Meridian Audio 565 manual Available accessories, PCM, 7.1, and MLP versions, Introduction

Available accessories

The following accessories are available from your dealer:

❍Meridian System Remote.

❍Power cord Europe.

❍Power cord Canada and USA.

The Meridian System Remote provides access to all the facilities available from the digital surround processor, including those available from the front panel controls. In addition, it allows you to control any other 500 Series units in your system.

If you have problems ordering these items you can order them direct from Meridian Audio Limited, who can also supply a range of cables suitable for connecting the digital surround processor to other equipment.

Introduction

PCM, 7.1, and MLP versions

The 565 Digital Surround Processor is available in two versions; a PCM version, which decodes Stereo, Trifield, Ambisonic, and Dolby Surround materials, and a 7.1 version, which also supports Dolby Digital (AC-3), DTS, and MPEG. Support for MLP (Meridian Lossless Packing) format is also available as an optional extra.

Each version can be upgraded to a higher version at any time. For more information about obtaining the upgrade please contact your Meridian dealer.

To take advantage of Dolby Digital on LaserDisc you also need the Meridian 519 Demodulator, which converts the LaserDisc RF output to a bitstream which can be fed to the 565. The

519 Demodulator automatically senses the presence of a Dolby Digital signal, and can select the LaserDisc PCM or DTS digital audio output when these are not available.

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