Meridian America 562V.2 manual Meridian Configuration program, Requirements

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The Meridian Configuration program

using a computer

The Meridian Configuration program is a stand-alone Windows- based application that lets you design your own configuration of the 562V Multimedia Controller to suit your own personal preferences and the particular configuration of equipment in your system.

The Meridian Configuration program provides the following sections to allow you to control the corresponding aspects of the multimedia controller’s operation:

Requirements

To use the Meridian Configuration program you need:

❍A computer running Windows 95, Windows 98, or Windows NT 4.00.

❍A 100MHz or faster Pentium-class processor.

❍At least 16 Mbytes of RAM.

❍5 Mbytes of free disk space.

❍A vacant 9-pin serial port assigned to one of COM1 to 4.

Configuring the multimedia controller

Setup

Lets you specify general features of the multimedia controller’s operation, including the operation of the volume control and menus, and settings affecting its operation in multi-room systems.

Sources

Lets you customise the operation of each of the sources, including the name of the source on the front-panel display, the audio and video inputs used for the source, and additional information about the type of each source.

The software requires a mouse or similar pointing device – it cannot be operated solely from the keyboard.

To install the Meridian Configuration program

●Insert the first Meridian Configuration program installation disk.

●Choose Run... from the Start menu.

●Type A: setup and press R.

●Follow the on-screen instructions, inserting the second installation disk when prompted.

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Contents Meridian 562V.2 Multimedia Controller Meridian Multimedia Controller User Guide Sales and service in the USA Contents Troubleshooting Configuring the multimedia controller without a computerConfiguring Multimedia controller Using a computer Introduction Series communications Professional featuresMeridian 500 Series Meridian Digital Music System Sample configurationsMeridian Digital Theatre Specification Specification and accessoriesControl Available accessoriesUsing the multimedia controller Display Front panelTo switch on from standby Switching on and offTo switch to 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 overheatingDigital audio inputs Connecting the multimedia controllerRear panel Digital connections Digital audio outputsAnalogue audio inputs Analogue audio outputsVideo outputs Analogue connectionsVideo inputs Communications connections Video connectionsTo connect to Meridian DSP loudspeakers Connecting outputsTo connect to a 568 Digital Surround Processor 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 Requirements Meridian Configuration programTo install the Meridian Configuration program 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 configure the source options Setting up sourcesTo set up sources Audio Advanced To change the setup options Changing the setup optionsTo store the settings to the 562V Multimedia Controller Completing the configurationTo save the current settings Configuring the multimedia controller using a computer Troubleshooting There is hum on other inputs No lights are displayed when switching onThere is hum on the LP input Troubleshooting Cleaning MaintenanceTo clean the case, display panel, and keypad To clean the audio and video connectionsGuarantee Service and guaranteeService Troubleshooting Index Configuring sourcesInputs Sound Index