Meridian America 507 manual Specifying information about your system, Configuring

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Specifying information about your system

You can configure the operation of the 507 Compact Disc Player to suit the way your system is set up, and the way in which you want to use it.

These settings are configured automatically to appropriate values when you choose the standard type settings, and you should not normally need to alter them; see Choosing standard

Switch the power off and then on again, using the power switch on the back panel, to store the settings.

The table below shows the options you can configure:

Option

Initial Value

settings, page 24.

To configure the compact disc player

Switch off the compact disc player, using the power switch on the back panel.

Switch on the power again while holding down Display (front panel).

The display will initially show the

Comms type (500 or 200).

Controller mode (Auto, Con, or NCon).

System address (1–8).

Product address (1–8).

Start source.

500

Auto

S.A. 1

P.A. 1

Configuring the

software revision number, then:

It will then show the first

Config

Volume displays (Y or N).

S.S. CD

Vol N

compact

configuration option:

500

disc player

Press Display to move between the options.

Press [ or ] to change the value of the current option.

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Contents Meridian 507 Compact Disc Player Meridian 507 Compact Disc Player User Guide Preface Designed Manufactured in the UK byContents Configuring the compact Disc player TroubleshootingIntroduction Series communications Professional featuresMeridian 500 Series IntroductionSample configurations Analogue controller Digital Control UnitMeridian Digital Music System Specification and accessories SpecificationAvailable accessories Introduction Using the compact disc player Using the compact disc player Front panelSwitching on and off To switch on from standbyTo insert a disc To switch to standby To move to the next track Playing a discTo restart the current track To play the disc To play starting from a particular trackStopping, pausing, and repeating play Programming a selection To programme by storing tracksTo clear a programme To programme by clearing tracksTo remove a track from a selection To add a track to a selectionScanning a disc Disc information and scanningTo change the display To scan through a discSetting up the compact disc player Setting up the compact disc player UnpackingRadio interference To avoid interference Safety warningsPositioning the compact disc player To avoid overheatingConnecting the compact disc player Back panelTo connect to other Meridian Series equipmentConnecting audio To connect to a 501 Control UnitTo connect to a conventional preamplifier To connect to Meridian DSP loudspeakers Setting up the compact disc player Configuring the compact disc player Choosing standard settings To restore the standard settingsCompact disc player To configure the compact disc player ConfiguringSpecifying information about your system Configuring the compact disc player Troubleshooting There is no sound when playing a disc TroubleshootingNo lights are displayed when switching on TroubleshootingDisplay shows No disc when attempting to play a disc Display shows Error when attempting to programme a discTo clean the case, display panel, and keypad MaintenanceCleaning To clean the audio connectionsService and guarantee ServiceGuarantee Troubleshooting Index IndexFor 500 Series operation Specification

507 specifications

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