Introduction 5
Introduction
The Meridian 562 Control Unit is part of the
In purchasing a Meridian 562 Control Unit, you have acquired a refined piece of equipment that will continue to bring you listening pleasure for many years. This manual will enable you to get the most from it.
About this manual
506. A number such as 506 refers to a component in the Meridian 500- Series of audio equipment.
Mute. Whenever a key name is printed in bold typeface, it means that you should press this key. If the key name is not in bold type, it indi- cates that the course of action is not required at present, e.g. ‘if you want to change the display, press Display' means you can do this, but it is not essential as part of the operation currently being discussed.
Standby Italic form normally refers to the state of the 562. In some in- stances, a key and the status of the equipment share the same name, e.g. the Standby key and the Standby state.
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Displays are illustrated in this form.
1. In this book, sequences of actions are given in numbered lists.
Note Some paragraphs may be in the form of notes, warnings or tips; these sections are delineated like this one. We recommend you do not skip these.
About the 500-Series
The Meridian
The flexibility of the Meridian 500 Series is such that you can assemble a system as simple or as complex as you need, perfectly suited to your requirements, and with the ability to add to it or change it at a later date should those requirements change. The 500 Series is also compatible with the existing Meridian 200 and 600 Series components.
Each Meridian 500 Series component is housed in a matching slim line case. Full access to all functions is provided from the front panel controls and from the Meridian 509 or System handsets.
The Meridian 500 Series includes a sophisticated communications link, to ensure that any configuration of units will work together as a fully integrated system.
The 500 Series communications system allows you to control any combination of units using a single handset, and ensures that your commands from the handset are interpreted unambiguously. Any unit can be designated as the controller for the system, allowing you to position the other units out of range from the handset beam if desired. It also allows all the units to be switched off from the front panel of any unit in the system.
562 User Guide
