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Meridian Audio G68 I n s t a l l i n g t h e, d i g i t a l s u r r o u n d c o n t r o l l e r

Models: G68 G68

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To connect FM and AM antennae

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I n s t a l l i n g t h e

d i g i t a l s u r r o u n d

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Note: Do not, under any circumstances, connect any equipment other than Meridian G Series, 500 Series, or 800 Series to any socket marked COMMS on the back of the product.

To connect FM and AM antennae

G68 Digital Surround Controller

FM AM

•Connect an FM antenna or split-flex dipole to the FM Coax connector, if necessary using the adaptor provided.

In the UK use a female Belling-Lee (VCR) connector.

Although the FM tuner is very sensitive, the FM antenna is supplied for basic installation only, and for best performance and lowest noise use a high-quality antenna placed as high as possible and oriented towards the transmitter.

Note: For all outdoor antennae we strongly recommend you use a qualified installer who will comply with local safety regulations.

•Connect an AM antenna to the AM connector by pressing the tabs and inserting a bare wire into each hole. The ground connection (black on the supplied AM antenna) should be connected to the socket marked GND.

The product is supplied with an indoor loop antenna. This is directional, and for best results you will need to orient it, and this may be station dependent.

•Place the antenna as far away from other electrical equipment and as high as possible.

For best AM results use an external AM antenna.

Note: For AM you must fit a good ground as well as an antenna.

The tuner can be used with most proprietary indoor AM, FM, or combi (AM/FM) antennae. It is possible in some cases to use a trigger output (+12V) from the G68 to power such devices. For more details, look at the Library/Applications sections of the Meridian web site at www.meridian-audio.com/lib-apps.htm.

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Meridian America G68 manual I n s t a l l i n g t h e, d i g i t a l s u r r o u n d c o n t r o l l e r

Contents

Installation Guide G68 Digital Surround ControllerSafety warnings To avoid overheatingTo avoid interference Radio interferenceContents Copyright and acknowledgements Sales and service in the UKSales and service in the USA i P r e f a c eIntroduction Digital surround controller modelsG68 Digital Surround Controller Video switchingSmart Source feature 2 I n t r o d u c t i o n3 I n t r o d u c t i o n Meridian Room CorrectionMulti-zonecapabilities Integral tunerSpecifications PowerDimensions WeightInstalling the digital surround controller UnpackingAudio inputs Use this connector6 I n s t a l l i n g t h e d i g i t a l s u r r o u n d c o n t r o l l e r7 I n s t a l l i n g t h e d i g i t a l s u r r o u n d c o n t r o l l e rTV tuner G68 Digital Surround Controller8 I n s t a l l i n g t h e d i g i t a l s u r r o u n d c o n t r o l l e rd i g i t a l s u r r o u n d c o n t r o l l e r 9 I n s t a l l i n g t h eSACD/DVD-Aplayer Audio outputs Digital version G68D1 I n s t a l l i n g t h e d i g i t a l s u r r o u n d c o n t r o l l e rDigital and analogue version G68ADV 1 I n s t a l l i n g t h ed i g i t a l s u r r o u n d c o n t r o l l e r Use this outputAnalogue version G68AXV 1 I n s t a l l i n g t h ed i g i t a l s u r r o u n d c o n t r o l l e r Use this outputBalanced analogue version G68XXV 1 I n s t a l l i n g t h ed i g i t a l s u r r o u n d c o n t r o l l e r Use this outputd i g i t a l s u r r o u n d c o n t r o l l e r 1 I n s t a l l i n g t h eDSP5000C 1 I n s t a l l i n g t h e d i g i t a l s u r r o u n d c o n t r o l l e rG68ADV/AXV Digital Surround Controller G68ADV/AXV/XXV1 I n s t a l l i n g t h e d i g i t a l s u r r o u n d c o n t r o l l e rSubwoofer G68 Digital Surround Controller SUB DIRECT CROSSOVER INPUTINPUT PHONO LEADVideo connections 1 I n s t a l l i n g t h ed i g i t a l s u r r o u n d c o n t r o l l e r Main composite outputs1 I n s t a l l i n g t h e d i g i t a l s u r r o u n d c o n t r o l l e rVideo outputs Use this outputG68ADV/AXV/XXV 1 I n s t a l l i n g t h ed i g i t a l s u r r o u n d c o n t r o l l e r Television/monitor2 I n s t a l l i n g t h e d i g i t a l s u r r o u n d c o n t r o l l e r2 I n s t a l l i n g t h e d i g i t a l s u r r o u n d c o n t r o l l e rG68ADV/AXV/XXV Video recorderTuner and communications connections Use this connection2 I n s t a l l i n g t h e d i g i t a l s u r r o u n d c o n t r o l l e rAuto Not Con2 I n s t a l l i n g t h e d i g i t a l s u r r o u n d c o n t r o l l e r2 I n s t a l l i n g t h e d i g i t a l s u r r o u n d c o n t r o l l e rG68 Digital Surround Controller To connect FM and AM antennaeConfiguring the digital surround controller Configuration WizardTo run the Configuration Wizard To go back to an earlier configuration optionStage 1 Resetting the product 1 Reset settingsReset all settings? To reset the configurationTypes TypeSpeakers Music SubStage 2 Configuring speakers To configure the speakers2 Select speakers EitherSpeaker options OptionValues DescriptionStage 3 Configuring sources 3 Configure sourcesTo configure a source RadioSource options OptionValues DescriptionStage 4 Configuring other settings 4 Other settingsTo configure other settings To change a settingSettings OptionValues DescriptionPage 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 +0.0dBCalibration tests LevelsDistance Left Level +0.0dBFine tuning PhaseSetting Left DistanceLeft Size 5/28 Speaker sizeC a l i b r a t i n g t h e s y s t e m Using the Sine/Sub/Sens controls Subwoofer crossover frequencySinewave sweep test To adjust the subwoofer crossover frequency88.5Hz 81.5HzPause 80.0HzSetting up sources To adjust the sensitivity of a sourceTV 1.4V Peak TV 2.0V ClipDSP presets DSP presets4 D S P p r e s e t s Speaker layoutsStandard parameters Default4 D S P p r e s e t s ParameterDSP presets for two-channelmaterial Music and Trifield DSP preset parameters4 D S P p r e s e t s MusicAmbisonics and Super DSP preset parameters 4 D S P p r e s e t sAmbisonics SuperMusicLogic DSP preset parameters PLIIx Music DSP preset parameters4 D S P p r e s e t s MusicLogicPLIIx Movie and PLIIx THX DSP preset parameters 4 D S P p r e s e t sStereo and Direct PLIIx Movie and PLIIx THXTV Logic DSP preset parameters Mono DSP preset parameters4 D S P p r e s e t s TV LogicDSP presets for multichannel material Discrete and Cinema DSP preset parameters5 D S P p r e s e t s CinemaTHX DSP preset parameters 5 D S P p r e s e t sParameter Options5 D S P p r e s e t s Using dynamic range controlAmbisonics To save the preset settings Defining your own presets5 D S P p r e s e t s Stored To clear a user-definedpreset5 D S P p r e s e t s Troubleshooting General operating problems5 Tr o u b l e s h o o t i n g Standby light not litAudio problems 5 Tr o u b l e s h o o t i n gRemote not working Unit is overheatingAudible hiss at high volume settings Configuration Program Guide5 Tr o u b l e s h o o t i n g Sound not clearVideo problems Radio tuner problems5 Tr o u b l e s h o o t i n g sourceMaintenance CleaningTo clean the case, display panel, and keypad To clean the audio and video connectionsService and guarantee ServiceGuarantee 6 Tr o u b l e s h o o t i n gIndex I n d e6 I n d e 6 I n d e 6 I n d e video switching 6 I n d evideo connections 17 inputs 18 outputs Width DSP parameter6 I n d e