Meridian America Customising 562, an overview, Restoring default settings, Type an overview

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Customising 562: overview

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Customising 562, an overview

562 is a very sophisticated device with a huge number of options to allow you to set up exactly the system you need or to experiment with new possibilities.

Programming 562 is a straightforward process and you should not be timid about experimenting. Although the setup is stored in non-volatile memory called EEPROM, the EPROM (which you cannot change) contains default Type settings and you can return to these at any time.

Restoring default settings

1.Switch off any power amplifiers that are connected to 562.

2.Switch off the 562 using the power switch on the back.

3.While pressing the Off key on the 562 front panel, switch the power on again. The display will read:

The Type settings are describedTo use Config,in dseetailpageon page18.

Error! Bookmark not defined..

Type 1

4.Release the Off key

At this stage you can change the Type from 1 – 6 using the and Volume keys; see details on page Error! Bookmark not defined..

5.Switch off the 562 using the power switch on the back.

6.After half a second, switch the 562 power on again.

Caution Some power amplifiers are very susceptible to small surges that may result from the process of switching a preamplifier on and off. Some

like the Meridian 205 or 605 incorporate DC-offset protection that may be triggered by this process. Meridian active or digital loudspeakers are inherently proof against these surges and need not be switched off. In general digital products like power amplifiers, recorders etc. will be unpredictable when they have the digital signal interrupted.

562 has three setup options; Type, Config and Gain. These together with Normal and Standby give the 562 five operating states. The following sections give an overview.

Type: an overview

Type just described, restores one of the default settings. No further actions are possible.

Config: an overview

Config mode is used for setting fundamentals of options and control. Consequently in Config the outputs of 562 are muted while you make the necessary choices. The choices available in Config are outlined in the following sections.

Config: control settings

In Config you can make selections that effect the way 562 responds to certain keys. The main choices of this kind are:

whether you use 500 or 200 communications protocol in the system. See page ??.

whether the 562 is to auto-configure, or you will determine the controller in the system. See page 28.

The ‘address’ of the product.

whether or not there is an internal or external DAC fitted.

choices on how the volume control works.

how the product treats the handset ‘Menu’ keys

562 User Guide

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Contents Meridian America Inc Contents Trademarks etc AcknowledgementsPage About this manual IntroductionAbout the 500-Series General precautions Installing yourCustomising features UnpackingSiting ConnectionsBasic operation Starting off withTo increase the volume Adjusting the volumeTo decrease the volume Muting the soundChanging the display To restore the soundTape Copy Information reviewed in standbyBalance control Advanced operation using the Remote ControlTo move the sound to the left To move the balance back againOperation summary With the Remote ControlOn the 562 front panel Config an overview Restoring default settingsConfig control settings Customising 562, an overviewGain an overview Config sources and inputsCustomising, general procedure How to customiseHow to change to Type, Config or Gain How to change back to NormalMaking changes to an existing setup Customising using TypeFull customising process Selecting Types How to use Config Customising using ConfigSetting the Volume mode for Setting the DAC mode forVolM Setting a Video version Setting the Menu mode forSeries mode CD player? 562Choosing source logos Setting up sourcesChanging the second input for a digital source Changing the input for a sourcePress Display Digital 1, CD AnalogueHow to use Gain Customising using GainChoosing the comms type for a source product Choosing the address of a source productTo change the sensitivity of analogue inputs Setting the sensitivity for analogue inputsRAD Analogue audio connections Audio connectionsDigital audio connections Analogue high-level inputsTo connect to other Meridian 500 Series equipment Communications connectionsDigital input connection Digital output connectionsConnecting analogue tape recorders Connecting digital recorders CDR, DAT or DCCMaking recordings Conditionally works OK Using D600, DSP5000 or D6000 speakers withNever works OK Overcoming copy difficulties to digital recordersCustom Config Mode digital speakersFor further guidance on Config see page ?? Additional technical information How to get the best out of LPUnderstanding input sensitivity in a digital preamplifier Clipping and overloadTechnical information Digital outputs SpecificationAnalogue out Puts Help Maintenance & Service CleaningRadio interference Lead or P-lead instead of a B1-lead?Guarantee Index ContentsUser Guide User Guide User Guide

562 specifications

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