Meridian Audio G68 manual G98DH DVD Audio Transport

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To connect to a DVD-Audio player with digital multichannel outputs (eg G98DH DVD Audio Transport)

G98DH DVD Audio Transport	G68 Digital Surround Controller
COMMS	COMMS
	MULTI DIG IN 1
MAIN DIGITAL OUT	(DVD)
	COMMS LEAD
	3 x DIGITAL LEADS

The G68 Digital Surround Controller provides 12 digital coax inputs, six of which can be used as two multichannel inputs from a source with a suitable digital multichannel output, such as the G98DH DVD Player.

•Connect the MAIN DIGITAL OUT on the G98DH to the MULTI DIG IN 1 on the G68, using three 75Ω screened coax phono leads.

•Connect together the COMMS sockets using the Comms lead provided.

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Contents G68 Digital Surround Controller Installation Guide Safety warnings Refer all servicing to approved service personnelTo avoid overheating To avoid interferenceContents Sales and service in the UK Sales and service in the USACopyright and acknowledgements Tel +1 404 344 Fax +1 404 346 Part no GSC/1Digital surround controller models Product Analogue outputs Digital outputsG68D Unbalanced Digital Unbalanced Digital YesVideo switching Smart Source featureG68 Digital Surround Controller Formats supportedMeridian Room Correction Multi-zone capabilitiesIntegral tuner Specifications Unpacking If any of these items are missing please contact your dealerUse this connector Audio inputsTo connect to this To connect to a digital source eg G07 24-bit CD Player G07 24-bit CD PlayerTo connect to an analogue source eg TV tuner G98DH DVD Audio Transport SACD/DVD-A player Audio outputs Digital version G68DDigital outputs Zone 2 and 3 audio outputs Analogue outputsDigital and analogue version G68ADV Digital outputs Zone 2 and 3 audio outputs Analogue outputsAnalogue version G68AXV Zone 2 and 3 audio outputs Unbalanced analogue outputsBalanced analogue outputs Balanced analogue version G68XXV Zone 2 and 3 audio outputs Balanced analogue outputsTo connect the G68D or G68ADV to Meridian DSP loudspeakers DSP5000CPatch box G68ADV/AXV Digital Surround Controller M33Subwoofer G68 Digital Surround Controller To connect an active subwoofer eg Meridian M1500 or M2500Video connections Main composite outputs Zone 2 & 3 video outputsVideo outputs Video inputs Component outputsVideo outputs Use this output To connect to thisVideo inputs Use this input To connect to thisTelevision/monitor VCR To record audio and video To control a second roomTuner and communications connections Use this connection To connect to thisAuto UK use a female Belling-Lee VCR connector To connect FM and AM antennaeConfiguration Wizard Reset settings Reset all settings?To reset the configuration TypeTypes Type Speakers Music Sub Logic SubTo configure the speakers Select speakersOne To change an optionSpeaker options Option Values DescriptionConfigure sources To configure a sourcePress Source When you have finished configuring sources Radio UseSource options Option ValuesStage 4 Configuring other settings Other settingsTo configure other settings To change a settingSettings Following table summarises the product settingsOption Tuner region Fan is Distance measurementPage Using a Sound Pressure Level meter IntroductionTo start the calibration procedure To exit from the calibration procedureTo complete the calibration procedure Left Level +0.0dBCalibration tests LevelsDistance Fine tuning Left PhaseSetting What it sounds like Left DistanceSpeaker size Left Size 5/28Using the Sine/Sub/Sens controls Subwoofer crossover frequencySinewave sweep test 88.5Hz 81.5HzPause 80.0Hz 78.5HzSetting up sources To adjust the sensitivity of a sourceTV 1.4V Peak TV 2.0V ClipDSP presets Speaker layoutsLayout Description Parameter Range Default Standard parametersWhat it changes Music and Trifield DSP preset parameters MusicTrifield Parameter Options What it changesAmbisonics and Super DSP preset parameters AmbisonicsSuper MusicLogic DSP preset parameters Parameter Options PLIIx Music DSP preset parameters What it changesMusicLogic PLIIx MusicStereo and Direct DirectPLIIx Movie and PLIIx THX SurroundsMono DSP preset parameters TV LogicMono Parameter OptionsDiscrete and Cinema DSP preset parameters CinemaDiscrete THX 28dB to 0dBUsing dynamic range control Defining your own presets To save the preset settingsTo clear a user-defined preset StoredFor example, you could change the name to General operating problems Standby light not litErratic or unexpected system behaviour Audio problems Remote not workingUnit is overheating Hum on analogue inputAudible hiss at high volume settings There is a hiss when starting DTS LaserDiscs or CDsSound not clear Centre not workingVideo problems Radio tuner problemsMaintenance CleaningTo clean the case, display panel, and keypad To clean the audio and video connectionsService and guarantee ServiceGuarantee Academy DSP parameter 49 accessories Calibration procedure 35 moving between tests 36 startingCentre DSP parameter 44 DSP parameters DSP presets Depth THX Surround EX THX Music Phase THX Ultra2 Cinema Trifield RearDynamic range control CinemaD e Filter DSP parameter 45, 46 THX DSP preset 50 Clearing 54 editing nameD e D e

G68, G68 specifications

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