Meridian America Preliminary, Meridian C Series, C61R Digital Surround Controller, Front panel

PRELIMINARY MERIDIAN C SERIES

C61R Digital Surround Controller

The C61R can be configured with a	a powerful degree of customization
powerful Windows graphical set-	without having to hook up a computer.
up application (downloadable from	The C61’s firmware can be updated
the Meridian web site), which allows	via serial link with files downloaded
access to all the unit’s functions and	for the Meridian web site. Two serial
configuration.	connectors are provided: one on the
However, the C61R can also be	rear panel for integration into industry-
configured extensively from the front	standard home automation systems,
panel, thanks to the comprehensive	and one on the front panel allowing
‘soft-key’ based user interface like	rapid access for computer-based system
that employed on Meridian’s G Series	reconfiguration. A rear panel USB port
components. ‘Wizards’ lead you through	is also provided that can be used for the
the configuration procedure, allowing	latter application.

Outline Specifications

C61R Digital Surround Controller

Inputs:Digital Inputs: 4 x TOSlink optical in, 6 coax S/PDIF stereo in, 2 x 6-ch MHR coax in; USB Audio input. Analogue Input: 5 x stereo, 1 x 6-ch analogue in, unbal- anced

Outputs:	Digital outputs (S/PDIF coax): Main L/R, Centre/Sub, sides, rears; A/B (configu-
	rable); Analogue outputs (phono): Main L, Main R, Rear L, Rear R, Centre, Sub;
	LZ, RZ (configurable)
Analogue ins:	0.5–2.5Vrms adjustable, input impedance 20kΩ
Analogue outs:	Variable between 0 and 3.5Vrms, output impedance 47Ω. Distortion <0.01%.
	Noise & hum <-95dB CCIR
Control:	2 x DIN and 1 x BNC Meridian Comms, 3 x Trigger (+12v, 150mA), IR in, USB,
	2 x RS232 (front + rear panels) remote control/configuration
Processing:	3 x Motorola 56367s and a 56371 running at 150MHz to give a total of over
	500MIPS (million instructions per second). 48-bit arithmetic throughout
Conversion:	24-bit Sigma-Delta converter chips operating at up to 96 kHz on analogue
	inputs and outputs
Controls:	Front-panel soft buttons allow extensive system configuration. Display on/off
	button. Full remote control via MSR+ and RS232 serial. Serial and USB link also
	used for firmware updates. Config via serial/USB or front panel
Display:	Multi-character matrix Vacuum Fluorescent Display
Indicators:	Power LED
Formats:	Include AAC, Dolby Digital, DTS, MPEG Surround,
DSP Modes:	Include Direct, Music, Trifield, Ambisonics (2-ch UHJ & B-Format), Super Stereo,
	Music Logic, THX, Mono, Discrete, TV Logic, ProLogic IIx Music, ProLogic IIx
	Movie, ProLogic IIx THX, Cinema and up to 10 user-defined.
	Meridian Room Correction
Power:	Universal supply 100–240V, 50–60Hz, 25W
Dimensions	435 x 82 x 250 mm (17.25 x 3.25 x 9.75 in) W x H x D
Main enclosure
Front panel	485 x 87.5 x 12 mm (19 x 3.45 x 0.5 in) W x H x D
Weight	TBC kg (xx lb)

Meridian Audio Limited

Latham Road

Huntingdon

Cambridgeshire PE29 6YE

England

T +44 (0) 1480 445678

F +44 (0) 1480 445686

Meridian America Inc

8055 Troon Circle, Suite C Austell, GA 30168-7849

T +1 (404) 344 7111

F +1 (404) 346 7111

www.meridian-audio.com

This is a preliminary document and is subject to significant change without notice.

Meridian retains the right to improve or modify product specifications and design at any time. E&OE.

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