Frequency ...

Page 55: ...Appendix 55 D6000 User Guide D6000 loudness control showing volume steps 10Hz 100Hz 1kHz 10kHz 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 Volume Number Frequency ...

Page 56: ...lt restoring default settings 27 Digital signal processing 6 Digital connection 38 Dir display 16 Display blank 15 CD displays 15 CD track and index 15 controlling 15 Disc time for CD 15 end of disc 16 explanation 15 Frequency for tuner 15 index points 16 source and volume 15 to change 15 Track time in CD 15 Tuner preset 15 DSP 6 Edit the setup with Config 31 End display 16 EPROM 9 EPROM version n...

Page 57: ... to get 47 Settings get lost 43 Setup see Customising an overview 29 explained 35 how to use 35 storing settings in 22 Slave choosing 32 explained 6 setting 30 Source storing tone settings for each 29 Sources selecting 14 Specification 42 Standby display 12 explained 13 getting into 14 to get out of 14 Starting the speakers off 13 Stereo 6 Stereo reversed 43 Stop 23 Storing settings 22 Switching o...

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