Meridian America Meridian DSP, DSP Loudspeaker manual Configuring the setup options, Setup, Free

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CONFIGURING THE

DSP LOUDSPEAKERS

Configuring the setup options

When configuring the DSP

loudspeakers, point the remote at the speakers, even if you have a Meridian Surround Controller.

The setup options allow you to adjust the frequency response of the loudspeakers to compensate for their position. You only need to configure the master loudspeaker.

To select Setup mode

¥Turn off the DSP loudspeaker using the power switch on the back panel.

¥Turn on the power again while holding down the Store key on the remote.

The display will show:

Setup

It will then revert to standby:

.

You can now operate the speaker in the usual way, using the additional setup menus to adjust the response while listening to sources.

When you have finished adjusting the setup options:

¥Switch off at the back panel, and then switch on again to restore normal operation with the setup you have programmed.

To adjust the frequency response

¥Press Function > or Function < until the display shows the current response setting.

For example:

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¥Press Function A or Function V to select the appropriate option as follows:

Option

Free

Boundary

Sub.1

Sub.2

Corner

What it means

Flat frequency response

Speaker closer than 0.5m (20") to a wall.

Applies a second-order high-pass filter at 80Hz for use with an analogue subwoofer.

Applies a second-order high-pass filter at 120Hz for use with an analogue subwoofer.

Speaker closer than 0.5m (20") to a corner.

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Contents R I D I a N D S P L O U D S P E a K E R E R G U I D E Meridian DSP Loudspeaker User Guide CD Radio LP TV Tape 1 Tape 2 CDR Cable DVD VCR 1 VCR 2 LDSales and service in the UK Sales and service in the USA Copyright and acknowledgementsContents Troubleshooting Introduction Meridian DSP loudspeakers Digital Signal ProcessingDSP loudspeaker drivers Power amplifiers Meridian High Resolution MHRCabinet Mounting optionsMeridian Comms Meridian Digital Theatre Sample configurationsMeridian Digital Music System Specification DSP5000 DSP5000C Power ControlSpecification DSP5500 DSP5500HC, and DSP5500C Characteristics Specification DSP6000 DSP6000C Characteristics Available accessories Setting up the DSP loudspeakers Unpacking Care when unpackingComponents Tightening the drive units To fit the feet except DSP5000C and DSP5500HCTo fit the rubber bumpons DSP5000C and DSP5500HC only To install the head units DSP6000 or DSP6000C onlyTo dismantle the loudspeakers DSP6000 or DSP6000C only Radio interference Safety warnings Positioning the digital loudspeakersTo avoid overheating To obtain the best soundConnecting the loudspeakers Back panelDigital connections Communications connectionsTo connect two DSP loudspeakers in a Meridian system Connecting to other equipmentTo use a DSP loudspeaker as a centre speaker DSP loudspeaker Centre master CD Player Using the DSP loudspeakers Radio Selecting a sourceTo select a source Status indicators Changing the displayRadio PCM 96k To change the displayed informationAdjusting the volume To change the volumeTo restore the sound To mute attenuate the soundChanging the treble, bass, or phase Phase +Tre.+0.0 Bass+0.0Changing the listening position BalAxis To change the balanceConfiguring the DSP loudspeakers Choosing standard settings TypeTo specify the speaker position SlvTo choose master or slave Specifying information about your system To configure the DSP loudspeaker500 Auto Bal. Y Centre N Diag. N To configure a source Configuring the sourcesRD Radio FF. Y Configuring the setup options SetupFree Free Boundary Sub.1 Sub.2 CornerTo adjust the centre frequency response and tilt offset To store the settingsFre Tilt+1Troubleshooting Unit goes silent when played hard and displays ‘Hot‘ Display on front panel not litRemote not working There is radio interferenceDrive units move when the speaker is switched on or off Configuring the DSP loudspeaker does not have any effectUnit stays in standby Only the master loudspeaker playsCleaning Cleaning DSP6000 and DSP6000C onlyService Service and guaranteeGuarantee Troubleshooting Index Comms InputVolume Speaker positioning

DSP Loudspeaker, Meridian DSP specifications

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