Test signals

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In Calibration you can make adjustments using a number of different signals, shown in the table below. Normally the 565 selects the most appropriate signal for the test.

Signal

Description

High

Continuous ‘pink’ noise, band-limited

 

500Hz–2kHz.

Low

Continuous ‘pink’ noise, band-limited

 

20Hz–80Hz.

Digital In

Any signal applied to the appropriate

Optical In

input is combined to mono (L+R) and

Analogue In

then used to supply outputs under

 

calibration. This allows adjustments to

 

be made using speech or music, or

 

external test signals from CD or

 

LaserDisc.

To select a different test signal

Press the Display key.

To test for room vibrations

The Sine Sweep test signal allows you to check your room for rattles and buzzes which could interfere with your listening.

the

Sine Sweep

For checking room resonance and

 

vibration; see opposite.

Press the Display key until the

display shows:

Sine Sweep

Calibrating

Silence

No test signal – useful for tracking

 

down hum and noise.

Use the =, ˘, ¯, and > (Play) keys on the Meridian System Remote to control the Sine Sweep.

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Meridian Audio 565 manual Test signals, To select a different test signal, To test for room vibrations

565 specifications

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