Meridian Audio 565 manual Specifying the speaker layout, How to use the table of speaker layouts

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Specifying the speaker layout

Configuring the digital surround processor

When you reset the digital surround processor to one of the standard settings an appropriate speaker layout is selected based on the Type number you have chosen, as shown on the previous page.

In most cases you will then need to set the speaker layout explicitly, according to the particular arrangement of speakers in your system.

The speaker layout determines:

❍How the eight analogue or digital outputs are assigned to the different speakers in the layout.

❍Whether the bass is to be handled by the main speakers, or by one or more subwoofers.

The digital surround processor provides 15 alternative layouts, identified by a single letter A–N and the pairs AB and AG.

The table on the next page shows the complete set ofÊ alternative layouts, and you may find it useful to choose the appropriate layout fromÊ these tables in conjunction with the illustrations in the section Planning a system, pageÊ 2.

How to use the table of speaker layouts

Choose the appropriate row in the table depending on the size of your main speakers, the size of your centre speaker (if present), and the way you want to use any subwoofers in your system.

Each entry shows the size or position of the corresponding speaker(s), followed in brackets by the number of the 565 output they should be connected to.

Large main speakers

If your main left and right speakers are large, with good bass performance, and you want to use them for full range reproduction, choose one of the layouts in the upper half of the table. We recommend these options for Meridian DSP loudspeakers.

Then select the appropriate section of the table depending on whether you have no centre speaker, a small centre speaker (eg DSP5000C), or a large centre speaker (eg DSP5500C).

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Contents Meridian 565 Digital Surround Processor Preface Manufactured in the UK byContents Calibrating the system Setting up sourcesTroubleshooting Introduction IntroductionPlanning a system Three-channel surround system Layout G or L, No SurroundsIntroduction Introduction Using the 565 with Meridian DSP Loudspeakers Surround system with full-range speakers Layout LUsing a LaserDisc player Using an analogue preamplifierUsing a Digital Control Unit Planning sourcesSetting up the digital surround processor To position the digital surround processor Setting up the digital surround processorUnpacking Radio interferenceRear panel Connecting the digital surround processorSetting Video connectionsAudio inputs Audio outputsCommunications connections RS232 connectionOn-screen display Connecting videoSetting up the digital surround To connect to Meridian Active Loudspeakers Connecting speakersTo connect to Meridian DSP Loudspeakers eg DSP5000 Subwoofer To connect to a 519 Demodulator Connecting sourcesTo use the digital surround processor as a preamplifier To connect to a 562 or 562V Digital Control Unit Surr Analogue Tape OUT A4 in Audio Inputs Digital Optical Connecting to other Meridian equipment To connect to other Meridian 500 Series equipmentConfiguring the digital surround processor Processor Choosing standard settingsTo select a standard setting Standard settings Specifying the speaker layout How to use the table of speaker layoutsConfiguring the digital surround processor Small main speakers Speaker layouts Digital surround To set the speaker layoutTo define the shape of the speaker layout Configuring the digital surround processor To set other configuration options To select a 5.1 LFE subwooferSetting up the speaker outputs To time-align the systemTo select the output type To set up a speaker outputTo change the settings for a speaker DigitalTo set the output delay Digital surround processor To set up speaker protection for 5.1 sourcesTo specify the output precision To specify the type of subwoofer Calibrating the system Calibrating the systemUsing the calibration procedure Using a Sound Pressure Level meterTo move between the calibration tests To start the calibration procedureTo exit from the calibration procedure Calibration tests LevelsMain Centre Phase Front-Rear Surround Sides Subwoofers Other subwoofers LRSSystem ADC CheckWhat next? To test for room vibrations Test signalsTo select a different test signal Setting up sources Setting up sourcesStandard source settings DTS THX Mpeg THXTo configure a source To change an optionOption Initial value Alternative values Explanation MPEG, Mpeg THX To change a source label Examples of configuring the sourcesTo use a source key to change DSP preset To set up a system with two Meridian CD players Setting up sources Troubleshooting TroubleshootingRemote not working General operating problemsStandby point not lit Communications not working with other Meridian productsPoor sound quality Audio problemsHum on analogue input There is radio interferenceAudible hiss at high volume settings Crackling on optical inputsCentre not working There is a hiss when starting DTS LaserDiscsSound not clear Video problems TV does not work using Poor picture qualityIndex IndexLayouts Optical Types
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