Meridian America Meridian 518 manual Selecting the controller mode, Setting the system address for

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Customising 518 using Config	25

Auto

Selecting the controller mode

In Config mode:

1. Press Display until you see a display like:

Auto

2.Use the and , Volume keys to choose between:

∙Auto, meaning configuring can be automatic

∙Cont, meaning the 518 will be the system controller

∙N.Con, meaning the 518 will not be the controller

Setting the system address for 518

In Config mode:

1. Press Display until you see a display like:

SA=1

This means the system address is 1. The Meridian 500 Comms system allows for up to eight systems operating on the same network. Unless you are setting up a Multiroom system, or are advised to do so by Meridian support personnel, we suggest you leave this on address 1.

Setting the product address for 518

In Config mode:

1. Press Display until you see a display like:

PA=1

This means the product address is 1. The Meridian 500 Comms system allows for up to eight products of the same type operating on the network. Unless you are setting up a Multiroom system, or are advised to do so by Meridian support personnel, we suggest you leave this on address 1.

Note When customisation is complete, switch the power off and then on again to restore Normal mode and to save what you have done.

Setting the Standby mode for 518

In Config mode:

1. Press Display until you see a display like:

Stby Y

This means that Standby mode is available. To prevent Standby chose N. 2. Use the and , Volume keys to choose between Yes or No.

Setting the Bypass option for 518

In Config mode:

1. Press Display until you see a display like:

Bypass Y

This means that Bypass is available. Bypass prevents the 518 operating as a volume control and is therefore it is highly undesirable to access it by mistake if you are using 518 to control volume.

2. Use the and , Volume keys to choose between Yes or No.

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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