Meridian Audio G61 manual Discrete and Cinema DSP preset parameters

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D S P p r e s e t s

DSP presets for multichannel material

Multichannel audio signals can come from either encoded data streams (such as Dolby Digital) or as discrete channels from a DVD player. If you are using Meridian SmartLink then all formats will reach the G61 as discrete channels. With suitable loudspeakers the G61 can upsample these to provide a more enjoyable surround experience.

The G61 Digital Surround Controller will automatically select the right decoder algorithm and present the same set of preset choices for all streams. Note: Some presets are only available if there are four surround speakers in the system.

There are four multichannel Music presets:

Discrete, PLIIx Mus6, THX Music, and Ambisonics B format (discrete inputs only).

Discrete and Cinema DSP preset parameters

There are five multichannel Movie presets:

Cinema, PLIIx Mov6, THX, THX Surround EX, and THX Ultra2 Cinema.

The multichannel Music presets all use the Music speaker layout and the multichannel Movie presets all use the 5.1 Movie speaker layout; see Speaker layouts, page 33.

Cinema

The Cinema preset is recommended for listening to multichannel movie soundtracks when no further processing is required.

Discrete

The Discrete preset is similar to Cinema, except that it uses the Music speaker layout and sets the LFE level to -10dB.

Parameter

Options

2+2+2*

Off, 5.1, Side, 7.1

Surround†

Surr. Rear, Surr. Side, Surr. All

R Filter

Off, 1kHz, 3kHz, 7kHz

S Filter

Off, 1kHz, 3kHz, 7kHz

LFE

-28dB to 0dB

*Discrete only.

 

†Cinema only.

 

What it changes

Allows you to specify how DVD Audio channels 3+4 should be interpreted: Off ignores them, 5.1 and 7.1 use them for centre and LFE, Side uses them for the side speakers, 7.1 adds side speakers to 5.1. Allows you to specify which speakers the surround channels should be sent to in a system with four surrounds.

The cutoff of high frequencies from the rear surrounds. The cutoff of high frequencies from the side surround. The relative level of the LFE bass channel.

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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