Meridian G68 Installation Manual page 12


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To connect to a computer via USB
You can connect a Windows PC or Macintosh to the G68 via the
USB input to allow you to use the G68 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 G68
using a standard USB A-B cable. The flat rectangular end plugs
into the PC and the square end into the G68.
To connect to a DVD-Audio player with digital multichannel outputs (eg G98DH DVD Audio Transport)
The G68 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 G98DH
DVD Player.
Computer
USB
USB A-B CABLE
G98DH DVD Audio Transport
COMMS
MAIN DIGITAL OUT
G68 Digital Surround Controller
USB INPUT
The first time that the G68 is plugged in to the PC or Macintosh
it will automatically be recognised, and appropriate drivers will be
installed. The G68 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.
G68 Digital Surround Controller
COMMS
MULTI DIG IN 1
(DVD)
COMMS LEAD
3 x DIGITAL LEADS
• Connect the MAIN DIGITAL OUT on the G98DH to the MULTI DIG
IN 1 on the G68, using three 75Ω screened coax phono leads.
• Connect together the COMMS sockets using the Comms lead
provided.