Meridian Audio 501V manual Specifying information about your system

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Specifying information about your system

In addition to configuring the sources, and programming their levels, you can configure many other aspects of the operation of the 501/501V Control Unit to suit the way your system is set up, and the way in which you want to use it.

The table below shows the options you can configure.

Option

Initial Value

Communications mode (500 or 200)

5OO

Note that any settings that you configure are reset to standard values when you choose one of the standard settings: see Choosing standard settings, page 20.

Controller mode (Auto, Con, or NCon)

Auto

To configure the control unit

System address (1–8)

SA=1

Unit

● Turn off the control unit, using the power switch on the back

panel.

Product address (1–8)

PA=1

Control

● Turn on the power again while holding down the Display key

on the front panel.

Volume control (Vout or Fout)

Vout

Customising the

30

The display will show:

Conf

 

 

 

It will then show the first

5OO

configuration option:

 

●Press Copy to move between the options.

●Press A or V to change the value of the current option.

Volume mode (VolM or VolS)

Menu mode (N, 1, or 2)

Video version (501 or 501V)

200 Series CD player (N or Y)

VolM

²³N

5O1

CD?N

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Contents Meridian 501/501V Control Unit Preface Manufactured in the UK byContents Setting up the Control Unit33 Customising the Control Unit19Introduction Series communications Professional featuresMeridian 500 Series IntroductionSample configurations Compact Disc Player Compact Disc TransportDigital to Analogue Converter 501V Control Unit 562V Multimedia Controller Specification and accessories SpecificationVideo specification 501V only Available accessoriesIntroduction Using the Control Unit Using the Control Unit Front panelSelecting a source To switch on from standbyTo switch to standby CD65Mute Adjusting the volumeCD55 CD75To change the display Changing the display and balance²O³ To change the balanceCAtt Recording a sourceCSrc To copy a source to the tape outputUsing the Video Features 501V only TV65 Video Features 501V onlySelecting a video source Last valid optionRecording a video input Using the Video Features 501V onlyTo copy a video source Using the Video Features 501V only Customising the Control Unit Type Choosing standard settingsTo select a standard setting UnitStandard settings Customising the Control Unit501V standard settings 8dB 21† 0dBConfiguring the sources To change an option To configure a sourceConf CustomisingCdcd Examples of configuring the sources To change a source labelTo set up a system with two CD players To set up a source for simultaneous broadcastsTo change the video input for a source Gain Programming levelsTo balance input levels 12dB LP MM LP MCSpecifying information about your system Fout To choose fixed outputCustomising the Control Unit Setting up the Control Unit To position the control unit Setting up the Control UnitUnpacking Radio interferenceRear panel Connecting the control unitAudio connections Video connections 501V only To connect to a tape recorderNCon ConTo connect to other Meridian 500 Series equipment To connect to a 555 Stereo Power Amplifier To connect to Meridian 600 or 200 Series equipmentThere is hum on the LP input TroubleshootingNo lights are displayed when switching on There is hum on other inputsSetting up the Control Unit To clean the case, display panel, and keypad MaintenanceCleaning To clean the audio and video connectionsService Service and guaranteeGuarantee Index IndexMeridian D6000 Digital Standard settings Index

501, 501V specifications

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In summary, Meridian Audio's 501 and 501V models exemplify cutting-edge audio technology, offering advanced features, exceptional sound quality, and user-friendly design. Whether for serious audiophiles or casual users, these devices stand out as premium options for enhancing audio experiences at home.
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