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You can use a single 3100 loudspeaker as a centre speaker in a Meridian surround 

system.

•  Connect the speaker to the CENTRE digital output using an M5 lead, as shown in 

the illustration.

Digital inputs and outputs

  2 x cable inputs, 32–96kHz. FIFO locks at 

44.1, 48, 88.2, or 96kHz ±150ppm.

  PCM using IEC958, or MHR connection 

support with auto-detection.

  1 x 24-bit Multi-bit delta-sigma DACs 

with 128x oversampling.

Signal processing

  1 Motorola 56367 running at 150MHz.

  3 x 24-bit Multi-bit delta-sigma DACs 

with 128x oversampling.

  Crossover linear-phase ±30º at 2.6kHz.

Output stages

 Power amplifi ers: Complementary 

bipolar design, with output-stage error 
correction and twin loop design.

 Bass/Mid: 75W.

 Tweeter: 50W.

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 fi bre high-effi ciency long-throw 
drivers.

  Treble drive unit: 1 x 25mm (1") Meridian 

piston doped fabric dome.

Characteristics

  Distortion typically <0.01%, or <0.02% 

up to full power at all frequencies.

  Noise and hum <-94dBr at all volume 

settings.

  Acoustic output typically >111dB spl @ 

1m.

  Acoustic noise <15dB spl @ 1m.

  Frequency response in room response 

within 3dB, 45Hz-20kHz.

Control

  2 x Meridian Comms.

  9-pin D connector for RS232 PC control, 

null modem, 9600 baud, 2N1, no HS.

Cabinet

  Bonded aluminium panels.

 

MDF cloth-covered grille.

 Silver/black fi nish.

  DSP3100: 194 x 386 x 254mm (7.65 x 15.2 

x 10") (W x H x D), 12kg (27lb).

  DSP3100HC: 470 x 174 x 254mm (18.5 x 

6.9 x 10") (W x H x D), 15kg (33lb).

Power

  100-125; 200-250V AC 50-60Hz.

  20VA standby; 600VA max.

Meridian Audio reserves the right to amend 
product specifi cations at any time.

Specifications

Summary of Contents for 3100

Page 1: ...3100 D S P L O U D S P E A K E R I N S T A L L A T I O N A N D U S E R G U I D E ...

Page 2: ...in accordance with manufacturer s instructions Refer all servicing to approved service personnel 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...

Page 3: ...y occurs even with high quality analogue circuitry In addition the signal improvement techniques incorporated in the Meridian DSP loudspeakers would be virtually impossible to implement in the analogue domain If you are using the Meridian DSP loudspeakers with a digital source such as CD or DVD the signals remain in digital form until the last possible stage Power amplifiers The speakers are drive...

Page 4: ...hen pull it gently from the sides and then bottom to remove it DSP3100HC The grille is held on by pegs Gently pull from the sides and then top and bottom to remove it Note The speakers are designed to be used with their grilles fitted Master and slave When two 3100 loudspeakers are supplied as a pair one speaker is preconfigured as Left Master and the other as Right Slave This allows you to set up...

Page 5: ... are available from Meridian We do not recommend using analogue audio cables which do not have adequate shielding or the correct impedance or cables intended for UHF applications as these do not provide adequate shielding in the 1 30MHz region Communications connections The following table gives details of the communications connections Use this connection To connect to this COMMS INPUT The COMMS ...

Page 6: ...cause the 3100 speakers are preconfigured for use in a two channel system no further configuration is necessary Connect the DIGITAL OUTPUT and a COMMS socket from the Meridian source or control unit to DIGITAL INPUT 1 and the COMMS input on the DSP loudspeaker labelled Left Master using the M5 lead supplied Connect the DIGITAL and COMMS outputs from the master DSP loudspeaker to DIGITAL INPUT 1 an...

Page 7: ...s on the Meridian Surround Processor to the 3100 loudspeaker you have chosen as the master typically the centre speaker Use the audio part of the M5 lead to connect the 3100 loudspeaker to the appropriate digital output on the Meridian Surround Processor Connect the COMMS output from the master 3100 loudspeaker to one socket on the 511 using an S5 lead Link all the other 3100 loudspeakers together...

Page 8: ...and twin loop design Bass Mid 75W Tweeter 50W Acoustic DSP3100 2 way vented box DSP3100HC 2 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 Characteristics Distortion typically 0 01 or 0 02 up to full power at all frequencies Noise and hum 94dBr at all volume settings ...

Page 9: ...atibility with 200 600 series units In all cases except Type 5 the D1 input is used for all sources Choosing one of the standard settings overrides any other configuration you may have performed and so can be used to reset the configuration of the speakers To select a standard setting Switch off the DSP loudspeaker Turn on the power again while holding down the key on the remote corresponding to t...

Page 10: ...Turn on the power again while holding down the 0 key on the remote The display will show the current setting of the first configuration option Press or to step between the options Press A or V to change the value of the current option The table below shows the options you can configure Option Initial value in Type 1 Position and master slave L Compatibility G 500 200 Pre or 200 CD G Controller mod...

Page 11: ...f the option Press A or V to change the value of the option The options are summarised in the following table Option initial value Alternatives Explanation Label Radio CD Radio LP etc The label used to identify the source on the front panel display Audio input D1 D1 or D2 Choose D1 or D2 to specify the input Comms type 2C 1C 9C or NC Choose 1C for a Meridian CD player 2C for a Meridian FM Tuner 3C...

Page 12: ...gh pass filter at 80Hz for use with an analogue subwoofer Sub 2 Applies a second order high pass filter at 120Hz for use with an analogue subwoofer Corner Speaker closer than 0 5m 20 to a corner If your system includes a DSP centre speaker you should set Centre Y on the master speaker An additional frequency response option is then provided to allow you to adjust the centre speaker with the equiva...

Page 13: ...eakers should be left in the standby state This uses a negligible amount of electricity but ensures that the components of the loudspeakers operate at maximum efficiency from the moment you start If you are not going to use the DSP loudspeakers for several days you should switch each unit completely off at the back panel and disconnect it from the AC power supply To select a source Press the appro...

Page 14: ... the following status indicators Red Master loudspeaker Yellow 88kHz or 96kHz input and Green Clipping Adjusting the volume To change the volume The DSP loudspeakers adjust the volume in precise steps of 1dB where 9dB is equivalent to doubling the loudness and can be varied in the range 1 to 99dB When you first connect power to the DSP loudspeakers the volume is set to 65 which is similar to the m...

Page 15: ...lts 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 Press Function or Function until the display shows the current phase Press Function A or Function V to change the phase To change the balance or axis The balance control of the DSP loudspeakers uses digital signal processing to compensa...

Page 16: ...g aerial or antenna or route the antenna cable of the receiver as far as possible from the DSP loudspeaker and its cabling Ensure that the receiver uses well screened antenna cable Relocate the receiver with respect to the DSP loudspeaker Connect the receiver and this product to different AC outlets If the problem persists contact your dealer Drive units move when the speaker is switched on or off...

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