Meridian Audio G68 manual Video connections, Main composite outputs Zone 2 & 3 video outputs

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Video connections

G68ADV, G68AXV, and G68XXV Digital Surround Controllers

The Meridian G68ADV, G68AXV, and G68XXV include video switching, to allow you to switch component, S-video, and composite video sources to the main video outputs.

They also provide independent S-video and composite video switching of video to COPY ZONE 2 and ZONE 3 outputs, for recording or control of up to two additional rooms.

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I n s t a l l i n g t h e

d i g i t a l s u r r o u n d

c o n t r o l l e r

Main composite outputs

Zone 2 & 3 video outputs

Composite inputs

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CAUTION

 

S-VIDEO

COMPOSITE

DIG OUT

COMMS

ANALOGUE OUT

MERIDIAN COMMS

TRIGGER 1

MAINTENANCE

 

 

 

 

DIGITAL OUT

 

 

 

REPLACE WITH

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SAME TYPE FUSE

 

 

 

 

 

L

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+12V 100mA

USB

RS232

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

T1.6AL 250V for 100 - 240V

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MAIN L/R

CENTRE/

SIDES

REARS

A/B

LZ

POWER INPUT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

~50-60Hz 40VA MAX

 

COPY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SUB

 

 

 

 

ON

OFF

ZONE 2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IR IN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ZONE 3

 

 

 

L

R

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RZ

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

S3

S1

 

V3

V1

OPTICAL IN

D11

D9 VCR2

D7 CD

 

MULTI DIGITAL IN

DVD

 

 

ANALOGUE OUT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CAB

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SAT

DVD

 

 

VCRI

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MAIN L

MAIN R

REAR L

REAR R

CENTRE

SUB

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DIGITAL IN

 

 

 

MD1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

S4

S2

 

V4

V2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AUX

VCR2

 

GAME

TV

 

 

D12

D10

D8 DISC

 

 

 

MD2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MAIN OUT

S-VIDEO IN

MAIN OUT

COMPOSITE IN

 

O3

O4

SURR

C/LFE

L/R

 

 

 

Y3 SAT

 

 

Y1 DVD

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MIC

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OPT IN

TRIG 2

 

 

 

 

 

OPTICAL IN

 

ANTENNA

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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AM

 

L

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SURR L

CENTRE

LEFT

MA1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AUX

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

G68 SURROUND CONTROLLER

 

 

 

 

 

 

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DESIGNED AND MADE IN ENGLAND

 

 

 

GND

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BY MERIDIAN AUDIO LTD

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DESIGN AND COPYRIGHT 2003

O1 SAT

O2 GAME

 

 

 

 

A8

A7 VCR1

A6 CABLE

A5 TV

A4 TAPE

SURR R

LFE

RIGHT

O5

TRIG 3

Pb/B

Pr/R

Y/G

Pb/B

Pr/R

Y/G

 

 

 

 

 

 

ANALOGUE IN

 

 

MULTI ANALOGUE IN

 

+12V 100mA

COMPONENT OUT

Y2 CABLE

 

 

S-video outputs

Component inputs

S-video inputs

Component outputs

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Contents G68 Digital Surround Controller Installation Guide Refer all servicing to approved service personnel Safety warningsTo avoid overheating To avoid interferenceContents Sales and service in the USA Sales and service in the UKCopyright and acknowledgements Tel +1 404 344 Fax +1 404 346 Part no GSC/1Product Analogue outputs Digital outputs Digital surround controller modelsG68D Unbalanced Digital Unbalanced Digital YesSmart Source feature Video switchingG68 Digital Surround Controller Formats supportedMeridian Room Correction Multi-zone capabilitiesIntegral tuner Specifications If any of these items are missing please contact your dealer UnpackingUse 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 Digital version G68D Audio outputsDigital outputs Zone 2 and 3 audio outputs Analogue outputsDigital outputs Zone 2 and 3 audio outputs Analogue outputs Digital and analogue version G68ADVAnalogue version G68AXV Zone 2 and 3 audio outputs Unbalanced analogue outputsBalanced analogue outputs Zone 2 and 3 audio outputs Balanced analogue outputs Balanced analogue version G68XXVTo connect the G68D or G68ADV to Meridian DSP loudspeakers DSP5000CPatch box M33 G68ADV/AXV Digital Surround ControllerTo connect an active subwoofer eg Meridian M1500 or M2500 Subwoofer G68 Digital Surround ControllerMain composite outputs Zone 2 & 3 video outputs Video connectionsVideo outputs Video inputs Component outputsUse this output To connect to this Video outputsVideo inputs Use this input To connect to thisTelevision/monitor VCR To control a second room To record audio and videoUse this connection To connect to this Tuner and communications connectionsAuto To connect FM and AM antennae UK use a female Belling-Lee VCR connectorConfiguration Wizard Reset all settings? Reset settingsTo reset the configuration TypeType Speakers Music Sub Logic Sub TypesSelect speakers To configure the speakersOne To change an optionOption Values Description Speaker optionsTo configure a source Configure sourcesPress Source When you have finished configuring sources Radio UseOption Values Source optionsOther settings Stage 4 Configuring other settingsTo configure other settings To change a settingFollowing table summarises the product settings SettingsOption Tuner region Fan is Distance measurementPage Introduction Using a Sound Pressure Level meterTo exit from the calibration procedure To start the calibration procedureTo complete the calibration procedure Left Level +0.0dBCalibration tests LevelsDistance Left Phase Fine tuningSetting What it sounds like Left DistanceLeft Size 5/28 Speaker sizeUsing the Sine/Sub/Sens controls Subwoofer crossover frequencySinewave sweep test 81.5Hz 88.5HzPause 80.0Hz 78.5HzTo adjust the sensitivity of a source Setting up sourcesTV 1.4V Peak TV 2.0V ClipDSP presets Speaker layoutsLayout Description Parameter Range Default Standard parametersWhat it changes Music Music and Trifield DSP preset parametersTrifield Parameter Options What it changesAmbisonics and Super DSP preset parameters AmbisonicsSuper PLIIx Music DSP preset parameters What it changes MusicLogic DSP preset parameters Parameter OptionsMusicLogic PLIIx MusicDirect Stereo and DirectPLIIx Movie and PLIIx THX SurroundsTV Logic Mono DSP preset parametersMono Parameter OptionsDiscrete and Cinema DSP preset parameters CinemaDiscrete 28dB to 0dB THXUsing dynamic range control To save the preset settings Defining your own presetsTo clear a user-defined preset StoredFor example, you could change the name to General operating problems Standby light not litErratic or unexpected system behaviour Remote not working Audio problemsUnit is overheating Hum on analogue inputThere is a hiss when starting DTS LaserDiscs or CDs Audible hiss at high volume settingsSound not clear Centre not workingRadio tuner problems Video problemsCleaning MaintenanceTo 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 THX Music Phase THX Ultra2 Cinema Trifield Rear DSP parameters DSP presets Depth THX Surround EXDynamic range control CinemaD e Clearing 54 editing name Filter DSP parameter 45, 46 THX DSP preset 50D e D e

G68, G68 specifications

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