586 - Hi-Fi System MERIDIAN - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	CD Player / Transport
Brand	Meridian
Model	586
Dimensions (W x H x D)	17.5 x 4.0 x 13.5 inches (445 x 102 x 343 mm)
Weight	15.4 lbs (7.0 kg)
Power Supply	AC 120V/240V, 50/60Hz
Power Consumption	25 W (standby <0.5 W)
Digital Outputs	Coaxial (RCA), Optical (Toslink), AES/EBU (XLR)
Analog Outputs	Stereo RCA, XLR balanced
Supported Media	CD, CD-R, CD-RW (audio)
Remote Control	Infrared, included (Meridian MSR+)
Finish	Silver or black anodized aluminum
Display	Fluorescent dot matrix (blue/white)
DAC Type	Delta-Sigma (24-bit/192kHz capable)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio	> 110 dB
Total Harmonic Distortion	< 0.002%
Frequency Response	20 Hz – 20 kHz ±0.2 dB
Maintenance	Clean lens with dry, anti-static cloth; avoid exposure to dust and moisture
Safety Warnings	Do not open chassis; no user-serviceable parts inside; use only specified voltage
Spare Parts Availability	Contact Meridian authorized service centers; some parts may be discontinued
Repairability Index	6/10 (requires professional servicing)
Accessories Included	Remote control, power cord, user manual (74 pages)

Frequently Asked Questions - 586 MERIDIAN

How do I connect the Meridian 586 to my amplifier?

Use either the analog outputs (RCA or XLR) or digital outputs (coaxial, optical, AES/EBU) to connect to your amplifier or preamplifier. For best sound quality, we recommend using the balanced XLR analog outputs or a high-quality digital connection to an external DAC.

What type of cables do I need for the digital output?

For coaxial output, use a 75-ohm RCA digital cable. For optical, use a standard Toslink fiber optic cable. For AES/EBU, use a 110-ohm XLR digital cable.

How do I clean the laser lens?

Use a dry, anti-static lens cleaning disc or a very soft brush. Avoid using liquids or compressed air. If the player skips or fails to read discs, professional cleaning may be required.

Can the Meridian 586 play MP3 or other digital audio files?

No, the Meridian 586 is a standard CD player and only plays audio CDs (CD-DA) and CD-R/RW discs burned in audio CD format. It does not support MP3, WMA, or other compressed audio formats.

Is the Meridian 586 region-coded?

The Meridian 586 is not region-coded for CD playback; it will play CDs from any region. However, it is not a DVD player and does not handle region codes.

The remote control is not working. What should I do?

First, check the batteries in the remote and replace them if needed. Ensure there is a clear line of sight between the remote and the player's infrared sensor. If the problem persists, try resetting the player by unplugging it for 30 seconds.

No sound from the analog outputs. What could be wrong?

Verify that the amplifier or preamplifier is turned on and set to the correct input. Check that the interconnect cables are securely connected. If using digital outputs, the external DAC must be properly configured. Also ensure the player is not in mute or pause mode.

How do I update the firmware of the Meridian 586?

The Meridian 586 does not have user-updatable firmware. Any firmware updates must be performed by an authorized Meridian service center. Contact your local dealer for assistance.

What is the warranty period for the Meridian 586?

Meridian typically offers a 2-year warranty for the 586, covering manufacturing defects. Warranty terms may vary by region. Retain your original purchase receipt for service.

How should I dispose of the Meridian 586 when it reaches end of life?

Do not dispose of electronic equipment in household waste. Recycle it at a designated WEEE collection point. Contact local authorities for proper disposal options.

USER MANUAL 586 MERIDIAN

Meridian 586 DVD Player

Sales and service in the UK

Meridian Audio Ltd

Stonehill

Stukeley Meadows

Cambs

PE18 6ED

England

Tel [phone]

Fax [phone]

World Wide Web

http://www.meridian-audio.com

Part no: 586US/2

Sales and service in the USA

Meridian America Inc

3800 Camp Creek Parkway

Building 2400

Suite 122

Atlanta

GA 30331

Tel [phone]

Fax [phone]

Designed and

manufactured in the UK by

Digital Gramophone and Wireless Ltd

Stonehill

Stukeley Meadows

Cambs

PE18 6ED

England

Copyright © 1997 Digital Gramophone and Wireless Ltd.

Dolby, Dolby Digital, Pro Logic, AC-3, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

BoothroydlStuart Meridian, Meridian, and Meridian Digital Theatre are registered trademarks of Meridian Audio Ltd.

This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation

and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

This guide was produced by Human-Computer Interface Ltd, Cambridge, England.

Contents

Introduction 1

Introduces the 586 DVD Player, and provides an overview of the other products available in the Meridian 500 Series.

The Meridian 500 Series ...... 2

Sample configurations .... 3

Specification and accessories ...... 6

Using the DVD player 7

Provides step-by-step instructions on how to operate the DVD player, using either the front panel or the DVD remote.

DVD remote 8

Front panel 10

Playing a disc 11

Locating a specific title, chapter, or track 13

Stopping, pausing, and resuming play 15

Disc information 16

Advanced features 19

Describes the more advanced features of the DVD player.

Selecting options from a menu 20

Fast and slow-motion play 21

Playing repeatedly 23

Programming a selection 24

Selecting a playback audio setting ..... 26

Displaying subtitles 27

Selecting the camera angle and zooming the picture 28

Setting the parental lock 29

Language codes 32

Setting default options 33

Explains how to set up the default options using the DVD player's Setup Menu.

Setting default options 34

Selecting the audio settings 36

Selecting the function settings ...... 39

Selecting the display settings 42

Configuring the DVD player 47

Explains how to configure the DVD player to suit the other equipment in your system.

Choosing standard settings 48

Configuring the 586 DVD Player ...... 49

Setting up the DVD player 53

Describes how to unpack and install the DVD player, and gives information about cleaning and servicing your DVD player.

Unpacking 54

Back panel 55

Connecting video 57

Connecting audio 58

Connecting to other Meridian

equipment 60

Troubleshooting 61

Maintenance 64

Service and guarantee 65

Index 67

Introduction

A single DVD video disc can contain a whole motion picture, complete with multi-channel sound and many other features such as subtitles and related information. The picture quality is close to that of the film's original format, and it does not suffer from the degradations of quality experienced with analogue storage. The DVD format also supports a range of audio formats, including recordings with multi-channel sound or at higher resolutions or sampling rates than can be provided on conventional CD.

The Meridian 586 DVD Player allows you to take advantage of the whole range of video and audio releases available in this versatile new format. It uses the proven Meridian drawer-loading system to combine the convenience of tray loading with the extremely important performance benefits of top loading. In addition, the high-quality circuitry and de-jittering technology result in the highest audio and video quality achievable with DVD.

This user guide explains how to operate the DVD player, to enable you to get the best results from your video and music discs.

The Meridian 500 Series

The Meridian 500 Series is a unique system of digital, analogue, and video components designed to meet the demand for absolute quality, ease of use, and lasting value.

The flexibility of the Meridian 500 Series is such that you can assemble a system as simple or as complex as you need, which is perfectly suited to your musical and environmental requirements and is able to be added to or changed at a later date should your requirements alter.

Each Meridian 500 Series component is housed in a matching slim line case. Front panel controls provide access to the most important functions, and the full range of functions is available from the appropriate remote control using a simple and intuitive control interface.

500 Series communications

The Meridian 500 Series includes a sophisticated communications link to ensure that any configuration of units will work together as a fully integrated system.

The 500 Series communications system allows you to control any combination of units using a single remote, and ensures that your commands from the remote are interpreted correctly. The communications system also allows you to extend your hi-fi system into two or three rooms, with the ability to control the sources in one room from the controller in another room.

Professional features

The 500 Series also includes features for professional users, including RS232 computer control and balanced connections.

The following pages give examples of four suggested configurations to illustrate the flexibility of the Meridian 500 Series.

Sample configurations

Stereo music/video system

The 586 DVD Player provides a two-channel analogue audio output, normally encoded in Dolby Surround, to allow direct connection to an analogue pre-amplifier such as the 502 Analogue Controller.

In addition to playing DVD discs, the 586 includes a second lens to enable it to play audio CDs (although not recordable CDs). By careful design Meridian have achieved a sound quality with audio CDs which approaches that of their dedicated CD players.

Meridian Analogue Theatre

graph TD
    A["M60"] --> B["Television"]
    C["M60C"] --> B
    D["M60"] --> E["586"]
    E --> F["541"]
    F --> G["555"]
    G --> H["Ground"]
    I["Speaker"] --> A
    J["Speaker"] --> C
    K["Speaker"] --> D

The 586 DVD Player is also ideal for use with the Meridian 541 Surround Controller to decode movie soundtracks to the loudspeakers in a multi-channel surround system.

Meridian Digital Theatre™

graph TD
    A["DSP5000"] --> B["DSP5000C"]
    C["DSP5000"] --> D["DSP5000"]
    E["DSP5000"] --> F["DSP5000"]
    G["DSP5000"] --> H["DSP5000"]
    I["Television"] --> J["586"]
    K["565"] --> L["Television"]

The Meridian 586 DVD Player provides a digital audio output, making it ideal for use with the 565 Digital Surround Processor as the heart of a Meridian Digital Theatre system.

The Meridian 565 Digital Surround Processor can decode Dolby Digital (AC-3), MPEG Surround, DTS Audio, and Dolby Surround soundtracks.

Multimedia system

graph LR
    A["Satellite"] --> B["Video recorder"]
    B --> C["562V"]
    C --> D["Television"]
    D --> E["DSP6000 DSP6000"]
    A --> F["504"]
    A --> G["508"]
    A --> H["586"]
    F --> I["565"]

The Meridian 562V Multimedia Controller is the ideal control unit for use as the heart of a versatile multimedia system, giving flexible control of video, digital audio, and analogue audio sources. It provides direct digital inputs for digital sources, such as the 508 Compact Disc Transport and DVD sound from the 586 DVD Player.

In addition it provides Precision Delta Sigma analogue to digital conversion, for conventional analogue sources such as the 504 Stereo FM Tuner and video or television sound.

It also includes video switching for CVBS and S-Video signals such as from the 586 DVD Player, a satellite receiver, or video recorder.

Specification and accessories

Specification

THD Less than -93dBFS.

Noise Less than -93dBFS.

Mechanism Dual-lens pickup with red laser.

Formats DVD, CD.

Conversion 20-bit Delta Sigma.

Display 12-character dot-matrix display for title, chapter, track, or time.

Finish Black textured enamel and glass.

Dimensions 88mm x 321mm x 332mm (3.46" x 12.64" x 13.07").

Weight 6.4kg (14lbs).

Audio outputs 2-channel Dolby Surround, with on-board decoding from Dolby Digital (AC-3). Low-jitter digital output for connection to an external decoder (44.1kHz, 48kHz). AC-3 and PCM supported.

Video outputs Composite video.

S-Video.

Component (Y, Pr, Pb).

Communications Two 5 pin 240° DIN sockets.

Consumption 20VA.

Available accessories

The following accessories are available from your dealer:

○ Power cord Europe.

○ Power cord Canada and USA.

The Meridian System Remote provides access to the basic facilities of the 586 DVD Player, including those available from the front panel controls. In addition, it allows you to control any other 500 Series units in your system.

If you have problems purchasing these items, you can order them direct from Meridian Audio Limited, who can also supply a range of cables suitable for connecting the 586 DVD Player to other equipment.

Using the DVD player

This chapter provides a summary of the functions of the DVD player in order to identify the controls which you will use to operate the unit.

It also describes the basic aspects of using the DVD player to play DVD video discs and audio CDs.

Unless otherwise specified, each function is available from the front panel or the DVD remote. In addition, if you have the Meridian System Remote you can use this to operate all the basic functions of the DVD player.

DVD remote

1 OPEN/CLOSE

Opens or closes the drawer.

2 SUBTITLE ON/OFF

Turns subtitles on or off.

3 SETUP

Displays the Setup Menu.

4 TITLE

Displays the Title Menu.

5 RETURN

Exits from a menu.

6 ANGLE

Changes the viewing angle.

7 SKIP

Skips to the previous chapter/track.

8 REV

Selects fast reverse play.

9 PLAY ▶

Plays and unpauses a disc.

10 PAUSE/STEP

Pauses a disc and steps a frame at a time.

11 POWER

Switches to standby.

12 DISPLAY

Displays on-screen information.

13 MENU

Displays the disc menu.

14 ◀▶ ▲▼

Let you highlight options on menus.

15 ENTER

Selects a highlighted menu option.

16 SUBTITLE

Changes the subtitle language.

17 AUDIO

Changes the soundtrack.

18 SKIP ▶▶▶

Skips to the next chapter/track.

19 FWD ▶▶

Selects fast forward play.

20 LAST PLAY

Continues playing from stop.

21 STOP ■

Stops a disc playing.

22 ZOOM

Enlarges a portion of the picture.

23 DIMMER

No action.

24 REPEAT

Selects a repeat play mode.

25 MEMORY

Allows you to programme a selection.

26 Number keys

Allows you to select a title, chapter, or track by number.

27 SLOW

Selects slow-motion play.

28 3D

No action.

29 A-B RPT

Repeats a selection.

30 CLEAR

Clears a special play mode.

31 T

Enters a title number.

Front panel

1 Open

Opens and closes the disc drawer.

2 ▶ (Play)

Plays a selected chapter/track.

3 ■ (Stop)

Stops the disc.

4 II (Pause)

Pauses the disc.

5 Display

Selects the information displayed.

6 ◀ (Previous)

Selects the previous chapter/track.

7 ▶ (Next)

Selects the next chapter/track.

8 Off

Switches to standby.

Playing a disc

During normal use the DVD player should be left in the standby state. This uses a negligible amount of electricity, but ensures that the components of the DVD player operate at maximum efficiency from the moment you start playing a disc.

If you are not going to use the DVD player for a period of several days you should switch the unit completely off, at the back panel, and disconnect it from the AC power supply.

To switch on from standby

• Press Open (OPEN/CLOSE) or ■ (STOP).
• Switch on any other equipment connected to the CD player which is not part of the Meridian 500 Series.

The display will flash for a few seconds. The DVD player is then ready for use.

To insert a disc

- Press Open (front panel) or OPEN/CLOSE (remote) to open the drawer.

IMPORTANT: Never touch the lenses which are accessible when the drawer is open.

- Place your disc, label side up, over the hub, as shown below.

IMPORTANT: Ensure that the disc is correctly seated on the disc spindle before closing the drawer.

- Press Open (OPEN/CLOSE) again or ▶ (PLAY) to close the drawer.

Most DVD videos start playing automatically when you close the drawer.

Some DVD videos are double-sided, and need to be turned over during play.

Illustration of hands inserting a CD into a drive into a folder (no text or symbols visible)

To play the disc

- Press ▶ (front panel) or PLAY (remote).

The display will show the title and chapter, or track number:

For example, on chapter 17 of title 1:

To restart the current chapter or track

- Press ◀ (front panel) or SKIP ◀◀ (remote).

To move to the next chapter or track

- Press ▶I (front panel) or SKIP ▶▶I (remote).

To switch to standby

- Press Off (front panel) or POWER (remote).

The display will show:

If you have other Meridian 500 Series equipment connected to the DVD player, these units will also switch to standby.

If a disc is currently playing, switching to standby will stop the disc, and the disc can safely be left in the unit.

Note that if the 586 DVD Player is part of a Meridian system, and you select another source (such as the radio), the DVD player switches to a low-power mode.

The display shows:

Locating a specific title, chapter, or track

Normally, DVD video discs are divided into one or more titles, and the titles are subdivided into chapters. Audio CDs are divided into tracks.

The DVD player allows you to play an entire disc, or start playing from any chapter or track number. While a disc is playing you can go back to the start of the chapter or track or skip to the start of the next chapter or track.

You can also enter a specific title, chapter, or track number to locate the appropriate title or chapter/track directly.

To play starting from a particular chapter or track

- Press ▶I or ◀ (front panel) or SKIP ▶▶I or ◀◀ (remote) to step through the track numbers until the display shows the track you want to play:

For example, to play chapter 23:

After a short delay the chapter or track you have selected will start to play.

To locate a title or chapter/track by number

- Press T (remote) or • (Meridian System Remote) to highlight the title or track number, and enter the number you want:

- If you also want to specify a chapter number press ▼ (remote) or • (Meridian System Remote) to highlight the chapter number, and enter the number of the chapter you want:

- Press ▶ (PLAY).

The DVD player starts playing from the title and chapter numbers, or track number, you specified.

To locate a specific location within a title

- Press T (remote) twice until the TIME display appears:

- Enter the time using the number buttons:

- Press ▶ (PLAY).

The DVD player starts playing from the location you specified.

Stopping, pausing, and resuming play

You can stop or pause a disc, and then resume play at the same position.

To stop play

- Press ■ (STOP).

The display will return to chapter or track 1:

To resume after stopping

- Press LAST PLAY (remote only).

Provided you have not opened the disc tray the disc will resume playing slightly before the position where you stopped playback.

To pause play

- Press II (front panel) or PAUSE/STEP (remote).

The display shows the title and chapter, or track:

To step forward frame by frame

If you are playing a DVD video disc you can step forward, frame by frame, while it is paused:

- Press II (front panel) or PAUSE/STEP (remote).

To continue after pausing

- Press ▶ (PLAY).

Disc information

You can display information about a disc on the front panel or on-screen display.

To change the front panel display

- Press Display (front panel or Meridian System Remote).

Each time you press Display, the display will step between the following options:

Display Example

Title and chapter numbers (DVD video disc) or track number (audio CD).

Chapter or track number and elapsed time.

Blank.

To display disc information on screen

- Press DISPLAY (remote).

For a DVD video disc this shows the following information:

*Shown only when a disc is playing.

For an audio CD this shows the following information:

* Shown only when a disc is playing.

To display information about DVD video disc features

- Press DISPLAY (remote) twice while a DVD disc is playing.

In addition to the status and timing information this shows the following information about DVD features:

To turn off the on-screen display

- Press DISPLAY (remote) again.

Advanced features

This chapter describes the more advanced features of the 586 DVD Player. These features are not essential if you simply want to enjoy DVD video discs or audio CDs, but they allow you to take full advantage of the range of options available with the DVD format.

Note that many of the advanced features depend on the content of the particular DVD disc you are playing.

The advanced features described in this chapter are only available using the DVD remote.

Selecting options from a menu

Many DVD video discs provide additional sections of video or special options, which you can select from an on-screen menu.

Some DVD video discs which contain several titles also provide a Title Menu, from which you can select one of the titles.

To select an option from the disc menu

- Press MENU to display the disc menu on the screen.

A typical disc menu looks like this:

- Press ▲, ▼, ◀, or ▶ to highlight an option, and press ENTER to select it.

To select a title using the Title Menu

• Press TITLE to display the Title Menu on the screen.
• Press ▲, ▼, ◀, or ▶ to highlight a title, and press ENTER to select it.

The DVD player starts playback from chapter 1 of the title you selected.

Fast and slow-motion play

You can play back DVD video discs faster than normal, at between twice and 30 times normal speed, or in slow motion, at between half and one-sixteenth of normal speed.

You can also play back audio CDs faster than normal.

Note that the sound is muted when playing back DVD video discs faster or slower than normal.

To play DVD video discs faster than normal

- Press FWD or REV during playback.

Each time you press the key the speed switches between twice, eight times, and 30 times normal speed, as shown by the on-screen display:

To play DVD video discs in slow motion

- Press SLOW during playback.

The speed switches between 12 , 18 , and 116 normal speed, as shown by the on-screen display:

To play audio CDs faster than normal

- Press FWD or REV during playback.

Each time you press the key the speed alternates between two speeds, FF1 and FF2 (or FR1 and FR2):

To resume normal speed

- Press ▶ (PLAY).

Playing repeatedly

You can play back a specified title, chapter, track, or section of a disc repeatedly.

To repeat a title, chapter, or track

• Select the title, chapter, or track you want to repeat.
• Press REPEAT to switch between the alternative repeat modes.

The current repeat mode is displayed on the on-screen display:

CHAPTER REPEAT

It can be one of the following options:

Option Description

Chapter/track repeat Repeats the same chapter (DVD video disc) or track (audio CD).

Title/all repeat Repeats the same DVD video disc title or the entire audio CD.

Repeat off Resumes normal playback.

To repeat a specific section of a disc

• Press A-B RPT at the beginning of the section you want to play back repeatedly.
• Press A-B RPT again at the end of the section.

The DVD player automatically returns to the start of the section and plays it back repeatedly.

To cancel the repeat press A-B RPT a third time.

To resume normal playback

- Press CLEAR.

Any repeat mode you have selected will be cancelled.

Programming a selection

The DVD player's memory function lets you program a selection of titles and chapters (DVD video discs) or tracks (audio CDs), and play them back in any order. Note that some DVD video discs do not support this function.

You program a selection on a DVD video disc by specifying the title and chapter number of each chapter you want to play. Alternatively, you can leave the chapter number blank to play all the chapters in a title.

You program a selection on an audio CD by specifying the track number of each track you want to play.

To program a selection

- With a disc inserted and stopped press MEMORY to display the MEMORY menu:

• Press ◀◀▶ highlight the first title number, shown as T--, and enter the title number of the first item you want to play.
• Press ▶to highlight the chapter number, shown as C--, and enter the chapter number, or leave the chapter number blank to play all the chapters in the specified title.

You do not need to enter the title number if it is the same as the previous selection.

• Press ENTER to enter the selection.
• Repeat this procedure for the other selections you want to program.

You can program up to 30 items.

To change the selection you have programmed

• Press ▲ or ▼ to highlight the item you want to change.
• Edit the item by pressing T and the number keys, or press CLEAR to remove the item from the list.

To play the selection you have programmed

• If necessary, press MEMORY to display the MEMORY menu showing the selection you have programmed.
• Press ▶ (PLAY).

Selecting a playback audio setting

You can select one of the audio soundtracks from those included on a DVD video disc during playback. The audio setting shows the following information:

Information Examples

Soundtrack number 1, 2.

Soundtrack language ENG, FRE, GER.

Recording system AC-3, PCM, DTS.

Number of channels 2CH, 6CH.

For a full list of the language codes see Language codes, page 32.

To select the audio setting

- Press AUDIO.

The first time you press AUDIO the currently-selected audio setting is displayed:

- Press AUDIO to cycle between the available soundtracks.

The audio setting is displayed for three seconds, or until you press CLEAR.

Displaying subtitles

Many DVD video discs include subtitles in up to 32 different languages. While you are playing a disc you can turn the subtitles on or off, and select the subtitle language from those provided on the DVD video disc.

To select a subtitle language

- Press SUBTITLE during playback.

The on-screen display shows the current subtitle setting:

This gives the number of the subtitle option, the language code, and whether the subtitles are on or off. For a full list of language codes see Language codes, page 32.

- Press SUBTITLE to switch between the alternative subtitle languages.

To display subtitles

- Press SUBTITLE ON/OFF.

The on-screen displays shows the current subtitle setting:

Selecting the camera angle and zooming the picture

Some DVD video discs include scenes recorded from up to nine different camera angles, and you can select the camera angle while you are playing the disc.

You can choose to display an icon on the on-screen display to indicate when a scene contains multiple camera angles:

Pure black background with a small white icon in the top-right corner (no text or symbols)

For more information see To display the angle icon, page 44.

To change the camera angle

- Press ANGLE, ▲, or ▼, while viewing a scene with multiple camera angles.

Each time you press ANGLE, ▲, or ▼, the next camera angle is selected.

Alternatively you can select a specific camera angle directly by pressing one of the number keys 1 to 9.

To turn off the angle number indicator

- Press CLEAR.

To zoom the picture

- Press ZOOM during playback or slow motion.

The DVD player magnifies the central portion of the screen.

• Press ◀, ▶, ▲, or ▼ to move the magnified area.
• Press CLEAR to revert to magnifying the central part of the screen.
• Press ZOOM again to turn off the zoom feature.

Setting the parental lock

Some DVD video discs are provided with a parental lock function to allow you to lock out playback of scenes whose content exceeds a specified rating.

To set the parental lock

- Press SET UP while the disc is stopped.

The SET UP MENU is displayed on the on-screen display.

- Press 9 twice.

The PRESET SECURITY CODE menu appears:

- Enter a four-digit security code, and press ENTER.

The PARENTAL LOCK menu appears:

- Press ◀ or ▶ to select ON, and then press ENTER.

The COUNTRY menu appears:

- Press ◀ or ▶ to select the country whose standards were used to rate the DVD video disc, then press ENTER.

The following menu appears:

- Press ▲ or ▼ to select the parental lock level, then press ENTER to return to the SET UP MENU.

DVD video discs rated higher than the level you select will not be playable unless you cancel the parental lock.

Level 3 is equivalent to the USA movie rating PG.

- Press SET UP to exit from the SET UP MENU.

To change the parental lock setting

- Press SET UP while the disc is stopped.

The SET UP MENU is displayed on the on-screen display.

- Press 9 twice.

The ENTER SECURITY CODE menu appears:

• Enter your four-digit security code, and press ENTER.
  • Proceed as described in To set the parental lock, page 29.

To change the four-digit security code

• Display the ENTER SECURITY CODE menu as described in the previous section.
• Press the STOP button four times to clear the existing security code.
• Enter a new four-digit security code, then press ENTER.
  • Proceed as described in To set the parental lock, page 29.

To cancel the parental lock function

- In the PARENTAL LOCK menu select the OFF option, then press ENTER.

Language codes

The following table gives the abbreviation used for each language in the 586 menus.

Abbreviation Language

--- No alternate language
CHI	Chinese
DUT	Dutch
ENG	English
FRE	French
GER	German
ITA Italian
JPN	Japanese
KOR	Korean
MAY	Malay
SPA	Spanish

AA Afar
AB Abkhazlan
AF Afrikaans
AM Ambaric
AR Arabic
AS Assamese
AY Aymara
AZ Azerbaijani
BA Bashkir
BE Belorussian
BG Bulgarian
BH Bihari
BI Bislama
BN Bengali, Bangla
BO Tibetan
BR Breton
CA Catalan
CO Corsican
CS Czech
CY Welsh
DA Danish
DZ Bhutani
EL Greek
EO Esperanto
Abbreviation Language
ET Estonian
EU Basque
FA Persian
FI Finnish
FJ Fiji
FO Faroese
FY Frisian
GA Irish
GD Scottish Gaelic
GL Galician
GN Guarani
GU Gujarati
HA Hausa
HI Hindi
HR Croatian
HU Hungarian
HY Armenian
IA Interlingua
IE Interlingue
IK Inupiak
IN Indonesian
IS Icelandic
IW Hebrew
JI Yiddish
JW Javanese
KA Georgian
KK Kazakh
KL Greenlandic
KM Cambodian
KN Kannada
KS Kashmiri
KU Kurdish
KY Kirghiz
LA Latin
LN Lingala
Abbreviation Language
LO Laotian
LT Lithuanian
LV Latvian, Lettish
MG Malagasy
MI Maori
MK Macedonian
ML Malayalam
MN Mongolian
MO Moldavian
MR Marathi
MT Maltese
MY Burnese
NA Nauru
NE Nepali
NO Norwegian
OC Occitan
OM (Afan) Oromo
OR Oriya
PA Panjabi
PL Polish
PS Pashto, Pushto
PT Portuguese
QU Quechua
RM Rhaeto-Romance
RN Kirundi
RO Rumanian
RU Russian
RW Kinyarwanda
SA Sanskrit
SD Sindhi
SG Sango
SH Serbo-Croatian
SI Singhalese
SK Slovak
SL Slovenian
Abbreviation Language
SM Samoan
SN Shona
SO Somali
SQ Albanian
SR Serbian
SS Siswati
ST Sesotho
SU Sundanese
SV Swedish
SW Swahili
TA Tamil
TE Telugu
TG Tajik
TH Thai
TI Tigrinya
TK Turkmen
TL Tagalog
TN Setswana
TO Tongan
TR Turkish
TS Tsonga
TT Tatar
TW Twi
UK Ukrainian
UR Urdu
UZ Uzbek
VI Vietnamese
VO Volapük
WO
Wolof
XH Xhosa
YO Yoruba
ZU Zulu

Setting default options

The DVD format allows disc manufacturers to provide a wide range of options on DVD video discs, and the 586 DVD Player allows you to choose between these options while a disc is playing.

Which of these features is available depends on the DVD video disc you are playing. For information about changing these options refer to the chapter Advanced features, page 19.

For convenience the 586 DVD Player allows you to set a default choice for most of these options, so that when you first insert a disc it starts playing with your preferred settings. This chapter explains how to set up the default options using the DVD player's SET UP MENU.

The options described in this chapter are only available using the DVD remote.

Setting default options

The default options are divided into the following three menus of settings:

Menu Description

AUDIO SETTING The audio language and sound format.

FUNCTION The video and operational settings.

DISPLAY The display settings, and menu and subtitle languages.

You choose the menu of settings you want from the main SET UP MENU.

To display the SET UP MENU

- If necessary switch on the DVD player and press STOP if a disc is currently playing.

- Press SET UP.

The main SET UP MENU will be displayed:

To select a set up menu

- Press ▲ or ▼ to display the set up menu you want.

As you display each menu, the settings available on that menu are shown:

- Press ENTER to select the menu.

To change a setting

• Press ▲ or ▼ to highlight the setting you want to change.
• Press ENTER to select the setting.

A second display then shows all the options available for the setting you have selected, and allows you to choose one as the default.

For more information about changing individual settings refer to the following sections in this chapter.

To return to the previous menu

- Press RETURN.

To exit from the set up menus

- Press SET UP.

Selecting the audio settings

The AUDIO SETTING menu lets you select the preferred soundtrack language and audio format, and choose dynamic range control and vocal karaoke options:

To select the default soundtrack language

Most DVD video discs include a selection of soundtrack languages. English is usually the default soundtrack language, but you can use the SET UP MENU to set a different default language if you prefer.

Some DVD video discs also include a description of the actions on screen (descriptive service) for visually impaired users.

- Highlight AUDIO in the AUDIO SETTING menu, and press ENTER.

The AUDIO menu is displayed:

• Press ◀, ▶, ▲, or ▼ to highlight the default soundtrack language you want to use.
• If you want the descriptive service press AUDIO to set the DESCRIPTIVE SERVICE option to ON.
• Press ENTER to return to the AUDIO SETTING menu.

To select the audio output format

- Highlight AUDIO OUT SEL. in the AUDIO SETTING menu, and press ENTER.

The AUDIO OUT SEL menu is displayed:

- Press ◀ or ▶ to highlight the format you want, and press ENTER.

Choose AC-3 if you are connecting the 586 DVD Player to an external digital surround processor.

Choose PCM to use the 586 on-board AC-3 decoder to provide two channel PCM audio on the digital and analogue outputs, suitable for feeding to a preamplifier or DSP loudspeakers.

To select dynamic range control

The DVD player's on-board AC-3 decoder provides dynamic range control, which is a feature available with Dolby Digital (AC-3) discs that makes quiet sounds easier to hear. It is ideal for low-level listening, such as late at night.

- Highlight D RANGE CONTROL in the AUDIO SETTING menu, and press ENTER.

The D RANGE CONTROL menu is displayed:

- Press ◀ or ▶ to turn dynamic range control on or off, and press ENTER.

Note that this feature is only available if you have chosen PCM in the AUDIO OUT SEL. menu. If you are using the DVD player with a 565 or 861 digital surround processor, these provide an equivalent function.

To select vocal karaoke

This option allows you to turn on or off the vocal track of DVD KARAOKE discs.

- Highlight VOCAL KARAOKE in the AUDIO SETTING menu, and press ENTER.

The VOCAL KARAOKE menu is displayed:

- Press ◀ or ▶ to turn the vocal track on or off, and press ENTER.

Selecting the function settings

The FUNCTION menu lets you change the video and operational settings of the 586 DVD Player:

Note that the REMOTE CONFIRM option has no effect in the 586 DVD Player.

To select the black level

- Highlight BLACK LEVEL in the FUNCTION menu, and press ENTER.

The BLACK LEVEL menu is displayed:

- Press ◀ or ▶ to choose between NORMAL, to give a standard black level, or ENHANCED, to give an expanded black level.

If you are using the COMPOSITE or S video outputs of the DVD player select the NORMAL option.

If you are using the COMPONENT video outputs select the option that corresponds to the combination of your display.

To select title stop

If title stop is selected the DVD player stops after playing each title.

- Highlight TITLE STOP in the FUNCTION menu, and press ENTER.

The TITLE STOP menu is displayed:

- Press ◀ or ▶ to turn title stop on or off, and press ENTER.

To select the video output format

This option determines which of the S-Video or COMPONENT video outputs is active.

- Highlight VIDEO OUT SEL. in the FUNCTION menu, and press ENTER.

The VIDEO OUT SEL. menu is displayed:

- Press ◀ or ▶ to highlight S or COLOR STREAM (COMPONENT video), and press ENTER.

Note that if you change this option while using the S-Video or COMPONENT video outputs the on-screen display will be lost. In this case connect the COMPOSITE video output, which is active irrespective of this setting, or use the Video toggle configuration option; see To change the video output format, page 49.

To select the on-screen display

This option allows you to turn on or off the on-screen displays shown during operation, such as PLAY and PAUSE.

- Highlight OSD in the FUNCTION menu, and press ENTER.

The OSD menu is displayed:

- Press the ◀ or ▶ to turn the on-screen displays on or off, and press ENTER.

Selecting the display settings

The DISPLAY menu lets you change the language for screen displays, the default picture format, the angle icon, and the default language for subtitles and disc menus.

To select the language for screen displays

The 586 DVD Player allows you to display the SET UP MENU and on-screen displays in English, French, or Spanish.

- Highlight SCREEN DISPLAYS in the DISPLAY menu and press ENTER.

The SCREEN DISPLAYS menu is displayed:

- Use ▲ or ▼ to highlight the language you want to use, and press ENTER.

The screen displays will change to the language you have selected.

To set the default picture format

Some DVD video discs allow you to choose between the 4:3 (normal television) or 16:9 (widescreen) picture formats.

If you have a standard 4:3 television you also have the choice of displaying widescreen pictures cropped to fill your television screen (pan-scan), or with black bars above and below the picture (letterbox).

- Highlight TV SHAPE in the DISPLAY menu, and press ENTER.

The TV SHAPE menu is displayed:

- Press ◀ or ▶ to select the format of your TV, and press ENTER (remote).

If you selected 4:3 NORMAL an additional DISPLAY MODE menu appears:

- Press ◀ or ▶ to select the display mode you want to use for widescreen videos, and press ENTER.

Note that the pan-scan feature is not available on some discs, in which case letterbox format will be used.

To display the angle icon

Some DVD video discs contain movies recorded from up to 9 alternative angles, and while the disc is playing you can choose which angle to watch from.

You can choose to have an angle icon displayed on the screen to show if a scene has been recorded from multiple angles.

- Highlight ANGLE ICON in the DISPLAY menu, and press ENTER.

The ANGLE ICON menu is displayed:

- Press ◀ or ▶ to turn the angle icon ON or OFF, and press ENTER.

To set the default subtitle language

DVD video discs can include subtitles in up to 32 different languages.

Some DVD video discs also include special subtitles for hearing impaired users (extended features), describing the sounds in the soundtrack.

The 586 DVD Player allows you to select whether subtitles are displayed by default, and specify the preferred language if it is available on the disc.

- Highlight SUBTITLE in the DISPLAY menu, and press ENTER.

The SUBTITLE menu is displayed:

• Press ◀, ▶, ▲, or ▼ to highlight the language you want to use, or NO SUBTITLES if you do not want to display subtitles.
• If you want extended features press SUBTITLE to turn EXTENDED FEATURES to ON.
• Press ENTER to set the default subtitle options you have chosen.

To set the default disc menu language

Many DVD video discs include a disc menu to allow you to select different sections of the disc or to display other information provided on the disc.

If the disc menu is provided on a disc in alternative languages you can select the default language.

- Highlight DISC MENU in the DISPLAY menu, and press ENTER.

The DISC MENU is displayed:

- Press ◀, ▶, ▲, or ▼ to highlight the default disc menu language you want to choose, and press ENTER.

Configuring the DVD player

Many advanced aspects of the 586 DVD Player can be configured to alter the way it operates with the other Meridian equipment in your system.

These settings are initially set to standard values, which are suitable for most situations, and this chapter describes how to restore the standard settings.

It then gives details of the more advanced settings and explains how to change them.

Choosing standard settings

The DVD player provides a standard setting, called Type 1, which configures the 586 into the most commonly needed configuration.

Choosing Type 1 overrides any other configuration you may have performed, and so can be used to reset the configuration of the unit.

To restore the standard settings

• Switch off the 586, using the power switch on the back panel.
• Switch off any power amplifiers that are connected to the 586 and put any digital speakers to standby.
• Switch on the power again while holding down the Off key on the front panel.

After a short delay the display will show:

Type 1

• Wait for one second, and then switch off the 586 using the power switch on the back panel.
• Switch on again to use the 586 with the standard setting.

Configuring the 586 DVD Player

To configure specific options

• Switch off the 586, using the power switch on the back panel.
• Switch on the power again while holding down the display key on the front panel.

The display will show:

Confis

- Press Display until the display shows the current value of the option you want to change.

For example:

Fan Auto

- Press ◀ or ▶ to set the value you want.

When you have configured all the settings you want to change:

- Switch off the 586, using the power switch on the back panel.

To change the video output format

You can change the active video output using the Video toggle configuration option, enabling you to use the on-screen menus if you do not have the Composite video output connected.

This changes the active video output between S-Video and COMPONENT video.

• While in Config mode press Off.

The display will show:

Video tosale

To change the fan setting

- Press Display until the display shows the current fan setting.

For example:

Fan Auto

- Press ◀ or ▶ until the display shows the setting you want.

For example:

Fan Off

The following fan settings are provided:

Setting Description

Fan Auto The fan switches on when a disc is playing.

Fan Off The fan is off; only recommended in cool environments.

Fan Always The fan is permanently on; recommended if the 586 is used with limited ventilation, such as in a cabinet.

To configure another source to control the DVD player

By default the DVD player is selected by the DVD source, or the DVD key on the Meridian System Remote (labelled TEXT on earlier systems).

If you want to use another source, such as CD, to control the DVD player:

- Press the corresponding source key on the Meridian System Remote.

The display shows the source you have selected.

- Press ◀ or ▶ until the -C option is selected.

For example:

CD…C

To set other configuration options

The other configuration options are generally set to an appropriate value when you reset the 586 to one of the standard settings, and you should not normally need to alter them; see Choosing standard settings, page 48.

These options are summarised in the following table for advanced use:

Option Initial value

Controller mode(Auto Setup, Controller, or Not Con.)	Auto Setup
System address (1-8)	Sys. Addr. =1
Product address (1-8)	Prod. Addr. =1
Start source (CD, RD, LP, TV,T1, T2, Cr, Cb, DV, V1, V2, Ld)	S.S. IV

Setting up the DVD player

This chapter explains how to install the DVD player. It describes what you should find when you unpack the DVD player, how you should connect it to your other audio equipment, and the siting constraints.

Before you begin installation, you should ensure that your DVD player is the correct voltage for your local AC supply. If it is not, do not try to install the DVD player, and contact your dealer.

You should not make any connections to the DVD player or to any other component in your system whilst the AC power supply is connected and switched on.

Unpacking

The 586 DVD Player comes in a box containing the following components:

○ Meridian 586 DVD Player.
○ DVD remote.
○ Meridian comms lead.
○ Power cord.
○ This manual.

If any of these items are missing please contact your dealer. We suggest that you retain the packing in case you need to transport the unit.

To position the DVD player

Do not place the DVD player:

○ In direct sunlight.
○ Near heat sources, such as a radiator.
○ Directly on top of heat producing equipment, such as a power amplifier.

In common with all CD and DVD players, the 586 DVD Player emits some radio-frequency signals. You should therefore try to

keep all power cables and network leads away from signal cables, including audio, antenna, and loudspeaker cables.

Radio interference

FCC Warning: This equipment generates and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used correctly in accordance with our instructions may cause interference to radio communications or radio and television reception. It has been type-tested and complies with the limits set out in Subpart J, Part 15 of FCC rules for a Class B computing device. These limits are intended to provide reasonable protection against such interference in home installations.

EEC: This product has been designed to comply with the limits set out in EN55013 and EN55020C.

Back panel

Video connections

The DVD player provides three alternative video outputs to provide flexibility in connecting it to other equipment.

If your other equipment provides component video outputs, use these to produce the highest possible video quality.

The video connections should be made using suitable video cables, which are available from your dealer.

Use this output To connect to this

COMPONENT A monitor or projection television with Y, Pr, Pb component video inputs.

S-Video A monitor or television with an S-Video input, or a Meridian 562V Multimedia Controller.

Composite A television or monitor with a composite video input, or the composite video input on a Meridian 562V or 501V.

Audio connections

The following table gives details of the two alternative audio outputs:

Use this output To connect to this

DIGITAL OUT A surround processor such as the Meridian 565 Digital Surround Processor, a digital preamplifier such as the Meridian 562V, or Meridian DSP loudspeakers.

ANALOGUE OUT A television, analogue preamplifier such as the Meridian 502, or an analogue surround processor such as the Meridian 541 Surround Controller.

The digital connections should be made with high quality 75Ω screened cable. Suitable cables are available from Meridian. We do not recommend using 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.

The analogue connections should be made using high-quality screened cable, taking care to connect the left and right channels correctly.

Communications connections

The following table gives details of the communications connections:

Use this connection To connect to this

COMMS Other Meridian 500 series

equipment, or Meridian DSP loudspeakers.

RS232 connection For future expansion, to allow

the 586 to be interfaced to a computer. Contact your dealer for more information.

Connecting using component video

If your television, monitor, or projection system includes component video inputs, these will give the highest possible quality from DVD videos.

• Connect the component outputs from the 586 DVD Player to the COMPONENT video inputs, using suitable video cables.
• Set the VIDEO OUT SEL. menu option to COLOR STREAM; see To select the video output format, page 40, or To change the video output format, page 49.

Connecting using S-Video

• Connect the S-Video output to a corresponding input on a television, monitor, or video control unit, using a suitable S-Video cable.
  The S-Video output is recommended if your other equipment provides a choice of both S-Video and composite inputs.
• Leave the VIDEO OUT SEL. menu option set to S; see To select the video output format, page 40.

Connecting using composite video

- Connect the Composite video output to a corresponding input on a television, monitor, or video control unit using a suitable cable.

The Composite video output is always active, irrespective of the VIDEO OUT SEL. setting.

Connecting audio

To connect to a Meridian 565 Digital Surround Processor

graph LR
    A["586 DVD Player"] -->|DIGITAL OUTPUT| B["Digital lead"]
    C["565 Digital Surround Processor"] -->|DIGITAL IN| D["Digital lead"]

• Connect the DIGITAL OUT on the 586 to the DIGITAL IN on the 565.
• Set the AUDIO OUT SEL. menu option to AC-3; see To select the audio output format, page 37.

To connect to the Meridian 541 Surround Controller

• Connect the ANALOGUE OUT connections from the 586 DVD Player to a suitable pair of audio inputs on the 541 Surround Controller, such as the CD or LD inputs.
• Leave the AUDIO OUT SEL. menu option set to PCM; see To select the audio output format, page 37.

To connect to Meridian DSP loudspeakers

graph TD
    A["586 DVD Player"] --> B["DIGITAL OUTPUT COMMS"]
    B --> C["M5 lead"]
    C --> D["DSP5000 – Main R (slave) DSP5000 – Main L (master)"]
    D --> E["S5 lead"]
    E --> F["DIGITAL INPUTS 2 1 DIGITAL OUTPUT OUTPUT INPUT"]
    E --> G["DIGITAL INPUTS 2 1 DIGITAL OUTPUT OUTPUT INPUT"]
    E --> H["DIGITAL INPUTS 2 1 DIGITAL OUTPUT OUTPUT INPUT"]

• Connect the DIGITAL OUT from the 586 DVD Player to DIGITAL INPUT 1 on the master DSP loudspeaker.
• Connect the DIGITAL and COMMS output from the left DSP loudspeaker to the DIGITAL and COMMS INPUTS on the slave DSP loudspeaker, using an M5 lead.
• Leave the AUDIO OUT SEL. menu option set to PCM; see To select the audio output format, page 37.

Connecting to other Meridian equipment

To connect to other Meridian 500 Series equipment

- Connect one of the COMMS sockets on the back panel of the DVD player to one of the COMMS sockets on another 500 Series unit, using the 500 comms lead provided with the 586 DVD Player.

The sequence in which you connect the units is not important.

Then configure the units with the following automatic setup procedure:

• Switch all the units to standby.
• Press CLEAR (remote).

Each unit will display:

One unit will then be designated as the controller, and display:

Controller

This is the unit that will respond to the remote.

All the other units will be configured as non-controllers, and display:

Not Con.

Your system is now set up and ready for use.

- If for any reason the automatic setup does not give the configuration you want, restore the default operation by selecting one of the standard types; see Choosing standard settings, page 48.

Note: Do not, under any circumstances, connect any equipment other than Meridian 500, 600, or 200 Series to the socket marked COMMS on the back of the DVD player.

Troubleshooting

This section describes problems you may encounter when using the DVD player, and includes suggested solutions.

If these suggestions fail to cure the problem, please contact your Meridian dealer for further assistance.

No lights are displayed when switching on

○ Check that your AC power supply is connected correctly.
○ Check that the ON/OFF switch on the back panel is in the ON position.

There is no sound when playing a disc

○ Check that your preamplifier is switched on, and the volume is at an appropriate level.
○ Check that the DVD player is connected correctly to the other components of your system; see Setting up the DVD player, page 53.
○ Check that the correct source has been selected on your preamplifier.
○ Check that the display does not show Pause.

☐ Try playing another disc. If this disc works, check the problem disc for signs of dirt or damage.
☐ If you are using the DVD player with a preamplifier or active loudspeakers check that the AUDIO OUT SEL. menu option is set to PCM; see To select the audio output format, page 37.

There is interference on the radio and/or television when the DVD player is switched on

Before following the steps below, ensure all units are switched off first.

If this equipment does cause or suffer from interference to/from radio or television reception then the following measures should be tried:

○ Reorient the receiving aerial (or antenna) or route the antenna cable of the receiver as far as possible from the 586 DVD Player and its cabling.
○ Ensure that the receiver uses well-screened antenna cable.
○ Relocate the receiver with respect to the DVD player.
○ Connect the receiver and this product to different AC outlets.

There are clicks when starting to play a disc

○ If you are using a source other than DVD to control the DVD player, check that it is configured as -C in Config. This ensures that the Meridian preamplifier or control unit mutes the sound when a disc is not playing.
○ If you are using a non-Meridian preamplifier the clicks are unavoidable.

For more information see To configure another source to control the DVD player, page 50.

There is no video output

Only one of the S-Video or COMPONENT video outputs is active at any time, depending on the option selected in the VIDEO OUT SEL. menu; see To select the video output format, page 40.

To change the menu option connect the COMPOSITE video output, which is active irrespective of this setting, or use the Video toggle configuration option; see To change the video output format, page 49.

The on-screen display shows PLEASE CHECK DISC when attempting to play a disc

○ Check that the disc is positioned correctly in the drawer; see To insert a disc, page 11.
○ If it is a single-sided disc check that the label is uppermost.
○ Check that it is not a recordable CD.
- Try playing another disc. If this disc works, check the problem disc for signs of dirt or damage.

The on-screen display shows DISC PLAYBACK UNAUTHORIZED

This screen is displayed if you attempt to play a DVD video disc encoded for a region that is not supported by your DVD player:

A hand symbol is displayed on the on-screen display

This indicates that the function you have selected is not available on the disc you are playing.

Maintenance

Cleaning

When cleaning the DVD player bear in mind that the front of the DVD player is plastic, and the display panel and lid are glass.

Disconnect the power cord before cleaning the unit.

Note: Do not use abrasive cleaners on any part of the DVD player.

To clean the case, display panel, and keypad

- Use a slightly damp cloth.

Ensure that no water is allowed to get inside the case, and do not reconnect the power until you are certain that the DVD player is completely dry.

To clean the audio and video connections

The audio and video sockets on the back of the DVD player are gold-plated and need no cleaning if gold-plated phono plugs are used. Otherwise, it is recommended that you unplug and

reconnect the plugs at least once a year. A proprietary contact cleaner can be used to some advantage.

The electrical digital output should be treated in a similar way.

To change the mains fuse

- Remove the mains connector, and pull out the drawer next to the power input to access the fuses.

Before replacing a blown fuse, it is best to ascertain the cause of the failure.

The fuse drawer includes a spare fuse. This should be replaced by a fuse of the same rating.

Service and guarantee

Service

The Meridian 500 Series of hi-fi components have been carefully designed to give years of untroubled service. There are no user-serviceable parts inside the case, nor do the units require any form of maintenance.

In the unlikely event that your DVD player fails to function correctly, it should be returned, in its original packaging, to your Meridian dealer.

In case of difficulty within the UK or USA please contact the appropriate sales and service address shown on page ii.

In case of difficulty outside the UK or USA, contact the importing agent for the territory. A list of Meridian agents outside the UK is available from Meridian Audio.

No responsibility can be accepted for the DVD player whilst in transit to the factory or an agent, and customers are therefore advised to insure the unit.

When seeking service under guarantee, proof of the date of purchase will be required.

Guarantee

The 586 DVD Player is guaranteed against defects in material and workmanship for 2 years from the date of purchase.

The guarantee is void if the 586 DVD Player has been subject to misuse, accident, or negligence, or has been tampered with or modified in any way without the written authorisation of Meridian Audio Limited. Note that connecting anything other than the correct network lead to the COMMS sockets may cause damage to the 586 DVD Player which will not be covered by this guarantee. Attempted servicing by unauthorised people may also invalidate this guarantee. Labour and carriage charges are not covered unless by local agreement.

Outside the UK, local warranty liability is restricted to equipment purchased within the territory. Our agents outside the UK are only under contractual obligation to service under-guarantee equipment sold through them. They are entitled to make a non-refundable charge for any service carried out on other equipment.

This guarantee does not limit your statutory rights within the United Kingdom.

Index

A A-B RPT (remote) 23

AC-3 option 37

Accessories 6

Advanced features 19

ANALOGUE OUT 56

ANGLE (remote) 28

Angle icon, displaying 44

ANGLE ICON option 44

AUDIO (remote) 26

Audio CDs 13

on-screen display 17

programming a selection 24

Audio connections 56, 58

AUDIO menu 36

AUDIO OUT SEL. option 37

audio output formats 37

AC-3 37

PCM 37

Audio setting

displaying 26

selecting 26

AUDIO SETTING menu 34, 36

Automatic setup 60

B Back panel 55

selecting by number 14

Choosing standard settings 48

Cleaning

the audio and video connections 64

the case 64

COLOR STREAM option 40

COMMS connection 56

Communications connections 56

COMPONENT outputs 55

Component video, connecting 57

Components 54

Composite output 55

Config mode 49

Config options

Controller mode 51

Product address 51

Start source 51

System address 51

Configuring the DVD player 47, 49

Connecting

audio 58

to Meridian 500 Series

equipment 60

video 57

Connections

audio 56

communications 56

video 55

Continuing after pausing 15

Controller mode Config option 51

Controller, setting 60

D D RANGE CONTROL option 37

Default options, setting 33

DESCRIPTIVE SERVICE option 36

DIGITAL OUT 56

Disc information 16

Disc menu 20

DISC MENU option 45

DISC PLAYBACK UNAUTHORIZED display 63

Display (front panel) 16

DISPLAY (remote) 16, 17

Display, flashing 11

Display function 16, 17

DISPLAY menu 34, 42

DISPLAY MODE menu 43

Displaying disc information 16

DVD remote 8

DVD video discs 13, 20

camera angle 28

on-screen display 16

programming a selection 24

Dynamic range control 37

E ENTER (remote) 35

EXTENDED FEATURES option 45

F Fast play 21

Flashing display 11

Front panel controls 10

Front panel display 16

blanking 16

FUNCTION menu 34, 39

Fuse, replacing 64

FWD (remote) 21

G Guarantee 65

| Inserting a disc 11

Installing 54

Introduction 1

L Language

disc menu 45

screen displays 42

subtitles 44

LAST PLAY (remote) 15

late-night listening 37

Letterbox format 43

Locating a specific title, chapter, or track 13

Low-power mode 12

M Maintenance 64

MEMORY (remote) 24

MENU (remote) 20

Meridian 500 Series 2

502 Analogue Controller 3

504 Stereo FM Tuner 5

508 Compact Disc Transport 5

562V Multimedia Controller 5

565 Digital Surround Processor 4 communications 2

Meridian 500 Series operation, setting 60

Meridian 541 Surround Controller, connecting to 58

Meridian 565 Digital Surround Processor, connecting to 58

Meridian Analogue Theatre 3

Meridian Digital Theatre™ 4

Meridian DSP loudspeakers, connecting to 59

Meridian System Remote 6, 7, 14

Moving to the next chapter or track 12

Multimedia system 5

N NO SUBTITLES option 45

NORMAL option 43

○ Off (front panel) 12

On-screen display 16, 17

turning on or off 41

Open (front panel) 11

OPEN/CLOSE (remote) 11

OSD option 41

P Pan-scan 43

Parental lock

cancelling 31

changing setting 31

setting 29

PAUSE/STEP (remote) 15

Pausing play 15

PCM option 37

Picture format 43

Playing 12

a selection 25

faster than normal 21

from a particular chapter or track 13

in slow motion 22

PLEASE CHECK DISC display 62

Positioning 54

POWER (remote) 12

Product address Config option 51

Programming a selection 24

R Radio interference 54

REMOTE CONFIRM option 39

Remote control 8

REPEAT (remote) 23

Repeating

a specific section of a disc 23

a title, chapter, or track 23

Restarting the current chapter or track 12

Resuming after stopping 15

REV (remote) 21

RS232 connection 56

S S option 40

S output 55

S-Video

changing 49

connecting 57

Sample configurations 3

Meridian Analogue Theatre 3

Meridian Digital Theatre™ 4

multimedia system 5

stereo music/video system 3

SCREEN DISPLAYS menu 42

Security code 29

changing 31

clearing 31

Selecting a title or chapter/track by number 14

Selecting titles or options from a menu 20

Service 65

SET UP (remote) 34, 35

SET UP MENU 33

displaying 34

SET UP menus

AUDIO SETTING 34, 36

DISPLAY 34, 42

FUNCTION 34, 39

Setting up the DVD player 53

SKIP (remote) 12

Slow-motion play 21

Soundtracks

extended features 44

language 36

selecting 26

Specification 6

Standard settings 48

choosing 48

Standby mode 11

Start source Config option 51

Stepping forward frame by frame 15

Stereo music/video system 3

STOP (remote) 11

Stopping play 15

SUBTITLE (remote) 27

SUBTITLE ON/OFF (remote) 27

SUBTITLE option 44

Subtitles

default language 44

descriptive service 36

displaying 27

Subtitles (continued)

displaying current setting 27

Switching on from standby 11

System address Config option 51

T TITLE (remote) 20

Title Menu 20

TITLE STOP option 40

Titles 13

repeating 23

selecting by number 14

selecting from the Title Menu 20

Tracks 13

playing from 13

repeating 23

Troubleshooting 61

TV SHAPE option 43

U Unpacking 54

Using the DVD player 7

V Video connections 55, 57

VIDEO OUT SEL. option 40

Video output formats 40, 49

COMPONENT 40

S-Video 40

VOCAL KARAOKE option 38

W Widescreen format 43