Configuring the digital surround controller | Meridian Audio G61

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Configuring the digital surround controller

This chapter explains how to configure the digital surround controller using the Configuration Wizard. Alternatively, for complete control over all aspects of the product’s configuration you can set up the unit from a computer using the Meridian Configuration Program. For full information refer to the Meridian Configuration Program Guide available separately.

Configuration Wizard

The Configuration Wizard leads you through the correct sequence to configure your digital surround controller. Alternatively, you can skip between the configuration stages, which allow you to reset the configuration, or configure the sources or other settings of the digital surround controller.

To run the Configuration Wizard

•If necessary press On/Off to put the digital surround controller into standby.

•Press More.

If the product is locked the display shows:

VersionUnlock

• Press Unlock to unlock it, then press More.

The displays then shows:

Version

Wizard Calib Lock

• Press Wizard.

Follow the sequence of configuration stages described in the following pages, pressing Next to proceed after each stage.

At any stage in the Configuration Wizard the following options are available:

To do this	Press
Go back to an earlier configuration option	Back
Return to the title screen for the stage	Home
Exit from the configuration menus	On/Off
Display help about the current option	More

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Meridian Audio G61 manual Configuring the digital surround controller, To run the Configuration Wizard, To do this

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 interference Contents Sales and service in the UK Sales and service in the USACopyright and acknowledgements Tel +1 404 344 Fax +1 404 346 Part no G61/1 Smart Source feature IntroductionInputs Formats supported T 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 Unpacking To connect to this Use this connectorAudio inputs 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 loudspeakers M33 Phono Lead 3UBWOOFER $IGITALI3URROUND #ONTROLLER To connect an active subwoofer eg Meridian M1500 or M2500 Screen Use this connector To connect to thisCommunications connections Auto Configuring the digital surround controller Configuration WizardTo run the Configuration Wizard To do this Reset settings Reset all settings?To reset the configuration Type Types Type Speakers Music Sub Logic Sub To configure the speakers Select speakersOne To change an option Speaker options Option Values Description Configure sources To configure a sourcePress Source When you have finished configuring sources Radio Use Source options Option Values Stage 4 Configuring other settings Other settingsTo configure other settings To change a setting Settings Page Introduction Using a Sound Pressure Level meterCalibrating the system To start the calibration procedure To exit from the calibration procedureTo complete the calibration procedure Left Level +0.0dB Distance Calibration testsLevels Fine tuning Left PhaseSetting What it sounds like Left Distance Left Size Speaker sizeSizes set to zero Using the Sine/Sub/Sens controls Sinewave sweep testSubwoofer crossover frequency CD Xover 85Hz CD Sine 80.0Hz 88.5Hz81.5Hz Pause 80.0Hz Setting up sources To adjust the sensitivity of a source4V Peak TV 2.0V Clip DSP presets DSP presetsSpeaker layouts Layout Description Standard-rate audio, downsampled if necessary Parameter Range Default What it changesStandard parameters Music and Trifield DSP preset parameters MusicTrifield Parameter Options What it changes Super Ambisonics and Super DSP preset parametersAmbisonics MusicLogic PLIIx Music PLIIx Movie and PLIIx THX DSP preset parameters Stereo and DirectPLIIx Movie and PLIIx THX Surrounds Rear, Side, All Mono DSP preset parameters TV LogicMono Parameter Options Discrete Discrete and Cinema DSP preset parametersCinema THX 28dB to 0dB Using dynamic range control For example Defining your own presetsTo save the preset settings For example, you could change the name to To clear a user-defined presetStored Troubleshooting General operating problemsStandby light not lit Erratic or unexpected system behaviour Audio problems Remote not workingUnit is overheating Hum on analogue input Audible hiss at high volume settings There is a hiss when starting DTS LaserDiscs or CDsSound not clear Centre not working Preset changes unexpectedly with a multichannel Source Maintenance CleaningTo clean the case, display panel, and keypad To clean the audio and video connections Guarantee Service and guaranteeService Academy DSP parameter 39 accessories Calibration procedure 25 moving between tests 26 starting DSP parameters DSP presets Guarantee +2+2PLIIx Music Panorama Rear THX Subwoofer crossover frequency 30 Super DSP preset Types 16 THX DSP preset 40 UHJ format THX Music DSP preset+2+2 DSP parameters