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3.Use the and Volume keys until the correct logo is indicated – see the list above.

4.Make changes for all the source options.

Note If you select the logo ‘N’ the 518 will ignore that key on the Remote control and that source will not be offered in the Normal source menu.

Changing the input for a source

In Config mode:

1. Press Source until you see a Remote-key (source) + logo display like

CD CD

2.Press Source until the Remote key name for the source you wish to configure is displayed.

3.Press DSP.

you should see the display change to one like:

CD D1

The Remote control key you are setting up is the source name and it is indicated on the left as before. Now the letters on the right indicate which of the four physical input connectors will be selected.

To change the physical inputs:

1.Use the and Volume keys until the correct one is indicated

2.Make changes for all the source options by pressing Source.

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

Choosing the Comms type for a source product

This setting currently only applies to a source which is a Meridian CD player or Radio tuner.

In Config mode:

1. Press Source until you see a Remote-key (source) + logo display like

CD CD

2.Press Source until the Remote key name for the source you wish to configure is displayed.

3.Press DSP until you see a display like:

CD 1C

4. Use the and Volume keys to chose the Comms type.

CD players are always 1C, tuners are always 2C. NC means the source is not Meridian.

5. Make changes for all the source options by pressing Source.

Choosing the address of a source product

In Config mode:

1. Press DSP until you see a display like:

CD 1A

2.Use the and Volume keys to choose the product address

3.Make changes for all the source options by pressing Source.

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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 UK Sales and service in the USADesigned & manufactured in the UK by AcknowledgementsIntroduction About this manualAbout the 500 Series Conventions used in this manualInstalling your General precautionsUnpacking ConnectionsPlanning setup Whats inside a 518?Overview as Preamp Type What about analogue sources? What else do I need to know?CD or LaserDisc playback improvement Overview as Resolution Enhancement Processor TypeMeridian DSP speaker improvement Meridian Surround improvement Overview as Mastering Processor Type Overview as Multimedia Processor TypeCustomising features ∙ Normal ∙ Standby ∙ Type ∙ ConfigSwitching on Starting off withBasic operation StandbyAdjusting the volume Operating 518 as a Control Unit TypeSelecting a source OutDither FlatShape a Shape BDisplay Advanced operation using the Remote Control Operating 518 as Resolution Enhancer Type Volume controlMuting the sound Menu KeysOperation summary With the Remote ControlMemory Restoring default settings Config an overviewConfig control settings Customising 518, an overviewHow to customise Customising, general procedureConfig sources and inputs How to change to Type or ConfigCustomising using Type How to change back to NormalMaking changes to an existing setup Setting Type ControllerCustomising using Config How to use ConfigConfig Selecting TypesSelecting the controller mode Setting the system address forSetting the product address for Setting the Standby mode forSetting the Blank display option for Setting the Emphasis 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 Connections Digital audio connectionsDigital input connections Digital output connectionConnecting to Meridian Digital speakers Communications connectionsTo connect to other Meridian 500 Series equipment ConPart Mastering ProcessorDescription As a Mastering or Multimedia Processor TypeMeridian 500 Comms warning D1 +2Emph +2 ShpB +2Making Recordings Transfer to editor Transfer to the final carrierNoise shaper characteristics Shaper Advantage 44.1kHz 48kHz Normal Pre-emphasisOperating Background Transparency in digital systemsDigital Audio and Quantisation DitherDynamic Range Noise Shaping with ditherPre and De-emphasis Simple rules for using Step-down in sample word sizeNo change in sample size Step up in dynamic rangeSpecification Additional technical informationHelp Cleaning Maintenance & ServicePart Appendix 1 Noise Shapes NoiseAbove noise spectrum for Shape B at 44.1kHz 0Hz 5kHz 10kHz 15kHz 20kHz Vulnerability of the signal Audible results of digital errors and editingAppendix 2 Hints on Mastering with noise-shaping Requirements for D/A conversionAppendix 2 Hints on Mastering Handset Functions Appendix 3 RS232GoTo Functions Appendix 4 -Resolution Enhancement Jitter and de-jitteringDynamic-range FrequencyDynamic-range optimisation with Gain Dynamic-range optimisation with Pre-emphasisShowing CD pre- and de-emphasis curves Dynamic-range optimisation with Noise-shaped Dither DAC enhancement by using high-frequency dither DAC or channel enhancement by word-length matchingContents IndexIndex User Guide User Guide