Meridian Audio G68 manual Academy DSP parameter 49 accessories, Centre DSP parameter 44

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Academy (DSP parameter) 49 accessories 5

active loudspeakers, connecting to 15 active subwoofer, connecting to 16 Ambisonics (DSP preset) 46, 52 analogue source, connecting 7 antennae, connecting 24 audio/video recorder, connecting to 21 audio inputs 6

audio outputs 10 automatic setup 23 Axis (DSP parameter) 44

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Balance (DSP parameter) 44 Bass (DSP parameter) 44 built-in presets, replacing 53

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calibration procedure 35 moving between tests 36 starting 36

tests 37 calibration tests 37

distance 37 fine-tuning 38 levels 37 speaker size 39

Centre (DSP parameter) 44, 45

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Channels (DSP parameter) 46 Cinema (DSP preset) 50 cleaning 59

COMMS, connecting 23 communications connections 22 compression 52

Compress (DSP parameter) 52 configuration, resetting 26 Configuration Wizard 25 configuring

settings 32 sources 30 connections 17

audio inputs 6 audio outputs 10 cleaning 59 communications 22 video 18

Controller, setting 23

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Depth (DSP parameter) 44 digital source, connecting 7 Dimension (DSP parameter) 47 Direct (DSP preset) 48 Discrete (DSP preset) 50

Dolby Digital DSP preset, dynamic range control 52

DSP parameters

Balance 44

Bass 44

Centre 44

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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 supportedIntegral tuner Meridian Room CorrectionMulti-zone capabilities Specifications If any of these items are missing please contact your dealer UnpackingTo connect to this Use this connectorAudio inputs To connect to an analogue source eg TV tuner To connect to a digital source eg G07 24-bit CD PlayerG07 24-bit CD Player 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 G68ADVBalanced analogue outputs Analogue version G68AXVZone 2 and 3 audio outputs Unbalanced analogue outputs Zone 2 and 3 audio outputs Balanced analogue outputs Balanced analogue version G68XXVPatch box To connect the G68D or G68ADV to Meridian DSP loudspeakersDSP5000C 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 +0.0dBDistance Calibration testsLevels Left Phase Fine tuningSetting What it sounds like Left DistanceLeft Size 5/28 Speaker sizeSinewave sweep test Using the Sine/Sub/Sens controlsSubwoofer crossover frequency 81.5Hz 88.5HzPause 80.0Hz 78.5HzTo adjust the sensitivity of a source Setting up sourcesTV 1.4V Peak TV 2.0V ClipLayout Description DSP presetsSpeaker layouts What it changes Parameter Range DefaultStandard parameters Music Music and Trifield DSP preset parametersTrifield Parameter Options What it changesSuper Ambisonics and Super DSP preset parametersAmbisonics 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 Discrete and Cinema DSP preset parametersCinema 28dB to 0dB THXUsing dynamic range control To save the preset settings Defining your own presetsFor example, you could change the name to To clear a user-defined presetStored Erratic or unexpected system behaviour General operating problemsStandby light not lit 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 connectionsGuarantee Service and guaranteeService Centre DSP parameter 44 Academy DSP parameter 49 accessoriesCalibration procedure 35 moving between tests 36 starting 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

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