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I have a friend who has an 861 and he says that every time he starts his 861, after it has been turned off, Axis is set to -1, but he wants it to start with Axis -2. Have tested mine too and it behaves the same way. I have read through all the manuals and searched the forum, but I can't find out how to set Axis in the Meridian Configuration program, from what I understand you can only set it via the buttons on the 861 front panel. Are there any other ways to do it? I have read on the Wiki that it is a workaround but is not a good idea to set Axis individually on each speaker but just let the 861 processor control it. Wiki AxisThis is from the manual "Meridian DSP Loudspeaker User Guide" side 32: If you have a Meridian Surround Controller these
functions are performed via the surround controller. But my friend wants it to start at Axis -2 after the 861 processor has been turned off. Anyone have any ideas?
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I set the axis by simply using the left or right buttons until I reach the Axis menu on the remote whilst listening to a CD, I then use the up or down arrows to select the value. It then retains the last setting regardless of source selected.
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In this situation is the Master speaker the controller? I seem to remember that being the issue when changing sources the previous balance setting would change. Making the Processor the controller solved the issue. Otherwise, having a proper control system the could initialize this setting when needed will solve it.
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I set the axis by simply using the left or right buttons until I reach the Axis menu on the remote whilst listening to a CD, I then use the up or down arrows to select the value. It then retains the last setting regardless of source selected. I understand that it is possible to set the Axis value from the remote control, but my friend's problem was that he sometimes forgets to set it after he has restarted the 861, or that someone else has started it without him knowing, then he has to go in and check it manually, not so user-friendly.
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In this situation is the Master speaker the controller? I seem to remember that being the issue when changing sources the previous balance setting would change. Making the Processor the controller solved the issue. Otherwise, having a proper control system the could initialize this setting when needed will solve it. OK, I understand that the solution is to set the Axis value with RS232 command when you start the 861 processor, but what is the RS232 code?
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Try AP3Cxx
Where xx = FE to 03 (Axis values -2 to +3)
This was taken from the 861v6 RS232 Control Information.
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I've yet to hear anyone who has noted an audible change by altering Axis. There's always one of course...
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I have mine set to -2, no change in sound per-se but perhaps the treble is a bit more focused.
However, the treble has improved since I installed the UltraFuses in the mains plugs but I realise that may be fairly subjective and would invite any users to come and have a listen.
It may have more to-do with the sheer height of the 8's and my relaxed listening position compared to the height of the 7's I previously used.
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I have mine set to +1 because my ears are about in line with the displays of 5200.
I am the one who finds the difference noticeable, it’s subtle but there.
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