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Meridian Audio 501 Contents, Introduction1, Using the Control Unit, Using the Video Features

Models: 501 501V

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Introduction1

Introduces the 501/501V Control Unit, and provides an overview of the other products available in the Meridian 500 Series.

The Meridian 500 Series	2
Sample configurations	3
Specification and accessories	6

Using the Control Unit 9

Provides step-by-step instructions on how to operate the control unit, using either the front panel or the Meridian System Handset.

Front panel	10
Selecting a source	11
Adjusting the volume	12
Changing the display and balance	13
Recording a source	14

Meridian 501/501V Control Unit Designed and PrefaceSales and service in the UK Sales and service in the USAIntroduction1 ContentsUsing the Control Unit Using the Video FeaturesSetting up the Control Unit33 Customising the Control Unit19Preface Introduction Introduction Professional featuresThe Meridian 500 Series 500 Series communicationsIntroduction Sample configurations506 Compact Disc Player 500 Compact Disc Transport563 Digital to Analogue Converter 501V Control UnitIntroduction Introduction 562V Multimedia ControllerSpecification and accessories SpecificationIntroduction V1 - V6 inputs Video specification 501V onlyAvailable accessories IntroductionIntroduction Using the Control Unit CD65 Using the Control UnitFront panel BOOTHROYDSelecting a source To switch on from standbyTo switch to standby Using theTo restore the sound Adjusting the volumeTo decrease the volume To increase the volumeTo change the balance Changing the display and balanceRD65 To change the displayCAtt Recording a sourceC RD CSrcUsing the Video Features 501V only Last valid option Video Features 501V onlySelecting a video source TV65CAtt Using the Video Features 501V onlyRecording a video input CSrcUsing the Video Features 501V only Customising the Control Unit Unit Choosing standard settingsTo select a standard setting TypeCustomising the Control Unit 501 standard settings501V standard settings Configuring the sources Customising the Control UnitCD, Radio, LP, TV, Tape1, Tape2, CDR, Cable, Text, VCR1, VCR2, and LD To change an option To configure a sourceConf CDCDCD1A CDCDCDA2 CD1CTo change a source label Examples of configuring the sourcesRDRD RDFMCDV5 To set up a source for simultaneous broadcastsTo set up a system with two CD players CDLVCustomising the Control Unit Programming levelsGain To balance input levelsCustomising the Control Unit 12dBSA=1 To configure the control unitSpecifying information about your system AutoCustomising the Control Unit FoutTo choose fixed output VoutCustomising the Control Unit Setting up the Control Unit Radio interference Setting up the Control UnitUnpacking To position the control unitSetting up the Control Unit Connecting the control unitRear panel Audio connectionsVideo connections 501V only To connect to a tape recorderSetting up the Control Unit Auto NConTo connect to other Meridian 500 Series equipment Setting up the Control Unit555 Stereo Power Amplifier To connect to a 555 Stereo Power AmplifierTo connect to Meridian 600 or 200 Series equipment Setting up the Control UnitThere is hum on other inputs TroubleshootingNo lights are displayed when switching on There is hum on the LP inputBefore following the steps below, ensure all units are switched off To clean the audio and video connections MaintenanceCleaning To clean the case, display panel, and keypadSetting up the Control Unit Service and guaranteeService GuaranteeIndex IndexMeridian 500 Series IndexIndex Standard settingsIndex

Contents

Introduction1

Using the Control Unit 9

Using the Video Features

(501V only)