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  • Page 1 D V D E R I D I A N E R I E S L A Y E R N S T A L L A T I O N U I D E...
  • Page 2 G Series DVD Player Installation Guide...

  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    Important safety instructions P r e f a c e • Read the instructions. To avoid overheating • Keep these instructions. • Leave at least 10cm around the equipment to ensure sufficient • Follow all instructions. ventilation. • Do not use this apparatus near water. •...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    i i i Contents C o n t e n t s Introduction Configuring playback options Provides information about the DVD player models, a Explains how to use the options on the Setup menu to description of each product, and technical specifi cations. confi...
  • Page 5 Boothroyd|Stuart Meridian, Meridian, and Meridian Digital Theatre of Meridian Audio Ltd. This technology is provided for the express are registered trademarks of Meridian Audio Ltd. purpose of securely containing copyright audio within the Meridian System only.

  • Page 6: Introduction

    This guide provides full information about unpacking the DVD player, connecting it to the other equipment in the system, and configuring it using the front panel. Once you have connected and configured the DVD player, refer to the G Series System Guide for information about operating it.
  • Page 7 DVD-ROM drive them to stereo if required. At the heart of the G Series DVD players is a high-speed computer- style DVD-ROM drive – the best type of drive to use to ensure The drive normally operates at standard speed; however it is accurate data recovery from all types of disc.
  • Page 8 Unlike other players that use a mechanical approach to try to Audio lower jitter by minimising drive vibration, the G Series DVD players The G98DH and G91A provide three principal S/PDIF coax outputs employ a triple buffering system to minimise jitter, maximizing HF designated L/R, L/R Surround, and C/LFE.
  • Page 9 I n t r o d u c t i o n control which allows the user to minimise noise on a received Digital surround decoding (G91A surround application signal. The AM option provides LW/MW reception and includes only) DSP-based low-pass and whistle filters for improved AM reception. In addition, the G91A incorporates digital surround decoding to allow the multichannel analogue and digital outputs to be Upsampling (G91A only)
  • Page 10 MSR+ and front panel. For the internal DVD and external video oscillators allow picture and sound to be independently optimized, inputs you can adjust the output aspect ratio, horizontal picture ensuring that the G Series DVD players deliver breathtakingly clear position, and vertical picture position. In addition, the brightness, pictures.

  • Page 11: Specifications

    Specifications I n t r o d u c t i o n Inputs/outputs G91A G98DH G98AH Audio inputs Analogue: 3 stereo inputs, unbalanced 0.5-2.5V on None. None. phono. Digital S/PDIF: 2 stereo coax inputs and 2 stereo TOSlink optical inputs. Digital MHR SmartLink digital output on 3 digital coax outputs or 15-pin D-type connector.

  • Page 12: Installing The Dvd Player

    • This manual. If any of these items are missing please contact your dealer. • Meridian G Series System Guide . Note: You should retain the packaging in case you need to *If a trigger cable is used this should be clamped around the cable transport the unit.

  • Page 13: Audio Connections

    Audio connections D V D p l a y e r All the G Series DVD players provide a digital output, suitable for The G98 is available with either a multichannel analogue output connecting to a pair of Meridian DSP loudspeakers or a surround or a multichannel digital output for connection to a surround controller.
  • Page 14 I n s t a l l i n g t h e D V D p l a y e r Multichannel analogue output ( G98AH) Use this output To connect to this ANALOGUE OUT LEFT, RIGHT, The multichannel analogue inputs of a surround controller such as the G68 Digital Surround CENTRE, LFE, SURR-L, SURR-R Controller.
  • Page 15 I n s t a l l i n g t h e D V D p l a y e r Preamplifier and tuner connections ( G91A) The G91A includes an integrated preamplifier, allowing you to it can be configured to provide a bitstream digital output, suitable connect up to seven external sources in addition to the DVD for connection to an external digital surround processor such as the player and internal tuner.
  • Page 16 D V D p l a y e r Applications To connect to two-channel DSP loudspeakers ( Type 1) G Series DVD players can be connected directly to Meridian DSP loudspeakers to create a complete compact stereo system, with volume and other preamplifier controls provided by the loudspeakers via the MSR+ or the front panel.
  • Page 17 I n s t a l l i n g t h e D V D p l a y e r To connect the G91A to two-channel analogue variable ( Type 0) The G91A includes an integrated preamplifier, allowing you to connect it directly to a pair of analogue active loudspeakers, or to analogue passive loudspeakers via a power amplifier such as the G56 or G57.
  • Page 18 SMART LINK information about the source format. • Connect the MAIN DIGITAL OUT L/R, C/LFE, and SURROUND outputs from the G Series DVD player to the digital multichannel inputs on the G68D, using three phono leads. Alternatively, if the digital surround controller is a Meridian 568 connect the MHR SMART LINK connectors using an SVGA cable.
  • Page 19 This gives you the option of decoding Dolby Digital and DTS bitstreams using the surround processor. To connect to a surround processor with no multichannel input eg 561 (Type 2) G Series DVD player Digital surround processor DIGITAL DIGITAL INPUT...
  • Page 20 I n s t a l l i n g t h e D V D p l a y e r To create a digital surround system with a G91A ( Type 6) The G91A includes all the digital surround decoding needed to If the system includes more than two Meridian DSP loudspeakers create a 5.1 surround system, directly connected to up to six DSP you will need a 511 S-patch box (available separately) to link...
  • Page 21 I n s t a l l i n g t h e D V D p l a y e r • Configure the DSP loudspeakers as described in the Meridian DSP • Connect the inputs to the first speaker of each additional pair Loudspeaker User Guide.

  • Page 22: Video Connections

    I n s t a l l i n g t h e Video connections D V D p l a y e r Video outputs Use this output To connect to this HDMI OUT The HDMI input on a monitor or high-definition television. COMPONENT OUT The component or progressive component video inputs on a monitor or projection television.
  • Page 23 I n s t a l l i n g t h e D V D p l a y e r To connect using component video If your television, monitor, or projection system includes component • Connect the appropriate component outputs from the DVD player video inputs, but no HDMI or DVI-HDCP, these will give the highest to the component video inputs, using suitable video cables.
  • Page 24 I n s t a l l i n g t h e D V D p l a y e r To connect using composite video Television/monitor G Series DVD player COMPOSITE COMPOSITE LEAD • Connect the composite video output to a corresponding input on The composite video output is always active, irrespective of the a television, monitor, or video control unit using a screened 75Ω...
  • Page 25 I n s t a l l i n g t h e D V D p l a y e r Using the G Series DVD player with a G Series Digital Surround Controller To connect to a G68D or G61 with video switching in the DVD player (Type 3) The G Series DVD player can be used in combination with a G68 •...
  • Page 26 I n s t a l l i n g t h e D V D p l a y e r To connect to a G68ADV/AXV/XXV with video switching in the G68 and scaling in the G98DH (Type 4) If you are using the G98DH in conjunction with a G68ADV, AXV, or •...

  • Page 27: Communications Connections

    D V D p l a y e r Use this connection To connect to this DIN COMMS Other Meridian G Series, 500 Series, or 800 Series equipment, or Meridian DSP loudspeakers. BNC COMMS Meridian components with BNC Comms. RS232 connection A computer, for configuring the DVD player.
  • Page 28 I n s t a l l i n g t h e D V D p l a y e r To connect to other Meridian G Series, 500 Series, or 800 Series equipment G Series DVD player G Series, 500 Series, or 800 Series unit...
  • Page 29 I n s t a l l i n g t h e D V D p l a y e r To connect FM and AM antennae (products fitted with AM/FM tuner) • Connect an FM antenna or split-flex dipole to the FM Coax For best AM results use an external AM antenna.
  • Page 30 I n s t a l l i n g t h e D V D p l a y e r To connect DAB and FM antennae The DAB/FM tuner uses a single antenna input for both DAB and FM reception.
  • Page 31 I n s t a l l i n g t h e D V D p l a y e r...

  • Page 32: Resetting The Dvd Player

    R e s e t t i n g t h e D V D p l a y e r Resetting the DVD player This chapter explains how to reset the DVD player using the front-panel controls. Resetting the product •...
  • Page 33 R e s e t t i n g t h e D V D p l a y e r A description of each Type is shown on the top line of the display. • Press IR to toggle between IR Auto (auto setup), IR Con As you select each Type the DVD player is reset to that Type.

  • Page 34: Configuring The Dvd Player

    C o n f i g u r i n g t h e D V D p l a y e r Configuring the DVD player This chapter explains how to configure the DVD player using the on-screen Setup menus. 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.
  • Page 35 C o n f i g u r i n g t h e D V D p l a y e r To select an option from a menu • Press V or A to highlight the option you want: •...

  • Page 36: Configuring The Video

    C o n f i g u r i n g Configuring the video t h e D V D p l a y e r The Video setup menu lets you change the video settings of the The Display aspect ratio menu is displayed: DVD player.
  • Page 37 C o n f i g u r i n g t h e D V D p l a y e r If you are using the composite or S-video outputs of the DVD To select the TV standard player select the 7.5 IRE option.
  • Page 38 C o n f i g u r i n g t h e D V D p l a y e r To select the power up TV standard To select the screensaver options A separate Powerup std option lets you specify the standard to •...
  • Page 39 C o n f i g u r i n g t h e D V D p l a y e r The appropriate menu is displayed: To set the scaler options These specify how the interlaced video signal from the DVD should be upconverted to the HDMI and component outputs.
  • Page 40 C o n f i g u r i n g t h e D V D p l a y e r The Gamma correction affects the grey scale, and can be set To set the HDMI options to 1.0, 0.8, 0.9, or 1.1. If the picture has poor detail in the dark •...

  • Page 41: Configuring The Audio

    C o n f i g u r i n g Configuring the audio t h e D V D p l a y e r The Audio setup menu lets you select the audio settings of the • Highlight Application in the Audio setup menu, and press DVD player.
  • Page 42 C o n f i g u r i n g t h e D V D p l a y e r To specify the application for the G91A On the G91A the Application menu provides eight options: These are explained in the following table: Select this option For this application Surround (Type 6)
  • Page 43 C o n f i g u r i n g t h e D V D p l a y e r Dolby Digital compression Auxiliary output settings To specify Dolby Digital compression To specify the auxiliary output settings This option is useful for reducing the dynamic range of Dolby •...
  • Page 44 C o n f i g u r i n g t h e D V D p l a y e r The following menu is displayed: The following menu is displayed: • Press V or A to choose between 48kHz and 96kHz, and press •...
  • Page 45 C o n f i g u r i n g t h e D V D p l a y e r • Choose No if you are connecting the AUX output to a Meridian The following menu is displayed: digital surround controller.
  • Page 46 C o n f i g u r i n g t h e D V D p l a y e r The following menu is displayed: • Choose Yes if you are connecting the multichannel outputs to a Meridian digital surround controller.
  • Page 47 C o n f i g u r i n g t h e D V D p l a y e r Speakers ( G91A only) The Speakers menu will be displayed: To configure speakers If you are using the G91A in a surround application, directly connected to up to six DSP loudspeakers, or power amplifiers and analogue loudspeakers, the Speakers menu allows you to configure the speaker layout and enter calibration settings.
  • Page 48 C o n f i g u r i n g t h e D V D p l a y e r • Press V to highlight the Distance figure and press Enter to To calibrate the speaker layout (G91A only) •...

  • Page 49: Configuring The Sources

    C o n f i g u r i n g Configuring the sources t h e D V D p l a y e r If you are using the DVD player as the controller or video switcher To configure a source in your Meridian system, you can use the Source setup option on •...
  • Page 50 C o n f i g u r i n g t h e D V D p l a y e r To assign an audio input to the source (G91A only) To assign a video input to the source •...

  • Page 51: Configuring Settings

    C o n f i g u r i n g Configuring settings t h e D V D p l a y e r The Meridian setup menu allows you to configure settings that The product settings are generally set to an appropriate value when affect the operation of the DVD player.

  • Page 52: Configuring Playback Options

    DVD-Video discs are capable of providing a wide range of options and special features. This chapter explains how to use the options on the Setup menu to configure the playback options of the G Series DVD player. Setting playback options To select the default soundtrack language Most DVD-Video discs include a selection of soundtrack languages.
  • Page 53 C o n f i g u r i n g p l a y b a c k o p t i o n s The Audio language menu is displayed: The Subtitle language menu is displayed: • Press <, >, A, or V to highlight the default soundtrack •...
  • Page 54 C o n f i g u r i n g p l a y b a c k o p t i o n s The Menu language menu is displayed: • Enter your four-digit password and press Enter. Initially the password is set to 7890, but you can change it to any password you choose as described in To change the password , page 50.
  • Page 55 C o n f i g u r i n g p l a y b a c k o p t i o n s To change the password • Highlight Change password on the Set rating level screen and press Enter to select it.

  • Page 56: Region Codes

    C o n f i g u r i n g p l a y b a c k Region codes o p t i o n s For commercial reasons many DVDs are encoded with one or more The different parts of the world are divided into regions 1 to 6 as region codes to identify the countries in which they can be used.

  • Page 57: Video Controls

    Video controls o p t i o n s The G Series DVD players include several video controls to allow The following table shows the full list of video controls: you to adjust the video image. The video controls are available for...

  • Page 58: Troubleshooting

    • Press Display to check that the display is not blank. the correct operation of every function of the G Series DVD players with every available disc; furthermore, some discs currently on sale A question-mark symbol is displayed on the on-screen do not conform to the agreed format specifications.

  • Page 59: Audio Problems

    Tr o u b l e s h o o t i n g The DVD player unexpectedly switches from pause to • Ensure that the receiver uses well-screened antenna cable. stop, or fades the screen to black • Relocate the receiver with respect to the DVD player. This is caused by the pause or stop timeouts.

  • Page 60: Video Problems

    There is no picture FM tuner reception is poor The G Series DVD players include video switching, so each source To obtain high-quality stereo reception on FM a good aerial is can be associated with a video input or the internal DVD.
  • Page 61 Tr o u b l e s h o o t i n g DAB tuner problems Creating MP3 discs The display shows “No signal” MP3 discs can be created from a computer using appropriate MP3 This indicates that the tuner cannot locate a signal for the selected encoding software and a CD-ROM writer.

  • Page 62: Maintenance

    • Disconnect the power cord before cleaning the unit. Before replacing a blown fuse, it is best to ascertain the cause of The exterior surfaces of Meridian G Series products are made from the failure. solid anodised aluminium, powder coated steel, thermoplastic rubber, and glass.

  • Page 63: Service And Guarantee

    Tr o u b l e s h o o t i n g Service Guarantee The Meridian G Series of hi-fi components has been carefully The product is guaranteed against defects in material and designed to give years of untroubled service. There are no user- workmanship for two years from the date of purchase.

  • Page 64: Index

    Index I n d e x connections cleaning 57 accessories 7 communications 22 AM antenna 7, 24 preamplifier 10 AM reception 24, 55 tuner (G91A only) 10 analogue outputs 9 video 17 antennae, connecting 24, 25 contrast, changing 52 Application menu 36 controller, setting 23 aspect ratio, changing 52 audio connections...
  • Page 65 Meridian High Resolution, selecting 40 specifications 6 settings 40 video connections 17 guarantee 58 G Series Digital Surround Controller, connecting 20 parental lock, setting 49 video switching in the DVD player 20 password, changing 50 video switching in the G68 21...
  • Page 66 I n d e x S-video, connecting 18 troubleshooting 53 safety warnings ii tuner connections 10 scaler options 34 TV standard screensaver options 33 power up 33 Setup menu 47 selecting 32 displaying 29 two-channel analogue, connecting to 12 sources Types 27, 28 audio inputs, assigning 45 configuring 44...
  • Page 67 I n d e x...

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