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MERIDIAN DSP5000C USER
MANUAL

Meridian Audio Ltd

14 Clifton Road
Huntingdon
Cambridgeshire PE18 7EJ
England
Tel (0) 480 52144
Telex 32577 (MERIDN)
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 1: 500 mode compatible with MSR,
Surround, 2-room and Meridian Digital
Theatre: August 1994

Author: J R Stuart

“Boothroyd|Stuart Meridian”, 

MERIDIÅN 

and

“

Meridian Digital Theatre”

 

are registered

trademarks of Meridian Audio Ltd

©

  

Meridian Audio Ltd

 1993, 1994

Summary of Contents for DSP5000C

Page 1: ... America Inc 3800 Camp Creek Parkway Building 2400 Suite 112 Atlanta GA 30331 USA Tel 404 344 7111 Fax 404 346 7111 Version 1 500 mode compatible with MSR Surround 2 room and Meridian Digital Theatre August 1994 Author J R Stuart Boothroyd Stuart Meridian MERIDIÅN and Meridian Digital Theatre are registered trademarks of Meridian Audio Ltd Meridian Audio Ltd 1993 1994 ...

Page 2: ...y 26 On the remote control 26 Customising DSP5000C an overview 27 Restoring default settings 27 Storing preferred tone settings 27 How to customise DSP5000C 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 32 Root menu options 32 System menu 32 Surround syste...

Page 3: ...03 or 562 as preamp via 607 Meridian CD and 204 connected 53 Type 4 setup 601 preamp or 201 or 603 as preamp via 607 Meridian CD and 204 CD with direct connection 54 Type 5 setup Meridian 500 system not using 562 55 Type 6 Meridian Digital Theatre 55 Type 7 Second room in Multiroom system 55 Type 8 Additional room in Multiroom system 55 Appendix 2 Test mode 55 Appendix 3 Calibrate mode 56 Appendix...

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Page 5: ...explained in this manual If you have any queries regarding the DSP5000C 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 it will bring you a new dimension of listening pleasure About this manual 602 A number such as 602 refers to a component in the Meridian 600 ...

Page 6: ...trols the functions of any other Meridian Digital Speaker and communicates with all the other Meridian products 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 An insta...

Page 7: ...s system In all cases where DSP5000C is used in a system containing 200 Series components the Meridian 209 system handset should not be used General background The DSP5000C contains unique combinations of technology and you should bear the following in mind 1 Each DSP5000C is controlled by an internal computer This interprets the commands from the remote control communicates with other Meridian co...

Page 8: ... shows in the window of the MSR This light becomes inconsistent or weak when the battery needs changing Normally the battery will last for up to a year but we recommend that you change the battery routinely every six months since there are no front panel controls on the DSP5000C and the system therefore cannot be used without a working handset The MSR is supplied with its own user guide This expla...

Page 9: ... 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 DSP5000C to the factory defaults this includes all tone settings DSP5000C has 7 operating modes not to be confused with setup Types Standby Normal Type Config Setup Calibrate Test Standby and Normal are the everyday operating modes The basic op...

Page 10: ...orientation There is no provision for rotating the display although the displays can be blanked See page 14 As a Centre Channel The DSP5000C is ideally suited as a centre channel speaker for surround sound installations The location you choose will depend on whether you intend the surround system for music only or whether it is to be used in conjunction with a TV monitor or video projector If the ...

Page 11: ...DSP5000C so that the one chosen to be the master speaker does not receive direct sunlight on the front display window If it does the speaker may not see your commands from the MSR No harm will be done to the DSP5000C it will simply be inconvenient The location of the master speaker also depends on the connections to it from the rest of your system See page 40 You should not if possible locate a DS...

Page 12: ...oint on the display should now be illuminated If there are no lights Check the integrity of your power connections including any fuses in your supply If the Standby point is still not illuminated and the rest of your system is functioning contact your dealer for help Starting the DSP5000C To start the system press any of the input keys on the MSR CD LP Radio Video Tape 1 and Tape 2 For example 1 P...

Page 13: ...ment when you start listening It is perfectly safe and consumes a negligible amount of power However when you are not going to use your system for some time when you are going on holiday for instance we would advise you to disconnect it from the AC power supply The memory functions of DSP5000C use EEPROM which is non volatile and therefore has the ability to store your data indefinitely when the p...

Page 14: ...SP5000C 65 is 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 DSP5000C is selected The display shows LP 65 The Tape 1 input of a Meridian 562 is engaged The D1 input of the DSP5000C is selected The display shows t1 65 Note These responses are for DSP5000Cs set up for Ty...

Page 15: ...lay For example the slave speaker can display source and volume while 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 DSP5000C has several display modes To change the display 1 Press Display The master DSP5000...

Page 16: ...set up DSP5000C is to leave the track display on the master since the 565 or any 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 t...

Page 17: ...ween menus 1 Press either the w or the e menu key on the remote control In Normal mode the menu choices are Tilt Bass Phase Balance Axis Tip This is also the way to review settings you have made The DSP5000C 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 of subwoofer modes...

Page 18: ...volume number This will help you to understand the functioning of the balance control better but it is not essential 1 Press the w or the e menu key until the balance display shows The master display will momentarily show L 0 This allows you to ask the DSP5000C what its balance setting is without changing it Note We call this kind of display a cursor in this case the tilt cursor DSP5000C uses seve...

Page 19: ...hat you can see the tilt cursor display on the master t 0 0 2 Press the n menu key The display will change to t 0 5 and the sound will get a little brighter 3 Press 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 balance and bass...

Page 20: ...justed by 5 dB incremented in 0 5 dB steps To restore the flat condition 1 Press Clear Note This also restores balance and tilt To store a bass setting you must be in Setup mode see pages 37 and 21 To recall a bass setting use the Store key see page 22 Bass explained The bass control allows you to adjust the low frequency balance of the DSP5000C to correct for the acoustics of your listening room ...

Page 21: ...xis function to bring the image more clearly into focus for different listening heights It changes the focus of the stereo image not its perceived position You could think of it as a balance control operating in the vertical plane The axis can be adjusted between 3 and 2 covering a range of listening positions from standing eight feet from the speakers to sitting on the floor at the same distance ...

Page 22: ...e display is normal i e not a tone cursor 1 Press Store The DSP5000C will respond with rEc Tip You can now compare the stored settings with the standard ones Use the Clear key to restore a flat response then Store to recall the stored settings Note When you change sources you will need to press Store to recall any favourite tone setting you may have stored Note Clear does not reset the phase and a...

Page 23: ...r 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 mod...

Page 24: ... 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 DSP5000C will respond with the display 6 2 Press decimal point then 3 Press 2 The DSP5000C 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 nu...

Page 25: ...tation e g preset 4 1 Press 4 The DSP5000C 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 DSP5000C will display P 23 and then the tuner will go to preset 23 The master DSP5000C can display either the preset...

Page 26: ...een 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 ...

Page 27: ...programming DSP5000C is selection of the start Type Page 28 gives an overview of the eight Types and these are described further in Appendix 1 on page 52 Note At any time during your programming of the DSP5000C 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 si...

Page 28: ...00C s power on again Note If you are in Calibrate or Test mode refer to page 57 or 56 Type an overview Type restores one of the default settings Other than selecting master slave and left right centre surround no further actions are possible Type always resets all stored settings with the exception of calibration information The DSP5000C does not play music in Type For example Type 1 setup gives 5...

Page 29: ...al input connection to DSP5000C will be used Setup an overview Setup mode is quite different from Type or Config 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 ...

Page 30: ... na 4 201 601 mode with other Meridian equipment in the system CD others 5 500 mode CD direct CD others 6 500 mode Meridian Digital Theatre all na 7 500 mode Second room system all na 8 500 mode Additional room system all na When programming DSP5000C 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 Ot...

Page 31: ... similarly one must be the master and the others slaves 3 Make a note of your choices by marking the speaker on the back in the area provided on the label Use a pencil so that you can change the marking in future You now have your speakers set up in the start Type of your choice The following sections explain how to modify this setting to fine tune the system Note Under normal circumstances you sh...

Page 32: ...You get to the root menu by 1 Selecting Config as above or at any stage in the Config programming process 1 Pressing Clear or Off Choosing left right or centre To change a left speaker into a right or centre or vice versa 1 Press n n or s s on the remote control Note Only if you have started with Type 6 or selected CEn Y elsewhere in Config will you get the choices C and S for Centre and Subwoofer...

Page 33: ...s s menu keys Configuring options This section allows you to make choices about whether the speaker will be system controller This choice is only relevant to the master After a Type the display shows Auto Choose from Auto This preferred option allows the system to Auto Configure N Con Sets the speaker to be Not Controller if it is a Master Con Sets the speaker to be Controller if it is a Master We...

Page 34: ...2 and 501 2 Volume secondary means that the internal volume control will follow the second volume control in the system and respond to the shifted volume command on the remote Equivalent to the VolS setting in 562 and 501 3 Volume is handled in the speaker independently of other products on the Comms Equivalent to the VolN setting in 562 and 501 Options 2 and 3 are for Multiroom installations If i...

Page 35: ... pressing this key Display options include the following cd This means that the source selected will be a Meridian CD player Depending on the Comms setting see page 36 DSP5000C will try to control the CD player in normal use for such functions as Play Stop and track selection also the DSP5000C will look for and check subcode in a digital input rd This means that the source is a Meridian FM tuner S...

Page 36: ...menu 1 The display will be like this cd 1C 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 Comms type has been selected The choices are 1C In 500 or 200 mode this tells the DSP5000C that the source is a controllable Meridian CD player transport 2C In 500 or 200 mode this tells the DSP5000C that the source is a controlla...

Page 37: ...il so that you can change the marking in future Note When customisation is complete switch the power off wait for 3 seconds then switch it on again to restore Normal operation and to save what you have done Customising using Setup Features of Setup Setup provides additional functions Choice of position alignment for the low frequency response of the speaker The Store key takes on a Store capabilit...

Page 38: ...e Using the system boundary control for a left right pair This menu will appear on any master DSP5000C which is in Setup even if it is a centre channel and even if there is no left or right DSP speaker Note When DSP5000C is a master this menu operates the boundary settings for any DSP5000 or DSP5000C in the system which is configured to be left or right D6000 ignores this menu To change the system...

Page 39: ...centre tilt offset allows the centre to be permanently dimmer or brighter in balance to the other speakers or 565 decoder outputs in a system It is intended to help you match the sound of the centre to the left and right main pair To change the centre tilt offset 1 Press the w or e menu key until the centre tilt offset display shows The master display will momentarily show C t 0 2 Press either the...

Page 40: ...mms Output A DIN connector which is used to send information on to a DSP slave or to a 565 Digital Surround Decoder NEVER connect an audio DIN lead to this socket Comms Input A DIN connector which is used to exchange information with other Meridian components NEVER connect an audio DIN lead to this socket D1 The first digital input using a coaxial cable D2 The second digital input using a coaxial ...

Page 41: ...sion accessories should not be used even if they are of an approved type If a power line filter is to be used try to use a permanent type and be sure that it is approved to the standards of your territory and that it retains the grounding WARNING DSP5000C must be grounded Connection using M5 and S5 leads Many systems will require only the supplied composite M5 and S5 leads If these are not appropr...

Page 42: ... you consult your dealer and the manual supplied with the source equipment Meridian has a range of suitable digital interconnects available as accessories We advise you not to use cables intended for analogue connection since usually these have neither the necessary degree of shielding nor the 75Ω impedance which is required Cable intended for UHF applications for example antenna down lead is also...

Page 43: ...en to choose the correct one for the product and not to force any connection If you have a Meridian 201 or 603 preamplifier and no Meridian CD player Unless you have an older M lead as opposed to M5 lead you will need to obtain an SP5 adapter 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 preampli...

Page 44: ...osed to M5 lead you will need to obtain an SP5 adapter An M lead has two DIN plugs at one end and this is the end to connect to the preamplifier and CD player The SP5 adapter allows an M5 lead to connect to 200 Series preamplifiers 1 Connect the phono plug at the far end of the M5 lead from the master to one of the 601 s digital outputs normally use output 1 2 Connect the SP5 adapter to the DIN pl...

Page 45: ...erred 5 Configure the DSP5000C and 500 Series item for 200 mode see page 30 If you are using no other Meridian equipment 1 Connect the DSP5000C s D1 and D2 digital inputs to appropriate digital sources 2 Configure the DSP5000C for Type 5 see page 30 DO NOT under any circumstances connect anything other than another Meridian product to the sockets marked Comms Input and Comms Output on the rear of ...

Page 46: ...es over sampling Distortion 0 02 typically less than 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 Motorola DSP56001 running at 32MHz Acoustic Output Typically 108dB spl 1m Noise 15dB spl 1m Frequency response In room response within 3dB 35Hz 20kHz Crossover Linear phase...

Page 47: ...ower off waiting for 30 seconds then switching it back on Sound from only one channel of a pair 1 Check interconnect and speaker wiring 2 Do both displays say the same thing Channels reversed Remember that for digital inputs left or right is determined at setup see the sections on pages 31 and 32 Default conditions set the master to left 1 If necessary re configure see page 32 Settings lost 1 Chec...

Page 48: ...system you will need an SP5 adapter to allow the M5 lead to connect to the socket marked CD on the 204 604 2 Check that a 204 is fitted with software of an adequate level DSP5000C requires version 204 A or later To see the version press Mode Set on the front panel of the 204 when the 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 de...

Page 49: ...speaker will show Hot What have you been playing Communications not working between DSP5000C and other Meridian products If you have this problem check the connections carefully The section starting on page 43 deals with this in some detail Then check the following Are you using 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 Merid...

Page 50: ...ble 3 Relocate the receiver with respect to the DSP5000C 4 Connect the receiver and this product to different AC outlets 5 If the problem persists contact your dealer EEC This product has been designed to comply with the limits set out in EN55013 and EN55020C REMEMBER to switch all units off before changing any connections Cleaning The cabinet of the DSP5000C is finished with veneer The display pa...

Page 51: ...as been in any way tampered with or modified without the written authorisation of DGW Ltd Note that connecting anything other than the correct network lead to the sockets marked Comms Input and Comms Output may cause damage to the DSP5000C which will not be covered by this guarantee Attempted servicing by unauthorised people may invalidate the guarantee Labour and carriage charges are not covered ...

Page 52: ...s a single digital feed to the DSP5000Cs Type 1 sets the DSP5000C 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 DSP5000C 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 1C 1A Cable Cb D1 NC 1A Text tt D1 NC 1A VC...

Page 53: ...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 DSP5000C A Meridian 607 converter is recommended The Meridian 601 preamplifier incorporates an analogue to digital converter for a...

Page 54: ...5000C 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 DSP5000C with a 601 you are advised to study the 601 user guide bearing in mind that recommendations concerning D6000 apply equally to DSP5000C Type...

Page 55: ... differences selected in Type 6 are Balance control set to no Centre channel choice set yes Speaker set to centre master Type 7 Second room in Multiroom system Type 7 has inputs like Type 1 In Type 7 the volume option is set to 2 Type 8 Additional room in Multiroom system Type 8 has inputs like Type 1 In Type 8 the volume option is set to 3 Appendix 2 Test mode Test mode is not recommended for eve...

Page 56: ...Right LP 2L D2 No Left Tape 1 2r D2 No Right Appendix 3 Calibrate mode WARNING THIS MODE MAY CHANGE THE RESPONSE OF YOUR SPEAKER AND SHOULD ONLY BE USED BY A QUALIFIED SERVICE ENGINEER The process of calibration is carried out during production it alters the level of tweeter to compensate for the variability found in drive units It should therefore only be used if a drive unit needs to be replaced...

Page 57: ...put to the test signals 1 Press the w or e menu 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 PIn To set the relative level of the tweeter 1 Press the w or e menu key until you see a display like this G 0 0 indicating a relative setting of 0 0...

Page 58: ...ide Appendix 4 Tilt control responses showing the steps between 10 and 10 DSP5000C bass control showing 1dB steps between 5 and 5 10Hz 100Hz 1kHz 10kHz 6dB 4dB 2dB 0dB 2dB 4dB 6dB 10Hz 100Hz 1kHz 10kHz 6dB 4dB 2dB 0dB 2dB 4dB 6dB ...

Page 59: ...Appendix 59 DSP5000C User Guide Relative response of the boundary and subwoofer settings 10Hz 100Hz 1000Hz 10000Hz 35dB 30dB 25dB 20dB 15dB 10dB 5dB 0dB 5dB Boundary Sub1 Sub2 Corner ...

Page 60: ...Slave 29 Multiroom options 29 overview 27 preamplifier used with 29 sources 29 storing tone settings 39 tone control settings for each source 29 using Setup 31 37 using Type 30 with Config 29 31 with setup 29 with Type 28 Default restoring default settings 27 Digital signal processing 6 Digital connection 42 Dir display 16 Display blank 15 CD displays 15 CD track and index 15 controlling 15 Disc t...

Page 61: ... menu see Config RS232 45 Scanning a CD 23 Service cleaning 50 where to get 50 Settings get lost 47 Setup see Customising an overview 29 expalined 37 how to use 37 storing settings in 21 Slave choosing 32 explained 6 setting 31 Source storing tone settings for each 29 Sources selecting 14 Specification 46 Standby display 12 explained 13 getting into 14 to get out of 14 Starting the speakers off 12...

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