Specifications

Bob Stuart answers Questions about the Meridian 598
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Although there are connections for Composite, S and Component, they do not always operate
simultaneously. This is done to maximise quality. If Interlaced Component is selected then the
S-Video output is disabled. S and Composite can be available if Progressive is in operation.
58 What video outputs are available on the Component version?
598 comes in three video versions, see Q. 2. The Component versions (598 DC and 598 AC)
provide three BNC connectors for Component (YPrPb) as well as separate connections for
Composite and S.
Although there are connections for Composite, S and Component, not all three operate
simultaneously. This is done to maximise quality. You can select either S-Video or
Component (YPrPb). Composite is always available and at least a basic monochrome picture
can be viewed on any socket for setup.
59 What video outputs are available on the SCART version?
598 comes in three video versions, see Q. 2. The SCART versions (598 DS and 598 AS)
provide a SCART connector as well as separate connections for Composite and S.
You can select either S-Video or RGB. Composite is always available. In addition the SCART
socket can be configured to provide Composite, S, RGB, Component or Blank. The Function
select feature of SCART provides display control and aspect ratio control signalling.
The Function select and blanking of the SCART connector can be configured by Source,
allowing a good degree of system control for main and 2-room installations. For example, the
SCART select pin can be tied only to the DVD source allowing picture control to revert for
other programs.
60 Does 598 have 5-wire RGB output?
No. Five-wire RGBHV is the format used by up-scaled progressive video and this is not a
permitted output for a player. See Qs. 19 and 25.
598 as a Preamp…?
61 Can I use the 598 as a preamp?
598 does not have any inputs or a variable output, so it isn’t too useful as a preamp! However
it can be used as the system controller and can display volume and pass these commands on
to other Meridian products. This means it is a great partner for DSP33 Loudspeaker(s) in a
simpler system.
62 Does 598 include bass management?
No it isn’t needed, it is a surround processor function.
Meridian’s system philosophy is that the source should always provide the purest and most
complete signal from the disc. It is the task of a surround controller to fully integrate all
possible sources with your loudspeaker array.
In our systems, the 568.2 or 861 surround controllers (or 561 or 565 controllers) contain
world-beating, precise, transparent signal processing for bass management, calibration,
delay, Lipsync™ correction, up- and down-scaling etc. Not only that, but they are designed to
do this in ways that are exactly optimised for your installation, for each source and with just
one place to set the whole thing up.