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Meridian G01 Installation Manual

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  • Page 1 E R I D I A N E R I E S O N T R O L N I T A N D E C E I V E R N S T A L L A T I O N U I D E...
  • Page 2 G Series Control Unit and Receiver 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

    Describes how to install the control unit or receiver and connect it to the other equipment in your system. Unpacking Audio connections Tuner (G01/G51 only) and communications connections Configuring the control unit or receiver Explains how to configure the control unit or receiver using the front-panel controls.
  • Page 5 This guide was produced by Human-Computer Interface Ltd, Designed and manufactured in the UK by Meridian Audio http://www.interface.co.uk/ Ltd. Meridian Audio reserves the right to make changes and improvements to any of the products described in this document without prior notice.

  • Page 6: Introduction

    Control unit and receiver models This Installation Guide applies to the G01 Control Unit, G02 Balanced Control Unit, and G51 Receiver. The main differences between each of these products are given in the following table: Product...
  • Page 7 Balanced operation has always been preferred in the professional audio industry, as it can significantly reduce hum and noise and The Meridian G01 is a fully-integrated analogue control unit which make the system less prone to interference. The G02 brings this includes a tuner module.
  • Page 8 The two-channel amplifier includes the latest power amp with a ‘speaker off’ facility. developments from Meridian, used in the flagship DSP8000 digital General loudspeaker systems. Each of the products provides a front-panel volume knob (press...

  • Page 9: Specifications

    12VDC. 8VDC. Comms 2 5-pin 240° DIN sockets, BNC socket, RS232 interface. Construction Meridian black or silver finish. Meridian black or silver finish. Meridian black or silver finish. Dimensions 440mm x 90mm x 350mm (17.32" x 3.54" x 13.78") WHD.

  • Page 10: Installing The Control Unit Or Receiver

    Models fitted with a DAB/FM tuner also include the following: • Telescopic DAB antenna. The G01 Control Unit, G02 Balanced Control Unit, and G51 Receiver are supplied with the following accessories: If any of these items are missing please contact your dealer.

  • Page 11: Audio Connections

    I n s t a l l i n g t h e c o n t r o l u n i t o r Audio connections r e c e i v e r G01 Control Unit Use this connector To connect to this ANALOGUE IN A1 to A7 The analogue outputs of a DVD player, tape recorder, TV tuner, CD player, or similar source.
  • Page 12 I n s t a l l i n g t h e c o n t r o l u n i t o r r e c e i v e r G02 Balanced Control Unit Use this connector To connect to this ANALOGUE IN A1 to A4 The unbalanced analogue outputs of a source such as a radio tuner, VCR, or TV tuner.
  • Page 13 Right speaker outputs G51 RECEIVER RIGHT RIGHT LEFT LEFT HEADPHONE ANTENNA ANTENNA DESIGNED AND MADE IN ENGLAND BY MERIDIAN AUDIO LTD DESIGN AND COPYRIGHT 2003 VOLTAGE TESTED MAINTENANCE MERIDIAN COMMS AMP IN AMP IN PRE OUT COPY OUT ANALOGUE INPUT...
  • Page 14 COMMS LEAD PHONO LEADS You can connect up to seven analogue sources to the G Series • If the source is a Meridian product connect together the COMMS control unit or receiver. sockets using the Comms lead provided. • Connect the analogue source to one of the analogue input sockets using a pair of phono leads.
  • Page 15 • Connect the analogue monitor output from the tape recorder to the A4 TAPE input on the G01/G51 or input A6 on the G02 using a pair of phono leads.
  • Page 16 (eg G01, G02, or G68) to the A4 www.meridian-audio.com. TAPE inputs on the second-zone controller. To connect the G01 to an unbalanced power amplifier or active analogue loudspeakers (eg Meridian M33s) PRE OUT AUDIO LEAD AUDIO LEAD •...
  • Page 17 To connect the G02 to a balanced power amplifier (eg Meridian G56 or G57 Two-channel Power Amplifier) G02 Balanced Control Unit...

  • Page 18: Tuner (G01/G51 Only) And Communications Connections

    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 Future Meridian components. RS232 connection A computer, for configuring the control unit or receiver.
  • Page 19 To connect to other Meridian G Series, 500 Series, or 800 Series equipment G01/G02/G51 G Series, 500 Series, or 800 Series unit...
  • Page 20 For more Note: For all outdoor antennae we strongly recommend you use a details, look at the Library/Applications sections of the Meridian qualified installer who will comply with local safety regulations.
  • Page 21 I n s t a l l i n g t h e c o n t r o l u n i t o r r e c e i v e r To connect DAB and FM antennae The DAB/FM tuner uses a single antenna input for both DAB and For FM reception, consult a professional aerial installer for FM reception.

  • Page 22: Configuring The Control Unit Or Receiver

    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...

  • Page 23: Stage 1: Resetting The Product

    C o n f i g u r i n g t h e c o n t r o l u n i t o r Stage 1: Resetting the product r e c e i v e r The control unit or receiver provides several alternative standard The display shows the current Type: settings, called Types, which configure all aspects of the product...

  • Page 24: Stage 2: Configuring Sources

    • The TRIGGER output level it selects. • Press Next or Back to step between options. • The Comms type and address, to identify other Meridian equipment. A description of each option is shown on the top line of the display, and its current value is shown to the right of the source The procedure for doing this is as follows.
  • Page 25 Low, High Trigger output for the source. Comms Type CD 1C, Tuner 2C, DVD 3C, 4C-8C, The type of Meridian product that the source is. No Comms NC Comms Address 1A-8A Allows you to individually control up to eight identical sources.

  • Page 26: Stage 3: Configuring Other Settings

    C o n f i g u r i n g t h e c o n t r o l u n i t o r Stage 3: Configuring other settings r e c e i v e r The final stage allows you to configure other aspects of the A description of each setting is shown on the top line of the product’s operation.

  • Page 27: Other Settings

    C o n f i g u r i n g t h e c o n t r o l u n i t o r r e c e i v e r Other settings The following table summarises the product settings: Option Values Description...

  • Page 28: Configuring The Sensitivity Of Each Source

    C o n f i g u r i n g t h e c o n t r o l u n i t o r Configuring the sensitivity of each source r e c e i v e r You can adjust the sensitivity of each source to accommodate differences in their levels.
  • Page 29 C o n f i g u r i n g t h e c o n t r o l u n i t o r r e c e i v e r...

  • Page 30: Troubleshooting

    We expect you to achieve superb results with the control unit or receiver. If, however, you encounter any problems, either when installing and configuring it, or during operation, please check the following pages for suggested solutions. If these suggestions fail to cure the problem, please contact your Meridian dealer for further assistance. General operating problems...
  • Page 31 Not all stations transmit the station name in all areas. • Ensure that one of the products is the controller; see To connect to other Meridian G Series, 500 Series, or 800 Series equipment, If the station name is not available you can define a preset station see page 14.
  • Page 32 Tr o u b l e s h o o t i n g DAB tuner problems The display shows “No signal” This indicates that the tuner cannot locate a signal for the selected service. • Check that the antenna is connected correctly and reselect a service.

  • Page 33: 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 34: Service And Guarantee

    In case of difficulty outside the UK or USA, contact the importing Outside the UK, local warranty liability is restricted to equipment agent for the territory. A list of Meridian agents outside the UK is purchased within the territory. Our agents outside the UK are only available from Meridian Audio.
  • Page 35 Tr o u b l e s h o o t i n g...

  • Page 36: Index

    Index I n d e x accessories 5 G01 Control Unit 1 AM antenna 5, 15 audio connections 6 AM reception 15, 26 specifications 4 antenna, connecting 15, 16 G02 Balanced Control Unit 1 automatic setup 14 audio connections 7...
  • Page 37 I n d e x settings, configuring 21 sources, configuring 19 tape recorder, connecting to 10 source options 20 troubleshooting 25 specifications 4 turntable, connecting to 10 Types 18...

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