Meridian Audio G61 manual Contents

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Contents

Introduction	1
Provides information about the digital surround controller,
and technical specifications.
Specifications	3

Installing the digital surround controller 5

Describes how to install the digital surround controller and

connect it to the other equipment in the system.
Unpacking	5
Audio inputs	6
Audio outputs	9
Communications connections	13

Configuring the digital surround
controller	15
Explains how to configure the digital surround controller
using the front-panel controls.
Configuration Wizard	15
Stage 1: Resetting the product	16
Stage 2: Configuring speakers	18
Stage 3: Configuring sources	20
Stage 4: Configuring other settings	22
Calibrating the system	25

Describes how to fine-tune the digital surround controller to achieve the optimum performance from your sources and speaker layout.

Introduction	25
Calibration tests	27
Speaker size	29
Using the Sine/Sub/Sens controls	30

DSP presets	33
Gives details of the DSP presets and their parameters, and
describes how to modify them.
DSP presets	33
Defining your own presets	43

Troubleshooting	45
Provides suggested solutions to problems while installing,
configuring, or operating the product.
Maintenance	49
Service and guarantee	50
Index	51

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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 UnpackingAudio inputs Use this connectorTo 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 M2500Communications connections Use this connector To connect to thisScreen 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 Calibrating the system Using a Sound Pressure Level meterIntroduction To start the calibration procedure To exit from the calibration procedureTo complete the calibration procedure Left Level +0.0dBLevels Calibration testsDistance Fine tuning Left PhaseSetting What it sounds like Left DistanceSizes set to zero Speaker sizeLeft 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 DescriptionStandard parameters Parameter Range Default What it changesStandard-rate audio, downsampled if necessary Music and Trifield DSP preset parameters MusicTrifield Parameter Options What it changesAmbisonics Ambisonics and Super DSP preset parametersSuper 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 OptionsCinema Discrete and Cinema DSP preset parametersDiscrete THX 28dB to 0dBUsing dynamic range control To save the preset settings Defining your own presetsFor example Stored To clear a user-defined presetFor 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 Service and guaranteeGuarantee 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 +2+2 DSP parameters THX DSP preset 40 UHJ format THX Music DSP presetTypes 16