Meridian Audio G61 manual To avoid overheating, Safety warnings, To avoid interference

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Important safety instructions

Read the instructions.

Keep these instructions.

Follow all instructions.

Do not use this apparatus near water.

Clean only with a dry cloth.

Install only in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

Refer all servicing to approved service personnel.

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE

This apparatus has been designed with Class 1 construction and must be connected to a mains socket outlet with a protective earthing connection (the third grounding pin).

To avoid overheating

Leave at least 10cm around the equipment to ensure sufficient ventilation.

Do not position the product:

In direct sunlight.

Near heat sources, such as a radiator.

Directly on top of heat producing equipment, such as a power amplifier.

On a soft surface, such as a carpet, which would obstruct the ventilation holes in the base.

The product normally runs warm to the touch.

Safety warnings

Do not expose the product to dripping or splashing.

Do not place any object filled with liquid, such as a vase, on the product.

Do not place naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, on the product.

To avoid interference

Do not position the product:

Near strong magnetic radiation, such as near a power amplifier.

Near to a television, or where connecting cables may be subject to or cause interference.

Radio interference

FCC Warning: This equipment generates and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used correctly in accordance with our instructions may cause interference to radio communications or radio and television reception. It has been type- tested and complies with the limits set out in Subpart J, Part 15 of FCC rules for a Class B computing device. These limits are intended to provide reasonable protection against such interference in home installations.

EEC: This product has been designed and type-tested to comply with the limits set out in EN55013 and EN55020.

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Contents R I D I a N G S E R I E S G61 Digital Surround Controller Installation Guide To avoid interference Safety warningsRefer all servicing to approved service personnel To avoid overheatingContents Tel +1 404 344 Fax +1 404 346 Part no G61/1 Sales and service in the UKSales and service in the USA Copyright and acknowledgementsFormats supported Smart Source featureIntroduction InputsT r o d u c t i o n Specifications T r o d u c t i o n Unpacking Installing the digital surround controllerUse this connector Audio inputsTo connect to this To connect to an analogue source eg TV tuner To connect to a digital source eg G07 24-bit CD Player#$ $6$ ! Player Use this output Audio outputsTo connect the G61 to Meridian DSP loudspeakers $30 n -!.!2Phono Lead M33To connect an active subwoofer eg Meridian M1500 or M2500 3UBWOOFER $IGITALI3URROUND #ONTROLLERUse this connector To connect to this Communications connectionsScreen Auto To do this Configuring the digital surround controllerConfiguration Wizard To run the Configuration WizardType Reset settingsReset all settings? To reset the configurationType Speakers Music Sub Logic Sub TypesTo change an option To configure the speakersSelect speakers OneOption Values Description Speaker optionsRadio Use Configure sourcesTo configure a source Press Source When you have finished configuring sourcesOption Values Source optionsTo change a setting Stage 4 Configuring other settingsOther settings To configure other settingsSettings Page Using a Sound Pressure Level meter Calibrating the systemIntroduction Left Level +0.0dB To start the calibration procedureTo exit from the calibration procedure To complete the calibration procedureCalibration tests LevelsDistance Left Distance Fine tuningLeft Phase Setting What it sounds likeSpeaker size Sizes set to zeroLeft Size CD Xover 85Hz Using the Sine/Sub/Sens controlsSinewave sweep test Subwoofer crossover frequencyPause 80.0Hz CD Sine 80.0Hz88.5Hz 81.5HzTV 2.0V Clip Setting up sourcesTo adjust the sensitivity of a source 4V PeakLayout Description DSP presetsDSP presets Speaker layoutsParameter Range Default What it changes Standard parametersStandard-rate audio, downsampled if necessary Parameter Options What it changes Music and Trifield DSP preset parametersMusic TrifieldAmbisonics and Super DSP preset parameters AmbisonicsSuper PLIIx Music MusicLogicSurrounds Rear, Side, All PLIIx Movie and PLIIx THX DSP preset parametersStereo and Direct PLIIx Movie and PLIIx THXParameter Options Mono DSP preset parametersTV Logic MonoDiscrete and Cinema DSP preset parameters CinemaDiscrete 28dB to 0dB THXUsing 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 Erratic or unexpected system behaviour TroubleshootingGeneral operating problems Standby light not litHum on analogue input Audio problemsRemote not working Unit is overheatingCentre not working Audible hiss at high volume settingsThere is a hiss when starting DTS LaserDiscs or CDs Sound not clearPreset changes unexpectedly with a multichannel Source To clean the audio and video connections MaintenanceCleaning To clean the case, display panel, and keypadService and guarantee ServiceGuarantee Calibration procedure 25 moving between tests 26 starting Academy DSP parameter 39 accessoriesRear THX DSP parameters DSP presetsGuarantee +2+2 PLIIx Music PanoramaSubwoofer crossover frequency 30 Super DSP preset THX DSP preset 40 UHJ format THX Music DSP preset +2+2 DSP parametersTypes 16