Meridian G61R Installation Manual page 12


I n s t a l l i n g t h e
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To connect to a computer via USB
You can connect a Windows PC or Macintosh to the G61R via the
USB input to allow you to use the G61R as a digital audio output
device.
On a PC, Windows XP/SP2 or later is required. On a Macintosh,
OSX 10.4 or later is recommended. Linux computers that support
USB audio class drivers can also be used.
• Connect the computer's USB port to USB INPUT U1 on the G61R
using a standard USB A-B cable. The flat rectangular end plugs
into the PC and the square end into the G61R.
To connect to a Meridian Smart Source with digital multichannel outputs (eg HD621 HDMI Audio Processor)
The G61R Digital Surround Controller provides 12 digital coax
inputs, six of which can be used as two multichannel inputs from
a source with a suitable digital multichannel output, such as the
HD621 HDMI Audio Processor.
Computer
USB
USB A-B CABLE
HD621 HDMI Audio Processor
SMARTLINK
COMMS
G61R Digital Surround Controller
USB INPUT
The first time that the G61R is plugged in to the PC or Macintosh
it will automatically be recognised, and appropriate drivers will
be installed. The G61R will then appear as a sound output device
called Meridian 48k/16 in the Sound control panel (PC) or
Sound system preferences panel (Macintosh).
Note: The computer volume control will have no effect on the
playback volume; use the Meridian system control instead.
G61R Digital Surround Controller
COMMS
MULTI DIG IN 1
(DVD)
COMMS LEAD
3 x DIGITAL LEADS
• Connect the SmartLink outputs 1/2, 3/4, and 5/6 on the HD612
to the MULTI DIG IN 1 on the G61R, using three 75Ω screened
coax phono leads.
• Connect together the COMMS sockets using the Comms lead
provided.