Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 507 Meridian
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Meridian 507 Compact Disc Player user guide.
Meridian 507 Compact Disc Player User Guide.
Preface ii Sales and service in the UK Meridian Audio Ltd Stonehill Stukeley Meadows Huntingdon PE29 6EX England Tel (01480) 445678 Fax (01480) 445686 World Wide Web http://www.
iii Preface Contents Introduction 1 Introduces the 507 compact disc player, and provides an overview of the other products available in the Meridian 500 Series. The Meridian 500 Series ........................ 2 Sample configurations .................
Preface iv Configuring the compact disc player 23 Explains how to configure the compact disc player to suit the other equipment in your system. Choosing standard settings ................... 24 Specifying information about your system ................
Intr oduction T he 507 Compact Disc Player combines Meridian’s extensive experience of producing audiophile compact disc players with their experience in applying state-of-the-art digital signal processing techniques to audio equipment, resulting in an outstanding compact disc player that takes full advantage of the capabilities of compact disc.
2 Introduction The Meridian 500 Series The Meridian 500 Series is a unique system of digital, analogue, and video components designed to meet the demand for absolute quality, ease of use, and lasting value.
Introduction 3 562 Digital Control Unit Sample configurations 502 Analogue controller The 507 Compact Disc Player is ideally suited for use with the Meridian 556 Stereo Power Amplifier and analogue loudspeakers, with control over the volume and source selection provided by the 501 Analogue Controller.
4 Introduction Meridian Digital Music System The digital output of the 507 Compact Disc Player can be connected directly to Meridian DSP loudspeakers, as these include DSP volume and tone controls. The result is an outstanding music system for those who prefer a minimum of separate units and interconnecting cables.
Introduction 5 Specification and accessories Meridian Audio reserves the right to amend product specifications at any time. Available accessories The following accessories are available from your dealer: ❍ Power cord Europe. ❍ Power cord Canada and USA.
6 Introduction.
Using the compact disc player T his chapter provides a summary of the functions of the compact disc player to identify the controls used to operate the unit.
Using the compact disc player 8 Fr ont panel 1 Open Opens and closes the disc drawer. 2 > (Play) Plays a selected track, or moves to the next track. 3 * (Stop) Stops the disc. 4 = (Pause) Pauses the disc. 5 Display Selects the information displayed.
Using the compact disc player 9 Switching on and of f During normal use the compact disc player should be left in the standby state. This uses a negligible amount of electricity, but ensures that the components of the compact disc player operate at maximum efficiency from the moment you start playing a disc.
Using the compact disc player 10 Playing a disc To restart the current track ● Press [ . To move to the next track ● Press > . To play starting from a particular track ● Press ] or [ to step through the track numbers until the track you want to play is displayed or type the number of the track (remote only).
Using the compact disc player 11 Stopping, pausing, and r epeating play You can pause a disc while keeping it spinning, so that you can resume play instantly. You can also set a disc to play repeatedly, so that when the disc (or selection) has played, it will begin again from the beginning.
Using the compact disc player 12 Programming a selection With the remote you can programme a selection of tracks, and then play only those tracks you have programmed. You can programme a selection either by storing the tracks you want to play, or by clearing the tracks you do not want to play.
Using the compact disc player 13 The Clear label will change to Store to indicate that the track is stored. To remove a track from a selection ● Select the track you want to remove, as described above. ● Press Clear . The Store label will change to Clear to indicate that the track has been cleared.
Using the compact disc player 14 Disc information and scanning To change the display ● Press Display . Each time you press Display , the display will step between the following options: Display Example Track number. This is the usual display. 14 Elapsed time for the whole disc.
Setting up the compact disc player T his chapter explains how to install the compact disc player. It describes what you should find when you unpack the compact disc player, how you should connect it to your other audio equipment, and the siting constraints.
Setting up the compact disc player 16 Unpacking The 507 Compact Disc Player comes in a box containing the following components: ❍ Meridian 507 Compact Disc Player. ❍ Meridian System Remote. ❍ Meridian Comms lead. ❍ Power cord. ❍ Optical connector blanking plug.
Setting up the compact disc player 17 Safety warnings ❍ 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.
Setting up the compact disc player 18 Connecting the compact disc player OFF ON MERIDIAN COMMS DIGIT AL OUT OPTICAL OUT ANALOGUE OUT LEFT RIGHT Phono outputs Digital outputs Comms connections RS232 PC.
Setting up the compact disc player 19 To connect to other Meridian 500 Series equipment ● Connect one of the COMMS sockets on the back panel of the compact disc player to one of the COMMS sockets on another 500 Series unit, using the 500 comms lead provided with the other unit.
Setting up the compact disc player 20 Connecting audio To connect to a conventional preamplifier ● Connect the sockets marked OUTPUT L and R on the back panel of the compact disc player to an appropriate input on your preamplifier.
Setting up the compact disc player 21 To connect to Meridian DSP loudspeakers DIGIT AL OUT COMMS OUTPUT INPUT DIGIT AL OUTPUT DIGIT AL INPUTS 21 COMMS OUTPUT INPUT DIGIT AL OUTPUT DIGIT AL INPUTS 21 M.
Setting up the compact disc player 22.
Configuring the compact disc player M any advanced aspects of the 507 Compact Disc Player can be configured to alter the way it operates with the other Meridian equipment in your system. These settings are initially set to standard values, which are suitable for most situations, and this chapter describes how to restore the standard settings.
Configuring the compact disc player 24 Choosing standar d settings The compact disc player provides two standard settings, called Types, which configure the 507 into the most commonly needed configurations. Choosing a Type overrides any other configuration you may have performed, and so can be used to reset the configuration of the unit.
Configuring the compact disc player 25 Specifying information about your system You can configure the operation of the 507 Compact Disc Player to suit the way your system is set up, and the way in which you want to use it.
Configuring the compact disc player 26.
Tr oubleshooting T his chapter provides suggested solutions to typical problems that may occur when setting up or using the compact disc player. If you are still not able to resolve a difficulty with the help of this guide and the suggestions in the following pages, please contact your Meridian dealer or Meridian Audio Ltd.
Troubleshooting 28 Tr oubleshooting This section describes problems you may encounter when using the compact disc player, and includes suggested solutions. If these suggestions fail to cure the problem, please contact your Meridian dealer for further assistance.
Troubleshooting 29 There is interference on the radio and/ or television when the compact disc player is switched on Before following the steps below, ensure all units are switched off.
Troubleshooting 30 Maintenance Cleaning When cleaning the compact disc player bear in mind that the front of the 507 is plastic, and the display panel and lid are glass. Disconnect the power cord before cleaning the unit. Note: Do not use abrasive cleaners on any part of the compact disc player.
Troubleshooting 31 Service and guarantee Service The Meridian 500 Series of hi-fi components have been carefully designed to give years of untroubled service. There are no user- serviceable parts inside the case, nor do the units require any form of maintenance.
Troubleshooting 32.
33 Index D digital out 18 Display function 14 displaying disc information 14 disc time remaining 14 elapsed disc time 14 elapsed track time 14 track (and index) number 14 E Error display 12, 29 F fron.
Index 34 R radio interference 16 removing a track from a selection 13 repeating a disc 11 restarting the current track 10 S safety warnings 17 scanning a disc 14 service 31 setting up the CD player 15.
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