Meridian Audio Speaker DSP5000C User Manual

MERIDIAN DSP5000C USER  
MANUAL  
Me rid ia n Audio Ltd  
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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  
 
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Maintenance & service .........................50  
Guarantee .............................................51  
Appendix 1 DSP5000C types ...............52  
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  
Type 1 setup, Meridian 500  
series system using 562 ...............52  
Type 2 setup, Meridian CD as  
preamp (via 607), 204  
connected.....................................53  
Type 3 setup, 601, 201, 603 or  
562 as preamp via 607,  
Multiroom system......................... 55  
Appendix 2 Test mode......................... 55  
Appendix 3 Calibrate mode................. 56  
Appendix 4 ........................................... 58  
Index..................................................... 60  
Notes..................................................... 62  
Meridian CD and 204  
connected.....................................53  
Type 4 setup, 601 preamp or  
201 or 603 as preamp via  
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Introduction  
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Introduction  
Congratulations on choosing the DSP5000C – the world’s first DSP  
centre-channel loudspeaker. We are confident that it will give a quality to  
your music that is unprecedented, and bring years of listening pleasure.  
This manual will enable you to get the most from it.  
The DSP5000C is a sophisticated product. You should therefore read all  
the supplied documentation before fully installing the DSP5000C,  
particularly if you intend to customise its functions.  
We have supplied a Getting going sheet for those of you who want to  
hear the speaker immediately, and then perhaps spend a little longer  
deciding on how best to set it up in your home.  
If you are going to use the DSP5000C in a surround system based on the  
Meridian 565 Digital Surround Processor, then you should follow specific  
installation information given in its user guide.  
DSP5000C can be adjusted in many ways, all of which are 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-  
Series of audio equipment.  
208 A number such as 208 refers to a component in the Meridian 200-  
Series of audio equipment.  
506 A number such as 506 refers to a component in the Meridian 500-  
Series of audio equipment.  
Store. Whenever a key name is printed in bold typeface, it means that  
you should press this key. If the key name is not in bold type, it indi-  
cates that the course of action is not required at present, e.g. ‘if you  
want to change the display, press Display’ means you can do this, but  
it is not essential as part of the operation currently being discussed.  
Standby Italic form normally refers to the state of the speaker.  
Displays are illustrated in this form.  
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1. In this book, sequences of actions are given in numbered lists.  
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Description  
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DSP5000C description  
You will find it simpler to understand how the DSP5000C works if you  
consider it as a combination of the following components:  
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digital preamplifier, to select and control up to two digital sources  
directly, and to provide fixed and switched digital output for other  
speakers  
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digital audio processor, whose functions include decoding as well as  
error detection and correction  
digital signal-processor, dealing with tone controls, digital crossover,  
dynamic bass control, balance and volume  
two precision digital to analogue DS converters for bass-mid and  
tweeter  
remote control for all functions, including volume, balance, mute and  
various tone controls  
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controlling computer  
RS232 control and display capability  
Meridian 500-Series communicator  
Meridian 200- or 600-Series communicator  
2½-way active loudspeaker, with three drive units and three 75W  
power amplifiers per speaker  
Master and slave speakers  
In every room containing Meridian Digital speakers, one is chosen (by  
means of either factory setting or user setup) to be in charge of the other  
Meridian components in that room. We refer to this as the master  
speaker. It controls 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 installation may use 1, 2, 3 or 5 1 DSP5000Cs: one will always be the  
master speaker and the others used as slaves.  
The master is identified by a red light in the display window.  
Centre, left, right and surround  
Since the digital audio signal is in stereo format, the DSP5000C needs to  
be told if it is a centre, or on the left or right. We refer to the DSP5000C  
which is on the left when viewed from the listening position as the left  
speaker.  
If you have more than one Meridian Digital Speaker, the master can be  
any of the positions. The choices master/slave and position can be made  
independently – since selecting which is to be master affects the way the  
cables run in your installation. As supplied, the DSP5000C is set up as a  
centre master, but you can alter this if necessary using a Type setting  
(see page 31) or in Config (see page 32).  
DSP5000Cs can be used as surround speakers. In this case they are set  
to be surround left or right.  
1 Three as left, right, centre – five with surrounds.  
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Control  
The DSP5000C is operated either by commands received from the  
Meridian System Remote (available from your dealer), or by commands  
received through the communications cables of a Meridian installation (for  
example, from the front panel of a 565, 562 or 501).  
The remote control provides enough keys to allow you to drive a Meridian  
installation via a DSP5000C, and this is the method to be preferred.  
Note If you have any 200-Series components to connect to the  
DSP5000C, then the DSP5000Cs and any 500-Series components must  
be operated in 200 mode. See page 28.  
Note 200-mode with DSP5000C is incompatible with the Meridian 565  
Digital Surround Processor. See the 565 User Manual.  
Note In a 200-Series system DSP5000C must be set to Type 2 (see page  
30) and the MSR must be configured to Option 3 (see MSR User Guide).  
An MSR not set to Option 3 will give very confusing results in a 200-  
Series 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 components, operates the display and supervises the digital  
audio process.  
2. The DSP5000C, in common with other components of the Meridian  
Multiroom system, uses a technique called ‘source mapping’.  
Source mapping allows flexibility in the following attributes of the  
source:  
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its identity  
the associated display  
which key on the MSR calls the source up  
which physical input of the DSP5000C receives the signal from  
this source  
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whether the source is controllable  
3. As a convenience feature, the tone-control settings of DSP5000C can  
be restored to your chosen favourite settings for each source. This  
means that if you want to keep a combination of tone settings you  
must set these up in the Setup mode. See page 29 for an overview.  
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Using DSP5000C  
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Unpacking the DSP5000C  
In the pack you should find:  
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1 DSP5000C digital active speaker complete with grilles  
4 self-adhesive rubber feet to protect furniture  
DSP5000C user manual (this manual)  
Getting going sheet  
1 power cord suitable for your territory  
composite system cable M5 (phono + DIN to phono + DIN, 8 metres)  
composite system cable S5 (phono + DIN to phono + DIN, 6 metres)  
hex wrench (3mm), for drive units  
If any of these items is missing, please contact your dealer. We suggest  
that you retain the packing carefully, as it provides maximum protection  
for the unit in transit.  
NOTE Take great care when unpacking or re-packing the DSP5000C that  
you do not put undue pressure on the front, as the drive units may be  
damaged if pressed.  
Meridian System Remote (MSR)  
Note The MSRs can be obtained from your dealer.  
The MSR uses infra-red transmission to operate the DSP5000C. It uses a  
PP3 battery.  
When a key is pressed, an indicating light 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 explains many details  
of operation and also how to fit and change batteries.  
The MSR is suitable for DSP5000C fitted with control EPROM version 2.2  
or later. (See page 16).  
To check the MSR, press any key and look for the flashing yellow light.  
Note Good-quality alkaline batteries last longer than other sorts of battery,  
and we advise you to use one in your MSR.  
Note Do not store the unit where it may get too hot.  
Note Do not store the unit face down, or rest objects (e.g. magazines) on  
top of it. Doing so could cause one of the keys to be left pressed down,  
which would considerably shorten the life of the battery.  
Note Do not allow the MSR to become wet. If drinks are accidentally spilt  
on it, remove the battery and let the MSR dry out. If necessary consult  
your dealer.  
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Installing your DSP5000C  
General precautions  
Before carrying out any installation, you should ensure that the  
DSP5000C is marked with the correct voltage for your local AC supply.  
Should this not be the case, do not proceed, but contact your dealer.  
As a general rule, you should not make any connections to the  
DSP5000C, or to any other component in your system, when the AC  
power supply is switched on.  
Customising features  
The DSP5000C is very flexible. Its functions can be significantly  
customised, which means that you can set up your system so that it suits  
you exactly.  
For full details of  
Type settings and  
configuring  
DSP5000C, see  
Customising  
DSP5000C: an  
overview, on  
page 27  
Customising DSP5000C: an overview, on page 27, describes your  
options in detail. By the time you have set up DSP5000C according to  
your needs, you will be aware of how the alternative choices available to  
you can differ from the standard configurations.  
We recommend that you first get to know the DSP5000C by using one of  
the standard setups, and by working through this manual. Do not be afraid  
later to experiment with customising – we have given you a simple way of  
getting back to where you started from! (see page 30).  
DSP5000C as provided has 8 standard configurations which we call Type  
settings. Each Type gives 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):  
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Standby  
Normal  
Type  
Config  
Setup  
Calibrate  
Test  
Standby and Normal are the everyday operating modes. The basic  
operating instructions refer to these.  
Type is used to reset the DSP5000C to one of eight factory-preset  
conditions. The main uses of Type are to specify what type of preamplifier  
is being used, and to make an initial choice of centre/left/right and  
master/slave speakers.  
Config could be considered as an editing setup mode. In Config you can  
choose any aspect of left/right/centre/sub, master/slave, sources or  
preamplifiers individually, without losing any other settings you may have  
made.  
Setup is an operating mode in which the speaker plays and in which  
additional menu items are available. The idea behind Setup is that in this  
mode you can choose and store in memory the preferred tone settings for  
every source. Going to Normal operation then prevents them from being  
accidentally lost, and can simplify everyday operation.  
Customisation is described more fully in Configuring DSP5000C: an  
overview, on page 27.  
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Calibration and Test are intended only for use by the factory or by service  
engineers.  
Connections  
For details of  
making all con-  
nections, see  
Connecting  
DSP5000C, on  
page 40  
You will need to make four types of connection to the DSP5000C:  
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digital audio  
communications  
master–slave  
AC power  
Digital audio connections will need to be made to other components in  
your system. Communications connections have to be made to most of  
the other Meridian components in your system in order for them to act as  
one system. The connections to your DSP5000C are very important, and  
care should be taken in deciding which connections to make.  
Connection details for a wide variety of systems are described in the  
sections following page 40.  
Siting  
We recommend that you now set up the system so that you can listen to  
music and adjust the position of the DSP5000Cs if necessary. This can be  
accomplished by following the instructions in the Getting going sheet, or  
those in the rest of this manual.  
Vertical operation  
Although primarily intended for horizontal mounting, the DSP5000C can  
also be used in the vertical orientation. The best sound would result from  
a position which is 90 degrees clockwise from the ‘normal’ 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 application is music only, place the speaker centrally between the  
main left–right pair and arrange for the tweeters of the three speakers to  
be approximately the same height 1.  
If the application is video-associated then the constraints of the video  
system will largely dictate the position.  
If at all possible note the following guidelines:  
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Height of left – centre – right to be as even as possible.  
Above a TV is vastly better than below.  
Directly on a TV is OK, the DSP5000C is magnetically shielded.  
Below a TV will work if adequate cooling is available.  
In a custom cabinet it is entirely the responsibility of you and your  
dealer to ensure adequate ventilation. If in doubt this can determined  
by operating the unit and monitoring the temperature of the backplate  
which is also the heatsink.  
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Permanent wiring to a building is prohibited by most building codes.  
1 Preferably within 1 foot, 30cm.  
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As a Left – Right or a Surround pair  
The locations chosen for a pair of DSP5000Cs are crucial to getting the  
best possible acoustic result. For two-channel stereo, the two speakers  
should ideally be equidistant from the main listening position, and the  
same distance apart.  
Since it has a horizontal format, the DSP5000C can be mounted on a  
strong shelf or on a suitable stand – about which your dealer can advise.  
General guidelines  
The DSP5000C has bass controls to allow adjustment of the low-  
frequency response to room acoustics and positioning. You should  
nevertheless try to achieve the following:  
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If possible, have the most acoustically absorbent wall in the room  
behind the front speakers. They could, for example, be in front of an  
open bookcase or curtained window, or on each side of a bow window.  
If possible, have each DSP5000C at least 50cm from a corner.  
If possible, have each DSP5000C at least 20cm from the back wall.  
If possible, locate the listening position so that your head is at least  
60cm from the wall behind you (unless this is acoustically absorbent).  
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Consider the following practical points:  
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If possible, you should locate the DSP5000C so that the electronics  
(back) of the speaker are not subjected to long-term strong sunshine.  
In Standby the back plates should be cool (less than hand-hot).  
If possible, you should locate the 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.  
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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 DSP5000C with its back to any  
heat source – for example, a central heating radiator.  
You should not, locate a DSP5000C with its back fully enclosed so that  
it cannot dissipate heat from the rear-panel heatsink.  
You should try to arrange a separate AC power outlet for each  
DSP5000C. The use of adapter units is discouraged, since at best  
they degrade the possible sound quality.  
Final adjustments  
The best sound possible will only be obtained if the DSP5000C is firmly  
mounted and cannot rock.  
One or two days after installation, check the tightness of the screws  
retaining the drivers. These screws may loosen during shipping or with  
extremes of temperature or humidity, and the speaker will not sound its  
best if they are loose. The screws should be checked every few months,  
particularly if the speakers are used to play loud music for long periods.  
Tip Like all digital products, the DSP5000C emits some radio-frequency  
signals. For this reason, try to keep all power cables and communications  
leads away from audio, TV and FM antennae, and from loudspeaker  
cables. If you spend some time laying out the cables carefully, you will be  
rewarded with the best possible performance later.  
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Starting off with DSP5000C  
First install the DSP5000C, using the information in the Getting going  
sheet. When it has been used for a while, you may wish to change the  
setup in order to fine-tune it to your requirements. To achieve this, refer to  
the setup section of this manual, beginning on page 28.  
Checking  
Before turning on the power, check once again that you have made all the  
connections correctly and that you have not disturbed any existing  
connections in the process.  
Switching on  
The power switch is located directly next to the power inlet on the rear of  
DSP5000C.  
1. Switch on the power to the sources, but for now do not start them  
playing.  
2. Turn on the power switch at the rear of the master DSP5000C. A small  
point on the display should now be illuminated:  
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3. Turn on the power switch at the rear of any slaves. A small point 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. Press CD  
In Types 1 or 6 this will select the physical input D1, and the speaker(s)  
will display  
cd  
65  
65 is the volume number, and cd is the source.  
The Meridian components will now have come out of Standby.  
1. Start up your CD player in the normal way. If all is well you will soon  
hear the music. If you do not, check all connections, and if necessary  
refer to the DSP5000C setup manual.  
To put the system into Standby:  
1. Press Off  
If the connections are correct, both DSP5000Cs and any other Meridian  
components should revert to Standby mode.  
Note If they do not, there may have been a mistake in the setup of the  
DSP5000Cs, or in the connection of the communications network.  
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Standby  
The entire Meridian system is designed to be left connected to AC power  
at all times.  
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The Standby state ensures that the components operate at maximum  
efficiency from the moment 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.  
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The memory functions of DSP5000C use EEPROM, which is non-  
volatile, and therefore has the ability to store your data indefinitely  
when the power is switched off.  
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Basic operation of DSP5000C  
Note DSP5000C is factory set for the most common installation, one  
using the full features of a Meridian 500-Series CD player and 565 Digital  
Surround Processor. For a Centre, we call this a Type 6 installation. For  
more details, see Appendix 1 on page 52.  
Selecting sources  
To switch from CD to another input, say Radio:  
1. Press Radio  
In Type 1, this will select RD on a Meridian 562/5.  
The speaker displays  
rd  
65  
Here rd means that the source is a radio tuner, and that the DSP5000C  
expects a Meridian 504 to be connected to the Radio input of the 562/5  
and into the communications system. The 504 can now be controlled by  
the MSR, and its status can be displayed on the master DSP5000C. 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 Types 1 and 6, and  
can be changed. See later.  
Selecting a source will bring DSP5000C out of Standby.  
Note If you have stored a preferred tone setting for a source, you must  
recall it after switching to the source; recall settings by pressing Store.  
Putting the DSP5000C in Standby  
1. Press Off on the remote control  
Coming out of Standby  
To start up the DSP5000C from Standby:  
1. Select a source, using the remote control  
or  
1. If the DSP5000C is part of a Meridian system, bring any component  
out of Standby (for example, start up a Meridian CD player).  
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Display  
DSP5000C displays information to help you operate it. Display information  
can include:  
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master indication – red light in the window  
digital ‘overload’ – flashing yellow light in the window  
blank display, in which the speaker only illuminates the display when  
you use the remote control  
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Standby indication  
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setup information during programming  
selected source type  
selected physical input connection  
volume number  
tone control information  
absolute phase  
muted condition  
track and time information, when the source is a digital one that  
includes these codes, e.g. a CD  
error messages  
CD track selection, if a Meridian CD is connected  
Laserdisc subcode for a digital feed  
frequency, preset number and preset selection when the installation  
includes a Meridian tuner  
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Note Using the Display key, you can change the master speaker's  
display. 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 DSP5000C will cycle through the five display options, which  
are:  
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source + volume number (convenient legends which you have  
chosen are displayed)  
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blank  
track number for CD; preset number for radio  
track time for CD; frequency for radio  
disc time for CD  
The blank display is for those users who are distracted by lights. If you  
have chosen this option, the lights and display will only come on when you  
are operating the DSP5000C.  
The source + volume display looks like the following example:  
t3  
56  
This indicates that you are using the Tape 3 source with a volume of 56.  
CD displays  
1. With the CD playing, press Display  
The display on the master will change to give something like this:  
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1
Here 1 is the number of the track currently playing on the disc.  
If the disc includes significant index points, the display will be like this:  
3.4  
3.4 here means track 3, index point 4. In theory, with the right disc, we  
could see displays of track and index up to 99.99. Index point 1 is never  
displayed.  
While the CD player is loading a disc (reading the disc’s directory), the  
DSP5000C will show the directory message:  
dir  
At the end of a CD, the DSP5000C will detect the lead-out track and  
momentarily display the message  
End  
1. With the disc playing, press Display again. You will see a disc time  
display, counting up as the disc plays.  
2. Press Display again. You now have a display of time for the current  
track only, also counting up as the disc plays.  
3. Press Display again. The display should go blank on both master and  
slave.  
4. Pressing Display again brings you back to the source and volume  
display.  
One useful way to 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 the microcontroller  
software, followed by the currently-loaded DSP software. For example:  
2.2  
P1.81  
d1.2  
441b  
Note The last DSP version number will depend on the operating mode of  
the DSP5000C. The first two digits represent the sampling frequency;  
DSP5000C automatically reloads a new program for each sampling rate.  
The version numbers will also be different in Test and Calibrate.  
Volume  
To raise or lower the volume:  
1. Press the upper or lower red key  
The volume level displayed should count up or down, and will range from  
1 to 99. Each step is precisely 1dB.  
Note Subjectively one judges a volume increase of 9dB to be equivalent  
to a doubling of loudness, so each volume number represents about a  
11% change in loudness, with nine steps to double loudness.  
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Mute  
To mute the sound:  
1. Press Mute  
The display now shows that the sound is ‘attenuated’:  
Att.  
To demute (restore the sound level):  
1. Press Mute  
The Mute key toggles between mute and demute.  
The system may also be demuted by selecting another source, or  
adjusting the volume.  
The menu system  
The DSP5000C offers a number of user choices which are normally  
accessed less frequently than, for example, source and volume. To make  
it easier to operate these less commonly used functions, we have  
provided a flexible menu system to guide you through the options. One  
important advantage this gives is complete flexibility for future system  
control options. Please note:  
·
The menus are different in Normal and Setup modes  
To access the menus  
1. Use the menu keys on the remote control w n s e  
To move between 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.  
To change the choice in a menu  
1. Press either the n or the s menu key on the remote control  
Balance  
The balance control in the speaker is only used if you have two  
DSP5000Cs connected as a conventional stereo pair.  
If you have set up the DSP5000C as a centre-channel then the balance  
control is ignored. If the speaker is used with a Meridian 565 Digital  
Surround Processor, then the balance function is taken over by the 565.  
See the manual supplied with 565.  
Use of balance controls  
The use of the balance control has been misunderstood for some time. It  
has been assumed that you can use it to move the image to one side,  
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perhaps to compensate for a non-central listening position or a highly  
asymmetric layout.  
This is certainly not the case. Stereo sound is dependent upon time  
differences between the signals from the channels. To get the best out of  
a normal stereo system, you should be in the correct position in relation to  
the speakers.  
When used as a left–right pair, the balance control of the DSP5000C uses  
digital signal-processing to delay and diminish the sound in one speaker,  
thus effectively shifting the speaker’s image back. Thus balance control  
compensates, to a certain extent, for an off-centre listening position. If you  
sit off-axis, this control will rotate the image.  
Note Because the use of the balance control processes the digital signal,  
you may hear a slight clicking as the balance is adjusted.  
How to use the balance control in a pair of DSP5000C  
If you are playing a CD, press Display enough times to get the  
permanent display:  
cd  
##  
Here ## represents the 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 several cursors to access functions such as tilt, bass,  
phase, track selection and preset selection.  
To get rid of a cursor, either  
·
·
·
wait a few seconds, or  
select another cursor, or  
hit another (inactive) key  
To change the balance setting:  
1. Make sure that you can see the balance cursor display on the master:  
L.  
2. Press the n menu key. The display will change to  
L.  
0
1
showing that you have moved the balance one volume number towards  
the left. After a few moments the display will revert, but you will now see  
that the left speaker has a volume number one greater than the right.  
3. Press n again. The display will move to  
L.  
2
To move the sound towards the right:  
1. Use the menu s key instead  
The balance can be adjusted between ±30 dBs, incremented in 1 dB  
steps.  
To restore the central condition, press Clear.  
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Tilt control  
Tilt controls are combination controls that slope the frequency response of  
the system slowly over the frequency range to make the sound brighter or  
dimmer. They are less crude than conventional tone controls. The  
responses of the tilt control in DSP5000C are shown in Appendix 4 on  
page 58.  
To review the tilt setting:  
1. Press the w or the e menu key until the tilt display shows. The master  
display will momentarily show  
t.  
0.0  
This allows you to ask the DSP5000C what its tilt setting is without  
changing it.  
Note We call this kind of display a cursor – in this case, the tilt cursor.  
DSP5000C uses several cursors to access functions such as tilt, bass,  
track selection and preset selection.  
To get rid of a cursor, either  
·
·
·
wait a few seconds, or  
select another cursor, or  
hit another (inactive) key  
To change the tilt setting:  
1. Make sure that you can see the tilt cursor display on the master:  
t.  
2. Press the n menu key. The display will change to  
t. 0.5  
0.0  
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.  
To store a tilt setting, you must be in Setup mode; see page 37.  
To recall a tilt setting, use the Store key; see page 22.  
Tilt explained  
The tilt control allows you to adjust the broad balance of the DSP5000C to  
correct for the acoustics of your listening room, or for a misbalanced  
recording.  
Normally, settings between 1.0 and –2.0 will give the most natural result.  
Centre Tilt option  
If the DSP5000C is used as a centre-channel speaker, it has a feature  
called ‘centre-tilt offset’. It is possible to set a permanent offset in the tilt  
control of the centre speaker (compared with the tilt on any other Meridian  
DSP speakers in the installation or compared with the matching tilt control  
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in 565). This has been done specifically to allow you to tonally match the  
centre to the left and right main pair which may have a different sound.  
Bass control  
The bass control allows you to adjust the bass response in the room. The  
responses of the bass control in DSP5000C are shown in Appendix 4 on  
page 58.  
To adjust the bass:  
1. Press the w or e menu key until the bass cursor display shows. The  
master display will momentarily show  
b.  
0.0  
This allows you to ask the DSP5000C what its bass setting is without  
changing it.  
To change the bass:  
1. Make sure that you can see the bass cursor display on the master.  
2. Press the n menu key. The display will change to  
b.  
0.5  
and the bass will increase by 0.5dB. The bass can be adjusted by ±5 dB,  
incremented in 0.5 dB steps.  
To restore the flat condition:  
1. Press Clear  
Note This also restores balance and tilt.  
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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, or for a  
misbalanced recording. Normally, settings between 1.0 and –2.0 will give  
the most natural result.  
All DSP5000Cs in the installation take on the same bass setting as the  
master. This is essential for correct stereo.  
Phase  
You can invert the absolute phase of the signal. To review the absolute  
phase:  
1. Press the w or e menu key until the phase display shows. The master  
display will momentarily show  
POS.  
or this:  
nEG.  
This allows you to ask the DSP5000C what its phase setting is without  
changing it.  
To change the absolute phase  
1. Press the n or s menu key  
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Phase explained  
The phase function controls the absolute phase of the digital conversion  
and is used to compensate for recordings which are out of phase.  
Experiment with the sound of the setting. If you are not sure, set it to  
positive phase.  
Axis  
To adjust the axis:  
1. Press the w or e menu key until the axis cursor display shows. The  
master display will momentarily show  
A.  
0
This allows you to ask the DSP5000C what its axis setting is without  
changing it.  
To change the axis:  
1. Make sure that you can see the axis cursor display on the master:  
A.  
0
2. Press either the n or s menu key. For example, if you press the  
display will change to  
A.  
1
All DSP5000Cs in the installation take on the same axis setting as the  
master. This is essential for correct stereo.  
Axis explained  
The axis control allows you to adjust the optimum listening height of the  
DSP5000C speakers. This means that you should be able to use the axis  
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. Nominally 0 corresponds to on-tweeter-axis  
listening; usually a listener will be below that position, so we recommend  
that you start with –1 or –2.  
Storing settings  
In Setup mode you can store settings for:  
·
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·
·
·
·
tilt – overall frequency balance  
bass  
centre position  
centre tilt offset  
phase  
axis  
An unusual feature of DSP5000C is that the tone control settings for tilt  
and bass can be stored separately for each source. If, for example, you  
happen to prefer a tilt setting only when listening to the video source, use  
Setup to programme the DSP5000C for that setting. You can then recall  
the setting by pressing Store while listening to the video source in Normal  
mode.  
At any time, you can use the Clear key to restore the following factory  
settings :  
·
bass to 0.0  
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tilt to 0.0  
balance to middle  
You cannot store settings in Normal mode. See page 39.  
Recalling settings  
The settings stored in the DSP5000C can be recalled at any time. When  
the 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 axis settings.  
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Controlling a Meridian CD player  
Use of handset to control CD  
You are advised to operate the system with the MSR.  
Playing a disc  
On the MSR, the following keys operate the Meridian CD:  
To start a disc  
1. Press Play  
To stop the disc  
1. Press Stop  
To make the disc pause  
1. Press Pause  
The Pause indication on the Meridian CD will light up. If the DSP5000C  
master was displaying track or time information, it will display  
PSE  
To start it again (‘unpause’)  
1. Press Pause  
To cause a disc to repeat  
1. Press Repeat  
The Repeat light on the CD player 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  
mode the display looks like:  
5
In 200 mode the display looks like:  
S.  
5
You can now either engage Track 5 by pressing Play, or simply wait for  
the track to engage.  
The DSP5000C directs instructions from the MSR to the current source.  
Note When selecting tracks by number, you do not need to worry about  
Track and Preset buttons, as you do with the Meridian 209 remote  
control.  
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To select a track by number, press the appropriate number key or keys.  
For example, to select track 6  
1. Press 6  
The DSP5000C will respond with the display  
6
To engage this selection, press Play or wait for a short time.  
To select track 15  
1. Press 1 followed by 5  
The DSP5000C will show  
15  
Again, press Play or wait for a short time.  
If you select a track that does not exist on the disc, the DSP5000C will  
show an error message:  
Err.  
Selecting index points  
To select index points you need to enter both the track and index point by  
number. Press 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 number keys with the Store and Clear  
keys – as described in the CD player User Guide.  
For example to store track 6:  
1. Press 6  
The DSP5000C will respond with the display  
6
2. Press Store  
The DSP5000C will respond with the display  
S.  
6
For example to cancel track 4:  
1. Press 4  
The DSP5000C will respond with the display  
4
2. Press Cancel  
The DSP5000C will respond with the display  
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C.  
6
Press Play to action a programmed sequence.  
Use with 504, 204 or 604 FM tuner  
When a 204 or 604 is the system tuner, it can be controlled by the MSR  
but only if the DSP5000Cs are set up in 200 mode (for example by  
selecting Type 2. A 504 tuner can operate in both 200 and 500 modes.  
Select the tuner with Radio. The display will show  
rd.  
##  
where ## is the volume number. (If you are using another tuner which the  
DSP5000C cannot control, see the setup section on page 36, select  
Comms to ‘N.C.’)  
To select a preset station, e.g. preset 4  
1. Press 4  
The DSP5000C will show a 'select cursor' display. For 500 mode the  
display is:  
P.  
For 200 mode the display is:  
S.  
4
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 number of the tuned  
station or its frequency. For example, if we tune to 92.3MHz and store this  
frequency as preset number 3, we can then press Display repeatedly and  
watch the master rotate its display between the following:  
rd  
P.  
##  
3
92.3  
Note The DSP5000C cannot show the time displays of the 204.  
6. Use the system, or put it into Standby.  
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Operation summary  
On the remote control  
KEY  
FUNCTION  
Off  
Puts the DSP5000C into Standby mode  
Selects a source to listen to  
Cycles the display through:  
source and volume number  
blank (display off)  
CD, LP etc.  
Display  
preset on tuner; track on CD  
frequency on tuner; disc time on CD  
track time on CD  
Play (green)  
Starts a CD playing; moves CD to the next  
track; moves tuner to the next preset  
Stop  
Stops a CD playing  
Pause  
Repeat  
Next  
Makes the CD pause  
Sets or clears Repeat on the CD player  
For track or preset selection  
For track or preset selection  
Previous  
Move between menus; can be used to  
review settings  
w e (menu)  
Change items within a menu  
n s (menu)  
*
Reserved  
Clear  
Store  
Mute  
Restores factory tone settings  
Recalls tone settings for the current source  
Mutes or demutes the system  
Increases volume  
n (red)  
Decreases volume  
s (red)  
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Customising DSP5000C: an overview  
DSP5000C is a very sophisticated device, with a number of options which  
allow you to set up exactly the system you need.  
Programming of DSP5000Cs should take place after you have set up the  
speakers and sorted out most of the connections. If you first get the  
speakers working with some kind of digital input (e.g. a CD player), and  
with the programming provided (e.g. Type 6), then you can always go  
back to that starting point if you make a mistake.  
Programming DSP5000C is a straightforward process, and you should not  
be timid about experimenting. Although the setup is stored in non-volatile  
memory called EEPROM, the EPROM (which you cannot change)  
contains default Type settings, and you can return to these at any time.  
Programming is the process of telling the DSP5000C what you want it to  
do when the MSR is used. It is based round the Type system, which has  
eight different Types; you can choose the best Type for your own system.  
Programming is carried out using the MSR, so you must first get the MSR  
working, following the instructions on page 8.  
The first step in 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 simply by turning the power to the speaker off and  
turning it back on again.  
Restoring default settings  
1. Switch off the DSP5000C, using the power switch on the back, and  
wait for 3 seconds  
2. While pressing the 1 key on the remote control, switch the power on  
again. The display will read  
TY.  
1
3. Release the 1 key  
4. At this stage, you can change the Type from 1 to 8, using the number  
keys; see details on page 30  
5. Switch off the DSP5000C, using the power switch on the back  
6. After a second, switch the DSP5000C's power on again  
Storing preferred tone settings  
There is a special mode called Setup in which you can listen to the  
loudspeakers normally, but in which the Memory feature is extended to  
allow you to store tone settings as well as recall them. See page 21.  
Note It is an unusual feature of DSP5000C that the speaker stores your  
preferred tone settings for every source. You must therefore adjust these  
settings one at a time and store each one.  
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How to customise DSP5000C  
DSP5000C needs no customising to become operational. Once you have  
your system established, you may wish to review the customising options  
by reading Customising DSP5000C: an overview (page 27).  
Customising: general procedure  
DSP5000C has seven operating modes (not to be confused with Types):  
·
·
·
·
·
·
·
Standby  
Normal  
Type  
Config  
Setup  
Calibrate  
Test  
Standby and Normal are the everyday operating modes. The basic  
operating instructions refer to these.  
When customising, you may need to use Type, Config and Setup, in that  
order, before reverting to Normal. In other cases, you may only need to  
use Config or Setup. Neither of these modes resets the DSP5000C, so  
you will not necessarily lose any settings you have previously made.  
How to change back to Normal  
To revert to Normal  
1. Switch off the DSP5000C, using the power switch on the back  
2. After a second, switch the DSP5000C'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.  
The Type  
settings are  
described in  
detail in Appendix  
1, on page 52  
For example, Type 1 setup gives:  
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·
500 Series system only  
All sources select the D1 input  
DSP5000C expects a Meridian 500-Series CD and/or a controller such  
as 562  
For example, Type 2 setup gives:  
·
·
·
·
200/600 Series system only  
CD selects the D1 input  
all other sources select the D2 input  
DSP5000C expects a Meridian CD preamp controller such as 208  
For example, Type 6 setup gives:  
·
·
·
500 Series system only  
All sources select the D1 input  
DSP5000C expects centre-channel in the system and the balance  
control is disabled.  
Config: an overview  
To use Config,  
Config could be considered as an editing setup mode. In Config you can  
see page 31  
make individual choices about any aspect of left/right/centre/sub,  
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master/slave, sources and preamplifiers without losing any other settings  
you may have made. In this mode, the DSP5000C is muted while you  
make the necessary choices. The choices available in Config are outlined  
in the following sections.  
Config: control settings  
In Config, you can make selections that affect the way in which  
DSP5000C responds to certain keys. The main choices of this kind are:  
·
·
·
·
·
·
·
left or right  
centre or subwoofer  
master or slave  
balance control enabled  
system has a centre channel  
Multiroom standby option  
sort of preamplifier or source switch box in the installation  
Config: sources and inputs  
In Config you can make decisions about sources, e.g.  
·
·
·
·
·
how many inputs will be active  
which sources you can select  
which key on the remote control selects which source  
which logo on the DSP5000C display represents which input  
which physical 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.  
To use Setup,  
see page 37  
Setup mode lets you make choices based on extended listening.  
The idea behind Setup is that you can choose, while listening,  
·
the centre position parameter (1 – 4) in a centre (boundary in a left or  
right master)  
·
·
·
the centre tilt offset  
tilt settings for each source  
bass settings for each source  
When you are happy with the settings you have chosen, they can be  
stored in Setup. You then switch the system back to Normal.  
The particular advantage of this system is that other users will not  
inadvertently lose the settings you have chosen. When the system is in  
Normal mode, the Store key will not store, performing only a recall  
function. At any time you can  
·
·
·
reset factory default settings, using the Reset key  
adjust the settings, using the Menu keys  
recall your preferred tone settings with the Store key  
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Customising using Type  
Type is a mode used specifically to restore the entire memory (except the  
calibration memory) of DSP5000C to one of eight factory-preset  
configurations. For all eight Types, Type resets the following:  
·
·
·
·
·
·
·
phase to positive  
axis to –1  
balance to central (L 0)  
tilt to 0.0  
bass to 0.0  
centre position to 1  
speaker to left master or centre master (Type 6)  
Depending on the Type selected, the other options are set as follows.  
More information is given in Appendix 1, on page 52.  
Type Application  
D1 input D2 input  
for  
for  
source  
source  
1
2
500 mode, controller like 562  
all  
na  
208 mode, with other Meridian  
equipment in the system  
CD  
others  
3
4
201/601 mode, with other Meridian  
equipment in the system  
all  
na  
201/601 mode, with other Meridian  
equipment in the system  
CD  
others  
5
6
7
8
500 mode, CD direct  
CD  
all  
others  
na  
500 mode, Meridian Digital Theatre  
500 mode, Second room system  
500 mode, Additional room system  
all  
na  
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. Otherwise, choose the one that is  
closest to your requirements. Select it, and set up the master/slave and  
left/right speakers, by means of the following steps:  
Selecting Types  
1. Switch off the DSP5000C, using the power switch on the back, and  
wait for 3 seconds  
2. While pressing the 6 key (or 2 for Type 2, 5 for Type 5 etc.) on the  
remote control, switch the power on again. The display will read  
TY.  
#
where # is the Type you have selected.  
3. Release the # key  
After a couple of seconds, the display will change to  
C.  
This indicates that this speaker will be a centre master.  
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Choosing centre, left or right  
If you have Typed the speaker with a 6, then the ‘Cen.y’ option is enabled.  
This tells the speaker that there is a centre in the system and enables the  
option to make the DSP5000C into a centre.  
If you Typed the speaker with a number other than 6 then the ‘Cen.n’  
option is selected and you do not get the ‘centre’ choice in this section.  
To change the speaker from centre to left or right, or vice versa:  
1. Press the menu n or s on the remote control  
The choices offered are L, r, C, LS, RS (for left and right surround).  
Choosing master or slave  
To change a master to a slave, or back again:  
1. Press Play on the remote control  
r.  
S.  
This display indicates a right slave.  
Completing Type  
When you are happy with your centre/left/right and master/slave choices  
for this speaker:  
1. Switch off the DSP5000C, using the power switch on the back  
2. After a second, switch the power on again  
Note Ensure that you have set multiple speakers appropriately. In a  
conventional stereo pair one must be left, the other right; 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 should not switch on the  
DSP5000C while any key on the MSR is being pressed. If you do this, you  
may accidentally select a new Type and change any previous  
programming.  
The Types are summarised in Appendix 1.  
Customising using Config  
Config is a fine-tuning customising process carried out only on the master.  
It will not cause any difficulty if you accidentally go to Config for a slave,  
since the only options offered there will be left/right and master/slave.  
For an overview  
of Config, see  
page 28  
In Config you can make choices about the way in which your system  
responds to source-key selections. The important feature of Config  
(differentiating it from Type) is that you can use it to change any setting of  
the DSP5000C without erasing all the other setup choices you may have  
made. Think of it as a configuration editor.  
Config has three sorts of menu:  
·
·
root menu  
system menu  
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·
source menus  
Inside Config you can move between them at will. To go to  
1. root: press Clear  
2. system: press Off  
3. source: press a source key – e.g. CD  
Note In Config, the speaker is silenced.  
How to use Config  
1. Switch off the master DSP5000C, using the power switch on the back,  
and wait for 3 seconds  
2. While pressing the 0 key on the remote control, switch the power on  
again. The display will indicate the root menu that shows the  
left/right/centre and master/slave settings; for example,  
C.  
indicates a centre master.  
3. Release the 0 key  
Root menu options  
The root menu controls the overall operation of the DSP5000Cs, with  
options for master/slave and left/right/centre/subwoofer.  
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 or 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. If  
you want the speaker to be a Centre in a 565-based system, choose ‘C’.1  
Choosing master or slave  
To change a master to a slave, or back again:  
1. Press Play on the remote control  
r.  
S.  
This display indicates a right slave.  
System menu  
To get into the system menu:  
1. Press the menu e key  
Preamplifier options  
The first digit in the system menu identifies the dominant preamplifier in  
the system.  
1 This choice also permits you to make the DSP5000C the system  
subwoofer. This choice would normally be made only for diagnosis!  
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The display looks like this:  
Cd ??  
The first letters tell you which options are available to you, as follows:  
·
500 tells you that this system operates in Meridian 500-Series mode.  
All controllable Meridian products must be 500 compatible. Also use  
this if the DSP5000C is the only controllable preamplifier connected  
(i.e. the source keys on the MSR will only select between the two  
inputs of the DSP5000C).  
·
·
Pr. means that the preamplifier for this system will be a Meridian 201,  
601, 603 or compatible, and that source keys on the MSR will  
automatically switch the inputs on the preamplifier regardless of other  
selections. Implies and engages 200 mode.  
Cd means that the preamplifier for this system will be a Meridian  
CD/Pre (e.g. a 207 or 208). The first four input keys (CD, Radio, LP  
and Tape1) on the MSR will automatically switch the inputs on the  
CD/Pre regardless of other selections. Input keys Tape2 and Video will  
select CD on the CD/Pre. Implies 200 mode.  
To move through these options:  
1. Press n or 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 recommend trying to set the system using Auto. There may be  
specific instances when it is necessary to make the speaker ‘Not  
Controller’. (For example if the DSP5000C is invisible to the handset –  
e.g. behind a projection screen).  
System address  
1. Press the menu e key  
The display typically shows:  
S.A.  
1
This means the system address is 1. The 500 Comms allows for up to  
eight systems connected to the same bus for Multiroom installations.  
Unless specifically instructed otherwise by Meridian personnel; or your  
dealer, leave this set to 1.  
Product address  
1. Press the menu e key  
The display typically shows:  
P.A.  
1
This means the system address is 1. The 500 Comms allows for up to  
eight systems connected to the same bus for Multiroom installations.  
Unless specifically instructed otherwise by Meridian personnel; or your  
dealer, leave this set to 1.  
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System protocols  
Multiroom systems have protocols which allow you to define the extent to  
which any room can interfere with the main system. You can choose to  
have the DSP5000C ignore the Standby state of the associated  
preamplifier, looking after its own Standby independently. To select this  
mode while in the system menu:  
1. Press Fn - Record  
The display should indicate 'preamplifier off' like this:  
??  
P.  
Toggle this choice with Fn - Record.  
Setting the Volume mode  
1. Press the menu e key  
LE.  
1
In the 500 Comms system there is provision for two volume controls, main  
and secondary.  
2. Use the and menu keys to choose between:  
·
·
·
1. Volume main means that the DSP5000C volume control will  
follow the main system and respond to the red keys on the remote.  
Shifted (secondary) volume commands will be passed on to  
another product. (Equivalent to the VolM setting in 562 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 in doubt select 1.  
Surround system options  
Balance control operation  
Installations including the Meridian 565 Digital Surround Processor  
normally release the system balance function to 565.  
1. Press the menu e key  
The display should indicate the balance control status:  
bAL.  
y
Toggle this choice with the and menu keys.  
Choose ‘n’ if you have a 565, ‘y’ otherwise.  
DSP Centre channel exists?  
This choice tells the master that a Meridian DSP Centre speaker will be in  
use as a centre-channel on the system.  
1. Press the menu e key  
The display should indicate the centre status:  
CEn.  
y
Toggle this choice with the and menu keys.  
Choose ‘y’ if you are using a DSP speaker with centre-channel features  
as a centre.  
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Source menus  
The source menus are used to change what happens when you press a  
key on the MSR (i.e. what the DSP5000C then displays, and which input it  
selects).  
These parameters are already set up by the Type chosen as the start  
Type, but they can be adjusted using the following menus.  
Source menu 1 options  
Source menu 1 controls the display that will be seen on the DSP5000C  
when a key on the MSR is pressed in normal use. Think of its function as  
adapting the keypad to your needs. There are a large number of available  
legends.  
To get into source menu 1  
1. Press the source key you want to define, e.g. CD  
or  
1. When in source menu 2, press the menu w key on the remote control.  
The 'source menu 1' display looks like this:  
cd.  
cd  
The first cd indicates the MSR key being defined, and the second  
indicates the display that will result after 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. (See page 36)  
LP  
This means that the source is a turntable.  
dt  
This means that the source is a digital tape recorder.  
SA  
This indicates a satellite audio source.  
t#  
The Tape 1, 2, 3 and 4 displays have no special meaning.  
n
This final option causes the source key to select a non-existent source.  
By using this option, you can prevent the selection of unused inputs to the  
installation.  
Use the menu n and s menu keys to adjust the second part of the  
display.  
Note The choice of display/input type is completely independent of the  
MSR key to which it is assigned. If it suits your purpose you can make  
several sources non-existent, or several ‘phantoms’ of the same type, e.g.  
CD = ‘rd’ and Radio = ‘rd’.  
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Source menu 2 options  
Source menu 2 is used to define which DSP5000C input will be selected  
for any given source key on the MSR.  
You get to source menu 2 by using the menu e key while in source menu  
1.  
The display will be like this:  
cd  
d1  
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 input on the  
back panel of the master DSP5000C will be selected when this key is  
pressed. The choices are:  
d1  
Input D1 selected  
d2  
Input D2 selected  
Use the n and s menu keys to select the second part of the display.  
Source menu 3 options  
Source menu 3 is used to define the control or communication type for  
any given source key on the MSR.  
You get to source menu 3 by using the menu e key while in source 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  
controllable Meridian tuner.  
3C  
For 200 mode only, this tells the DSP5000C that the source is a Meridian  
232 Multiroom translator.  
4C  
For 200 mode only, this tells the DSP5000C that the source is a Meridian  
232 controlling a CD changer.  
5C  
In 500 or 200 mode this tells the DSP5000C that the source is like a  
Laserdisc player. Some laserdiscs carry digital subcode (chapter, time  
etc.) that can be displayed by the speaker.2  
Use the n and s menu keys to select the second part of the display.  
2 You can also use this option to allow time-code to be displayed from a  
non-Meridian CD player if you also have a Meridian CD player connected.  
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Source menu 4 options  
Source menu 4 is used only in 500 mode, and to define the Comms  
address of the source product.  
You get to source menu 4 by using the menu e key while in source menu  
1.  
The display will be like this:  
cd  
1A  
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 the address. Normally  
you should leave this set to ‘1A’ unless advised otherwise by your dealer  
or Meridian technical support.  
Use the n and s menu keys to select the second part of the display.  
Completing Config  
When you are happy with your left/right/centre, master/slave and other  
choices for this speaker:  
1. Switch off the DSP5000C, using the power switch on the back  
2. After a second, switch the power on again  
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.  
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  
For an overview  
of Setup, see  
page 29  
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’ capability  
Access to DSP Centre-channel features.  
How to use Setup  
Note It is not necessary to make any adjustments to the slave for Setup.  
1. Switch off the master DSP5000C, using the power switch on the back,  
and wait for 3 seconds  
2. While pressing the Store key on the remote control, switch the power  
on again. The display will momentarily show  
SEt  
3. Release the Store key  
The master will revert to the Standby display and condition. You may now  
use the speakers normally.  
When customisation is complete and you are sure that you have stored  
the correct tone settings independently for every source you wish to  
change:  
1. Switch the power off and then on again to restore Normal operation  
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In Normal operation, the settings you have made will be retained and  
cannot be changed without going back to Setup.  
Boundary controls  
The frequency balance of a loudspeaker is changed, particularly in the  
low-frequency regions, according to its proximity to walls or boundaries.  
The DSP5000C is designed as a stand mounting system, so the floor  
boundary is not fixed. It may also be used pulled out from the wall on  
stands or shelf mounted.  
DSP5000C has adequate DSP power to correct for the effects of ‘wall-  
mounting’, different heights above the floor and other boundaries like a  
nearby TV. Of course, no signal-processing will remove the more rapid  
echo from a nearby boundary, and such reflections will to some extent  
disturb the depth of the stereo image.  
In Setup, new menu entries appear, which allow a listening choice  
between boundary-position settings and these can be made  
independently for a left–right pair (or left + right + surrounds) and for a  
centre.  
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 boundary setting:  
1. Press the w or e menu key until the system boundary display shows.  
The master display will momentarily show  
FrEE  
This allows you to ask the DSP5000C what the system boundary setting  
is without changing it.  
To change the setting:  
1. Make sure that you can see the system boundary cursor display on the  
master:  
FrEE  
2. Press either the n or s menu key. The display will change to  
boun.  
and the sound will change in balance. This setting may be better for wall  
or shelf positions.  
3. Press either the n or s menu key. The display will change to  
Corn.  
and the sound will change in balance. This setting may be better for  
corner or under-TV positions  
You are also offered two choices for use with associated subwoofers:  
Sub.1  
Sub.2  
The graphs in Appendix 1 show the effect of these controls.  
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Centre-channel options  
The following two adjustments will appear on the master if the ‘Cen.y’  
option is selected in Config or if the speaker has been set to Type 6. It  
appears on the master – whether or not it is a centre. A DSP5000C (or  
DSP5000) which is configured as a centre responds to these menu  
settings.  
Using the centre boundary control  
The centre boundary control is like the system boundary control, but it can  
be operated independently of other speakers in the system.  
To change the centre boundary setting:  
1. Press the w or e menu key until the centre boundary display shows.  
The master display will momentarily show the centre equivalent of the  
system ‘FrEE’ setting:  
C.FrE.  
2. Press either the n or s menu key. Choose from:  
C.bou. equivalent to the system ‘boun.’ setting.  
C.Sb1 equivalent to the system ‘Sub.1’ setting  
C.Sb2 equivalent to the system ‘Sub.2’ setting  
C.Cor. equivalent to the system ‘Corn.’ setting.  
Using the centre tilt-offset control  
The 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 n or s menu key.  
While listening to the system make a choice between ±9dB. A normal  
choice should be in the range ±3dB. For further details of using this  
setting in a surround system, see the Meridian 565 user manual.  
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.  
Storing settings  
To store the current settings, get into a bass, tilt, axis or phase cursor by  
1. Pressing the w or e menu key until a cursor display appears  
2. While this display is up, pressing Store  
Sto.  
The DSP5000C will respond with the store message  
Recalling settings in Setup  
The Store key operates normally as a recall when there is no tone cursor  
displayed.  
1. Wait for a volume, track or time display on the master  
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2. Press Store  
Limitations of storing  
Tilt and bass settings are stored by each source independently. Phase,  
axis and boundary settings are stored for all sources, and the last setting  
stored is that used for all sources.  
Connecting DSP5000C  
Four types of connection must be made to the DSP5000C:  
·
·
·
·
power (see page 12)  
digital audio (see page 42)  
communications (see page 43)  
RS232 to a computer (see page 45)  
You will need to plan the connections with the installation you wish to  
achieve in mind. It is best to do this while deciding where to put the  
DSP5000C, as this decision may affect the positioning of the rest of your  
system, and the way in which you connect it. The decision as to which  
speaker should be master is also dependent on both positioning and  
connections.  
The following sections will explain in detail the options open to you.  
Remember that your Meridian dealer is chosen for his expertise in this  
area. If in doubt, you can always refer to him.  
Connectors  
The connection sockets on the back panel of the DSP5000C, and their  
uses, are as follows:  
·
Comms 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 cable  
D OUT A digital output which is selected by the DSP5000C to pass on  
a signal to the another DSP speaker. This means that a slave only  
needs one digital input connected.  
·
AC The lower panel contains the power supply, and should already be  
adjusted for your local supply voltage – check the labelling. The panel  
contains a 3-pin IEC power inlet plug, with a power switch and integral  
fuse holder.  
·
RS232 A standard serial connection for a computer  
Where to put the master  
The master has more connections made to it than the slave has, since it  
is the speaker which is directly connected to any other Meridian products  
in the system (for example, a 602, 603, or 607, or any Multiroom  
components). It is therefore sensible to put it closer than the slave to the  
sources, for the sake of tidiness. You should now be able to decide where  
the master will be, and whether it will be a left, right or centre speaker.  
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Routing cables  
Do not route the DSP5000C cables any nearer to TV or radio antenna  
cables than is necessary. Try to keep any excess cable lengths coiled up,  
as far from any tuner or television receiver as possible.  
Where possible, use a dedicated AC power outlet for each DSP5000C. In  
any case, try not to use the same outlet group for any tuner or TV.  
DSP5000C is a digital audio product, and its use involves distributing  
digital audio signals. This is a new field, and it is important to follow our  
instructions. Incorrect distribution of digital audio could lead to radio  
interference, noticeable errors, or unnecessarily reduced sound quality.  
Correct distribution will give you the best sound it is possible to have. You  
may be able to use the cables we supply.  
AC connection  
Before connecting any unit to the AC supply, check that it is adjusted to  
the correct voltage for your supply.  
IMPORTANT: DO NOT MAKE CONNECTIONS OR INSERT OR  
REMOVE PLUGS WHILE THE UNIT IS CONNECTED TO THE AC  
SUPPLY AND SWITCHED ON.  
1. Connect the unit to the AC power supply with the cord provided  
·
·
·
Each DSP5000C should be connected to an approved AC outlet, using  
the cord provided  
If at all possible, adapter or extension 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 appropriate, further information can be found in the  
section starting on page 43.  
To get a CD player working with a pair of DSP5000Cs, proceed as  
follows:  
1. Locate the cable marked with ‘S5’. This is a DIN + Phono to DIN +  
Phono lead, about 6m long.  
2. Connect one DIN plug to the Comms Input socket and the  
accompanying phono plug to the D1 socket on the slave DSP5000C.  
3. Connect the other end to the Comms Output socket and the D OUT  
socket of the master.  
4. This completes the interconnection of a DSP5000C pair. Now:  
5. Locate the cable marked with ‘M5’. This is a DIN + Phono to DIN +  
Phono lead, about 8m long.  
6. Locate the end with the single DIN and phono plug. Connect this DIN  
plug to the Comms Input socket and the phono plug to the D1 socket  
on the master.  
7. At the other end of this cable, locate the phono plug and connect it to  
the digital output of the CD player.  
Note Getting this far should provide you with audio, and further  
connections will give you control of any Meridian products in your system.  
For connection of Meridian Comms, see page 43.  
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Digital audio connections  
Note A digital audio connection will be made into the D1 input if you use  
the M5- and S5-leads supplied as directed in the section starting on page  
43.  
Digital connections are made to the master DSP5000C:  
·
directly from the digital outputs of up to two sources such as CD, DAT,  
DCC, MD, or the Meridian 604 digital FM tuner  
·
from the digital output of an analogue-to-digital converter such as the  
Meridian 607. A converter like this can be used to process the signals  
from all your analogue sources (for example, the output of a  
conventional preamplifier)  
·
·
from the digital output of a digital processor or digital control unit such  
as the Meridian 562 or 601  
from the digital output of a surround processor like 565  
Digital connections should be made using high-quality 75W screened  
cable. For advice on the right type of cable to use, we suggest 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 75W impedance which is required. Cable intended for  
UHF applications (for example, antenna down-lead) is also unsuitable,  
since it does not shield adequately in the 1–30MHz region.  
Warning We strongly recommend the use of well-screened precision  
coaxial cable. Certain ‘audiophile’ cables are not screened. Screened  
cable will minimise RF interaction with your system. Unscreened cables  
for digital connections may cause illegal levels of RF interference.  
The DSP5000C has two coaxial digital inputs, D1 and D2. The M5- and  
S5-leads provided, which will be sufficient for the great majority of  
installations, connect to the D1 input and the D OUT output.  
You will need to provide custom cables if  
·
·
·
you wish to use D1 and D2, or  
you are wiring a Multiroom installation, or  
you require cable lengths different from those provided  
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Communications connections  
Communications connections are only made to other Meridian equipment.  
In general, you can follow the instructions given for the other equipment,  
and view DSP5000C as a DSP5000, D600 or D6000 for communication  
purposes. The following sections describe the major points.  
If you have a Meridian 500-Series only system  
For example; 500 or 506 CD, 562 controller, 504 FM tuner  
1. Connect the analogue output of analogue sources (including) 504 to  
the appropriate inputs on 562  
2. Connect the phono plug at the far end of the M5-lead (from the  
master) to the digital output of the 562  
3. Locate the DIN plugs at the far end of the M5-lead (from the master).  
Connect one of these to the socket marked COMMS on the rear of the  
562  
4. Connect a Meridian 500 Comms lead between the second COMMS  
socket on the 562 and one of the COMMS sockets on the CD player  
5. Connect a Meridian 500 Comms lead between the second COMMS  
socket on the CD player and one of the COMMS sockets on the 504  
6. Configure the DSP5000C for Type 1 (see page 30)  
7. Set up the 504, 500 or 506 and 562 according to their user manuals.  
We suggest you start with Type 1 on all units.  
Caution The end of the M5-lead used to make connections with other  
Meridian products may have two different plugs. Care should be taken 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 preamplifier.  
1. Connect the analogue output of the 201 or 603 to an analogue–digital  
converter such as the Meridian 607  
2. Connect the phono plug at the far end of the M5-lead (from the  
master) to the digital output of the 607  
3. Connect the SP5 adapter to the DIN plug at the far end of the M5-lead  
(from the master)  
4. Locate the two added DIN plugs. Connect one of these to the socket  
marked 200 COMMS on the rear of the 201, or 600 COMMS on the  
603  
5. Configure the DSP5000C for Type 3 (see page 30)  
6. Set up the 603 according to its user manual  
If you are using Meridian 207 or 208 as your preamplifier  
1. Connect the phono plug at the far end of the M5-lead (from the  
master) to the digital output of the CD player  
2. Connect the analogue output of the 207 or 208 to an analogue–digital  
converter such as the Meridian 607  
3. Connect a second digital audio lead (not provided) between the D2  
input of the master DSP5000C and the digital output of the 607  
4. Locate the DIN plug at the far end of the M5-lead (from the master).  
Connect it to the socket marked 200 COMMS on the rear of the 207 or  
208  
5. Configure the DSP5000C for Type 2 (see page 30)  
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If you are using a Meridian 201 or 603 and a Meridian 200- or  
600-Series 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 products.  
1. Connect the phono plug at the far end of the M5-lead (from the  
master) to the digital output of the CD player  
2. Connect the analogue output of the 201 or 603 to an analogue–digital  
converter such as the Meridian 607  
3. Connect a second digital audio lead (not provided) between the D2  
input of the master DSP5000C and the digital output of the 607  
4. Connect the SP5 adapter to the DIN plug at the far end of the M5-lead  
(from the master)  
5. Locate the two added DIN plugs. Connect one of these to the socket  
marked 200 COMMS on the rear of 207 or 208  
6. Connect the other DIN plug to the socket marked 200 COMMS on the  
rear of the 201, or 600 COMMS on the 603  
7. Configure the DSP5000C for Type 3 (see page 30)  
8. Set up the 603 according to its user manual  
If you have a Meridian 601 preamplifier and a Meridian 200-or  
600-Series CD player  
The 601 will control all analogue and digital sources.  
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 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 plug at the far end of the M5-lead  
(from the master)  
3. Locate the two added DIN plugs. Connect one of these to the socket  
marked 200 COMMS or 600 COMMS on the rear of the CD player  
4. Connect the other DIN plug to the socket marked 600 COMMS on the  
601  
5. Configure the DSP5000C for Type 3 (see page 30)  
6. Set up the 601 according to its user manual  
If you have a Meridian 200- or 600-Series preamplifier, CD  
player and a tuner  
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 and CD player. The SP5 adapter  
allows an M5-lead to connect to 200-Series preamplifiers.  
1. Connect the SP5 adapter to the DIN plug at the far end of the M5-lead  
(from the master)  
1. Connect one of the DIN plugs on the free end of the SP5 adapter to  
the socket marked 200/600 COMMS on the CD player  
2. Connect the other DIN plug on the M5-lead to the socket marked CD  
on the tuner  
3. Use the Q-lead to connect the socket marked 200/600 COMMS on the  
preamp to the socket marked 201/2 or Preamp on the tuner  
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If you are mixing Meridian 200- or 600-Series with 500-Series  
components  
1. Connect the digital and analogue audio as described in the previous  
sections.  
2. Locate the DIN plug at the source end of the M5-Lead. Connect it to  
one of the sockets COMMS on the rear of a 500-Series unit.  
3. Connect the 500-Series communications together as described earlier  
and in the 500 User Guide(s).  
4. Make a communications connection between one of the 500-Series  
and one of the 200-Series units with a CD5 lead – obtainable from  
your dealer. (The P-lead supplied with the 200-Series will work, but the  
CD5 is preferred)  
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 the DSP5000C.  
RS232 connection  
The DSP5000C installation can be controlled directly from a computer  
over a standard RS232 interface.  
Separate documentation and application programs are available from your  
Meridian dealer.  
Meridian Digital Theatre and surround systems  
For details on connecting a Meridian Digital Theatre, or for connecting the  
DSP5000C with a Meridian 565 Digital Surround Processor, see the  
handbook supplied with 565.  
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Specification  
32kHz, 44.1kHz or 48kHz. Double PLL locks at  
44.1kHz ± 120ppm  
Digital inputs  
Cable inputs: D1–2  
IEC958, 75W  
Copy of the selected input  
Digital outputs  
Cable outputs: D Out  
IEC958, 75W  
Communication  
s
200-Comms  
Via Input and Output connections  
RS232  
Standard 9-pin: 2400b, 8, N, 1 no handshake  
Complementary bipolar design, with output-  
stage error correction and twin loop design  
Power  
Amplifiers  
Tweeter  
75W mean power  
75W mean power  
75W mean power  
Mid + Bass  
Bass  
Digital to Analogue  
conversion  
18-bit Delta–Sigma converter running with 64-  
times over sampling  
Distortion  
<0.02%, typically less than 0.01% up to full  
power at all frequencies  
Noise and hum  
Distortion  
< –94dBr at all volume settings  
<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  
< 15dB spl @ 1m  
Noise  
Frequency response  
Crossover  
In room response within 3dB, 35Hz–20kHz  
Linear-phase ±30° at 2.6kHz  
6th-order quasi-Butterworth at 35Hz  
Low frequency  
Drive units  
Bass  
2 x 160mm polypropylene high-efficiency long-  
throw custom drivers  
Tweeter  
Meridian 25mm piston in short horn: aluminium  
dome with silver voice-coil.  
Constructed from fine veneered MDF  
Cabinet  
Dimensions  
Weight  
210 x 900 x 295mm  
32 kg each  
Power  
100–125; 200-230; 210–250V AC 50–60Hz  
20VA standby; 300VA max  
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Help!  
Standby point not lit  
Check the following:  
1. There is AC power connected to the socket on the rear of the  
DSP5000C  
2. The power switch on the rear panel of the DSP5000C is turned on  
If the DSP5000C still will not light up, check any fuses in your power  
supply and the fuse in the DSP5000C. If these are all intact, contact your  
dealer.  
No sound  
1. Check the AC power supply to DSP5000C. If the power is on, you  
should be able to see the Standby display in the window:  
·
2. Check the AC supply to the other units in the system  
3. Check that the correct source has been selected, and that this source  
is running and producing music  
4. Check that all interconnections have been made to the correct sockets  
5. Check that the DSP5000C is not in Mute. If it is, you will see this  
display:  
Att.  
6. Check that the volume is set sufficiently high for audibility (say at 50)  
7. If there is still no sound, reset the DSP5000C by switching the power  
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. Check the procedures set out in the section following page 28  
2. Check EPROM version is 2.2 or higher, see page 16.  
3. Contact your dealer  
Hum  
Hum is normally only to be expected with analogue sources. Check the  
grounding of the analogue preamplifier. See the handbook supplied with  
your preamplifier for help.  
Clicks with digital sources  
If clicks appear in the sound when the system is switched to a digital  
source, the two most likely reasons are as follows:  
1. If clicks only occur when the source is running (playing), the problem is  
due to error correction or transmission failure. First check the condition of  
the disc or tape. If the player is a Meridian 207, 208 or 602, look for a  
flashing Error light. Check the integrity of the connections between the  
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digital audio source and the DSP5000C. Are you using good 75-ohm  
cable?  
2. If clicks occur randomly with the source selected but stopped, the  
problem may be the result of loss of lock due to gross electrical  
interference. Find out whether there is an appliance elsewhere in the  
house causing the disturbance (e.g. central heating, a pump or a fan). If  
there is, suppress it.  
Meridian CD does not respond  
1. Check that all connections between the master speaker and the  
Meridian CD player have been made correctly  
2. Make sure that the whole system is set up in either 200 mode or in 500  
mode.  
Note All Meridian products must be in the same mode. 200 or 600-Series  
products can only work in 200 mode and if you intend to incorporate these  
in a DSP5000C system, the speakers and any 500-Series components  
must be put into 200-mode (normally Type 2).  
3. Make sure that the DSP5000C has been set up so that this source is  
Comms type ‘1C’ – see page 36.  
4. Make sure that the Comms address corresponds in DSP5000C and in  
the CD player (normally ‘1A’) – see page 37.  
504, 204 or 604 does not respond  
1. Check that all connections between the master and the 504/204/604  
have been made correctly. If a 204/604 is the only other Meridian  
equipment in the 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 dealer will be able to obtain an up-to-  
date EPROM and fit it. Operating code can always be updated.  
2. Make sure that the whole system is set up in either 200 mode or in 500  
mode.  
Note All Meridian products must be in the same mode. 200 or 600-Series  
products can only work in 200 mode and if you intend to incorporate these  
in a DSP5000C system, the speakers and any 500-Series components  
must be put into 200-mode (normally Type 2).  
3. Make sure that the DSP5000C has been set up so that this source is  
Comms type ‘2C’ – see page 36.  
4. Make sure that the Comms address corresponds in DSP5000C and in  
the CD player (normally ‘1A’) – see page 37.  
562, 201, 603 or 601 does not respond  
1. Check that all connections have been made between the master and  
the preamplifier. If the preamp is the only other Meridian equipment in  
the system you will need an SP5 adapter to allow the M5-lead to  
connect to the 200/600 Comms socket on the preamp.  
2. Check that a 201 is fitted with software of an adequate level.  
DSP5000C requires 201.7 or later for 201MkII, or 0.4 or later for  
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201MkIII. To find out which version you have, follow the instructions in  
the manual supplied with the 201. Version numbers count 1–9, then A–  
Y. If the software in your 201 is earlier than 201.7, your dealer will be  
able to obtain an up-to-date EPROM and fit it. Operating code can  
always be updated.  
3. Make sure that the whole system is set up in either 200 mode or in 500  
mode.  
Note All Meridian products must be in the same mode. 200 or 600-Series  
products can only work in 200 mode and if you intend to incorporate these  
in a DSP5000C system, the speakers and any 500-Series components  
must be put into 200-mode (normally Type 2).  
DSP5000C does not respond  
The communications between MSR and speaker could be being  
interrupted by sunlight in the infra-red pickup behind the display.  
DSP5000C goes silent when used hard  
DSP5000C has a temperature-sensing system on board that prevents  
overheating of the electronics by cutting out the sound. The sound will  
reset when they have cooled down.  
When this system is activated, the display on the 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 Meridian tuner? The A-Lead is not  
suitable for this; you should request a B1-Lead.  
If you cannot see an obvious problem, connect the Comms one product at  
a time. If you cannot solve the difficulty refer to your dealer, but first note  
the software versions fitted in all of your Meridian items.  
To find out the software version for a Meridian product:  
1. Press its Display key while it is in Standby. (If it does not have a  
display key, use a 209 remote control or refer to the manual supplied  
with the product).  
Note your connections carefully.  
Note Make sure that the whole system is set up in either 200 mode or in  
500 mode.  
Note All Meridian products must be in the same mode. 200 or 600-Series  
products can only work in 200 mode and if you intend to incorporate these  
in a DSP5000C system, the speakers and any 500-Series components  
must be put into 200-mode (normally Type 2).  
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Radio interference  
Note DSP5000C is designed to comply with all relevant international  
standards concerning local-oscillator re-radiation.  
Note DSP5000C is a digital audio and computing device which has been  
designed to very high standards of electromagnetic compatibility.  
FCC WARNING: This equipment generates and can radiate radio fre-  
quency energy, and if not installed and used correctly in accordance with  
our instructions may interfere with radio communications or radio and  
television reception. It has been type-tested, and complies with the limits  
set out in Subpart J, Part 15 of FCC rules for a Class B computing device.  
These limits are intended to provide reasonable protection against such  
interference in home installations.  
If this equipment does interfere with or suffer interference from radio or  
television reception, then the following measures should be tried:  
1. Reorient the receiving aerial (or antenna), or route the antenna cable  
of the receiver as far away as possible from the DSP5000C and its  
cabling  
2. Ensure that the receiver uses well-screened antenna cable  
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 panel is glass, and should be cleaned using a barely damp  
chamois leather.  
Do not use abrasive cleaners on any part of the DSP5000C.  
The phono connectors on the rear of the DSP5000C are gold-plated, and  
need no cleaning if gold-plated phono plugs are used. Otherwise, we  
recommend that you remove and replace each plug at least once a year.  
A proprietary contact cleaner can be used to some advantage.  
Maintenance & service  
The Meridian DSP5000C has 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.  
In the unlikely event that your DSP5000C fails to function correctly, it  
should be returned, in its original packing, to your Meridian dealer. In case  
of difficulty, please write to the following address if you live in the UK:  
Digital Gramophone & Wireless Ltd  
14 Clifton Road  
Huntingdon  
Cambridgeshire PE18 7EJ  
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Outside the UK, contact the importing agent for the territory. A list of  
Meridian agents abroad is available from the above address.  
No responsibility can be accepted for the DSP5000C while it is in transit  
to the factory or an agent, and customers are therefore advised to insure  
the unit.  
In the USA and Canada, contact  
Meridian America Inc.  
3800 Camp Creek Parkway  
Building 2400 Suite 112  
Atlanta GA 30331  
Tel (404) 344-7111  
Fax (404) 346-7111  
Guarantee  
The Meridian DSP5000C is guaranteed against defects in material and  
workmanship for 12 months from the date of purchase.  
The guarantee is void if the DSP5000C has been subjected to misuse,  
accident or negligence, or has 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 unless by local agreement.  
If you request service under guarantee, proof of the date of purchase will  
be required.  
Outside the UK, local warranty liability is restricted to equipment pur-  
chased within the territory. Our agents abroad are contractually obliged to  
service under guarantee only equipment sold through them. They are  
entitled to make a non-refundable charge for any service carried out on  
other equipment.  
This guarantee does not limit your statutory rights within the United King-  
dom.  
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Appendix 1 DSP5000C types  
Type 1 setup, Meridian 500 series system using 562  
The Meridian 562 allows simple control and routing of analogue and digital  
sources. All connections from sources are made to 562 which then sends  
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  
Address  
Remote key  
Logo  
Input on  
Control?  
DSP5000C  
CD  
cd  
rd  
D1  
D1  
1C  
2C  
1A  
1A  
Radio  
LP  
LP  
tn  
D1  
D1  
D1  
D1  
D1  
D1  
D1  
D1  
D1  
D1  
NC  
NC  
NC  
NC  
1C  
1A  
1A  
1A  
1A  
1A  
1A  
1A  
1A  
1A  
1A  
Video  
Tape 1  
Tape 2  
CDR  
t1  
t2  
Cr  
Cb  
tt  
Cable  
Text  
NC  
NC  
NC  
NC  
5C  
VCR1  
VCR2  
LaserDisc  
U1  
U2  
Ld  
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Type 2 setup, Meridian CD as preamp (via 607), 204  
connected  
The Meridian compact disc player range includes players with built-in  
preamplifiers, such as the 207 and the 208. To use the analogue inputs of  
these units, it is necessary to put a 607 (or similar) A/D converter between  
the fixed output of the preamp section and the D2 input of the DSP5000C.  
It is possible to control one of the previously mentioned CD preamp  
combinations and a Meridian FM tuner using Type 1. 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 2  
200  
208, 207  
Remote key  
Logo  
Input on  
Control?  
Input on CD  
Preamp  
DSP5000C  
CD  
cd  
rd  
D1  
D2  
1C  
2C  
CD  
Radio  
Line  
LP  
LP  
t1  
N
D2  
D2  
D2  
D2  
NC  
NC  
NC  
NC  
LP  
Tape 1  
Video  
Tape 2  
Tape  
No change  
No change  
N
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 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.  
It does not make sense to connect a Meridian CD player to an analogue-  
only preamplifier such as the 201 or 603. For such a connection you  
should use Type 4.  
Type 3  
200  
201, 601, 603  
Remote key  
Logo  
Input on  
Control?  
Input on  
Preamp  
DSP5000C  
CD  
cd  
rd  
D1  
D1  
1C  
2C  
CD  
Radio  
Radio  
LP  
LP  
t1  
D1  
D1  
D1  
D1  
NC  
NC  
NC  
NC  
LP  
Tape 1  
Video  
Tape 2  
Tape 1  
Video  
Tape 2  
tn  
t2  
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Type 4 setup, 601 preamp or 201 or 603 as preamp  
via 607, Meridian CD and 204, CD with direct  
connection  
In this Type, the CD player is directly connected to D1, and all other  
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 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 4  
Remote key  
Logo  
Input on  
Control?  
Input on  
Preamp  
DSP5000C  
CD  
cd  
rd  
D1  
D2  
1C  
2C  
CD  
Radio  
Radio  
LP  
LP  
t1  
D2  
D2  
D2  
D2  
NC  
NC  
NC  
NC  
LP  
Tape 1  
Video  
Tape 2  
Tape 1  
Video  
Tape 2  
tn  
t2  
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Type 5 setup, Meridian 500 system not using 562  
The CD is connected directly to D1, all other sources are routed directly or  
via an A/D converter to D2. Type 5 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 5  
500  
500, 506, 508  
Address  
Remote key  
Logo  
Input on  
Control?  
DSP5000C  
CD  
cd  
rd  
D1  
D2  
1C  
2C  
1A  
1A  
Radio  
LP  
LP  
tn  
D2  
D2  
D2  
D2  
D2  
D2  
D2  
D2  
D2  
D2  
NC  
NC  
NC  
NC  
1C  
1A  
1A  
1A  
1A  
1A  
1A  
1A  
1A  
1A  
1A  
Video  
Tape 1  
Tape 2  
CDR  
t1  
t2  
Cr  
Cb  
tt  
Cable  
Text  
NC  
NC  
NC  
NC  
5C  
VCR1  
VCR2  
LaserDisc  
U1  
U2  
Ld  
Type 6 Meridian Digital Theatre  
Type 6 has inputs like Type 1. The main 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 everyday use. As its name suggests,  
however, it is very useful for testing the installation and the speakers.  
The main advantages of Test mode are that you can directly display  
which of the DSP5000C's physical inputs has been selected, and that  
entering or leaving this mode does not change any of the programming  
you may have done previously.  
1. Switch on the power supply to the master speaker only while  
continuously pressing the Next key on the MSR. The speaker will  
display  
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and the red light will be on.  
2. Switch the power off. You have now set the test master.  
3. Switch on the power supply to the slave speaker only while  
continuously pressing the Previous key on the MSR  
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4. Switch the power off. You have now set the test slave.  
If you now turn both speakers on, they will come up in Test mode.  
To get back to normal user mode:  
1. Switch on the power to each speaker with the Clear key pressed  
Controls  
Test mode  
Remote key  
Logo  
Input on  
Control?  
Channel  
selected  
DSP5000C  
CD  
1L  
1r  
D1  
D1  
No  
No  
Left  
Radio  
Right  
LP  
2L  
2r  
D2  
D2  
No  
No  
Left  
Tape 1  
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.  
The calibration levels are noted on the back panel.  
To enter Calibrate mode:  
1. Switch on the power supply to the speaker while pressing the Repeat  
key on the MSR  
The calibration display looks like the Test mode display (see Appendix 2):  
1L  
65  
This shows that you are in Calibrate mode and that the volume level is 65.  
This mode operates like Test, but two menus are enabled.  
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Controls  
Test mode  
Remote key  
Logo  
Input on  
Control?  
Channel  
selected  
DSP5000C  
CD  
1L  
1r  
D1  
D1  
No  
No  
Left  
Radio  
Right  
LP  
2L  
2r  
D2  
D2  
No  
No  
Left  
Tape 1  
Right  
Internally generated test signals  
A number of internally generated test signals are available in Calibrate  
mode. These include:  
·
·
·
one sample width impulse with 2Hz repetition rate  
four sample width impulse with 2Hz repetition rate  
pink noise  
To switch from the input 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 0.0dB  
2. Press the n or s menu key to move in 0.5dB steps over the range  
±3.5dB  
Getting out of Calibrate  
Once calibration is compete, switch the DSP5000C off and then on again  
while pressing Clear.  
This should bring you back into the normal playing state.  
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Appendix 4  
6dB  
4dB  
2dB  
0dB  
-2dB  
-4dB  
-6dB  
10Hz  
100Hz  
1kHz  
10kHz  
Tilt control responses, showing the steps between +10 and –10  
6dB  
4dB  
2dB  
0dB  
-2dB  
-4dB  
-6dB  
10Hz  
100Hz  
1kHz  
10kHz  
DSP5000C bass control, showing 1dB steps between +5 and –5  
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5dB  
0dB  
-5dB  
-10dB  
-15dB  
-20dB  
-25dB  
-30dB  
-35dB  
Boundary  
Sub1  
Sub2  
Corner  
10Hz  
100Hz  
1000Hz  
10000Hz  
Relative response of the ‘boundary’ and subwoofer settings  
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Index  
60  
Index  
general, 10, 40  
Meridian Digital Theatre,  
45  
power, 40  
problems with comms., 49  
RS232, 40  
description, 6  
general description, 7  
getting going, 12  
201,use with, 43  
207,use with, 43  
208,use with, 43  
Edit the setup with Config, 32  
End display, 16  
EPROM, 8  
surround system, 45  
500- and 200-Series mixed, 45  
Contents, 2  
Control  
how a system works, 7  
EPROM,version number, 16  
601  
use with, 44  
603,use with, 43  
of a Meridian CD player,  
23  
of a tuner, 25  
FrEE display, 38  
Free or boundary alignment,  
29  
Phase, 20  
Address  
remote, 7  
Control of CD player not  
working, 48  
product, 33  
system, 33  
Att. display, 17  
Autoconfigure, 33  
Axis  
Guarantee. see Warranty  
Customising  
Help!, 47  
Hot display, 49  
Hum, 47  
displays, 29  
how to, 28  
inputs, 29  
Left/right, 29  
low-frequency alignment,  
29  
Master/Slave, 29  
Multiroom options, 29  
overview, 27  
explained, 21  
listening, 21  
using the control, 21  
Image height. see Axis  
Index  
display of, 24  
selection on a CD, 24  
Input  
digital audio connections,  
42  
Installation  
Balance  
explained, 17  
option in surround, 34  
using the control, 17  
Bass control  
explained, 20  
using, 20  
boun. display, 38  
Boundary  
centre setting, 39  
explained, 38  
system setting, 38  
Boundary or free alignment, 29  
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  
customising, 9  
general, 9  
siting, 10  
Types, 9  
Introduction, 5  
with Type, 28  
Left  
choosing, 32  
explained, 6  
setting, 31  
Cable  
Default  
for digital audio, 42  
Cables and interference, 41  
Calibrate mode, 56  
CD  
controlling, 23  
CD, scanning a, 23  
Centre  
restoring default settings,  
27  
Digital signal processing, 6  
Digital,connection, 42  
Dir display, 16  
should be right, 47  
Logos. see Customising  
M5 and S5 Leads, 41  
Master  
Display  
blank, 15  
choosing, 32  
explained, 6  
locating, 40  
setting, 31  
boundary control, 39  
choosing, 32  
DSP exists?, 34  
tilt offset, 39  
CD displays, 15  
CD track and index, 15  
controlling, 15  
Disc time for CD, 15  
end of disc, 16  
explanation, 15  
Frequency for tuner, 15  
index points, 16  
source and volume, 15  
to change, 15  
Memory, 13  
Cleaning, 50  
recalling settings, 39  
recalling user settings, 22  
setting up, 39  
storing settings, 21, 39  
user memory explained,  
21  
Communications  
not working, 49  
Config  
how to use, 32  
menus explained, 31  
using, 31  
Track time in CD, 15  
Tuner preset, 15  
DSP, 6  
DSP centre, 34  
DSP5000  
Menu  
Connections  
background, 17  
keys, 17  
reviewing settings, 17  
root in Config, 31  
communications, 40, 43  
digital, 40, 42  
digital audio, 42  
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61  
source in Config, 31  
source menus in Config,  
35  
Recall. see Memory  
Remote control, 7, 8  
Repeat, 23  
Stereo, 6  
Stereo reversed, 47  
Stop, 23  
system in Config, 31  
Meridian Digital Theatre  
connecting to, 45  
Meridian products,use with  
other, 43  
Restoring default settings, 27  
Right  
Storing settings, 21  
Subwoofer, using with, 38  
Surround options, 34  
Switching on, 12  
choosing, 32  
explained, 6  
setting, 31  
System configuring, 33  
MSR, 7, 8  
Multiroom protocols, 34  
Mute and demute, 17  
should be left, 47  
Root menu. see Config  
RS232, 45  
Temperature protection, 49  
Test mode, 55  
Tilt control  
Normal  
Scanning a CD, 23  
Service  
explained, 19  
using, 19  
how to get back to, 28  
cleaning, 50  
Tone control  
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  
bass function, 20  
tilt function, 19  
Track  
display of, 15  
selection on a CD, 23  
Type  
Operating  
basics, 14  
summary, 26  
Pause, 23  
Phase  
list of types, 52, 53, 55  
overview, 28  
control, 20  
choosing, 32  
explained, 6  
selecting, 30  
explained, 21  
Play, 23  
setting, 31  
Source  
Positioning the loudspeakers,  
10  
Unpacking DSP5000, 8  
storing tone settings for  
each, 29  
Sources  
selecting, 14  
Specification, 46  
Standby  
Power switch, 12  
Preamplifier  
differences explained, 33  
options at setup, 32  
Preset  
favourite, 14  
Programming. see  
Customising  
Version. see EPROM  
Volume  
display, 15  
explanation, 16  
mode, 34  
display, 12  
explained, 13  
getting into, 14  
to get out of, 14  
Starting the speakers off, 12  
Wall correction, 29  
Warranty, 51  
Radio interference, 50  
rEc message, 22  
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Notes  
62  
Notes  
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Notes  
63  
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