Meridian America Meridian 518 manual User Guide

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Contents 1992, 1993 Contents Appendix 4 -Resolution Enhancement Simple rules for usingAppendix 2 Hints on Mastering Designed & manufactured in the UK by Sales and service in the UKSales and service in the USA AcknowledgementsAbout the 500 Series IntroductionAbout this manual Conventions used in this manualUnpacking Installing yourGeneral precautions 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 ∙ ConfigBasic operation Switching onStarting off with StandbySelecting a source Adjusting the volumeOperating 518 as a Control Unit Type OutShape a DitherFlat Shape BDisplay Advanced operation using the Remote Control Muting the sound Operating 518 as Resolution Enhancer TypeVolume control Menu KeysOperation summary With the Remote ControlMemory Config control settings Restoring default settingsConfig an overview Customising 518, an overviewConfig sources and inputs How to customiseCustomising, general procedure How to change to Type or ConfigMaking changes to an existing setup Customising using TypeHow to change back to Normal Setting Type ControllerConfig Customising using ConfigHow to use Config Selecting TypesSetting the product address for Selecting the controller modeSetting the system address for Setting the Standby mode forSetting the Volume mode for Setting the Blank display option forSetting the Emphasis option 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 input connections ConnectionsDigital audio connections Digital output connectionTo connect to other Meridian 500 Series equipment Connecting to Meridian Digital speakersCommunications connections ConPart Mastering ProcessorMeridian 500 Comms warning DescriptionAs a Mastering or Multimedia Processor Type D1 +2Emph +2 ShpB +2Making Recordings Transfer to editor Transfer to the final carrierNoise shaper characteristics Shaper Advantage 44.1kHz 48kHz Normal Pre-emphasisDigital Audio and Quantisation Operating BackgroundTransparency in digital systems DitherDynamic Range Noise Shaping with ditherPre and De-emphasis No change in sample size Simple rules for usingStep-down in sample word 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 Appendix 2 Hints on Mastering with noise-shaping Vulnerability of the signalAudible results of digital errors and editing 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