Meridian C61R Installation Manual page 14


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 C61R via the
USB input to allow you to use the C61R 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 C61R
using a standard USB A-B cable. The flat rectangular end plugs
into the PC and the square end into the C61R.
To connect to a DVD-Audio player with digital multichannel outputs (eg G98DH DVD Audio Transport)
The C61R 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
3 x DIGITAL LEADS
C61R Digital Surround Controller
USB INPUT
The first time that the C61R is plugged in to the PC or Macintosh
it will automatically be recognised, and appropriate drivers will
be installed. The C61R 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.
C61R Digital Surround Controller
COMMS
MULTI
DIGITAL INPUT
(DVD)
COMMS LEAD
• Connect the MAIN DIGITAL OUT on the G98DH to the MULTI
DIGITAL INPUT 1 on the C61R, using three 75Ω screened coax
phono leads.
• Connect together the COMMS sockets using the Comms lead
provided.