Specification and accessories | Meridian America 596 specification

Specification and accessories

Specification		Audio outputs	1 x digital coax SPDIF/IEC1937/MHR
THD			for transferring PCM up to 96kHz
THD	Less than -93dBFS.		24-bit Dolby Digital (AC-3) or DTS
Noise	Less than -93dBFS.		bitstreams.
Noise	Less than -93dBFS.
Mechanism	Dual-lens pickup with red laser.		1 x stereo analogue direct-coupled
Mechanism	Dual-lens pickup with red laser.		design featuring 192kHz
			design featuring 192kHz
Formats	DVD-Video, CD Audio (CD-DA), CD-R,		24-bit conversion. All audio outputs
	Video CD (VCD), CVCD, and MP3.		use FIFO and relocking to give
Processing	DSP software provides error correction		extremely low jitter.
Processing	DSP software provides error correction
	and on-board decoding for Dolby	Video outputs	PAL or NTSC encoded as Composite
	Digital and MPEG Audio.		or S-Video. Component or RGB.
Conversion	24-bit Delta Sigma.		Black-level setup adjustable as 0 or
Conversion	24-bit Delta Sigma.		7.5IRE (Extended Black function).
			7.5IRE (Extended Black function).
Display	12-character dot-matrix display.		16:9 and 4:3 displays supported.
	Indicators for CD, DVD, MP3, and		Screen saver programmable by user.
	Repeat. Switchable custom on-screen	Communications	Two 5 pin 240° DIN sockets.
	display allows instant review of disc	Communications	Two 5 pin 240° DIN sockets.
	display allows instant review of disc		Full RS232 control and status for
	status.		Full RS232 control and status for
	status.		custom integration or automation.
			custom integration or automation.
Finish	Black textured enamel and glass.	Power	Universal supply 100-240V, 50-60Hz,
		Power	Universal supply 100-240V, 50-60Hz,
Dimensions	88mm x 321mm x 332mm		25W. Normally off automatic low-noise
	(3.46" x 12.64" x 13.07").		fan cooling.
Weight	6.4kg (14lbs).

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Meridian America 596 manual Specification and accessories

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Meridian 596 DVD Player Meridian 596 DVD Player User Guide Preface Sales and service in the UK Contents Setting default options Setting up the DVD Player41Configuring the DVD Player51 Troubleshooting Preface Introduction Professional features Meridian 500 SeriesSeries communications Sample configurations Meridian Digital Theatre Meridian Digital Music System Specification and accessories Specification Available accessories Using the DVD player Using the DVD player Front panel Meridian System Remote ˘ Scan forward To switch on from standby Playing a discTo insert a disc To switch to standby To play the discTo move to the next or previous chapter or track To move to the next or previous album MP3 discs only Locating a specific title, chapter, or track To play starting from a particular chapter or trackTo locate a chapter or track by number To locate a title by number To play from a specified timecode Stopping, pausing, and resuming play Disc information To change the front panel displayTo display disc information on screen To display information about DVD video disc features To turn off the on-screen display Advanced features To select a title using the title menu Selecting options from a menuTo select an option from the disc menu Fast and slow-motion play To play DVD video discs or audio CDs faster than normalTo play DVD video discs in slow motion To resume normal speed Playing repeatedly To repeat a title, chapter, or trackTo repeat a specific section of a disc Selecting a playback audio setting To select the audio settingTo display the current audio setting To display the current subtitle setting Displaying subtitlesTo select the subtitle language To turn subtitles on or off Selecting the camera angle To display the camera angleTo select or change the camera angle Setting the parental lock To set the parental lock To change the password Advanced features Setting default options Setting default options To display the Setup menu To exit from the setup menus To select an option from a menuTo return to the previous menu Selecting the default languages To select the default soundtrack languageTo set the default subtitle language To select the disc menu language Selecting the display settings To set the default picture formatTo select the video output format Component version To select the black level To select closed caption subtitles To select the TV standard To select the screensaver timeouts To set up Scart switching Setting default options Selecting the audio settings To select the digital audio format To select Meridian High Resolution To select the audio output rate Setting default options Setting up the DVD player Unpacking Radio interference Safety warnings Positioning the DVD playerTo avoid interference To avoid overheating Back panel Video outputs Video connections Audio connections Communications connections Connecting video Connecting using component videoConnecting using S-video Connecting using composite video Connecting audio To connect to a Meridian 561 Digital Surround Processor To connect to Meridian DSP loudspeakers Connecting to other Meridian equipment To connect to other Meridian 500 Series equipment Configuring the DVD player Choosing standard settings To restore the standard settings Configuring the 596 DVD Player To configure specific optionsTo set configuration options To configure the sources Troubleshooting Troubleshooting No lights are displayed when switching onThere is no sound when playing a disc Video picture is monochrome Video picture is bright blue or pink Picture whites appear greenOn-screen display shows Wrong Region Code Question-mark symbol is displayed on the on-screen display Creating MP3 discs Maintenance CleaningTo clean the case, display panel, and keypad To clean the audio and video connections Service and guarantee ServiceGuarantee Index Digital OUT Scart Wrong Region Code Index