Meridian America 596 manual Introduction

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Introduction

The 596 DVD video player combines Meridian’s extensive experience of producing audiophile CD players with their close involvement in the development of DVD formats, resulting in an outstanding DVD player that takes full advantage of the capabilities of DVD.

The 596 uses a precision DVD-ROM drive, with the audio and video data read asynchronously and then triple buffered to isolate output timing from the mechanics of the drive. The audio is also dejittered using very precise master oscillators to give a clear, open, authoritative sound.

The 596 provides a range of component and composite video output options, and switches automatically between NTSC and PAL. It uses advanced video circuitry and a studio-grade video encoder to produce an extremely clear picture with low noise and remarkable clarity.

For instructions on setting up the unit turn to Setting up the DVD player, page 41. Once the DVD player has been set up refer to the next chapter, Using the DVD player, for information about playing discs.

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Contents Meridian 596 DVD Player Meridian 596 DVD Player User Guide PrefaceSales and service in the UK Contents Configuring the DVD Player51 Setting default optionsSetting up the DVD Player41 Troubleshooting Preface Introduction Series communications Professional featuresMeridian 500 Series Sample configurations Meridian Digital TheatreMeridian Digital Music System Specification and accessories SpecificationAvailable accessories Using the DVD player Using the DVD player Front panelMeridian System Remote ˘ Scan forwardTo insert a disc To switch on from standbyPlaying a disc To switch to standby To play the discTo move to the next or previous chapter or track To move to the next or previous album MP3 discs onlyTo locate a chapter or track by number Locating a specific title, chapter, or trackTo play starting from a particular chapter or track To locate a title by number To play from a specified timecodeStopping, pausing, and resuming play To display disc information on screen Disc informationTo change the front panel display To display information about DVD video disc features To turn off the on-screen displayAdvanced features To select an option from the disc menu To select a title using the title menuSelecting options from a menu Fast and slow-motion play To play DVD video discs or audio CDs faster than normalTo play DVD video discs in slow motion To resume normal speedTo repeat a specific section of a disc Playing repeatedlyTo repeat a title, chapter, or track To display the current audio setting Selecting a playback audio settingTo select the audio setting To display the current subtitle setting Displaying subtitlesTo select the subtitle language To turn subtitles on or offTo select or change the camera angle Selecting the camera angleTo display the camera angle Setting the parental lock To set the parental lockTo change the password Advanced features Setting default options Setting default options To display the Setup menuTo return to the previous menu To exit from the setup menusTo select an option from a menu To set the default subtitle language Selecting the default languagesTo select the default soundtrack language To select the disc menu language To select the video output format Selecting the display settingsTo set the default picture format Component version To select the black level To select closed caption subtitlesTo select the TV standard To select the screensaver timeouts To set up Scart switchingSetting default options Selecting the audio settings To select the digital audio formatTo select Meridian High Resolution To select the audio output rateSetting default options Setting up the DVD player Unpacking Radio interferenceSafety warnings Positioning the DVD playerTo avoid interference To avoid overheatingBack panel Video outputsVideo connections Audio connections Communications connectionsConnecting video Connecting using component videoConnecting using S-video Connecting using composite videoConnecting audio To connect to a Meridian 561 Digital Surround ProcessorTo connect to Meridian DSP loudspeakers Connecting to other Meridian equipment To connect to other Meridian 500 Series equipmentConfiguring the DVD player Choosing standard settings To restore the standard settingsTo set configuration options Configuring the 596 DVD PlayerTo configure specific options To configure the sources Troubleshooting Troubleshooting No lights are displayed when switching onThere is no sound when playing a disc Video picture is monochromeOn-screen display shows Wrong Region Code Video picture is bright blue or pinkPicture whites appear green Question-mark symbol is displayed on the on-screen display Creating MP3 discsMaintenance CleaningTo clean the case, display panel, and keypad To clean the audio and video connectionsGuarantee Service and guaranteeService Index Digital OUTScart Wrong Region Code Index