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Configuring sources

The 3100 loudspeakers provide 12 sources corresponding to the 12 source selection 

keys on the remote: 

CD

RADIO

DVD

AUX

DISC

TAPE

TV

CABLE

SAT

VCR1

VCR2

, and 

GAME

.

You only need to confi gure the sources on the 3100 loudspeaker you have specifi ed 

as the master.

While in confi guration mode:

•  Press the source key on the remote corresponding to the source you want to 

confi gure.

For example, to confi gure the Radio

source the display initially 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.

The options are summarised in the following table:

Option

initial 
value

Alternatives

Explanation

Label

Radio

CD, Radio, LP, etc.

The label used to identify the source on the front 
panel display.

Audio input

D1

D1 or D2.

Choose D1 or D2 to specify the input. 

Comms type

2C

1C – 9C, or NC.

Choose 1C for a Meridian CD player, 2C for a 
Meridian FM Tuner, 3C for a Meridian DVD 
player, or NC otherwise.

Address

1A

1A – 8A.

Allows you to have up to eight of type.

FIFO

FF.  Y

Y or N.

Choose N to disable the FIFO buffer if you have 
diffi culty locking to a poor source.

When you have fi nished programming sources:

•  Switch off at the back panel, and then switch on again to restore normal 

operation.

   Configuring the frequency response

The setup options allow you to adjust the frequency response of the loudspeakers to 

compensate for their position. You only need to confi gure the master loudspeaker.

•  Turn off the DSP loudspeaker using the power switch on the back panel.

•  Turn on the power again while holding down the 

Store

 key on the remote.

The display will show:

 

Setup

It will then revert to standby:

 

.   

 

You can now operate the speaker in the usual way, using the additional setup 

menus to adjust the response while listening to sources.

• Press 

Function

 

>

 or 

Function

 

<

 until the display 

shows the current response setting. For example:

 

Free

• Press 

Function

 

A

 or 

Function

 

V

 to select the appropriate option as follows:

Option

What it means

Free

Flat frequency response.

Boundary

Speaker closer than 0.5m (20") to a wall.

Sub.1

Applies a second-order high-pass fi lter at 80Hz for use with an analogue 
subwoofer.

Sub.2

Applies a second-order high-pass fi lter at 120Hz for use with an analogue 
subwoofer

Corner

Speaker closer than 0.5m (20") to a corner.

If your system includes a DSP centre speaker you should set 

Centre Y

 on the master 

speaker. An additional frequency response option is then provided to allow you to 

adjust the centre speaker, with the equivalent options: 

C.Fre

C.Bou

C.Sb1

C.Sb2

and 

C.Cor

.

An additional centre tilt offset option is also provided. The 

 

centre tilt offset

 

is added 

to the treble value for the selected source. The recommended setting is -1dB when 

the speaker is positioned above a television.

Once you have adjusted the frequency response for the speakers in your system you 

should store the settings using the following procedure:

• Press 

Function

 

Store

. The display shows:

 

Store

•  Turn off the DSP loudspeaker using the power switch on the back panel.

When you turn on the power again the speaker will operate normally with the 

frequency response settings you have stored.

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Страница 1: ...3100 D S P L O U D S P E A K E R I N S T A L L A T I O N A N D U S E R G U I D E ...

Страница 2: ...in accordance with manufacturer s instructions Refer all servicing to approved service personnel WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE Do not expose the speakers to dripping or splashing Do not place any object filled with liquid such as a vase on the speakers Do not place naked flame sources such as lighted candles on the speakers To...

Страница 3: ...y occurs even with high quality analogue circuitry In addition the signal improvement techniques incorporated in the Meridian DSP loudspeakers would be virtually impossible to implement in the analogue domain If you are using the Meridian DSP loudspeakers with a digital source such as CD or DVD the signals remain in digital form until the last possible stage Power amplifiers The speakers are drive...

Страница 4: ...hen pull it gently from the sides and then bottom to remove it DSP3100HC The grille is held on by pegs Gently pull from the sides and then top and bottom to remove it Note The speakers are designed to be used with their grilles fitted Master and slave When two 3100 loudspeakers are supplied as a pair one speaker is preconfigured as Left Master and the other as Right Slave This allows you to set up...

Страница 5: ... are available from Meridian We do not recommend using analogue audio cables which do not have adequate shielding or the correct impedance or cables intended for UHF applications as these do not provide adequate shielding in the 1 30MHz region Communications connections The following table gives details of the communications connections Use this connection To connect to this COMMS INPUT The COMMS ...

Страница 6: ...cause the 3100 speakers are preconfigured for use in a two channel system no further configuration is necessary Connect the DIGITAL OUTPUT and a COMMS socket from the Meridian source or control unit to DIGITAL INPUT 1 and the COMMS input on the DSP loudspeaker labelled Left Master using the M5 lead supplied Connect the DIGITAL and COMMS outputs from the master DSP loudspeaker to DIGITAL INPUT 1 an...

Страница 7: ...s on the Meridian Surround Processor to the 3100 loudspeaker you have chosen as the master typically the centre speaker Use the audio part of the M5 lead to connect the 3100 loudspeaker to the appropriate digital output on the Meridian Surround Processor Connect the COMMS output from the master 3100 loudspeaker to one socket on the 511 using an S5 lead Link all the other 3100 loudspeakers together...

Страница 8: ...and twin loop design Bass Mid 75W Tweeter 50W Acoustic DSP3100 2 way vented box DSP3100HC 2 way closed box DSP3100 1 x 160mm 6 5 DSP3100HC 2 x 120mm 5 25 doped carbon fibre high efficiency long throw drivers Treble drive unit 1 x 25mm 1 Meridian piston doped fabric dome Characteristics Distortion typically 0 01 or 0 02 up to full power at all frequencies Noise and hum 94dBr at all volume settings ...

Страница 9: ...atibility with 200 600 series units In all cases except Type 5 the D1 input is used for all sources Choosing one of the standard settings overrides any other configuration you may have performed and so can be used to reset the configuration of the speakers To select a standard setting Switch off the DSP loudspeaker Turn on the power again while holding down the key on the remote corresponding to t...

Страница 10: ...Turn on the power again while holding down the 0 key on the remote The display will show the current setting of the first configuration option Press or to step between the options Press A or V to change the value of the current option The table below 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 mod...

Страница 11: ...f the option Press A or V to change the value of the option The options are summarised in the following table Option initial value Alternatives Explanation Label Radio CD Radio LP etc The label used to identify the source on the front panel display Audio input D1 D1 or D2 Choose D1 or D2 to specify the input Comms type 2C 1C 9C or NC Choose 1C for a Meridian CD player 2C for a Meridian FM Tuner 3C...

Страница 12: ...gh pass filter at 80Hz for use with an analogue subwoofer Sub 2 Applies a second order high pass filter at 120Hz for use with an analogue subwoofer Corner Speaker closer than 0 5m 20 to a corner If your system includes a DSP centre speaker you should set Centre Y on the master speaker An additional frequency response option is then provided to allow you to adjust the centre speaker with the equiva...

Страница 13: ...eakers should be left in the standby state This uses a negligible amount of electricity but ensures that the components of the loudspeakers operate at maximum efficiency from the moment you start If you are not going to use the DSP loudspeakers for several days you should switch each unit completely off at the back panel and disconnect it from the AC power supply To select a source Press the appro...

Страница 14: ... the following status indicators Red Master loudspeaker Yellow 88kHz or 96kHz input and Green Clipping Adjusting the volume To change the volume The DSP loudspeakers adjust the volume in precise steps of 1dB where 9dB is equivalent to doubling the loudness and can be varied in the range 1 to 99dB When you first connect power to the DSP loudspeakers the volume is set to 65 which is similar to the m...

Страница 15: ...lts To change the absolute phase You can change the absolute phase of the signal to compensate for signals which are out of phase giving an unnatural sounding bass Press Function or Function until the display shows the current phase Press Function A or Function V to change the phase To change the balance or axis The balance control of the DSP loudspeakers uses digital signal processing to compensa...

Страница 16: ...g aerial or antenna or route the antenna cable of the receiver as far as possible from the DSP loudspeaker and its cabling Ensure that the receiver uses well screened antenna cable Relocate the receiver with respect to the DSP loudspeaker Connect the receiver and this product to different AC outlets If the problem persists contact your dealer Drive units move when the speaker is switched on or off...

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