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Meridian G92 Installation Manual

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  • Page 1 G92 DVD Player Controller Tuner Installation Guide...

  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    This apparatus has been designed with Class 1 construction and must be connected to a mains socket outlet with a protective The sides, base, and top of the G92 DVD Player Controller Tuner earthing connection (the third grounding pin). case contain venting holes for the internal heatsinks which should not be obstructed.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    C o n t e n t s Introduction Configuring playback options Provides information about the G92 DVD Player Controller Explains how to use the options on the Setup menu to Tuner and technical specifications. configure the playback options of the DVD player.
  • Page 4 Copyright © 2003-2007 Meridian Audio Ltd Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Designed and manufactured in the UK by Meridian Audio Ltd. Corporation (Canadian patent 1,037,877), Lucasfilm Ltd. (US Meridian Audio reserves the right to make changes and patents 5,043,970;...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    – or a combination also includes Trifield high-resolution stereo processing. Stereo and of the two. Here the G92 really comes into its own: as the heart of multichannel digital audio outputs are also available via HDMI at a complete surround system.

  • Page 6: User Interface

    DVD-ROM drive provides AM (LF/MF) and FM (VHF stereo Band II) reception with At the heart of the player side of the G92 is a robust, high-speed, RDS/RDBS, and is fitted with its own 96kHz, 24-bit A/D stage. slot-loading DVD-ROM drive – the best type of drive to use to Digital signal processing provides a sophisticated FM stereo blend/ ensure accurate data recovery from all types of disc.
  • Page 7 3-speaker front stage (LCR) of a surround layout Upsampling for impressive added soundstage stability and imaging – is also The G92 includes upsampling in stereo mode, which allows digital included. filters to be placed far beyond the range of human hearing, as...
  • Page 8 To avoid potential degradation of High Definition signals caused by and up to 1080p full-spec High Definition on an HDMI output. The switching video signals inside the unit, the G92 includes a single processor can receive two composite, three S-video, and interlaced HDMI video/audio output with HDCP.

  • Page 9: Specifications

    Specifications I n t r o d u c t i o n Audio inputs Analogue: three stereo inputs, unbalanced 0.5-2.5V on phono. Digital S/PDIF: two stereo coax inputs and two stereo TOSlink optical inputs. Digital outputs MHR SmartLink digital output on three digital coax outputs or 15-pin D-type connector. Aux digital coax output. Analogue outputs 6-channel analogue output, fixed or variable, 1-99 in 1dB steps, 3V RMS, 47Ω.
  • Page 10 I n t r o d u c t i o n...

  • Page 11: Installing The Dvd Player

    D V D p l a y e r Installing the DVD player This chapter explains how to install the G92 DVD Player Controller Tuner. It describes what you should find when you unpack the product, and how you should connect it to the other equipment in the system.

  • Page 12: Audio Connections

    I n s t a l l i n g t h e Audio connections D V D p l a y e r The G92 DVD Player Controller Tuner provides both multichannel Alternatively it can be configured to provide a bitstream digital digital and multichannel analogue outputs. This provides the...
  • Page 13 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 The G92 includes an integrated preamplifier, allowing you to connect up to seven external sources in addition to the DVD player and internal tuner.
  • Page 14 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. The G92 provides additional analogue and digital inputs allowing you to use it to control the other sources in your system.
  • Page 15 ANALOGUE PHONO LEAD PHONO LEAD The G92 includes an integrated preamplifier, allowing you to • Connect the ANALOGUE OUT LEFT/RIGHT outputs from the connect it directly to a pair of analogue active loudspeakers, or to DVD player to the inputs of the analogue active loudspeakers or analogue passive loudspeakers via a power amplifier such as the power amplifier, using phono leads.
  • Page 16 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 surround processor with multichannel digital inputs eg G68 (Type 3/4/5) G92 DVD Player Controller Tuner G68 Digital Surround Controller COMMS...
  • Page 17 • Use the Comms part of an M5 lead to connect one of the together the S5 leads from each speaker. COMMS sockets on the G92 to the digital speaker you have chosen as the master (typically the centre speaker).
  • Page 18 • Connect the inputs to the first speaker of each additional pair to player , page 25. the 511 (Comms) and the appropriate output of the G92 (audio), • Configure the surround system as described in To configure using an S5 lead.
  • Page 19 Centre Rear left Main left The G92 provides six analogue outputs, and includes surround • Connect the CENTRE analogue output to the power amplifier decoding to allow you to create a 5.1 surround system directly input for the centre loudspeaker.

  • Page 20: Video Connections

    VCR1 100mA GAME MAIN DIGITAL OUT MHR SMART LINK G - DVD AUDIO PLAYER PATENT PENDING MAIN DESIGNED AND MADE IN ENGLAND BY MERIDIAN AUDIO LTD DESIGN AND COPYRIGHT 2003 GAME DIGITAL SURR VOLTAGE TESTED LEFT CENTRE SURR L C/LFE...
  • Page 21 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 Television/monitor G92 DVD Player Controller tuner S-VIDEO COMP COMPONENT COMPONENT VIDEO LEADS If your television, monitor, or projection system includes component video inputs, but no HDMI or DVI-HDCP, these will give the highest possible quality from DVD-Videos.
  • Page 22 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 ������������������ G92 DVD P�ay�� C��������� �u��� �-V���� ���� ��������� ��������� �� �������������� • Connect the composite video output to a corresponding input on The composite video output is always active, irrespective of the Video output setting.
  • 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 to a G68D or G61 with video switching in the G92 DVD Controller Tuner (Type 3) Game...

  • Page 24: Communications Connections

    +12V 100mA GAME MAIN DIGITAL OUT MHR SMART LINK G - DVD AUDIO PLAYER PATENT PENDING MAIN DESIGNED AND MADE IN ENGLAND BY MERIDIAN AUDIO LTD DESIGN AND COPYRIGHT 2003 DIGITAL SURR GAME VOLTAGE TESTED LEFT CENTRE SURR L C/LFE...
  • Page 25 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 G92 DVD Player Controller Tuner G Series or 800 Series unit COMMS...
  • Page 26 (AM/FM) antennae. It is possible in some cases to use a lowest noise use a good antenna placed as high as possible and trigger output (+12V) from the G92 to power such devices. For oriented towards the transmitter. more details, see the Library: Application Notes section of the Meridian Web site at http://www.meridian-audio.com/lib_apps.htm.
  • Page 27 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 G92 DVD Player Controller Tuner Combiner DAB/FM The DAB/FM tuner uses a single antenna input for both DAB and FM reception.
  • Page 28 I n s t a l l i n g t h e D V D p l a y e r...

  • Page 29: 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 30 R e s e t t i n g t h e D V D p l a y e r As you select each Type the DVD player is reset to that Type. • Press IR to toggle between IR Auto (auto setup), IR Con (controller), and IR N.Con (not controller).

  • Page 31: 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 32 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 33: 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 34 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 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 the power up TV standard To select the screensaver options A separate Powerup std option lets you specify the standard to •...
  • Page 36 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 37 Information… provides information about the capabilities (the EDID) of the connected HDMI display device. The Audio source option only appears on the G92 and allows you to specify the source of the audio on the HDMI connector. Preamp takes it from the DVD player preamplifier output, and Transport...

  • Page 38: 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 capabilities of the equipment you are connecting to. For more information about the applications see Applications , page 10.
  • 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 Dolby Digital compression Auxiliary output settings To specify Dolby Digital compression To specify the auxiliary output settings •...
  • 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 • Press V or A to choose between 48kHz and 96kHz, and press If you are connecting the Aux output to a Meridian product that is MHR compliant, such as DSP loudspeakers, select Yes;...
  • Page 41 The Multichannel out menu will be displayed: When playing audio at higher rates it will be downsampled to the rate you specified. In the G92 audio at lower rates will be upsampled to the rate you specified. To select Meridian High Resolution on the multichannel output •...
  • 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 HDMI output settings To select internal decoding for the multichannel output • Highlight Internal decode in the Multichannel out menu, To specify the HDMI output settings and press Enter.
  • Page 43 • Highlight Calibration… in the Speakers menu, and press To configure speakers Enter. If you are using the G92 in a surround application, directly connected to up to six DSP loudspeakers, or power amplifiers The Calibration menu will be displayed: and analogue loudspeakers, the Speakers menu allows you to configure the speaker layout and enter calibration settings.
  • 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 • Press V or A to decrease or increase the gain in 0.5dB steps, and press Enter to confirm it. Adjust the Gain values so all the speakers sound equally loud at the listening position.

  • Page 45: Configuring The Sources

    HDMI switch 1 to 4 Available if HDMI switch is set to On in the HDMI setup menu. Allows the G92 to control the input on the HDMAX 421. Comms cat/add -C, 1C-9C, NC/1A-8A Allows you to set the Comms category and address.
  • 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 To assign an audio input to the source The Select video input menu will be displayed: • Highlight Audio input in the Source configuration menu, and press Enter.

  • Page 47: 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 48 C o n f i g u r i n g t h e D V D p l a y e r...

  • Page 49: 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 G92 DVD Player Controller Tuner. Setting playback options To select the default soundtrack language Most DVD-Video discs include a selection of soundtrack languages.
  • Page 50 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 51 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 48.
  • Page 52 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 53: 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 54: Video Controls

    Video controls o p t i o n s The G92 DVD Controller Tuner includes several video controls The following table shows the full list of video controls: to allow you to adjust the video image. The video controls are...

  • Page 55: Troubleshooting

    Tr o u b l e s h o o t i n g Troubleshooting We expect you to achieve superb results with the DVD player. If, however, you encounter any problems, either when installing and configuring it, or during operation, please check the following pages for suggested solutions.

  • Page 56: 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 57: Video Problems

    Tr o u b l e s h o o t i n g Video problems FM tuner 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 58 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 59: Maintenance

    Maintenance Tr o u b l e s h o o t i n g Cleaning To change the mains fuse • Remove the mains connector, and pull out the drawer above the To clean the case, display panel, and keypad power input to access the fuse.

  • Page 60: Service And Guarantee

    In the unlikely event that your product fails to function correctly, in any way without the written authorisation of Meridian Audio it should be returned, in its original packaging, to your Meridian Limited.

  • Page 61: Index

    Index I n d e x component video, connecting 17 composite video, connecting 18 accessories 7 connections AM antenna 7, 22 analogue inputs 9 AM reception 22, 53 analogue outputs 8 analogue inputs 9 cleaning 55 analogue outputs 8 communications 20 analogue surround system, creating 15 digital inputs 9 antennae, connecting 22, 23...
  • Page 62 I n d e x multichannel output internal decoding, selecting 38 FM antenna 7, 22, 23 maximum sampling rate, selecting 37 FM reception 23, 53 Meridian High Resolution, selecting 37 settings 37 G Series Digital Surround Controller, connecting to 12, 19 guarantee 56 parental lock, setting 47 password, changing 48...
  • Page 63 I n d e x Source setup menu 41 TV standard speaker layout, calibrating 39 power up 31 speakers, configuring 39 selecting 30 specifications 5 two-channel analogue, connecting to 11 surround processor, connecting to 12 Types 25, 26 surround system calibrating 39 configuring 39 video connections 16...
  • Page 64 I n d e x...

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