Meridian 598 DVD Audio Playeruser guide
Introduction3DVD-VideoThe multi-channel soundtracks on DVD-Video discs areencoded and compressed, using the Dolby Digital, MPEG, orDTS encoding system
4IntroductionThe Meridian 500 SeriesThe Meridian 500 Series is a unique system of digital, analogue,and video components designed to meet the demand f
Introduction5Sample configurations598DSP5500HC568.2DSP6000 DSP6000DSP6000DSP6000The Meridian 568 Digital Surround Processor can connect to the598 usin
6IntroductionBy careful design Meridian have achieved a sound quality withaudio CDs which approaches that of their dedicated CD players.598DSP5000 DSP
Introduction7Specification and accessoriesSpecificationAudio outputs 1 x digital coax SPDIF/IEC1937/MHR(digital version) for two-channel up to 96kHz,
8IntroductionMechanism Dual-lens pickup with red laser and 5-axis motor.Power Universal supply 100-240V, 50-60Hz,25W. Normally off automatic low-noise
Using the DVD playerThis chapter provides a summary of the functions of the DVD player inorder to identify the controls which you use to operate the u
Using the DVD player10Front panel1 OpenOpens and closes the disctray.2 > (Play)Plays a selected chapter/track.3 * (Stop)Stops the disc.4 = (Pause
Using the DVD player11Meridian System RemoteSubtitleOffEnterReturnFunction 0Top Menu#RecordSlow/Page ]OSD[ PageAngle Audio A-B PhaseSetupBand789456123
Using the DVD player12Switching on and offWhen not playing, the DVD player should be left in the standbystate. This uses a minimal amount of electrici
iPrefaceMeridian 598 DVD AudioPlayer User Guide
Using the DVD player13Playing a discMost DVDs start playing automatically when you close the tray.Some DVDs are double-sided, and need to be turned ov
Using the DVD player14To move to the next or previouschapter or track● Press ] or [ (front panel or remote).The on-screen display shows or .Note: Th
Using the DVD player15The Meridian 598 DVD Audio Player allows you to take fulladvantage of all the benefits provided by DVD-Audio discs,including one
Using the DVD player16DVD-Video compatibilityTo allow them to be played on DVD-Video players with no DVD-Audio capability, some DVD-Audio discs provid
Using the DVD player17Normally, DVD-Video discs are divided into one or more titles,and the titles are subdivided into chapters. Audio CDs aredivided
Using the DVD player18To locate a title by number● Press # (Function Top Menu on the remote).The on-screen display prompts you to enter the title numb
Using the DVD player19To step forward frame by frameIf you are playing a DVD-Video disc you can step forward, frameby frame, while it is paused:● Pres
Using the DVD player20You can display information about a disc on the front panel oron-screen display.To change the front panel display● Press Display
Using the DVD player21Audio CDTracknumberElapseddisc timeRepeatmodePlaymodeDVD-Audio 1GroupnumberTracknumberElapsedgroup timePlaymodeDVD-Audio 2Number
Using the DVD player22
PrefaceiiSales and service in the UKMeridian Audio LtdStonehillStukeley MeadowsCambsPE29 6EXEnglandTel (01480) 445678Fax (01480) 445686World Wide Webh
Advanced featuresThis chapter describes the more advanced features of the 598 DVD AudioPlayer. These features are not essential if you simply want to
24Advanced featuresDVDs generally provide a Top Menu, which provides access tothe content on the disc.Many DVD-Video discs also provide a disc menu, w
Advanced features25You can play back DVD-Video discs faster than normal, atbetween twice and eight times normal speed, or in slow motion,at between on
26Advanced features● Press A-B again at the end of the section.The on-screen display shows A–B:The DVD player automatically returns to the start of th
Advanced features27Selecting an audio soundtrackTo select the audio setting● Press Audio (Function >).Each time you press Audio the next available
28Advanced featuresMany DVD-Video discs include subtitles in up to 32 differentlanguages. While you are playing a disc you can turn thesubtitles on or
Advanced features29Selecting the camera angleSome DVD-Video discs include scenes recorded from up to ninedifferent camera angles, and you can select t
30Advanced featuresSetting the parental lockSome DVD-Video discs are provided with a parental lockfunction to allow you to lock out playback of scenes
Advanced features31Initially the password is set to 7890, but you can change it toany password you choose as described in To change thepassword, oppos
32Advanced features
iiiPrefaceContentsIntroduces the 598 DVD Audio Player, andgives examples of two suggestedconfigurations using it in conjunction withother Meridian pro
Configuring disc optionsDVD-Video discs are capable of providing a wide range of options andspecial features.This chapter explains how to use the opti
34Configuring disc optionsThe default options are divided into the following five menus ofsettings:Menu DescriptionPlayback options The audio, subtitl
Configuring disc options35To select an option from a menu● Press A or V to highlight the option you want:● Press Enter to select the option.To return
36Configuring disc optionsThe Playback options menu lets you change the defaultlanguage for the audio soundtrack, subtitles, and on-screenmenus, and t
Configuring disc options37● Highlight Subtitles in the Playback options menu, and pressEnter.The Subtitle language menu is displayed:● Press <, >
38Configuring disc optionsThe Video setup menu lets you change the video andoperational settings of the 598 DVD Audio Player:If your 598 has the progr
Configuring disc options39To select the video output formatThis option should be set according to which of the S-video orCOMPONENT video outputs you a
40Configuring disc optionsChoose CVBS or S to provide a composite video or S-videosignal to the SCART socket. S-video is also available on theS-VIDEO
Configuring disc options41If you are using the 598 DVD Audio Player to play both NTSCand PAL material the recommended setting is O IRE.To select close
42Configuring disc options● Press V or A to highlight the option you want, and pressEnter.Choose Auto if your television can display both PAL and NTSC
PrefaceivExplains how to configure the DVD playerto suit the other equipment in your system.Explains how to set up the default optionsusing the DVD pl
Configuring disc options43The Pause timeout automatically switches the 598 from pauseinto stop mode if no key is pressed for the specified time.● High
44Configuring disc optionsThe Progressive output menu is displayed:● Press A or V to highlight the option you want, and pressEnter.The Gamma correctio
Configuring disc options45SCART switchThe SCART settings menu allows you to configure how the 598controls the SCART switch output (pin 8), which usual
46Configuring disc optionsThe Audio setup menu lets you select the audio settings of the598 DVD Audio Player:To select the digital audio formatThis op
Configuring disc options47To specify the maximum samplingrateThis option allows you to specify the maximum decoding ratethat the equipment connected t
48Configuring disc optionsThe following menu is displayed:● Press V or A to highlight the option you want, and pressEnter.If you are connecting either
Configuring disc options49To specify Dolby Digital compressionThis option is useful for reducing the dynamic range of DolbyDigital soundtracks, such a
50Configuring disc optionsRegion codesFor commercial reasons many DVDs are encoded with one ormore region codes to identify the countries in which the
Setting up the DVDplayerThis chapter explains how to install the DVD player. It describes what youshould find when you unpack the DVD player, how you
Setting up the DVD player52UnpackingThe 598 DVD Audio Player comes in a box containing thefollowing components:❍ Meridian 598 DVD Audio Player.❍ Merid
vPrefaceProvides suggested solutions to typicalproblems.Troubleshooting 65General operating problems ... 66Audio problems ...
Setting up the DVD player53Positioning the DVD playerSafety warnings❍ Do not expose the unit to dripping or splashing.❍ Do not place any object filled
Setting up the DVD player54Back panelComponent versionMERIDIAN COMMSRS232Y/G SCOMPOSITEVIDEO OUTPr/RPb/BOFFONSURROUNDL/RC/SUB AUXDIGITAL OUTSMART LINK
Setting up the DVD player55SCART versionUse this output To connect to thisSCART OUT RGB, S-video, or composite videoinputs, depending on the optionsel
Setting up the DVD player56Use this output To connect to thisAUX DIGITAL OUT A surround processor such as theMeridian 561 Digital SurroundProcessor, a
Setting up the DVD player57Connecting using component videoVideo lead598 DVD Audio PlayerCOMPONENTVIDEOCOMPONENTVIDEO INTelevisionIf your television,
Setting up the DVD player58To connect to a Meridian 568.2 or 861Digital Surround Processor (digitalversion)568.2 Digital Surround Processor598 DVD Aud
Setting up the DVD player59To connect to a processor withanalogue multi-channel inputs(analogue version)Surround Processor598 DVD Audio PlayerANALOGUE
Setting up the DVD player60To connect to other Meridian 500Series equipment● Connect one of the COMMS sockets on the back panel of theDVD player to on
Configuring the DVDplayerMany advanced aspects of the 598 DVD Audio Player can be configuredto alter the way it operates with the other Meridian equip
Configuring the DVD player62Choosing standard settingsThe DVD player provides four standard settings, called Types,which configure the 598 into the mo
Prefacevi
Configuring the DVD player63Configuring the 598 DVD Audio PlayerTo configure specific options● Highlight Meridian setup in the Setup menu, and pressEn
Configuring the DVD player64To configure the sourcesIf you are using the 598 DVD Audio Player as the controller inyour Meridian system, you can use th
Troubleshooting65TroubleshootingThis chapter provides suggested solutions to typical problems that mayoccur when setting up or using the DVD player.If
Troubleshooting66General operating problemsNo lights are displayed whenswitching on❍ Check that your AC power supply is connected correctly.❍ Check th
Troubleshooting67There is interference on the radio and/or television when the DVD player isswitched onBefore following the steps below, ensure all un
Troubleshooting68Audio problemsCreating MP3 discsMP3 discs can be created from a computer using appropriateMP3 encoding software and a CD-ROM writer.G
Troubleshooting69The video picture is monochromeIf you are using the S-Video output, make sure that S is selectedin the Video output menuOtherwise, ch
Troubleshooting70CleaningWhen cleaning the DVD player bear in mind that the front of theDVD player is plastic, and the display panel and lid are glass
Troubleshooting71Service and guaranteeGuaranteeThe 598 DVD Audio Player is guaranteed against defects inmaterial and workmanship for two years from th
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IntroductionThe 598 DVD Audio Player combines Meridian’s extensive experience ofproducing audiophile CD players with their close involvement in thedev
Glossary73GlossaryDolby DigitalA digital surround sound which providesfive full-frequency range channels (left,centre, right, left surround, and right
Glossary74DVD-AudioA DVD containing audio tracks in one ormore of a number of alternative formatsto provide higher quality or highercapacity than CD,
Glossary75OSDOn-screen display, which the 598 cansuperimpose on the video image to giveinformation about the disc.PCMPulse Code Modulation, the method
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77IndexIndexAA-B (remote) 26accessories 8advanced features 23ANALOGUE OUT 56audio CDs 17on-screen display 21audio connections 55, 58Audio language men
Index78Llanguagescreen displays 37soundtracks 36subtitles 36letterbox format 38Mmaintenance 70maximum sampling rate,specifying 47Menu key 24Menu langu
79IndexSCARToutput 55switching 44, 64screensaver timeouts 42service 71Setup menu 34slow-motion play 25SMART LINK DIGITAL OUT 56soundtracksdefault lang
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2IntroductionThe design philosophy of the Meridian 598 DVD Audio Player issimply to deliver the highest possible quality audio and videosignals from e
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