Meridian Audio G61 manual Speaker options, Option Values Description

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Speaker options

The following table summarises the speaker options:

Option	Values	Description
Number of Subwoofers:	none, one, two, three	How many subwoofers.
The main L&R speakers are:	small analogue/THX, small DSP, large	The types of the main left and right speakers. If you have no
	analogue, large DSP	subwoofers, you cannot specify small main speakers.
The Centre is used:	always, never, for music, for movies	When the centre speaker is to be used.
The Centre speaker is a:	small analogue/THX, small DSP, large	The type of the centre speaker.*
	analogue, large DSP
Number of Surrounds:	none, two, four	The number of rear or side surround speakers.
The Side speakers are:	small analogue/THX, small DSP, large	The types of the side speakers.*
	analogue, large DSP
The Rear speakers are:	small analogue/THX, small DSP, large	The types of the rear speakers.*
	analogue, large DSP
The Subs are used:	for movies only, always	When the subwoofers are used. If you have small main speakers,
		the subwoofer must always be used.
The Sub handles:	all the bass, only the LFE	Whether to use the subwoofer for all bass or just the LFE channel.
		Only available if there is only one subwoofer.
The bass balance is:	neutral, heavy	Whether the bass is distributed to all the large speakers and
		subwoofer (heavy) or just the subwoofer (neutral – recommended).
		Only available if there is only one subwoofer, and it handles all the
		bass not just the LFE.
The 2 Subs are used for:	Left and Right, Front and Surround	If there are two subwoofers, their position. Only available if there
		are two subwoofers.
The sub is:	analogue, digital	The type of subwoofer.

*If you have small main speakers, you cannot specify large centre or surrounds.

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Contents R I D I a N G S E R I E S G61 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 G61/1Smart Source feature IntroductionInputs Formats supportedT r o d u c t i o n Specifications T r o d u c t i o n Installing the digital surround controller UnpackingUse this connector Audio inputsTo connect to this To connect to a digital source eg G07 24-bit CD Player To connect to an analogue source eg TV tuner#$ $6$ ! Player Audio outputs Use this output$30 n -!.!2 To connect the G61 to Meridian DSP loudspeakersM33 Phono Lead3UBWOOFER $IGITALI3URROUND #ONTROLLER To connect an active subwoofer eg Meridian M1500 or M2500Use this connector To connect to this Communications connectionsScreen Auto Configuring the digital surround controller Configuration WizardTo run the Configuration Wizard To do thisReset 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 Page Using a Sound Pressure Level meter Calibrating the systemIntroduction To 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 Sizes set to zeroLeft Size Using the Sine/Sub/Sens controls Sinewave sweep testSubwoofer crossover frequency CD Xover 85HzCD Sine 80.0Hz 88.5Hz81.5Hz Pause 80.0HzSetting up sources To adjust the sensitivity of a source4V Peak TV 2.0V ClipDSP presets DSP presetsSpeaker layouts Layout DescriptionParameter Range Default What it changes Standard parametersStandard-rate audio, downsampled if necessary Music and Trifield DSP preset parameters MusicTrifield Parameter Options What it changesAmbisonics and Super DSP preset parameters AmbisonicsSuper MusicLogic PLIIx MusicPLIIx Movie and PLIIx THX DSP preset parameters Stereo and DirectPLIIx Movie and PLIIx THX Surrounds Rear, Side, AllMono 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 settingsFor example To clear a user-defined preset StoredFor example, you could change the name to Troubleshooting General operating problemsStandby light not lit Erratic or unexpected system behaviourAudio 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 workingPreset changes unexpectedly with a multichannel Source Maintenance CleaningTo clean the case, display panel, and keypad To clean the audio and video connectionsService and guarantee ServiceGuarantee Academy DSP parameter 39 accessories Calibration procedure 25 moving between tests 26 startingDSP parameters DSP presets Guarantee +2+2PLIIx Music Panorama Rear THXSubwoofer crossover frequency 30 Super DSP preset THX DSP preset 40 UHJ format THX Music DSP preset +2+2 DSP parametersTypes 16