Meridian G61 Installationsanleitung

M ERIDIAN G SERIES G61 DIGITAL SURROUND CONTROLLER INSTALLATION GUIDE

Installing the digital surround controllerUnpackingThe G61 Digital Surround Controller is supplied with the following accessories:• MSR+ remote contr

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G61 Digital Surround Controller Installation Guide

Configuration WizardThe Configuration Wizard leads you through the correct sequence to configure your digital surround controller. Alternatively, you

Configuring the digital surround controller16The digital surround controller provides several alternative standard settings, called Types, which conf

TypesThe following table lists the available Types:Type Speakers Music Sub Logic Sub 5.1 Movie Sub0 All analogue. LFE Centre LFE1 All analogue. Mono

Configuring the digital surround controller18Stage 2: Configuring speakersThe Speakers configuration stage allows you to set up the digital surround

Speaker optionsThe following table summarises the speaker options:Option Values DescriptionNumber of Subwoofers: none, one, two, three How many subw

Configuring the digital surround controller20 Stage 3: Configuring sourcesThe digital surround controller provides up to 12 sources corresponding to

Source optionsThe following table summarises the source options:Option Values DescriptionThe source is: in use, not in use Whether the source is ena

Configuring the digital surround controller22The next stage allows you to configure other aspects of the product’s operation.To configure other setti

Configuring the digital surround controller23 SettingsThe following table summarises the product settings:Option Values DescriptionThe fan is: used a

Configuring the digital surround controller24

PrefaceiiImportant safety instructions• Read the instructions.• Keep these instructions.• Follow all instructions.• Do not use this apparatus near wat

Calibrating the system25Calibrating the systemIntroductionWe recommend that you perform the calibration procedure using the MSR+ and from the listenin

Calibrating the system26 To start the calibration procedureEither:• Press Next on the last option of configuring settings; see page 22.Or:• Press On/O

Calibrating the system27 Levels These tests allow you to adjust the output level to each speaker individually, and it follows the general guidelines f

• Use > and < to move between each of the speakers in the layout.The display shows the speaker being tested, and the distance:Left Distance 18

Calibrating the system29These tests allow you to determine the bass handling capability of large analogue speakers and subwoofers. Once set, the digit

Calibrating the system30This section explains how to use the Sine/Sub/Sens controls to check for room resonances, adjust the subwoofer crossover frequ

Calibrating the system31The display shows:Chan óòô öõú ExitSoundCD Sine 80.0HzAn 80Hz sinewave will be played through all channels.You can ch

Calibrating the system32 Setting up sourcesThis section explains how to use the Sine/Sub/Sens controls to adjust the sensitivity of the analogue s

DSP presetsThe G61 Digital Surround Controller provides two types of DSP preset. One set is available if the input is two-channel; eg from a tradition

Standard parametersAll DSP presets (except Mono and Direct) provide the following standard parameters.Individual DSP presets provide additional par

ContentsiiiContentsIntroduction 1Provides information about the digital surround controller, and technical specifications.Specifications 3Installing t

DSP presets for two-channel materialThe G61 provides several signal processing options for two-channel material. The Music DSP presets are designed

AmbisonicsThe Ambisonics DSP preset can decode UHJ format, the two-channel stereo-compatible encoding found on Ambisonically-recorded discs and bro

MusicLogic DSP preset parametersParameter Options What it changes Roll Off, Low, Med, Max The degree of left-right steering. Yaw Off, Low, Med, Ma

PLIIx Movie and PLIIx THX DSP preset parametersParameter Options What it changes Surrounds Rear, Side, All Which of the four surround channels a

TV Logic DSP preset parametersParameter Options What it changes Roll Off, Low, Med, Max The degree of left-right steering. Yaw Off, Low, Med, Max

Discrete and Cinema DSP preset parametersParameter Options What it changes 2+2+2* Off, 5.1, Side, 7.1 Allows you to specify how DVD Audio channels 3+4

THX DSP preset parametersParameter Options What it changes Surround Surr. Rear, Surr. Side, Surr. All Switches the surround signal between the side a

DSP presets42 AmbisonicsThe Ambisonics preset allows you to decode multi-channel sources which have been encoded in Ambisonics B format. Ambisonics B

DSP presets43The G61 Digital Surround Controller allows you to modify any of the built-in presets, and save them for future use.You can either save th

DSP presets44For example, you could change the name to: ìî ïñ óòô Store öõúWrite labelfor preset Concert• When you have entered the name you

PrefaceivCopyright and acknowledgementsSales and service in the UKMeridian Audio LtdLatham RoadHuntingdonCambridgeshirePE29 6YEEnglandTel +44 (0)1480

Troubleshooting45 TroubleshootingWe expect you to achieve superb results with your digital surround controller. If, however, you encounter any problem

Troubleshooting46Remote not workingCheck the following:• The battery in the MSR+.• Remove the Comms connections from the G61 and check whether it resp

Troubleshooting47Audible hiss at high volume settingsThe input dynamic range of most current recordings is at maximum 16 bit. The reason for this is t

Troubleshooting48The preset changes unexpectedly with a multichannel sourceIf you are using a non-Meridian source on the MHR SmartLink input, propriet

Troubleshooting49Maintenance CleaningTo clean the case, display panel, and keypad• Disconnect the power cord before cleaning the unit.The exterior sur

Troubleshooting50Service and guaranteeServiceThe Meridian G Series of hi-fi components has been carefully designed to give years of untroubled service

Index51AAcademy (DSP parameter) 39accessories 5active loudspeakers, connecting to 11active subwoofer, connecting to 12Ambisonics (DSP preset) 36,

Index52DSP parameters (continued)LipSync 34Panorama 37Party? 39Phase 34Pro Logic 38Rear 34Roll 37, 39Row 36R Delay 34R Filter 35, 36, 40Side

Index53Mmains fuse, changing 49Meridian DSP loudspeakers, connecting to 10Mono (DSP preset) 39MusicLogic (DSP preset) 37Music (DSP preset) 35PPan

Index54TTHX (DSP preset) 40, 41THX Music (DSP preset) 41THX Surround EX (DSP preset) 41THX Ultra2 Cinema (DSP preset) 41Treble (DSP parameter) 34

Introduction1IntroductionThis guide provides full information about unpacking the G61 Digital Surround Controller, connecting it to the other equipmen

Introduction2carrying explicit information about the nature of the datastream as well as encrypted high-resolution digital signals from DVD-Audio – th

Digital coax inputs 6 coax digital inputs, 2 6-channel coax inputs, all MHR.Digital optical inputs 5 optical digital inputs.Analogue inputs 5 stereo u

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