Meridian America 562V.2 manual Programming levels, To balance input levels

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Programming levels

The 562V Multimedia Controller allows you to program the level of each analogue source independently, to suit your other equipment, so that when you switch between sources the

The display will show:

Gain

volume stays the same.

You can increase the sensitivity of any source by up to four steps. The loudest source, usually CD, should therefore be chosen as the reference.

The following table shows the correspondence between the gain and sensitivity on the audio inputs:

Release the Mute key.

The multimedia controller will switch to standby.

Select the source that sounds loudest and make it your reference.

Switch to another source in the usual way.

Use the A and V keys to change the sensitivity.

Gain

0dB

2dB

8dB

14dB

 

 

Sensitivity

2.5V

2.0V

1.0V

0.5V

 

 

For example, the display will show:

0.5V

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Configuring the multimedia controller without a computer

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To balance input levels

Switch off any power amplifiers that are connected to the multimedia controller.

Turn off the multimedia controller, using the power switch on the back panel.

Turn on the power again while holding down the Mute key on the front panel.

The front-panel indicator (above the Copy key) will flash if clipping occurs, in which case reduce the sensitivity.

Switch between the source you are changing and the reference source until they sound equally loud.

Repeat the procedure for your other sources.

When you have finished programming levels, switch the power off and on again to restore normal operation.

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Contents Meridian 562V.2 Multimedia Controller Meridian Multimedia Controller User Guide Sales and service in the USA Contents Configuring Multimedia controller Using a computer Configuring the multimedia controller without a computerTroubleshooting Introduction Meridian 500 Series Professional featuresSeries communications Meridian Digital Music System Sample configurationsMeridian Digital Theatre Specification Specification and accessoriesControl Available accessoriesUsing the multimedia controller Display Front panelTo switch to standby Switching on and offTo switch on from standby Source Label Audio input Input Selecting a sourceLast Valid option To select a sourceTo change the volume Adjusting the volume and changing the displayTo restore the sound To change the displayTo copy a source Recording a sourceUsing the multimedia controller Setting up the multimedia controller Radio interference UnpackingPositioning the multimedia controller Safety warningsTo avoid interference To avoid overheatingRear panel Connecting the multimedia controllerDigital audio inputs Digital connections Digital audio outputsAnalogue audio inputs Analogue audio outputsVideo inputs Analogue connectionsVideo outputs Communications connections Video connectionsTo connect to a 568 Digital Surround Processor Connecting outputsTo connect to Meridian DSP loudspeakers To connect to an analogue source eg Meridian 504 FM Tuner Connecting sourcesTo connect to a LaserDisc player To connect to a DVD player eg Meridian DVD PlayerTo connect to other Meridian 500 Series equipment Connecting to other Meridian EquipmentSetting up the multimedia controller Configuring the multimedia controller without a computer To select a standard setting Choosing standard settings562V Multimedia Controller standard settings To configure a source Configuring the sourcesCdcd CDD1 CDE2 Cdnc CD2A To balance input levels Programming levelsSpecifying information about your system To configure the multimedia controllerConfiguring the multimedia controller without a computer Configuring the multimedia controller using a computer To install the Meridian Configuration program Meridian Configuration programRequirements Program Running the Meridian Configuration programTo connect the serial cable Creating a new settings file To display or edit the settings To display the settingsTo set up sources Setting up sourcesTo configure the source options Audio Advanced To change the setup options Changing the setup optionsTo save the current settings Completing the configurationTo store the settings to the 562V Multimedia Controller Configuring the multimedia controller using a computer Troubleshooting There is hum on the LP input No lights are displayed when switching onThere is hum on other inputs Troubleshooting Cleaning MaintenanceTo clean the case, display panel, and keypad To clean the audio and video connectionsService Service and guaranteeGuarantee Troubleshooting Index Configuring sourcesInputs Sound Index