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Index

absolute phase  14
accessories
analogue source, connecting  4
auxiliary output

back panel connections
balance, changing  0
balanced outputs
brightness, front-panel display  1

clip indicator
Comms, connecting  , 7, 9
communications connections
configuring  1
connecting

to an 81 Reference Digital

Surround Controller 4

to an analogue source  4
to a power amplifier  8
to DSP loudspeakers  , , 7
to Meridian equipment  9

continuing play 10
contrast, front-panel display 1

display, front panel 1
DSP loudspeakers, connecting to

, , 7

front panel keys

Gain mode

inputs

Meridian Digital Surround Controller,

connecting to 4

Meridian DSP loudspeakers,

connecting to , , 7

Meridian System Remote keys 7
muting the sound 19

outputs

pausing play 10

continuing after pausing 10

phase

changing 14
reviewing 14

playing a disc 9

from a particular track 9
repeatedly 11

programming a selection 1

clearing 1

repeating play 11

cancelling 11

restarting the current track 9
RS connection

safety warnings ii
scanning a disc 1
selections

adding a track  1
clearing  1
programming  1
specifying tracks not to play  1

Sooloos, using  18
sound, muting  19
sources  18

adjusting sensitivity
selecting 18

SpeakerLink

connecting with ,

specification
standard settings, selecting
standby, switching to  8
stopping play  10
switching on and off  8

tracks

playing from a particular track 9
restarting the current track 9

trigger outputs
Types

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Page 2: ...nd during the 40 years since they met have produced many of the industry s most ground breaking designs in the field of consumer audio The 40th Anniversary System you now own represents the distillation of this 40 year collaboration and has been made in a limited edition of 40 systems never to be repeated Everyone at Meridian congratulates you in your discerning choice of what we are confident is ...

Page 3: ...aque on the rear of the head units which carries the limited edition number and there is a similarly etched plaque inside the hinged front panel of the 808 Anniversary System CD Player The 808 Anniversary System CD Player also includes an enhanced power supply Your system as a whole has been built from components that have been hand selected for superior sound quality and it is interconnected with...

Page 4: ...stones from the 1970s Orpheus Amplifier System 1975 A revolutionary high end audio system with interchangeable rotating hide away preamp controls Meridian M1 1977 The first Meridian loudspeaker active of course 100 Series the first Meridian audio system 1978 One of the first Modular audio systems with Preamp FM Tuner and split Power amp and Power Supply ...

Page 5: ...980 A unique build it yourself control unit for providing all the inputs you might need for the dawning digital age Meridian MCD Pro better sounding CD 1983 Bob s re engineered Philips CD100 was recognised as by far the best sounding CD player Meridian D10 world s first digital loudspeaker 1985 The world s first truly digitally driven active loudspeaker demonstrated at the Hi Fi News London show ...

Page 6: ...ologies later developed into the DSP8000 and its relations Meridian 600 Series 1991 Developed from the award winning Meridian 200 Series with separated DAC and Disc player modules Meridian 565 world s first digital surround processor 1995 The ground breaking product which launched Meridian s Digital Theatre System ...

Page 7: ... Meridian G Series 2003 Finely crafted in glass and textured aluminium the G Series was developed from the highly successful 500 Series Meridian F80 2005 M80 2010 A distillation of Meridian s expertise in DSP and modular electronics designed in one elegant product Meridian DSP3200 2010 A very high quality DSP Loudspeaker in a compact format ...

Page 8: ...ass unit induced vibration DSP6000 stiffening of the side faces by curving the form DSP5200 and then optimising the curved form using a double laminate of ply with an internal aluminium core DSP8000 The visual form of Meridian DSP cabinets is no accident Features we have pioneered include a narrow head for higher frequencies where economically possible decoupled from the bass system DSP8000 This h...

Page 9: ...ovides our customers with a wide choice of custom colours Since all lacquer finishes gradually shrink over time we also avoid any cracking by ensuring the design forms avoid sharp edges it s the details that make the difference Our grille components are equally optimised for the best sound by being as acoustically transparent and as small as possible to reduce fabric vibration Where possible Merid...

Page 10: ...amplifier to loudspeaker can impact the sound of the system for example Even if you use expensive higher performance components it s hard to avoid compromising the crossover performance In addition the drivers have to be well matched to avoid wasting power limiting the designer s choices The solution is to operate the crossover at line level The amplification then follows the crossover instead of ...

Page 11: ...ive system the common passive solution needs a power amplifier rated at four times the total power of a well designed active system A properly integrated active system however can be designed specifically to provide the power required into a known carefully defined load Such a design can be more efficient rather than more expensive In an active 3 way system for example three 25W amplifiers will do...

Page 12: ...ntly up to 120 dB for better intermodulation performance and lower background noise This however is only the beginning Now you can design impossible crossovers with linear phase steep slopes and time delay compensation and even apodising filters which can actually clean up some recording problems especially in early digital recordings Volume control in a Meridian DSP Loudspeaker uses a precision c...

Page 13: ... DSP loudspeakers are essentially musical instruments If you were to record a live string quartet in your listening environment a difficult test of a high fidelity system would be to replay that experience in the same room Meridian DSP loudspeakers rise fully to that challenge And the DSP8000 is one of the few loudspeakers in the world that can accurately reproduce the power dynamics and subtlety ...

Page 14: ... THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE Do not expose the unit to dripping or splashing Do not place any object filled with liquid such as a vase on the unit Do not place naked flame sources such as lighted candles on the unit To avoid overheating Leave at least 10cm around the equipment to ensure sufficient ventilation Do not position the unit In direct sunlight Near heat sources such as a radiator D...

Page 15: ...ght protection technology covered by certain patent applications and intellectual property of Meridian Audio Ltd This technology is provided for the express purpose of securely containing copyright audio within the Meridian System only Reverse engineering or circumvention of this protection is strictly prohibited Meridian Digital Theatre Meridian Lossless Packing MHR MLP and Sooloos are registered...

Page 16: ...th Meridian The guarantee is void if the 40th Anniversary System has been subject to misuse accident or negligence or has been tampered with or modified in any way without the written authorisation of Meridian Audio Limited Note that connecting anything other than the correct network lead to the COMMS sockets may cause damage to the 40th Anniversary System which will not be covered by this guarant...

Page 17: ...808 Anniversary System CD Player User Guide ...

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Page 19: ...y 10 Repeat 11 Scanning a disc 12 Programming a selection 13 Changing the absolute phase 14 Changing the front panel display 15 Using the preamplifier features 17 Selecting a source 18 Adjusting the system volume 19 Changing the balance 20 Installing the 808 Anniversary System CD Player 21 Unpacking 22 Applications 24 Configuring the 808 Anniversary System CD Player 31 Choosing a standard setting ...

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Page 21: ...duction Welcome to the Meridian 808 Anniversary System CD Player This User Guide provides full information about using the 808 in conjunction with your other equipment to achieve the superb results you can expect from it ...

Page 22: ... stereo image precision and stability This and the digital electronics as a whole are driven by a new design of high stability clocking system which further reduces jitter and ensure that the highest level of detail is recovered from a disc All digital data is accurately re clocked Multiple power supplies ensure that digital and analogue circuitry are kept apart and can provide the required power ...

Page 23: ...ut Renameable legends 44 1kHz to 96kHz sampling and up to 24 bit precision Two 2 channel digital optical inputs Renameable legends 44 1kHz to 96kHz sampling and up to 24 bit precision Signal processing The 808 uses Meridian s proprietary DSP software to provide the following powerful features Apodising filter Upsampling FIFO and error correction Resolution enhancement Controls Front panel facia co...

Page 24: ... Introduction ...

Page 25: ... System CD Player This chapter provides a summary of the functions of the 808 Anniversary System CD Player to identify the controls which you use to operate the unit It also provides step by step instructions for operating the 808 using either the front panel or the MSR ...

Page 26: ... the disc Stop Stops the disc Pause Pauses the disc Next Previous Selects the next or previous track Off Switches to standby Open Opens closes the disc drawer Display Changes the information displayed Eq Emphasis indicator Phase Indicates inverted phase Store Stores a track selection Fast Forward Scans forwards Repeat Repeats a track disc Fast Reverse Scans backwards Volume keys Change the system ...

Page 27: ...c Store Stores a selection Function Selects a special function Repeat Repeats a track disc A B Repeats a section Menu keys Select or change the balance phase contrast or brightness Source keys Select a source Clear Clears a selection Display Changes the front panel display Fast reverse Scans backwards Previous Selects the previous track Stop Stops the disc Open Opens the disc tray Fast forward Sca...

Page 28: ...08 is part of a Meridian system it will automatically switch on any other units in the system such as the 861 Reference Digital Surround Controller and Meridian DSP Loudspeakers To insert a disc Press å front panel or Function remote to open the tray Place your disc in the tray label side up Press å front panel Function remote or to close the tray To switch to standby Press Off front panel or remo...

Page 29: ...eridian sources you should ensure that the 808 is the currently selected source To play the disc Press front panel or remote The display will show your selection For example Play l The display will then show the track number and elapsed time For example 1 00 12 To restart the current track Press front panel or remote To move to the next track Press front panel or remote To play starting from a par...

Page 30: ... will show the total number of tracks on the disc For example 16 To pause playback You can pause a disc while keeping it spinning so that you can resume play instantly Press front panel or remote You can change tracks while the disc is paused using or front panel or remote To continue after pausing Press or front panel or remote ...

Page 31: ...ption Repeat track Repeat current track Repeat disc Repeat entire disc To repeat between two positions Press A B Function Repeat on the remote at the start of the section you want to repeat The display shows Repeat A Move to the end of the section you want to repeat Press A B Function Repeat on the remote again The display shows Repeat A B The section you have specified will be played repeatedly T...

Page 32: ... disc Press or remote or under the front panel to select twice normal speed Press or again to select eight times normal speed The display will show you the position on the disc For example 3 12 37 Press front panel or remote when you have reached the position you want to play Alternatively press or again from eight times normal speed to return to normal playback Scanning a disc ...

Page 33: ...mber For example Track 14 Press Store remote or under the front panel The track will change from Track to Store and all the other tracks will be marked Clear For example Store 14 You should store the first track for a selection within two seconds or it will begin to play To make a selection by omitting tracks Choose one of the tracks you do not want to play as described above The display will show...

Page 34: ...ute phase of the analogue output signal which in some circumstances can give a noticeable improvement in realism To display the phase setting Press Phase Function on the remote The display will show CD Phase To change the phase setting Press Phase again The display will show the new phase setting For example CD Phase ...

Page 35: ...mote until the display shows the current contrast or brightness For example CD Contrast 10 Press A or V remote to change the selected setting You can change the contrast or brightness between 0 and 15 To change the displayed information Press Display remote or under the front panel Each time you press Display the display will step between the following options Display option Initial value in Type ...

Page 36: ...16 Using the 808 Anniversary System CD Player ...

Page 37: ... The 808 Anniversary System CD Player includes a preamplifier and can act as the controller for up to 11 other sources and provide an optional volume control for the analogue inputs This chapter explains how to use these features from either the front panel or the MSR ...

Page 38: ...want or press the appropriate source key on the remote eg CD The display shows the source and volume setting For example if you select the Radio source The display shows Radio 65 The 808 mutes the sound while you change source To play music from a Sooloos server Either Press Source under the front panel until the display shows SLS or press the Aux key on the remote Or Select the 808 zone from the ...

Page 39: ...is equivalent to doubling the loudness The current volume setting is displayed in dB on the front panel display and can be varied in the range 1 to 99dB To change the volume Press Volume A or Volume V under the front panel or the red A or V keys on the remote As you adjust the volume setting the display shows the current volume level For example CD 65 To mute the sound Press Mute remote or under t...

Page 40: ...For example CD Balance 0 Press A or V remote to move the listening position The display shows the direction and position of the listening position For example CD Balance 3 The arrow indicates the direction and the number indicates the position where 0 is central 8 is in line with the corresponding main speaker and 10 is fully to one side ...

Page 41: ...w to install the 808 Anniversary System CD Player It describes what you should find when you unpack the product and how you should connect it to the other equipment in the system You should not make any connections to the product or to any other component in the system while the AC power supply is connected and switched on ...

Page 42: ...ing diagram gives details of the back panel connections ANALOGUE INPUT ANALOGUE OUTPUT DIGITAL INPUT DIGITAL OUTPUT O2 O D3 D2 D RIGHT LEFT RIGHT LEFT MHR SPDIF MASTER SLAVE SL DVD S PEAKER L INK IN B1 A1 B2 A2 B3 A3 B4 A4 B5 A5 B6 A6 S PEAKER L INK OUT COMPUTER MERIDIAN COMMS TRIGGER RS232 3 2 GAME SAT DISC AUX SOOLOOS USB 800 ID40 Network Maintenance Trigger outputs Switch and fuse Digital coax ...

Page 43: ...B3 B4 VCR1 B5 B6 VCR2 The analogue outputs of a source such as a TV or tape deck DIGITAL INPUT D1 DVD D2 D3 The digital output of a source such as a DVD player SPEAKERLINK INPUT SL1 Disc The SpeakerLink output of a Meridian source using a Meridian SpeakerLink lead OPTICAL INPUT O1 Sat O2 Game The optical output of a source such as a satellite receiver NETWORK Aux A Meridian Sooloos Digital Media S...

Page 44: ...INK OUT Connect the SpeakerLink output from the 808 to the SpeakerLink input on the 861 using a SpeakerLink lead To connect to an analogue source eg TV tuner 808 Anniversary System CD Player Analogue source ANALOGUE IN A1 A2 ANALOGUE OUT Phono leads You can connect up to six analogue sources to the 808 Anniversary System CD Player Connect the analogue source to one of the analogue input sockets of...

Page 45: ...controls provided by the loudspeakers via the MSR or the front panel The Meridian SpeakerLink connection provides both two channel digital audio and Meridian Comms control This is an alternative to the home run wiring configuration shown in the next section Connect the upper SpeakerLink output from the 808 to the SpeakerLink input on the DSP loudspeaker chosen as the master using a SpeakerLink lea...

Page 46: ...r controls provided by the loudspeakers via the MSR or the front panel The Meridian SpeakerLink connection provides both two channel digital audio and Meridian Comms control This is an alternative to the daisy chain wiring configuration shown in the previous section Connect the upper SpeakerLink output from the 808 to the SpeakerLink input on the DSP loudspeaker chosen as the master using a Speake...

Page 47: ... OUTPUT If your DSP loudspeakers do not provide Meridian SpeakerLink connections you can connect to them using the Digital and Meridian Comms connections Connect the DIGITAL OUTPUT and a COMMS socket from the 808 to DIGITAL INPUT 1 and the COMMS input on the DSP loudspeaker chosen as the master using an M5 lead Connect the DIGITAL and COMMS outputs from the master DSP loudspeaker to DIGITAL INPUT ...

Page 48: ...S ANALOGUE OUT 808 Anniversary System CD Player Phono or XLR leads The 808 includes an integrated preamplifier allowing you to connect it directly to a pair of analogue active loudspeakers or to analogue passive loudspeakers via a power amplifier Connect the ANALOGUE OUTPUT connections from the 808 to the inputs of the analogue active loudspeakers or power amplifier ...

Page 49: ...kets on another G Series 500 Series or 800 Series unit using the Comms leads provided with the products The sequence in which you connect the units is not important Switch all the units to standby Press Clear remote Each unit will display Auto One unit will then be designated as the controller The display shows Controller All the other units will be configured as non controllers The displays show ...

Page 50: ...30 Installing the 808 Anniversary System CD Player ...

Page 51: ...y System CD Player for most standard configurations of your other equipment using just the front panel controls and MSR For complete control over all aspects of the unit s configuration it is recommended that you set up the unit using the Meridian Configuration Program for full information see the Meridian Configuration Program Guide available separately ...

Page 52: ... when it was installed Note Selecting a Type will clear any configuration changes you have made To select a standard setting Warning this procedure will reset any configuration changes you have made Switch off any power amplifiers that are connected to the 808 and put any digital speakers into standby Put the 808 into standby by pressing Off front panel or remote Press and hold down Volume A under...

Page 53: ...e To obtain the best signal to noise ratio for your analogue sources you can adjust the sensitivity of each input to give the highest level that does not produce clipping Turn on Gain mode as described above Select the source you want to adjust with loud source material playing Press or remote until the display shows the current sensitivity For example Radio 2 0V In Press A or V remote to change t...

Page 54: ...34 Configuring the 808 Anniversary System CD Player ...

Page 55: ...troller connecting to 24 Meridian DSP loudspeakers connecting to 25 26 27 Meridian System Remote keys 7 muting the sound 19 O outputs 23 P pausing play 10 continuing after pausing 10 phase changing 14 reviewing 14 playing a disc 9 from a particular track 9 repeatedly 11 programming a selection 13 clearing 13 R repeating play 11 cancelling 11 restarting the current track 9 RS232 connection 23 S saf...

Page 56: ...36 Index U unpacking 22 V volume adjusting 19 ...

Page 57: ...DSP8000 Anniversary System Loudspeakers User Guide ...

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Page 59: ...ment 12 Using the DSP8000 Anniversary System Loudspeakers 17 Selecting a source 18 Changing the display 19 Adjusting the volume 20 Changing the treble bass or phase 21 Changing the listening position 22 Configuring the DSP8000 Anniversary System Loudspeakers 23 Choosing standard settings 24 Specifying information about your system 26 Configuring the sources 27 Configuring the setup options 28 Trou...

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Page 61: ...me to the Meridian DSP8000 Anniversary System Loudspeakers 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 62: ...VD the signals remain in digital form until the last possible stage DSP loudspeaker drivers Each DSP8000 loudspeaker uses six multiple high efficiency long throw custom bass drive units The bass units are mounted symmetrically in pairs on the sides of the bass cabinet cancelling vibration in order to minimise interference with the mid range and treble units The treble and mid range drivers are mou...

Page 63: ...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 Meridian family of advanced digital analogue and video components and these incorporate a sophisticated communications link to allow...

Page 64: ...Player Up to seven Meridian DSP8000 loudspeakers can be used in conjunction with a Meridian Surround Controller 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 the audio kept in digital form until the last possible stage ...

Page 65: ...c System 808 Anniversary System CD Player DSP8000 DSP8000 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 66: ... coil Characteristics Distortion typically 0 01 or 0 02 up to full power at all frequencies Noise and hum 94dBr at all volume settings Acoustic output typically 115dB spl 1m Acoustic noise 15dB spl 1m Frequency response in room response within 3dB 25Hz 35kHz Cabinet Entire speaker manufactured from interlaminated panels Glass front Finished in high gloss piano lacquer 400mm x 1300mm x 528mm 15 7 x...

Page 67: ...e DSP8000 Anniversary System 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 68: ...e DSP8000 loudspeakers please follow the instructions on the accompanying leaflet 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 cabinet construction small marks on t...

Page 69: ... the head Take care while the head is not in position as this exposes its mounting spikes While not in place the head should be stored safely but care should also be taken of the surface they are placed upon as it may be damaged by the cups When dismantling the speakers always disconnect and switch off the power first Note Do not disconnect the head lead while the unit is connected to the AC suppl...

Page 70: ...coustically absorbent wall in the room behind the front speakers Ideally have each 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 ...

Page 71: ...Suitable cables are available from your Meridian dealer Standard CAT5 computer cables may also be used We do not recommend the use of cables longer than 50 metres Only connect the cables to the output of a Meridian product Connecting using the Meridian BNC Comms and digital co axial connectors The following table gives details of these connections Use this connection To connect to this MERIDIAN CO...

Page 72: ...nit includes a Meridian SpeakerLink output such as the 808 Anniversary System CD Player you can make all the connections using SpeakerLink leads The Meridian SpeakerLink connection provides both two channel digital audio and Meridian Comms control This is an alternative to the daisy chain wiring configuration shown in the next section Connect the upper SpeakerLink output from the Meridian product ...

Page 73: ...es a Meridian SpeakerLink output such as the 808 Anniversary System CD Player you can make all the connections using SpeakerLink leads The Meridian SpeakerLink connection provides both two channel digital audio and Meridian Comms control This is an alternative to the home run wiring configuration shown in the previous section Connect the upper SpeakerLink output from the Meridian product to the Sp...

Page 74: ...r control unit provides a Meridian BNC Comms output you will need to connect it to the DSP loudspeakers using a Digital BNC lead Connect the DIGITAL OUTPUT and the BNC COMMS socket from the Meridian source or control unit to the DIGITAL INPUT and COMMS INPUT on the DSP8000 chosen as the master using a Digital BNC lead Connect the MERIDIAN SPEAKERLINK OUTPUT from the master DSP8000 to the SpeakerLi...

Page 75: ... between several products Switch all the units to standby Press Clear on the MSR remote Each unit will display Auto One unit will then be designated as the controller The display shows Controller All the other units will be configured as non controllers The displays show Not Con If for any reason the automatic setup does not work make sure you are operating the remote from a position where all the...

Page 76: ...16 Setting up the DSP8000 loudspeakers ...

Page 77: ... 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 The DSP8000 loudspeakers can also be connected directly to up to two digital sources to create a complete minimum system This chapter provides step by step instructions for operating the DSP loudspeakers in a system with no Meridian surround controller ...

Page 78: ...y To select a source Press the appropriate source key on the remote eg Radio This will bring the DSP8000 loudspeakers out of standby and the displays will show the currently selected source and volume setting For example Radio 65 Initially all the sources are set to use the SpeakerLink digital input To configure all sources to use the co axial input configure the speaker as M Coax or S Coax see To...

Page 79: ... Display Pressing Display steps between the following options Display option Example Source and volume Radio 65 Meridian source display dashes if not present Audio format PCM 96k Blank The audio format display shows PCM Data or MHR followed by the frequency or NL not locked Status indicators The display includes the following status indicators Indicator Description Red Master loudspeaker Yellow 88...

Page 80: ... volume is set to 65 which is similar to the midway position of the rotary volume control on a conventional preamplifier To change the volume Press the A or V volume keys on the remote As you adjust the volume setting the display will show the current volume level For example Radio 55 To mute the sound Press Mute on the remote The display will show Muted To restore the sound Press Mute again on th...

Page 81: ...change the treble Press Function or Function until the display shows the current treble For example Tre 0 0 Press Function A or Function V to change the treble The treble control tilts the frequency of the response over the entire frequency range to make the sound brighter or dimmer It can be adjusted between 10db in 0 5dB steps Normally settings between 1 0 and 2 0 will give the most natural resu...

Page 82: ...tions are performed via the surround controller To change the balance Press Function or Function on the remote until the display shows the current balance For example Bal 0 Press Function A or Function V to change the balance The display shows the direction and position of the listening position For example Bal 12 There are 32 steps in each direction To change the axis Press Function or Function o...

Page 83: ...e 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 You can also configure each setting individually for applications not catered for by one of the standard settings Once you have configured the DSP8000 loudspeakers you will probably never need to change the configuration unless you alter the equipment con...

Page 84: ...rs To select a standard setting Switch off the DSP loudspeaker Turn on the power again while holding down the number key on the remote which corresponds to the Type you want to use The display will show the Type number For example Type 1 Release the remote key The display will show L M RJ45 You should now specify the speaker s position as follows To specify the speaker position Press A or V to spe...

Page 85: ...ndividual 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 The display shows L S Coax When you have configured the loudspeaker Switch off the DSP loudspeaker using the power switch on the back and then switch on again to restore normal operation ...

Page 86: ...in while holding down the 0 key on the remote The display will show the current setting of the first configuration option For example L M RJ45 Press or to step between the options Press A or V to change the value of the current option The following table shows the options you can configure Option Initial value in Type 1 Position and master slave L Compatibility G 500 200 Pre or 200 CD G Controller...

Page 87: ...ant to configure For example to configure the Radio source press RADIO The display shows RD Radio Press or to step between options The right hand set of characters shows the current value of the option Press A or V to change the value of the option When you have finished programming sources Switch off at the back panel and then switch on again to restore normal operation The options are summarised...

Page 88: ...rate the speaker in the usual way using the additional setup menus to adjust the response while listening to sources When you have finished adjusting the setup options Switch off at the back panel and then switch on again to restore normal operation with the setup you have programmed To adjust the frequency response Press Function or Function until the display shows the current response setting Fo...

Page 89: ...xample C Tilt 1 Press Function A or Function V to adjust the centre tilt offset To specify the ambient temperature for thermal protection The DSP8000 drive units are protected from overheating by thermal protection software This is already configured correctly for most domestic listening environments but if the ambient temperature is greater than 24 C 75 F you should adjust the ambient temperature...

Page 90: ...30 Configuring the DSP8000 loudspeakers ...

Page 91: ...ted solutions to typical problems that may occur when setting up the DSP8000 Anniversary System 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 Meridian dealer ...

Page 92: ... This is normal as the speaker active electronics settle There is radio interference The DSP8000 loudspeaker is a digital audio and computing device which has been designed to very high standards of electromagnetic compatibility If this equipment does cause or suffer from interference to from radio or television reception then the following measures should be tried Reorient the receiving aerial or...

Page 93: ...n the grille fabric correctly To remove the grilles grasp the grille by the two cutouts and pull gently away from the loudspeaker 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 an...

Page 94: ...34 Troubleshooting ...

Page 95: ...9 drive units 2 tightening 8 F frequency response configuring 28 G grilles fitting and removing 33 guarantee 34 L lacquer finish 8 polishing 33 listening position changing 22 M maintenance 33 master configuring 26 configuring setup options 28 configuring sources 27 selecting 24 Meridian Digital Music System 5 Meridian Digital Theatre 4 Meridian High Resolution MHR 3 muting the sound 20 R radio int...

Page 96: ...36 Index T Tightening the drive units 9 tilt offset configuring 28 treble changing 21 troubleshooting 31 U unpacking 8 V volume 20 adjusting 20 muting 20 ...

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