Meridian Audio 501V manual Recording a video input, To copy a video source

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Recording a video input

With the 501V Control Unit you can copy the audio and video components of a source to the tape and VCR outputs, independently of the source you are listening to.

To copy a video source

●Press Copy.

Each time you press Copy the control unit will step between the following options:

Display			Option
			Copy Source. The audio and video
	CSrc		components of the current source
	CSrc		are fed to the tape and VCR outputs.
			are fed to the tape and VCR outputs.
			Copy Attenuate. The tape and VCR
	CAtt		Copy Attenuate. The tape and VCR
	CAtt		outputs are muted.
			outputs are muted.
			Copies the first source to the tape
	C CD		Copies the first source to the tape
	C CD		and VCR outputs.
			and VCR outputs.
			Steps through each source in turn,
	C RD		Steps through each source in turn,
	C RD		etc.
			etc.

When Copy is set to anything other than Copy Source the Copy indicator is illuminated on the front panel.

For example, to record a TV programme	C TV
press Copy until the display shows:

The TV sound and picture will now be fed to the tape and VCR outputs, respectively.

You can then select another source without affecting the recording.

Using the Video Features (501V only)

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Contents Meridian 501/501V Control Unit Manufactured in the UK by PrefaceContents Customising the Control Unit19 Setting up the Control Unit33Introduction Meridian 500 Series Professional featuresSeries communications IntroductionCompact Disc Player Compact Disc Transport Sample configurationsDigital to Analogue Converter 501V Control Unit 562V Multimedia Controller Specification Specification and accessoriesAvailable accessories Video specification 501V onlyIntroduction Using the Control Unit Front panel Using the Control UnitTo switch to standby To switch on from standbySelecting a source CD65CD55 Adjusting the volumeMute CD75²O³ Changing the display and balanceTo change the display To change the balance CSrc Recording a source CAtt To copy a source to the tape outputUsing the Video Features 501V only Selecting a video source Video Features 501V onlyTV65 Last valid optionUsing the Video Features 501V only Recording a video inputTo copy a video source Using the Video Features 501V only Customising the Control Unit To select a standard setting Choosing standard settingsType UnitCustomising the Control Unit Standard settings8dB 21† 0dB 501V standard settingsConfiguring the sources Conf To configure a sourceTo change an option CustomisingCdcd To change a source label Examples of configuring the sourcesTo set up a source for simultaneous broadcasts To set up a system with two CD playersTo change the video input for a source Programming levels GainTo balance input levels LP MM LP MC 12dBSpecifying information about your system To choose fixed output FoutCustomising the Control Unit Setting up the Control Unit Unpacking Setting up the Control UnitTo position the control unit Radio interferenceConnecting the control unit Rear panelAudio connections To connect to a tape recorder Video connections 501V onlyCon NConTo connect to other Meridian 500 Series equipment To connect to Meridian 600 or 200 Series equipment To connect to a 555 Stereo Power AmplifierNo lights are displayed when switching on TroubleshootingThere is hum on the LP input There is hum on other inputsSetting up the Control Unit Cleaning MaintenanceTo clean the case, display panel, and keypad To clean the audio and video connectionsService and guarantee ServiceGuarantee Index IndexMeridian D6000 Digital Standard settings Index