Meridian DSP33 User's Guide

Meridian DSP33 Digital Loudspeaker Systemuser guide

Introduction5Sample configurationsMeridian DVD PlayerDSP33Meridian Surround ProcessorDSP33DSP33D1500DSP33 rear DSP33 rearMeridian Digital Compact Thea

6IntroductionDSP33 Digital Loudspeaker SystemMeridian DVD PlayerDSP33DSP33512The DSP33 can be connected directly to almost any source thatprovides a P

Introduction7SpecificationDigital inputs 2 x cable, 75Ω, IEC958, 32-96kHz. FIFOlocks at 44.1, 48, 88.2, or 96kHz ±150ppm.1 x digital output cable, 75Ω

8IntroductionAvailable accessoriesThe DSP33 is shipped ready to be used as the front speakers ina small Meridian Digital Theatre with a Meridian DVD P

Setting up the DSP33 Digital Loudspeaker System9Setting up the DSP33Digital LoudspeakerSystemThis chapter explains how to install the DSP33 Digital Lo

10Setting up the DSP33 Digital Loudspeaker SystemUnpackingRadio interferenceFCC Warning: This equipment generates and can radiate radiofrequency energ

Setting up the DSP33 Digital Loudspeaker System11Positioning the digital loudspeakersSafety warnings❍Do not expose the speakers to dripping or splashi

12Setting up the DSP33 Digital Loudspeaker SystemTo obtain the best soundFor best results adjust the position of the loudspeakers whilelistening to mu

Setting up the DSP33 Digital Loudspeaker System13Back panelConnecting the loudspeakersThe following diagram gives details of the rear panelconnections

14Setting up the DSP33 Digital Loudspeaker SystemDigital connectionsThe following table gives details of the digital audio inputs:Use this input To co

iPrefaceMeridian DSP33 DigitalLoudspeaker SystemUser Guide

Setting up the DSP33 Digital Loudspeaker System15To connect two DSP33 loudspeakersin a Meridian systemDIGITALOUTPUTCOMMSCOMMSOUTPUT INPUTDIGITALINPUT

16Setting up the DSP33 Digital Loudspeaker SystemTo connect three or more DSP33loudspeakers in a Meridian surroundsystemDSP33Centre (master)DIGITAL OU

Setting up the DSP33 Digital Loudspeaker System17To connect two DSP33 loudspeakersto a Meridian CD Player or otherdigital sourceDIGITALOUTPUTCOMMSCOMM

18Setting up the DSP33 Digital Loudspeaker SystemTo use the DSP33 as a multimediaspeaker with a PCThe DSP33 can be controlled via its RS232 port using

Using the DSP33 Digital Loudspeaker System19Using the DSP33 DigitalLoudspeaker SystemIn systems with a Meridian preamplifier or control unit all of th

Using the DSP33 Digital Loudspeaker System20When not playing, the digital loudspeakers should be left in thestandby state. This uses a negligible amou

Using the DSP33 Digital Loudspeaker System21The digital loudspeakers adjust the volume in precise steps of1dB, where 9dB is equivalent to doubling the

Using the DSP33 Digital Loudspeaker System22The balance control of the DSP33 Digital Loudspeaker Systemuses digital signal processing to compensate fo

Configuring the DSP33 loudspeakers using a computer23Configuring the DSP33loudspeakers using acomputerThe DSP33 Digital Loudspeaker System provides a

24Configuring the DSP33 loudspeakers using a computerThe Meridian Configuration program is a stand-alone Windows-based application that lets you desig

PrefaceiiSales and service in the UKMeridian Audio LtdStonehillStukeley MeadowsCambsPE18 6EDEnglandTel␣ ␣ (01480) 52144Fax␣ ␣ (01480) 459934World Wide

Configuring the DSP33 loudspeakers using a computer25Button Option FunctionNew Creates a new settings file.Open Opens an existing settings file.Save S

26Configuring the DSP33 loudspeakers using a computerTo connect the serial cableThe serial cable is symmetrical, and can be connected eitherway round.

Configuring the DSP33 loudspeakers using a computer27A new settings file will be created for you, with the initial nameMSF1, and the Meridian window w

28Configuring the DSP33 loudspeakers using a computerTo display the settings● Double-click the Digital active loudspeaker icon, to open itand display

Configuring the DSP33 loudspeakers using a computer29If you choose Meridian surround controller the Start volume,Tilt, and Bass options are controlled

30Configuring the DSP33 loudspeakers using a computerFor best results with a Meridian D1500 or D2500 subwooferchoose Free, Boundary, or Corner as appr

Configuring the DSP33 loudspeakers using a computer31To configure the source options● Select the source in the list of sources.The settings for the so

32Configuring the DSP33 loudspeakers using a computerChoosing Unused prevents the source from appearing whenyou press the corresponding source key on

Configuring the DSP33 loudspeakers using a computer33AdvancedSpecify the Advanced options as follows:● Select Poor digital audio source if you have di

34Configuring the DSP33 loudspeakers using a computerCompleting the configurationThe final stage in creating a settings file is to save it, and thenst

iiiPrefaceContentsIntroduction 1Introduces the DSP33 Digital LoudspeakerSystem, and gives guidelines andsuggested layouts to help you plan yoursurroun

Troubleshooting35TroubleshootingThis chapter provides suggested solutions to typical problems that mayoccur when setting up the digital loudspeaker(s)

36TroubleshootingGreen indicator on back panel not litCheck the following:❍There is AC power connected to the socket on the back of theDSP33.❍The powe

Troubleshooting37❍Ensure that the receiver uses well-screened antenna cable.❍Relocate the receiver with respect to the DSP33.❍Connect the receiver and

38TroubleshootingOnly the master loudspeaker plays❍Check the S5 cables are connected correctly.Sound is odd or mono❍Check the channel selector switche

Troubleshooting39Service and guaranteeServiceThe Meridian components have been carefully designed to giveyears of untroubled service. There are no use

40Troubleshooting

41IndexIndexAAccessories 8Audio inputs, digital 14BBack panel 13Balance 22Bass 32CCentre speakernot working 37using DSP33 as 15Communications connecti

Index42TTilt 32Toolbar buttons 25Troubleshooting 35UUnpacking 10VVolumeadjusting 21muting 21

PrefaceivTroubleshooting 35Provides suggested solutions to typicalproblems.Troubleshooting ... 36Service and guarant

Introduction1IntroductionThe Meridian DSP33 Digital Loudspeaker System combines the latestacoustic and drive unit technology with multiple built-in po

2IntroductionThe DSP33 Digital Loudspeaker System incorporates the resultof several years of research and development into innovativetechnologies.Digi

Introduction3Power amplifiersThe speakers are driven by two high-power low-feedback poweramplifiers. The combination of idealised magnetic design,care

4IntroductionMeridian CommsThe DSP33 Digital Loudspeaker System is part of the Meridianfamily of advanced digital, analogue, and video components,and