e i d u g r e s u Meridian 508 20-Bit CD Player
Sales and service in the UK Meridian Audio Ltd Stonehill Stukeley Meadows Sales and service in the USA Cambs PE18 6ED Meridian America Inc England 3800 Camp Creek Parkway Building 2400 Tel (01480) 52144 Fax (01480) 459934 Suite 112 Atlanta Digital Gramophone and Wireless Ltd GA 30331 Stonehill Stukeley Meadows World Wide Web http://www.meridian.co.
Contents Introduction 1 Introduces the 508 20-Bit CD Player, and provides an overview of the other products available in the Meridian 500 Series. Using the CD player 7 The Meridian 500 Series ........................ 2 Provides step-by-step instructions on how Sample configurations ........................... 3 to operate the CD player, using either the Specification and accessories ............... 6 front panel or the Meridian System Setting up the CD player 17 Remote.
iv Preface
Introduction In choosing the 508 20-Bit CD Player you have acquired a component that combines major advances in digital audio and engineering design. The 508 20-Bit CD Player incorporates a three-beam laser CD mechanism, for superb sound quality and disc playability. The precision-engineered turntable combines the advantages of drawer loading with the superior disc clamping normally associated with top loading players.
The Meridian 500 Series The Meridian 500 Series is a unique system of digital, analogue, 500 Series communications and video components designed to meet the demand for absolute quality, ease of use, and lasting value. The Meridian 500 Series includes a sophisticated communications link, to ensure that any configuration of units The flexibility of the Meridian 500 Series is such that you can will work together as a fully integrated system.
Sample configurations 508 20-Bit CD Player 500 Compact Disc Transport DSP5000 A500 508 DSP5000 A500 502 500 557 504 504 562 The 500 Compact Disc Transport provides a precision digital converter, providing both digital and analogue outputs. output, and can drive DSP5000 Digital Loudspeakers directly.
566 20-Bit Digital to Analogue Converter 502 Analogue Controller A500 A500 500 557 Introduction 566 4 502 The digital output provided by the 500 Compact Disc Transport The 502 Analogue Controller is a full function preamplifier for use can be decoded by the 566 20-Bit Digital to Analogue Converter with any analogue source, and includes balanced inputs to allow to provide a high-quality audio output for use with a you to take advantage of balanced sources, including the 566 conventional audio
562V Multimedia Controller DSP6000 DSP6000 Satellite Video Recorder 504 Television LaserDisc 500 562V The 562V Multimedia Controller is the ideal control unit for use conventional analogue sources such as the 504 Stereo FM with the Meridian DSP6000 Digital Loudspeakers. Tuner and video sound.
Specification and accessories Specification Meridian Audio reserves the right to amend product Introduction specifications at any time. 6 THD Less than -93dBFS. Noise Less than -93dBFS. Mechanism Three-beam laser. Conversion Dual differential 20-bit Delta Sigma. Display Eight character dot-matrix display for ❍ Power cord Europe. track, time, and index. ❍ Power cord Canada and USA. Available accessories The following accessories are available from your dealer: ❍ Meridian System Remote.
Using the CD player This chapter provides a summary of the functions of the CD player in order to identify the controls which you will use to operate the unit. It also describes all aspects of using the CD player, beginning with essential instructions such as switching on and loading a disc, to the more advanced functions such as programming. Unless otherwise specified, each function is available from the front panel or the remote.
Front panel 1 Open Opens and closes the disc drawer. 2 > (Play) Display Plays a selected track, or moves to the next track. 3 • (Stop) Stops the disc. BOOTHROYD STUART Play 508 Open 20-Bit CD Player > • = Display 14 [ ] Off 4 = (Pause) Pauses the disc. 5 Display Selects the information Using the CD player displayed. 8 Drawer 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 6 [ (Previous) Selects the previous track. 7 ] (Next) Selects the next track. 8 Off Switches to standby.
Switching on and off During normal use the CD player should be left in the standby state. This uses a negligible amount of electricity, but ensures that the components of the CD player operate at maximum efficiency from the moment you start playing a disc. If you are not going to use the CD player for a period of several days you should switch the unit completely off, at the back panel, and disconnect it from the AC power supply.
Playing a disc The CD player allows you to play an entire disc, or start playing To move to the next track from any track. While a disc is playing you can go back to the start of the track or skip to the start of the next track. ● Press > (Play). If you have programmed a selection, these functions also work To play starting from a particular track with the selection of tracks you have programmed. For information about programming; see Programming a selection, page 12.
Stopping, pausing, and repeating play You can pause a disc while keeping it spinning, so that you can To continue after pausing resume play instantly. ● Press = (Pause) or > (Play). You can also set a disc to play repeatedly, so that when the disc (or selection) has played, it will begin again from the beginning. To continuously repeat a disc This function is only available from the remote. ● Press Repeat (remote only). To stop play The Repeat indicator will appear. ● Press • (Stop).
Programming a selection then play only those tracks you have programmed. To programme by specifying the tracks you want to play You can programme a selection either by storing the tracks you ● Choose the first track you want to play, as described above. With the remote you can programme a selection of tracks, and want to play, or by clearing the tracks you do not want to play.
To programme by specifying the tracks you do not want to play The Clear label will change to Store to indicate that the track is ● Choose one of the tracks you do not want to play, as To remove a track from a selection stored. described above. ● Select the track you want to remove, as described above. The display will show the track number; for example: Track 12 The Store label will change to Clear to indicate that the track has ● Press Clear (remote only).
Disc information and scanning To change the display Scanning a disc ● Press Display. The scan controls allow you to move quickly to any position on the disc at approximately 20 times normal speed. Each time you press the appropriate key, the display will step between the following display options: During scanning, the sound is muted and the display automatically changes to show the elapsed time for the whole Display Example displays. Track (and index) number. This is 14 the usual display.
Using index points In addition to dividing music into tracks, some discs provide To move to an index point index points within each track to allow you to locate individual ● Type the number of the track, followed by . and the number of movements or bars. the index point (remote only). For any disc with index points, the CD player’s track display will show the track and index number. For example, to play from track 3, index number 2, press 3.2.
Changing the absolute phase You can use the remote to change the absolute phase of the analogue output signal, which in some circumstances can give noticeable improvement in realism. To review the phase setting ● Press Phase (remote only). The display will show: Phase + To change the phase setting ● Press Phase. Using the CD player The display will show: 16 Phase + Phase - ● Press Phase again.
Setting up the CD player This chapter explains how to install the CD player. It describes what you should find when you unpack the CD player, how you should connect it to your other audio equipment, and the siting constraints. Before you begin installation, you should ensure that your CD player is the correct voltage for your local AC supply. If it is not, do not try to install the CD player, and contact your dealer.
Unpacking The 508 20-Bit CD Player comes in a box containing the In common with all CD players, the 508 20-Bit CD Player emits following components: some radio-frequency signals. Therefore, you should try to keep all power cables and network leads away from signal cables, ❍ 508 20-Bit CD Player. including audio, antenna, and loudspeaker cables. ❍ 1 power cord. ❍ 1 optical connector blanking plug. Radio interference ❍ This manual.
Connecting the CD player Back panel Use this output The CD player provides two analogue and two digital outputs to Digital Output To connect to this DSP6000 or DSP5000 Digital Loudspeakers, a D/A converter, digital allow you to choose the highest-quality method of connection to preamplifier, or digital recorder, using your system. digital cable. The 508 20-Bit CD Player produces an extremely low-noise Optical EIAJ method of connection to digital equipment. Phono outputs analogue audio leads.
To connect to other Meridian 500 Series equipment One unit will then be designated ● Connect one of the COMMS sockets on the back panel of the This is the unit that will respond to the remote. as the controller, and display: Con. CD player to one of the COMMS socket on another 500 Series unit, using the 500 comms lead provided with the other unit. All the other units will be configured as non-controllers, and display: N.Con. The sequence in which you connect the units is not important.
To connect to a 501 Control Unit 501 Control Unit COMMS To connect to a conventional preamplifier 508 20-Bit CD Player CD OUTPUT COMMS ● Connect the sockets marked OUTPUT L and R on the back panel of the CD player to an appropriate input on your preamplifier. Audio lead 500 comms lead You should consult the manufacturer’s manual to determine which input to use, but generally it will be labelled CD or AUX.
To connect to Meridian 600 or 200 Series equipment To connect to DSP6000 or DSP5000 Digital Loudspeakers If your system includes any Meridian 600 or 200 Series units, ● Connect the socket marked DIGITAL OUTPUT on the back with 600 COMMS or 200 COMMS sockets, you should set all panel of the CD player to the M-lead, supplied with the the 500 Series units to 200 COMMS operation using the DSP6000 or DSP5000 speakers.
Troubleshooting This section describes problems you may encounter when using the CD player, and includes suggested solutions. If these suggestions fail to cure the problem, please contact your Meridian dealer for further assistance. No lights are displayed when switching on ❍ Try opening the drawer gently, by hand. Do not use force. ❍ Restore power to the CD player. There is no sound when playing a disc ❍ Check that your preamplifier is switched on, and the volume is at an appropriate level.
There is interference on the radio and/ or television when the CD player is switched on The display shows No disc when attempting to play a disc ❍ Check that the disc is positioned correctly in the drawer, with Before following the steps below, ensure all units are switched off first.
Maintenance Cleaning the plugs at least once a year. A proprietary contact cleaner can be used to some advantage. When cleaning the CD player bear in mind that the front of the CD player is plastic, and the display panel and lid are glass. The electrical digital output should be treated in a similar way. Disconnect the power cord before cleaning the unit. To change the mains fuse Fuse Spare Note: Do not use abrasive cleaners on any part of the CD player.
Service and guarantee Service Guarantee The Meridian 500 Series of hi-fi components have been carefully The 508 20-Bit CD Player is guaranteed against defects in designed to give years of untroubled service. There are no user- material and workmanship for 2 years from the date of purchase. serviceable parts inside the case, nor do the units require any form of maintenance.
Index A Absolute phase 16 Connecting (continued) Accessories 6 to Meridian 600 and 200 Series Adding a track to a selection 13 equipment M Meridian 500 Series 2 22 500 Compact Disc Continuing play 11 B Transport 3, 4, 5 Back panel 19 502 Analogue Controller 3, 4 Balanced outputs 6, 19 D Digital output 19 504 FM Tuner 5 Display function 14 C C.P.
N No disc display R O Optical EIAJ output 19 24 Radio interference 18 Removing a track from a selection Repeating a disc balanced 6, 19 Restarting the current track digital S Scanning a disc Service Pausing play 11 reviewing 14 17 for 500 Series operation 20 changing 16 for 600 and 200 Series operation 22 16 Specification 6 Playing a disc 10 Standby mode 9 from a particular track 10 Stopping play 11 from an index point Store function 13 repeatedly 15 11 Positioning Swit
