User manual MERIDIAN 3100

[. . . ] 3100 DSP LOUDSPEAKER INSTALLATION AND USER GUIDE Important safety instructions · · · · · · Read the instructions Keep these instructions. WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE · Do not expose the speakers to dripping or splashing. · Do not place any object filled with liquid, such as a vase, on the speakers. · Do not place naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, on the speakers. To avoid overheating · Leave at least 10cm around the equipment to ensure sufficient ventilation. [. . . ] · DSP3100HC: 470 x 174 x 254mm (18. 5 x 6. 9 x 10") (W x H x D), 15kg (33lb). · · · · Acoustic · DSP3100: 2 way, vented box; DSP3100HC: 2½ way, closed box. · DSP3100: 1 x 160mm (6. 5"); DSP3100HC: 2 x 120mm (5. 25"); doped carbon fibre high-efficiency long-throw drivers. · Treble drive unit: 1 x 25mm (1") Meridian piston doped fabric dome. Power · 100-125; 200-250V AC 50-60Hz. Meridian Audio reserves the right to amend product specifications at any time. Choosing a standard setting Unless you are using a pair of 3100 loudspeakers in a 2-channel system, you will need to configure them as described in this section. The DSP loudspeakers provide the following five alternative standard settings, called Types, which configure all aspects of the DSP loudspeakers into the most commonly needed configurations: Type 1 5 6 7 8 Description Selects D1 for all sources. For use with a stereo system; eg a CD or DVD player such as the G08 or G91. For use in the second or third room of a three-room system. Types 2, 3, and 4 are for compatibility with 200/600 series units. (N or Y) * G gives 500 Comms and MSR+ sources, 500 gives 500 Comms and MSR sources, and 200 Pre or 200 CD are legacy modes. Configuring sources The 3100 loudspeakers provide 12 sources corresponding to the 12 source selection keys on the remote: CD, RADIO, DVD, AUX, DISC, TAPE, TV, CABLE, SAT, VCR1, VCR2, and GAME. You only need to configure the sources on the 3100 loudspeaker you have specified as the master. While in configuration mode: · Press the source key on the remote corresponding to the source you want to configure. For example, to configure the Radio source the display initially shows: · Press > or < to step between options. The right-hand set of characters shows the current value of the option. The options are summarised in the following table: Option Label Audio input Comms type RD Radio initial Alternatives value Radio D1 2C CD, Radio, LP, etc. 1C ­ 9C, or NC. Explanation The label used to identify the source on the front panel display. Choose 1C for a Meridian CD player, 2C for a Meridian FM Tuner, 3C for a Meridian DVD player, or NC otherwise. Choose N to disable the FIFO buffer if you have difficulty locking to a poor source. Address FIFO 1A FF. Y or N. When you have finished programming sources: · Switch off at the back panel, and then switch on again to restore normal operation. Configuring the frequency response The setup options allow you to adjust the frequency response of the loudspeakers to compensate for their position. · Turn off the DSP loudspeaker using the power switch on the back panel. · Turn on the power again while holding down the Store key on the remote. The display will show: It will then revert to standby: Setup . You can now operate the speaker in the usual way, using the additional setup menus to adjust the response while listening to sources. · Press Function > or Function < until the display shows the current response setting. [. . . ] The treble control tilts the frequency of the response over the entire frequency range to make the sound brighter or dimmer. Normally settings between +1. 0 and -2. 0 will give the most natural results. The bass control allows you to adjust the bass response in the room by ±5dB in 0. 5dB steps. Normally settings between +3. 0 and -2. 0 will give the most natural results. To change the absolute phase You can change the absolute phase of the signal, to compensate for signals which are out of phase, giving an unnatural-sounding bass. [. . . ]