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Choosing a  standard setting

Unless you are using a pair of 3100 loudspeakers in a 2-channel system, you will 

need to confi gure them as described in this section.

The DSP loudspeakers provide the following fi ve alternative standard settings, called 

Types, which confi gure all aspects of the DSP loudspeakers into the most commonly 

needed confi gurations:

Type

Description

1

Selects D1 for all sources. For use with a stereo system; eg a CD or DVD player such as 
the G08 or G91.

5

For use with a CD player connected to D1; all other sources use D2.

6

For use with a Meridian Surround Controller.

7

For use in a second room.

8

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.

In all cases except Type 5, the D1 input is used for all sources.

Choosing one of the standard settings overrides any other confi guration you may 

have performed, and so can be used to reset the confi guration 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 the Type you want to use.

The display will show the Type number. For example:

 

Type 1

•  Release the remote key. The display shows:

 

L.

• Press 

A

 or 

V

 to specify the speaker position from the following options:

L.: Left ,R.: Right, C.: Centre, S.L.: Left surround, S.R: Right surround.

You should then select one loudspeaker to be the master; this will normally be the 

centre channel. Each other 3100 loudspeaker should be confi gured as a slave as 

follows.

• Press 

the 

green 

>

 (Play) key on the remote. 

For example: 

L.  Slv.

Alternatively you can confi gure the speaker as a slave, with the D2 input used for all 

sources, as follows:

• Press 

the 

green 

>

 (Play) key on the remote 

repeatedly until the display shows: 

L.  Slv2

When you have confi gured the loudspeaker:

•  Switch off the 3100 loudspeaker, using the power switch on the back, and then 

switch on again to restore normal operation.

Custom configuration

This mode allows you to check or alter the individual settings defi ned by the 

standard Type settings.

•  Turn off the DSP loudspeaker, using the power switch on the back panel.

•  Turn on the power again while holding down the 

0

 key on the remote.

The display will show the current setting of the fi rst confi guration 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  confi gure:

Option

Initial value in Type 1

Position and master/slave

L.

Compatibility (G, 500, 200 Pre, or 200 CD)*

G.

Controller mode (Auto, Con, or NCon)

Auto.

System address (1–8)

S.A.   1

Diagnostic displays?  (N or Y)

Diag.  N

Product address (1–8)

P.A.   1

Volume mode (1=normal, 2/3=second/additional 
room)

L.E.   1

Balance control? (N or Y)

Bal.   Y

Centre menus? (N or Y)

Centre menus? (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.

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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