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  • Page 1 G96 DVD Player Installation Guide...

  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    Important safety instructions P r e f a c e To avoid overheating • Read the instructions. • 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 3: Table Of Contents

    Provides information about the DVD player, a description of the Setting playback options product, and technical specifications. Explains how to use the options on the Setup menu to The G96 DVD Player configure the playback options of the DVD player. Specifications Region codes...
  • Page 4 Copyright © 2003-2008 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

    It also provides an additional Aux S/PDIF digital output which delivers a stereo downmix or bitstream signal. The G96 DVD Player can play audio-CDs, MP3 CDs, Video CDs, and The G96 is designed for use with a surround controller with DVD-Video discs.
  • Page 6 DVD-ROM drive At the heart of the G96 DVD Player is a robust, high-speed, slot- The player employs Flash ROM memory for the operating system, loading DVD-ROM drive – the best type of drive to use to ensure so software updates can be downloaded from the Internet and accurate data recovery from all types of disc.
  • Page 7 HDCP copy protection, using a suitable adaptor cable. To avoid potential degradation of High Definition signals caused by switching video signals inside the unit, the G96 includes a single HDMI video/audio output with HDCP. To support environments where it is required to switch multiple...

  • Page 8: Specifications

    Specifications I n t r o d u c t i o n Digital outputs MHR SmartLink digital output on 3 digital coax outputs or 15-pin D-type connector. Aux digital coax output. Video outputs Composite, S-video, component (75Ω), and HDMI outputs (HDCP-compatible, also carries 2/6-ch/bitstream , all simultaneously active.

  • Page 9: Installing The Dvd Player

    You should not make any connections to the product or to any other component in the system while the AC power supply is connected and switched on. Unpacking The G96 DVD Player is supplied with the following accessories: • MSR+ remote control with batteries, manual, and spare key caps. • Meridian Comms lead.

  • Page 10: Audio Connections

    Audio connections D V D p l a y e r The G96 provides a multichannel digital output for connection to a In addition, it provides a digital auxiliary output, suitable for surround controller with multichannel inputs, such as the G68.
  • Page 11 DIGITAL OUT S5 LEAD M5 LEAD The G96 DVD player can be connected directly to 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.
  • Page 12 I n s t a l l i n g t h e D V D p l a y e r To connect the G96 to a surround processor with multichannel digital inputs eg G68 (Type 3/4/5) G96 DVD Player...

  • Page 13: Video Connections

    MERIDIAN COMMS DISC VCR1 RS232 +12V 100mA GAME DIGITAL OUTPUTS G SERIES DVD/CD PLAYERS DESIGNED AND MADE IN ENGLAND BY MERIDIAN AUDIO LTD DESIGN AND COPYRIGHT 2007 VOLTAGE TESTED SERIAL NUMBER MAIN L/R CENTRE/SUB SURR S-video output Component input Composite output...
  • Page 14 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 G96 DVD Player 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 15 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 Television/monitor G96 DVD Player S-VIDEO COMP COMPONENT COMPOSITE COMPOSITE LEAD • Connect the composite video output to a corresponding input on The composite video output is always active, irrespective of the a television, monitor, or video control unit using a screened 75Ω...
  • Page 16 VIDEO VIDEO LEAD PHONO LEADS The G96 DVD player can be used in combination with a Meridian • Connect the audio sources to the DIGITAL IN and ANALOGUE IN digital surround controller, such as the G61, to create a superb sockets on the G61.
  • Page 17 I n s t a l l i n g t h e D V D p l a y e r To connect the G96 to a G68ADV/AXV/XXV with video switching in the G68 and scaling in the G96 (Type 4) Game...

  • Page 18: Communications Connections

    DISC VCR1 RS232 +12V 100mA GAME DIGITAL OUTPUTS G SERIES DVD/CD PLAYERS DESIGNED AND MADE IN ENGLAND BY MERIDIAN AUDIO LTD DESIGN AND COPYRIGHT 2007 VOLTAGE TESTED SERIAL NUMBER MAIN L/R CENTRE/SUB SURR Power and fuse Use this connection To connect to this DIN COMMS Other Meridian G Series or 800 Series equipment, or Meridian DSP loudspeakers.
  • Page 19 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 or 800 Series equipment G96 DVD Player G Series or 800 Series unit COMMS...
  • Page 20 I n s t a l l i n g t h e D V D p l a y e r...

  • Page 21: 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 22 R e s e t t i n g t h e D V D p l a y e r A description of each Type is shown on the top line of the display. • Press IR to toggle between IR Auto (auto setup), IR Con (controller), and IR N.Con (not controller).

  • Page 23: 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 24 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 25: 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 26 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 27 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 28 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 29 C o n f i g u r i n g t h e D V D p l a y e r The Gamma correction affects the grey scale, and can be set To set the HDMI options to 1.0, 0.8, 0.9, or 1.1. If the picture has poor detail in the dark •...

  • Page 30: 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 • Highlight Application in the Audio setup menu, and press Enter.
  • Page 31 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 32 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 Enter.
  • Page 33 C o n f i g u r i n g t h e D V D p l a y e r Multichannel output settings • Press V or A to choose between 48kHz and 96kHz, and press Enter. To specify the multichannel output settings •...
  • 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 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 35: Configuring The Sources

    C o n f i g u r i n g Configuring the sources t h e D V D p l a y e r If you are using the DVD player as the controller or video switcher To configure a source in your Meridian system, you can use the Source setup option on •...

  • Page 36: 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 37: 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 G96 DVD Player. Setting playback options To select the default soundtrack language Most DVD-Video discs include a selection of soundtrack languages.
  • Page 38 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 39 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 36.
  • Page 40 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 41: 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 42: Video Controls

    Video controls o p t i o n s The G96 DVD Player includes several video controls to allow you to The following table shows the full list of video controls: adjust the video image. The video controls are available for video...

  • Page 43: 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 44: 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 45: Video Problems

    Tr o u b l e s h o o t i n g Video problems Creating MP3 discs There is no picture MP3 discs can be created from a computer using appropriate MP3 The G Series DVD players include video switching, so each source encoding software and a CD-ROM writer.

  • Page 46: Maintenance

    Tr o u b l e s h o o t i n g Maintenance To change the mains fuse • Remove the mains connector, and pull out the drawer above the Cleaning power input to access the fuse. To clean the case, display panel, and keypad Before replacing a blown fuse, it is best to ascertain the cause of •...

  • Page 47: 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 48 Tr o u b l e s h o o t i n g...

  • Page 49: Index

    Index I n d e x accessories 5 default soundtrack language, selecting 33 Application menu 26 default subtitle language, setting 34 aspect ratio, changing 38 digital outputs 6 audio connections disc menu language, selecting 34 digital outputs 6 display format, specifying 21 Audio setup menu 26 Dolby Digital compression, specifying 27 automatic setup 15...
  • Page 50 I n d e x Meridian DSP loudspeakers, connecting to 7 scaler options 24 Meridian High Resolution, selecting screensaver options 23 auxiliary output 28 Setup menu 33 multichannel output 29 displaying 19 Meridian setup menu 32 sources MP3 discs 41 audio inputs, assigning 32 multichannel output configuring 31...

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