Meridian America Meridian 518 manual 1992, 1993

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MERIDIAN 518 USER MANUAL

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Contents 1992, 1993 Contents Appendix 4 -Resolution Enhancement Simple rules for usingAppendix 2 Hints on Mastering Sales and service in the USA Sales and service in the UKDesigned & manufactured in the UK by AcknowledgementsAbout this manual IntroductionAbout the 500 Series Conventions used in this manualGeneral precautions Installing yourUnpacking ConnectionsWhats inside a 518? Planning setupOverview as Preamp Type What else do I need to know? What about analogue sources?CD or LaserDisc playback improvement Overview as Resolution Enhancement Processor TypeMeridian DSP speaker improvement Meridian Surround improvement Overview as Multimedia Processor Type Overview as Mastering Processor Type∙ Normal ∙ Standby ∙ Type ∙ Config Customising featuresStarting off with Switching onBasic operation StandbyOperating 518 as a Control Unit Type Adjusting the volumeSelecting a source OutFlat DitherShape a Shape BDisplay Advanced operation using the Remote Control Volume control Operating 518 as Resolution Enhancer TypeMuting the sound Menu KeysOperation summary With the Remote ControlMemory Config an overview Restoring default settingsConfig control settings Customising 518, an overviewCustomising, general procedure How to customiseConfig sources and inputs How to change to Type or ConfigHow to change back to Normal Customising using TypeMaking changes to an existing setup Setting Type ControllerHow to use Config Customising using ConfigConfig Selecting TypesSetting the system address for Selecting the controller modeSetting the product address for Setting the Standby mode forSetting the Emphasis option for Setting the Blank display option forSetting the Volume mode for Setting the Volume displayChoosing source logos Setting up sourcesVol. dB Choosing the Comms type for a source product Changing the input for a sourceChoosing the address of a source product Digital audio connections ConnectionsDigital input connections Digital output connectionCommunications connections Connecting to Meridian Digital speakersTo connect to other Meridian 500 Series equipment ConMastering Processor PartAs a Mastering or Multimedia Processor Type DescriptionMeridian 500 Comms warning D1 +2ShpB +2 Emph +2Making Recordings Transfer to the final carrier Transfer to editorShaper Advantage 44.1kHz 48kHz Normal Pre-emphasis Noise shaper characteristicsTransparency in digital systems Operating BackgroundDigital Audio and Quantisation DitherDynamic Range Noise Shaping with ditherPre and De-emphasis Step-down in sample word size Simple rules for usingNo change in sample size Step up in dynamic rangeAdditional technical information SpecificationHelp Maintenance & Service CleaningNoise Part Appendix 1 Noise ShapesAbove noise spectrum for Shape B at 44.1kHz 0Hz 5kHz 10kHz 15kHz 20kHz Audible results of digital errors and editing Vulnerability of the signalAppendix 2 Hints on Mastering with noise-shaping Requirements for D/A conversionAppendix 2 Hints on Mastering Handset Functions Appendix 3 RS232GoTo Functions Jitter and de-jittering Appendix 4 -Resolution EnhancementFrequency Dynamic-rangeDynamic-range optimisation with Pre-emphasis Dynamic-range optimisation with GainShowing CD pre- and de-emphasis curves Dynamic-range optimisation with Noise-shaped Dither DAC or channel enhancement by word-length matching DAC enhancement by using high-frequency ditherIndex ContentsIndex User Guide User Guide