Meridian audio dsp 3100 owners manual

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About your Meridian DSP loudspeakers These instructions provide information about unpacking, connecting up, confi guring, and using your Meridian 3100 DSP loudspeakers. They apply to the\ DSP3100 left and right loudspeakers, and the DSP3100HC horizontal centre\ loudspeaker. Introduction Meridian DSP loudspeakers represent the fruits of more than 25 years of \ continuous development of loudspeakers as musical instruments. The fi nest materials and state- of-the-art design are combined to create what we believe is the ultimate\ range of home loudspeakers. Digital Signal Processing Digital Signal Processing, or DSP, is a technique pioneered by Meridian in hi-fi products for achieving extremely accurate reproduction of audio signals \ using high- precision mathematical processing. DSP allows sophisticated processing to be performed without any of the c\ umulative noise or degradation that inevitably occurs, even with high-quality anal\ ogue 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, su\ ch as CD or DVD, the signals remain in digital form until the last possible stage. Power amplifi ers The speakers are driven by multiple independent high-power, low-feedback power amplifi ers. The combination of idealised magnetic design, careful star earthing\ , and very fast output devices gives the amplifi ers extremely low noise, high detail, and fast bass. The whole electronic assembly is supplied from substantial toroidal tran\ sformers feeding high-quality, audiophile-grade capacitors. Meridian Comms Meridian DSP loudspeakers are part of the Meridian family of advanced di\ gital, analogue, and video components, and these incorporate a sophisticated communications link, to allow you to control any combination of units us\ ing a single remote, and ensure that they will work together as a fully integrated sy\ stem. Sales and service in the UK Meridian Audio Ltd, Latham Road, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE29 6YE, England, Tel (01480) 445678, Fax (01480) 445686, Web www.meridian-audio.com Sales and service in the USA Meridian America Inc, 8055 Troon Circle, Suite C, Austell, GA30168-7849, USA Tel (404) 344 7111, Fax (404) 346 7111, Web www.meridian-audio.com Designed, manufactured in the UK Copyright © 2002-2005 Meridian Audio Ltd., Part no: 3100U/1 Boothroyd|Stuart Meridian, Meridian, Meridian Digital Theatre, Meridian Lossless Packing, MHR and MLP are registered trademarks of Meridian Audio Ltd. MHR: This product incorporates copyright protection technology covered by certain patent applications and intellectual property of Meridian Audio Ltd. This technology is provided for the express purpose of securely containing copyright audio within the Meridian System only. Reverse engineering or circumvention of this protection is strictly prohibited. This guide was produced by: Human-Computer Interface Ltd, www.interface.co.uk Copyright and acknowledgements - Read the instructions - Keep these instructions. - Follow all instructions. - Do not use this apparatus near water. - Clean only with a dry cloth. - Install only in accordance with manufacturers 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 fi lled with liquid, such as a vase, on the speakers. - Do not place naked fl ame sources, such as lighted candles, on the speakers. To avoid interference Do not position the unit: - Near strong magnetic radiation. - Near to a television, or where connecting cables may be subject to or cause interference. To avoid overheating - Leave at least 10cm around the equipment to ensure suffi cient ventilation. Do not position the unit: - In direct sunlight. - Near heat sources, such as a radiator. - Directly on top of heat producing equipment, such as a power amplifi er. 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. EU: This product has been designed and type-tested to comply with the limits set out in EN55013 and EN55020. Important safety instructions

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About your Meridian DSP loudspeakers These instructions provide information about unpacking, connecting up, confi guring, and using your Meridian 3100 DSP loudspeakers. They apply to the\ DSP3100 left and right loudspeakers, and the DSP3100HC horizontal centre\ loudspeaker. Introduction Meridian DSP loudspeakers represent the fruits of more than 25 years of \ continuous development of loudspeakers as musical instruments. The fi nest materials and state- of-the-art design are combined to create what we believe is the ultimate\ range of home loudspeakers. Digital Signal Processing Digital Signal Processing, or DSP, is a technique pioneered by Meridian in hi-fi products for achieving extremely accurate reproduction of audio signals \ using high- precision mathematical processing. DSP allows sophisticated processing to be performed without any of the c\ umulative noise or degradation that inevitably occurs, even with high-quality anal\ ogue 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, su\ ch as CD or DVD, the signals remain in digital form until the last possible stage. Power amplifi ers The speakers are driven by multiple independent high-power, low-feedback power amplifi ers. The combination of idealised magnetic design, careful star earthing\ , and very fast output devices gives the amplifi ers extremely low noise, high detail, and fast bass. The whole electronic assembly is supplied from substantial toroidal tran\ sformers feeding high-quality, audiophile-grade capacitors. Meridian Comms Meridian DSP loudspeakers are part of the Meridian family of advanced di\ gital, analogue, and video components, and these incorporate a sophisticated communications link, to allow you to control any combination of units us\ ing a single remote, and ensure that they will work together as a fully integrated sy\ stem. Sales and service in the UK Meridian Audio Ltd, Latham Road, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE29 6YE, England, Tel (01480) 445678, Fax (01480) 445686, Web www.meridian-audio.com Sales and service in the USA Meridian America Inc, 8055 Troon Circle, Suite C, Austell, GA30168-7849, USA Tel (404) 344 7111, Fax (404) 346 7111, Web www.meridian-audio.com Designed, manufactured in the UK Copyright © 2002-2005 Meridian Audio Ltd., Part no: 3100U/1 Boothroyd|Stuart Meridian, Meridian, Meridian Digital Theatre, Meridian Lossless Packing, MHR and MLP are registered trademarks of Meridian Audio Ltd. MHR: This product incorporates copyright protection technology covered by certain patent applications and intellectual property of Meridian Audio Ltd. This technology is provided for the express purpose of securely containing copyright audio within the Meridian System only. Reverse engineering or circumvention of this protection is strictly prohibited. This guide was produced by: Human-Computer Interface Ltd, www.interface.co.uk Copyright and acknowledgements - Read the instructions - Keep these instructions. - Follow all instructions. - Do not use this apparatus near water. - Clean only with a dry cloth. - Install only in accordance with manufacturers 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 fi lled with liquid, such as a vase, on the speakers. - Do not place naked fl ame sources, such as lighted candles, on the speakers. To avoid interference Do not position the unit: - Near strong magnetic radiation. - Near to a television, or where connecting cables may be subject to or cause interference. To avoid overheating - Leave at least 10cm around the equipment to ensure suffi cient ventilation. Do not position the unit: - In direct sunlight. - Near heat sources, such as a radiator. - Directly on top of heat producing equipment, such as a power amplifi er. 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. EU: This product has been designed and type-tested to comply with the limits set out in EN55013 and EN55020. Important safety instuctions