Meridian Ultra User Manual

Ultra Digital to Analogue Converter
User Guide

Meridian Ultra Specifications

General

Humidity	5% to 95% non-condensing
Interface	RJ45
Fiber Type	Single-mode
Wavelength	1310 nm
Operating Temperature	0°C to 50°C (32°F to 122°F)

Summary

Important Safety Instructions

To Avoid Overheating

Guidance on ventilation and placement to prevent overheating of the apparatus.

To Avoid Interference

Advice on positioning the unit to minimize electrical or magnetic interference.

Radio Interference

Information on FCC and EEC compliance regarding radio frequency emissions.

Safety Warnings

The Ultra Digital to Analogue Converter

Outputs

Describes the balanced and unbalanced analogue output options and the technology used.

Inputs

Details the various digital and network input connections available on the converter.

Audio Processing

Explains the signal processing features like apodising filter, upsampling, and MQA decoding.

System Integration

Specifications

Audio Outputs

Audio Inputs

Signal Processing

Describes the proprietary DSP software features like apodising filter and upsampling.

Using the Ultra Digital to Analogue Converter

Switching On and Off

To Switch On From Standby

To Switch to Standby

Selecting a Source

To Play Music From a Sooloos System

To Control the Sooloos System

Adjusting the System Volume

To Change the Volume

To Mute the Sound

To Restore the Sound

Changing the Treble, Bass, or Balance

To Change the Treble

To Change the Bass

To Change the Balance

Changing the DSP Filter

To Change the Upsampling Filter

To Store the Audio Settings

Changing the Phase or LipSync

To Change the Phase

To Adjust the LipSync

Installing the Ultra Digital to Analogue Converter

Applications

To Connect to a Balanced Digital Source (eg DVD Player)

To Connect to an Unbalanced Digital Source (eg TV Tuner)

To Connect to a Computer via USB

To Connect to a Power Amplifier

To Connect to a Preamplifier

Configuring the Ultra Digital to Analogue Converter

Choosing a Standard Setting

To Select a Standard Setting

Procedure to reset configuration to default Types (Fixed or Variable).

Setup Parameters

To Enter Front Panel Setup Mode

Steps to access the front panel setup menu for configuration.

To Use the Setup Menus

How to navigate and change parameters within the setup menus.

To Exit From Setup Mode

Setting the Startup Volume and Output Mode

To Set the Startup Volume

How to define the initial volume level when the unit is powered on.

To Set the Output Mode

How to configure the output mode (Fixed or Variable) for volume control.

Adding a Gain Offset

To Show the Gain Offset Menu

To Change the Gain Offset

Installing the Meridian Configuration Application

Requirements

Installation