Meridian Audio G61 manual Using the Sine/Sub/Sens controls, Sinewave sweep test, CD Xover 85Hz

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Using the Sine/Sub/Sens controls

This section explains how to use the Sine/Sub/Sens controls to check for room resonances, adjust the subwoofer crossover frequency, or adjust the sensitivity of the analogue sources.

To display the Sine/Sub/Sens controls

If necessary, unlock the digital surround controller as described in Configuration Wizard, page 15.

Press Xovr- or Xovr+ to decrease or increase the crossover frequency.

The display shows the current crossover frequency:

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Sine -Xover+ -Sens.+

• Press More until the bottom line of the display shows:

Radio Trifield

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Sine/Sub/Sens. Store Clear

Press Sine/Sub/Sens.

The bottom line of the display shows the Sine/Sub/Sens controls:

Radio Trifield

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Sine -Xover+ -Sens.+

For THX loudspeaker systems you should not adjust these settings; they should be left at 80Hz. 80Hz is also the recommended setting for all movie listening. You may prefer, however, to lower the crossover frequency for music if the main speakers have good bass handling down to, say, 50Hz.

Sinewave sweep test

The G61 includes a sinewave signal test, to help you set the subwoofer crossover frequencies, or check for room resonances. To avoid possible damage to the speakers the volume is reduced to 50, if necessary, on entering the test.

Subwoofer crossover frequency

The G61 Digital Surround Controller allows the crossover frequency for any subwoofers which you have to be adjusted between 30 and 150Hz. The crossover can be set independently for Music, Logic, and 5.1 Movie layouts. The default is the THX standard of 80Hz.

To adjust the subwoofer crossover frequency

Select a source, then display the Sine/Sub/Sens controls as described above.

Warning: This test is very loud. Very loud low-frequency signals may damage the speakers.

To use the sinewave sweep test

Select a source, then display the Sine/Sub/Sens controls as described above.

Press Sine to turn on the sinewave signal.

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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 controllerTo 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 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 #ONTROLLERScreen Use this connector To connect to thisCommunications connections 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 Introduction Using a Sound Pressure Level meterCalibrating the system Left Level +0.0dB To start the calibration procedureTo exit from the calibration procedure To complete the calibration procedureDistance Calibration testsLevels Left Distance Fine tuningLeft Phase Setting What it sounds likeLeft Size Speaker sizeSizes set to zero 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 layoutsStandard-rate audio, downsampled if necessary Parameter Range Default What it changesStandard parameters Parameter Options What it changes Music and Trifield DSP preset parametersMusic TrifieldSuper Ambisonics and Super DSP preset parametersAmbisonics 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 Discrete and Cinema DSP preset parametersCinema 28dB to 0dB THXUsing dynamic range control For example Defining your own presetsTo save the preset settings For example, you could change the name to To clear a user-defined presetStored 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 keypadGuarantee Service and guaranteeService 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 Types 16 THX DSP preset 40 UHJ format THX Music DSP preset+2+2 DSP parameters