Gebruiksaanwijzing /service van het product 588 van de fabrikant Meridian
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Meridian 588 Compact Disc Player user guide.
i Preface Meridian 588 Compact Disc Player User Guide.
Preface ii Sales and service in the UK Meridian Audio Ltd Stonehill Stukeley Meadows Cambs PE29 6EX England Tel (01480) 52144 Fax (01480) 459934 World Wide Web http://www.
iii Preface Contents Introduction 1 Introduces the 588 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 25 Explains how to configure the compact disc player to suit the other equipment in your system. Choosing standard settings ................... 26 Specifying information about your system ................
Introduction 1 Intr oduction T he 588 Compact Disc Player combines Meridian’s extensive experience of producing audiophile compact disc players with their experience in applying state-of-the-art dig.
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 Sample configurations 502 Analogue controller 562 Digital Control Unit The 588 Compact Disc Player is ideally suited for use with the Meridian 557 Stereo Power Amplifier and analogue loudspeakers, with control over the volume and source selection provided by the 502 Analogue Controller.
4 Introduction Meridian Digital Music System 588 DSP5000 DSP5000 The digital output of the 588 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 Specification THD Less than -93dBFS. Noise Less than -93dBFS. Mechanism Dual-lens pickup with red laser. Formats CD Audio (CD-DA) and MP3. Processing DSP software provides error correction and on-board decoding for MPEG Audio.
6 Introduction Available accessories The following accessories are available from your dealer: ❍ Meridian System Remote. ❍ Power cord Europe. ❍ Power cord Canada and USA. The Meridian System Remote provides access to all the facilities provided by the 588 Compact Disc Player, including those available from the front panel controls.
Using the compact disc player 7 Using the compact disc player T his chapter provides a summary of the functions of the compact disc player in order to identify the controls which you use to operate the unit.
Using the compact disc player 8 Fr ont panel 1O p e n Opens and closes the disc tray. 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 operate at maximum efficiency from the moment you start playing a disc.
Using the compact disc player 10 Playing a disc The compact disc player allows you to play an entire disc, or start playing from any track. While a disc is playing you can go back to the start of the track or skip to the start of the next track.
Using the compact disc player 11 Stopping and pausing play You can pause a disc while keeping it spinning, so that you can resume play instantly. To stop play ● Press * (front panel or remote). The display will show the total number of tracks on the disc.
Using the compact disc player 12 Repeating play 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: Rpt A- ● Move to the end of the section you want to repeat.
Using the compact disc player 13 Pr ogramming a selection You can programme a selection of tracks and then play only the tracks in your selection. You can only programme a selection using the remote. 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 14 To programme by clearing the tracks you do not want to play ● Choose one of the tracks you do not want to play, as described above.
Using the compact disc player 15 Disc information and scanning To change the display ● Press Display (front panel or remote). Each time you press the appropriate key, the display will step between the following display options: Display Example Track number.
Using the compact disc player 16 Changing the absolute phase You can use the remote to change the absolute phase of the analogue output signal, which in some circumstances can give noticeable improvement in realism. To display the phase setting ● Press Phase (function off on the remote).
Setting up the compact disc player 17 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 18 Unpacking The 588 Compact Disc Player comes in a box containing the following components: ❍ Meridian 588 Compact Disc Player. ❍ Meridian System Remote. ❍ Meridian Comms lead. ❍ Power cord. ❍ Optical connector blanking plug.
Setting up the compact disc player 19 Positioning the compact disc player 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 20 Back panel Connecting the compact disc player MERIDIAN COMMS RS232 RIGHT BALANCED RIGHT OUTPUT BALANCED LEFT OUTPUT ANALOGUE OUT DIGIT AL OUT OFF ON OPTICAL OUT R.
Setting up the compact disc player 21 The analogue connections should be made using high-quality screened cable, taking care to connect the left and right channels correctly. Use this output To connect to this DIGITAL OUT Meridian DSP Loudspeakers, a D/A converter, or a digital preamplifier, using digital cable.
Setting up the compact disc player 22 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.
Setting up the compact disc player 23 To connect to a preamplifier with balanced inputs (eg Meridian 502 Analogue Controller) 502 Analogue Controller 588 CD Player BALANCED OUTPUTS CD XLR leads ● Co.
Setting up the compact disc player 24 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.
Configuring the compact disc player M any advanced aspects of the 588 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 26 Choosing standar d settings The compact disc player provides a standard setting, called Type 1, which configures the 588 into the most commonly needed configuration. Choosing Type 1 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 27 The table below shows the options you can configure: Option Initial Value Controller mode (Auto, Con, or NCon). Auto System address (1 – 8). S.A. 1 Product address (1 – 8). P.A. 1 Start source. S.S. CD Volume displays (Y or N).
Configuring the compact disc player 28.
Troubleshooting 29 T r 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 30 T r oubleshooting No lights are displayed when switching on ❍ Check that your AC power supply is connected correctly. ❍ Check that the ON OFF switch on the back panel is in the ON position.
Troubleshooting 31 The display shows No disc when attempting to play a disc ❍ Check that the disc is positioned correctly in the drawer, with the label uppermost; see To insert a disc , page 9. ❍ Try playing another disc. If this disc works, check the problem disc for signs of dirt or damage.
Troubleshooting 32 Creating MP3 discs MP3 discs can be created from a computer using appropriate MP3 encoding software and a CD-ROM writer. Generate the MP3 files with a date rate of at least 128Kbits per second. Group the tracks into folders to create separate albums on the disc.
Troubleshooting 33 Maintenance Cleaning When cleaning the compact disc player bear in mind that the front of the compact disc player 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 34 Guarantee The 588 Compact Disc Player is guaranteed against defects in material and workmanship for 2 years from the date of purchase.
35 Index Index A absolute phase 16 accessories 6 analogue outputs 21 audio connections 20 audio outputs 20 analogue 21 balanced 21 digital 21 optical 21 B back panel 20 balanced outputs 21 C cleaning .
Index 36 phase (continued) reviewing 16 playing a disc 10 from a particular track 10 repeatedly 12 repeatedly between two positions 12 preamplifier, connecting to 23 programming a selection 13 clearin.
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