Customising using Config | Meridian America Meridian 518 guide

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∙Source-Logo-input mapping as shown below.

Source	Logo	Type 0	Type 1	Type 2	Comms
		Input	Input	Input	type

CD	CD	D1	D1	D1	1

Radio	RD	D1	D1	N	2

LP	LP	D1	D1	N	–

TV	TV	D1	D1	N	–

Tape1	T1	D2	D1	D2	–

Tape2	T2	D3	D1	D3	–

CDR	CR	D1	D1	N	–

Cable	Cb	D1	D1	N	–

Text	Tx	D1	D1	N	–

VCR1	V1	D1	D1	N	–

VCR2	V2	D1	D1	N	–

LD	LD	OP	D1	OP	–

Selecting Types

1.Switch off any power amplifiers that are connected to the system.

2.Switch off the 518 using the power switch on the back.

3.While pressing the Off key on the 518 front panel, switch the power on again. The display will read:

Type 1

4.Release the Off key

5.Use the front-panel and Volume keys to move the selection between Types 0 – 2.

6.When you have the Type you want displayed, wait one second for 518 to action the choice.

7.Switch off the 518 using the power switch on the back.

8.After half a second, switch the 518 power on again to restore Normal mode.

Customising using Config

In Config you can review and change settings to do with communications, control and the hardware options you have. In Config you also make choices about the number and types of sources, what the display shows when you select them etc. The 518 is initially programmed to Type 1 and all Types set up the source configuration as shown in the previous Tables.

How to use Config

1.Switch off any power amplifiers that are connected to the system.

2.Switch off the 518 using the power switch on the back.

3.While pressing the Display key on the 518 front panel, switch the power on again. The display will read:

Config

4. Release the Display key, the display will show:

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Meridian America Meridian 518 manual Customising using Config, How to use Config, Selecting Types

Contents

1992, 1993 Contents Simple rules for using Appendix 4 -Resolution EnhancementAppendix 2 Hints on Mastering Sales and service in the UK Sales and service in the USADesigned & manufactured in the UK by Acknowledgements Introduction About this manualAbout the 500 Series Conventions used in this manual Installing your General precautionsUnpacking Connections Planning setup Whats inside a 518? Overview as Preamp Type What about analogue sources? What else do I need to know? Overview as Resolution Enhancement Processor Type CD or LaserDisc playback improvementMeridian DSP speaker improvement Meridian Surround improvement Overview as Mastering Processor Type Overview as Multimedia Processor Type Customising features ∙ Normal ∙ Standby ∙ Type ∙ Config Switching on Starting off withBasic operation Standby Adjusting the volume Operating 518 as a Control Unit TypeSelecting a source Out Dither FlatShape a Shape B Display Advanced operation using the Remote Control Operating 518 as Resolution Enhancer Type Volume controlMuting the sound Menu Keys With the Remote Control Operation summaryMemory Restoring default settings Config an overviewConfig control settings Customising 518, an overview How to customise Customising, general procedureConfig sources and inputs How to change to Type or Config Customising using Type How to change back to NormalMaking changes to an existing setup Setting Type Controller Customising using Config How to use ConfigConfig Selecting Types Selecting the controller mode Setting the system address forSetting the product address for Setting the Standby mode for Setting the Blank display option for Setting the Emphasis option forSetting the Volume mode for Setting the Volume display Setting up sources Choosing source logosVol. dB Changing the input for a source Choosing the Comms type for a source productChoosing the address of a source product Connections Digital audio connectionsDigital input connections Digital output connection Connecting to Meridian Digital speakers Communications connectionsTo connect to other Meridian 500 Series equipment Con Part Mastering Processor Description As a Mastering or Multimedia Processor TypeMeridian 500 Comms warning D1 +2 Emph +2 ShpB +2 Making Recordings Transfer to editor Transfer to the final carrier Noise shaper characteristics Shaper Advantage 44.1kHz 48kHz Normal Pre-emphasis Operating Background Transparency in digital systemsDigital Audio and Quantisation Dither Noise Shaping with dither Dynamic RangePre and De-emphasis Simple rules for using Step-down in sample word sizeNo change in sample size Step up in dynamic range Specification Additional technical information Help Cleaning Maintenance & Service Part Appendix 1 Noise Shapes Noise Above noise spectrum for Shape B at 44.1kHz 0Hz 5kHz 10kHz 15kHz 20kHz Vulnerability of the signal Audible results of digital errors and editingAppendix 2 Hints on Mastering with noise-shaping Requirements for D/A conversion Appendix 2 Hints on Mastering Appendix 3 RS232 Handset FunctionsGoTo Functions Appendix 4 -Resolution Enhancement Jitter and de-jittering Dynamic-range Frequency Dynamic-range optimisation with Gain Dynamic-range optimisation with Pre-emphasis Showing CD pre- and de-emphasis curves Dynamic-range optimisation with Noise-shaped Dither DAC enhancement by using high-frequency dither DAC or channel enhancement by word-length matching Contents Index Index User Guide User Guide