Meridian Audio G61 manual Thx, 28dB to 0dB

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D S P p r e s e t s

THX

As with the PLIIx THX DSP preset, THX re-equalises the signals to suit domestic listening conditions, and applies frequency-response correction and decorrelation to the surround channels to make the surround sound more realistic. It can be used whether or not your other equipment is THX approved.

THX DSP preset parameters

 

Parameter

Options

What it changes

Surround

Surr. Rear, Surr. Side, Surr. All

Switches the surround signal between the side and rear speakers.

PLIIx Mov6, THX Surround EX, PLIIx Mus6, THX Ultra2

Cinema, and THX Music

These presets are available if you have four surround speakers. They use Dolby Pro Logic IIx, Dolby Surround EX, and THX Ultra2 Cinema processing to generate multiple signals for larger home theatres.

PLIIx Mov6 uses extended PLII technology from Dolby to generate four surround signals from traditional multichannel source material like Dolby Digital 5.1. It is intended for use with movie soundtracks.

PLIIx Mus6 also creates four surround signals; it is intended for multichannel music playback from sources such as DVD-A or SACD music discs.

THX Ultra2 Cinema and THX Music use a THX proprietary process called advanced speaker array to provide a mix of ambient and directional surround sounds using four surround speakers. Optimum performance of THX Ultra2 Cinema and THX Music is produced when the two rear speakers are placed close together behind the listening position. THX Ultra2 Cinema is recommended for movie soundtracks that are not Dolby Surround EX encoded, and THX Music is recommended for listening to multichannel music.

PLIIx Mov6, THX Surround EX, PLIIx Mus6, THX Ultra2 Cinema, and THX Music preset parameters

Parameter

Options

What it changes

LFE

-28dB to 0dB

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 To avoid overheating Safety warningsRefer all servicing to approved service personnel To avoid interferenceContents Copyright and acknowledgements Sales and service in the UKSales and service in the USA Tel +1 404 344 Fax +1 404 346 Part no G61/1Inputs Smart Source featureIntroduction 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 To run the Configuration Wizard Configuring the digital surround controllerConfiguration Wizard To do thisTo reset the configuration Reset settingsReset all settings? TypeTypes Type Speakers Music Sub Logic SubOne To configure the speakersSelect speakers To change an optionSpeaker options Option Values DescriptionPress Source When you have finished configuring sources Configure sourcesTo configure a source Radio UseSource options Option ValuesTo configure other settings Stage 4 Configuring other settingsOther settings To change a settingSettings Page Calibrating the system Using a Sound Pressure Level meterIntroduction To complete the calibration procedure To start the calibration procedureTo exit from the calibration procedure Left Level +0.0dBLevels Calibration testsDistance Setting What it sounds like Fine tuningLeft Phase Left DistanceSizes set to zero Speaker sizeLeft Size Subwoofer crossover frequency Using the Sine/Sub/Sens controlsSinewave sweep test CD Xover 85Hz81.5Hz CD Sine 80.0Hz88.5Hz Pause 80.0Hz4V Peak Setting up sourcesTo adjust the sensitivity of a source TV 2.0V ClipSpeaker layouts DSP presetsDSP presets Layout DescriptionStandard parameters Parameter Range Default What it changesStandard-rate audio, downsampled if necessary Trifield Music and Trifield DSP preset parametersMusic Parameter Options What it changesAmbisonics Ambisonics and Super DSP preset parametersSuper MusicLogic PLIIx MusicPLIIx Movie and PLIIx THX PLIIx Movie and PLIIx THX DSP preset parametersStereo and Direct Surrounds Rear, Side, AllMono Mono DSP preset parametersTV Logic 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 Standby light not lit TroubleshootingGeneral operating problems Erratic or unexpected system behaviourUnit is overheating Audio problemsRemote not working Hum on analogue inputSound not clear Audible hiss at high volume settingsThere is a hiss when starting DTS LaserDiscs or CDs Centre not workingPreset changes unexpectedly with a multichannel Source To clean the case, display panel, and keypad MaintenanceCleaning To clean the audio and video connectionsService Service and guaranteeGuarantee Academy DSP parameter 39 accessories Calibration procedure 25 moving between tests 26 startingPLIIx Music Panorama DSP parameters DSP presetsGuarantee +2+2 Rear THXSubwoofer crossover frequency 30 Super DSP preset +2+2 DSP parameters THX DSP preset 40 UHJ format THX Music DSP presetTypes 16