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Meridian G series Installation Manual

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  • Page 1 G Series Control Unit and Receiver Installation Guide...

  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    Important safety instructions P r e f a c e To avoid interference • Read the instructions. • Keep these instructions. Do not position the product: • Follow all instructions. • Do not use this apparatus near water. • Near strong magnetic radiation, such as near a power amplifier. •...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    i i i Contents C o n t e n t s Introduction Provides information about the available control unit and receiver models, a description of each product, and technical specifications. Control unit and receiver models Specifications Installing the control unit or receiver Describes how to install the control unit or receiver and connect it to the other equipment in your system.
  • Page 4 Meridian Audio Ltd. Copyright © 2003 Meridian Audio Ltd This guide was produced by Human-Computer Interface Ltd, Designed and manufactured in the UK by Meridian Audio Ltd. http://www.interface.co.uk/ Meridian Audio reserves the right to make changes and improvements to any of the products described in this document without prior notice.

  • Page 5: Introduction

    This guide provides full information about unpacking the control unit or receiver, connecting it to the other equipment in the system, and configuring it using the front panel. Once you have connected and configured the product, refer to the G Series System Guide for information about operating it.
  • Page 6 G51 Receiver ultra-low noise and distortion. Featuring a fully-balanced signal path throughout, it is an ideal complement to the G Series power Incorporating a preamplifier, controller, and a power amplifier that amplifiers and is particularly suited to those who wish to maintain...
  • Page 7 In addition to the main outputs, a stereo headphone socket is The two-channel amplifier includes the latest power amp provided on the back panel for personal listening, in conjunction developments from Meridian, used in the flagship DSP8000 digital with a ‘speaker off’ facility. loudspeaker systems.

  • Page 8: Specifications

    8VDC. 12VDC. 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 9: Installing The Control Unit Or Receiver

    • 2 FM antenna (Belling-Lee) adaptors (G01 and G51). • Power cord. • This manual. • Meridian G Series System Guide. If any of these items are missing please contact your dealer. Note: You should retain the packaging in case you need to...

  • Page 10: Audio Connections

    Headphone output G01 CONTROL UNIT WARNING SHOCK HAZARD HEADPHONE ANTENNA DO NOT OPEN DESIGNED AND MADE IN ENGLAND BY NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE MERIDIAN AUDIO LTD DESIGN AND COPYRIGHT 2003 SERIAL NUMBER VOLTAGE TESTED MAINTENANCE MERIDIAN COMMS PRE OUT...
  • Page 11 G02 BALANCED CONTROL UNIT DISC TAPE LEFT WARNING SHOCK HAZARD VOLTAGE TESTED DESIGNED AND MADE IN ENGLAND BY DO NOT OPEN MERIDIAN AUDIO LTD VCR1 RADIO NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE DESIGN AND COPYRIGHT 2003 SERIAL NUMBER TECHNICAL COPY OUT GROUND...
  • Page 12 Right speaker outputs Headphone output G51 RECEIVER RIGHT RIGHT LEFT LEFT HEADPHONE ANTENNA DESIGNED AND MADE IN ENGLAND BY MERIDIAN AUDIO LTD DESIGN AND COPYRIGHT 2003 VOLTAGE TESTED MAINTENANCE MERIDIAN COMMS AMP IN PRE OUT COPY OUT ANALOGUE INPUT RS232...
  • Page 13 ����� ����� ����� ���� ����� ����� 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.
  • Page 14 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 to a turntable Turntable G01/G02/G51 ANALOGUE IN TECHNICAL...
  • Page 15 For more information see the Meridian Three Room Plus guide at controller in the main room (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) ��� ��� ���...
  • Page 16 To connect the G02 to a balanced power amplifier (eg Meridian G56 or G57 Two-channel Power Amplifier) ������������������������� �����������������������������������...

  • Page 17: Tuner (G01/G51 Only) And Communications Connections

    Infra-red repeater input 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 18 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 19 Note: Do not, under any circumstances, connect any equipment other than Meridian G Series, 500 Series, or 800 Series to any socket marked COMMS on the back of the product. To connect FM and AM antennae (G01 and G51 only) �������...
  • Page 20 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...

  • Page 21: 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 22: 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 23: 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 24 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 25: 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 26: 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 27: 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 28 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 29: 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 30 • Ensure that one of the products is the controller; see To connect want to receive and to reduce interference from other stations on to other Meridian G Series, 500 Series, or 800 Series equipment, nearby frequencies. see page 14.

  • Page 31: 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 32: 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 33: Index

    12 COMMS, connecting 14 configuration, resetting 18 Configuration Wizard 17 configuring mains fuse, changing 27 settings 21 Meridian M33 loudspeakers, connecting to 11 sources 19 models 1 source sensitivities 23 connections audio 6 resetting the product 18...
  • Page 34 I n d e x tape recorder, connecting to 10 troubleshooting 25 Types 18...

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