Meridian Audio G61 manual Fine tuning, Left Distance, Left Phase, Setting What it sounds like

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C a l i b r a t i n g t h e s y s t e m

Use > and < to move between each of the speakers in the layout.

The display shows the speaker being tested, and the distance:

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Left Distance 18'0

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Use A and V to change the distance.

You can press Units to change between feet/inches and metres.

Repeat this for each of the speakers in your layout.

• Press > to proceed to the next calibration stage.

Fine tuning

These tests allow you to fine-tune the phase and delay of each speaker when used in conjunction with other speakers on the layout.

Use > and < to move between each of the speakers in the layout.

The first display allows you to adjust the phase. For example:

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Left

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The next display shows the distance for the same speaker. For example:

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• Choose the correct setting as follows:

Setting

What it sounds like

Correct

The sound between the speakers is very even, and

 

does not change radically as you move your head.

Incorrect

The sound appears diffused, and changes in timbre

 

and apparent location as you move your head.

Pay particular attention to the centre channel, as this can have a dramatic effect on the overall sound.

• Press > to proceed to the next calibration stage.

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Contents R I D I a N G S E R I E S G61 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 G61/1Introduction Smart Source featureInputs Formats supportedT 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 Configuration Wizard Configuring the digital surround controllerTo run the Configuration Wizard To do thisReset 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 settingSettings Page Using a Sound Pressure Level meter Calibrating the systemIntroduction To 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 DistanceSpeaker size Sizes set to zeroLeft Size Sinewave sweep test Using the Sine/Sub/Sens controlsSubwoofer crossover frequency CD Xover 85Hz88.5Hz CD Sine 80.0Hz81.5Hz Pause 80.0HzTo adjust the sensitivity of a source Setting up sources4V Peak TV 2.0V ClipDSP presets DSP presetsSpeaker layouts Layout DescriptionParameter Range Default What it changes Standard parametersStandard-rate audio, downsampled if necessary Music Music and Trifield DSP preset parametersTrifield Parameter Options What it changesAmbisonics and Super DSP preset parameters AmbisonicsSuper PLIIx Music MusicLogicStereo and Direct PLIIx Movie and PLIIx THX DSP preset parametersPLIIx Movie and PLIIx THX Surrounds Rear, Side, AllTV Logic Mono DSP preset parametersMono Parameter OptionsDiscrete 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 General operating problems TroubleshootingStandby light not lit Erratic or unexpected system behaviourRemote 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 workingPreset changes unexpectedly with a multichannel Source Cleaning MaintenanceTo clean the case, display panel, and keypad To clean the audio and video connectionsService and guarantee ServiceGuarantee Calibration procedure 25 moving between tests 26 starting Academy DSP parameter 39 accessoriesGuarantee +2+2 DSP parameters DSP presetsPLIIx 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