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Meridian G91 Installation Manual

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  • Page 1 G Series DVD Player Installation Guide...

  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

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

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Unpacking confi guring, or operating the product. Audio connections Maintenance Video connections Service and guarantee Tuner (G91 only) and communications connections Index Resetting the DVD player Explains how to reset the DVD player using the front-panel controls. Resetting the product Configuring the DVD player Explains how to confi...
  • Page 4 Boothroyd|Stuart Meridian, Meridian, and Meridian Digital Theatre of Meridian Audio Ltd. This technology is provided for the express are registered trademarks of Meridian Audio Ltd. purpose of securely containing copyright audio within the Meridian System only.

  • Page 5: Introduction

    They It provides analogue and fixed digital stereo outputs. The G91 are designed for use with a surround controller with multichannel includes digital signal processing to upsample decoded streams, or analogue (G98AH) or digital (G98DH) inputs (Types 3/4/5, see page decode bitstreams from external sources.
  • Page 6 Video In addition the G91 provides a multichannel digital output to allow The G91 provides the same video routing and scaling as the G98. connection to a surround controller with multichannel digital inputs (Type 3/4/5, see page 13). Alternatively the multichannel digital...
  • Page 7 Preamplifier and tuner The players can be reset to a standard Type which configures all The G91 includes a preamplifier and integral radio tuner. The main the required settings as appropriate for a particular application. stereo analogue preamp output is either fixed, or variable via the...
  • Page 8 Upsampling The G91 provides upsampling, which allows filtering to take place A setup option allows you to define the configuration of far beyond the range of human hearing, as well as offering other...
  • Page 9 I n t r o d u c t i o n source on an external digital input. You can change the default DSP processing deliver the most advanced, high-quality video available preset for a particular source and audio format using the Assign today.

  • Page 10: Specifications

    Specifications I n t r o d u c t i o n G98DH G98AH Audio inputs Analogue: 3 stereo inputs, unbalanced 0.5-2.5V on None. None. phono. Digital S/PDIF: 2 stereo coax inputs and 2 stereo TOSlink optical inputs. Digital MHR SmartLink digital output on 3 digital coax outputs or 15-pin D-type 1 aux digital coax, 1 aux optical.

  • Page 11: Installing The Dvd Player

    Note: You should retain the packaging in case you need to transport the unit. The G91 DVD Audio Player Controller Tuner and G98 DVD Audio Transport are supplied with the following accessories: • MSR+ remote control with batteries, manual, and spare key caps.

  • Page 12: Audio Connections

    Meridian DSP loudspeakers or a surround or a multichannel digital output for connection to a surround controller. controller with multichannel inputs such as a G68. The G91 is fitted with a multichannel digital output card. Multichannel digital output ( G91, G98DH) S-VIDEO COMPOSITE...
  • Page 13 DISC VCR1 100mA GAME G - DVD AUDIO PLAYER LEFT CENTRE SURR-L DESIGNED AND MADE IN ENGLAND BY MERIDIAN AUDIO LTD DESIGN AND COPYRIGHT 2003 VOLTAGE TESTED SERIAL NUMBER RIGHT SURR-R ANALOGUE OUT AUX DIGITAL OUT Multichannel analogue outputs Digital output...
  • Page 14 D V D p l a y e r Preamplifier and tuner connections ( G91) The G91 includes an integrated preamplifier, allowing you to or digital active speakers. Alternatively they can be configured connect up to seven external sources in addition to the DVD player to provide a bitstream digital output, suitable for connection to and internal tuner.
  • Page 15 • Connect the MAIN DIGITAL OUT L/R (G91 or G98DH), or AUX DIGITAL OUT (G98AH) and a COMMS socket from the DVD player to DIGITAL INPUT 1 and the COMMS input on the DSP loudspeaker chosen as the master, using an M5 lead.
  • 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 the G91 to two-channel analogue variable ( Type 0) Speaker Speaker G91 DVD Player G56/G57 Two-channel Power Amplifier...
  • 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 to a surround processor with multichannel digital inputs eg G68 (Type 3/4/5) G98DH DVD Audio Transport G68 Digital Surround Controller COMMS COMMS...
  • Page 18 48kHz max with no MHR: the COMMS sockets using the Comms lead provided. • Connect the MAIN DIGITAL OUT L/R (G91 or G98DH) or AUX • Configure the DVD player to Type 2; see Resetting the DVD player , page 25.
  • 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 create a surround system with a G91 ( Type 6) DSP5000C Analogue subwoofer G91 DVD Audio Player Controller Tuner...
  • Page 20 D V D p l a y e r • Connect the inputs to the first speaker of each additional pair to the 511 (Comms) and the appropriate output of the G91 (audio), using an S5 lead. • Connect up to two analogue loudspeakers to the PRE OUT AN outputs.

  • Page 21: Video Connections

    GAME MAIN DIGITAL OUT MHR SMART LINK G - DVD AUDIO PLAYER PATENT PENDING MAIN DESIGNED AND MADE IN ENGLAND BY SURR MERIDIAN AUDIO LTD DESIGN AND COPYRIGHT 2003 DIGITAL VOLTAGE TESTED C/LFE SERIAL NUMBER DIGITAL S-video output Component input...
  • 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 component video Television/monitor G Series DVD player COMPOSITE S-VIDEO COMPONENT COMPONENT PHONO LEADS If your television, monitor, or projection system includes component •...
  • 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 using composite video Television/monitor G Series DVD player COMPOSITE S-VIDEO 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 75 Video output setting.
  • Page 24 I n s t a l l i n g t h e D V D p l a y e r Using the G Series DVD player with a G68 Digital Surround Controller To connect to a G68D with video switching in the DVD player (Type 3) Game G Series DVD Player G68D Digital Surround Controller...
  • 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 a G68ADV/AXV/XXV with video switching in the G68 and scaling in the G98 (Type 4) Game G68ADV/AXV/XXV Satellite receiver...

  • Page 26: Tuner (G91 Only) And Communications Connections

    I n s t a l l i n g t h e Tuner ( G91 only) and communications connections D V D p l a y e r Trigger output Infra-red repeater input RS232 connection DIN Comms AM antenna...
  • 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 to other Meridian G Series, 500 Series, or 800 Series equipment G Series DVD player G Series, 500 Series, or 800 Series unit COMMS COMMS COMMS LEAD...
  • Page 28 (AM/FM) antennae. It is possible in some cases to use a the tabs and inserting a bare wire into each hole. The ground trigger output (+12V) from the G91 to power such devices. For connection should be connected to the socket marked GND.

  • 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 Type To connect to this Video switching See page Type 0 (G91 only) 2-channel analogue amplifier. Yes. Type 1 2-channel DSP loudspeakers. Yes. Type 2 Surround processor not multichannel or 96kHz-capable.

  • 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 to highlight the option you want: • Press Enter to select the option. To return to the previous menu •...

  • 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 Meridian Comms determines whether Meridian Comms is supplied on the HDMI cable, and can be set to No or Yes. The Audio source option only appears on the G91 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 takes it direct from the DVD audio.

  • Page 38: Configuring The Audio

    G91 and G98. The Audio setup menu will be displayed: To specify the application for the G91 On the G91 the Application menu provides five options: The Speakers… option only appears on the G91. DVD player application These are explained in the following table:...
  • 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 To specify the application for the G98 On the G98 the Application menu provides three options: These are explained in the following table: Select this option For this application Main Out Multichannel...
  • 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 To specify Dolby Digital compression Auxiliary output settings This option is useful for reducing the dynamic range of Dolby To specify the auxiliary output settings Digital soundtracks, such as when watching a film late at night.
  • Page 41 C o n f i g u r i n g t h e D V D p l a y e r The following menu is displayed: The following menu is displayed: • Press to choose between 48kHz and 96kHz, and press •...
  • Page 42 Choose the appropriate rate for the product your DVD player is connected to. When playing audio at higher rates it will be downsampled to the rate you specified. In the G91 audio at lower rates will be upsampled to the rate you specified. To specify the maximum sampling rate...
  • Page 43 Meridian digital surround controller. To configure speakers ( G91 only) If you are using the G91 in a surround application, directly connected to DSP loudspeakers and up to two analogue speakers, the Speakers menu allows you to configure the speaker layout and enter calibration settings.
  • Page 44 Left/Right, Surround speakers, and if so, their positions. Calibration… See below. To calibrate the speaker layout (G91 only) Then for each speaker adjust the Gain and Distance as follows: • Highlight Calibration… in the Speakers menu, and press Enter. • Press to highlight the Gain figure and press Enter to edit it.

  • Page 45: Configuring The Sources

    Values Description Enabled Yes, No Whether the source appears on the list of sources. Audio input (G91 only) A1-A3, D1-D2, O1-O2, Disc, Tuner The audio input used for the source; analogue, digital, optical, and internal. Sensitivity (G91 only) 2.5V, 2.0V, 1.0V, 0.5V Allows you to set the sensitivity of the analogue inputs.
  • 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 (G91 only) To assign a video input to the source •...

  • Page 47: Configuring Settings

    Specifies whether the DVD player displays the volume for the system. Advanced OSD Off, On Shows playback statistics in the OSD bar. Tuner Region (G91 only) Europe, America Band selection (MW/LW or AM) and the tuner deemphasis standard. Set to Europe for other countries.
  • 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

    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 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 G Series DVD player.
  • 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 , , , or 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

    C o n f i g u r i n g p l a y b a c k Video controls o p t i o n s The G Series DVD players include several video controls to allow Each control can be varied between -30 and 30. you to adjust the video image.

  • 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 AM tuner reception is poor Position the antenna to maximise the strength of the station you There is no picture want to receive and to reduce interference from other stations on The G Series DVD players include video switching, so each source nearby frequencies.

  • Page 58: 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 59: 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 60 Tr o u b l e s h o o t i n g...

  • Page 61: Index

    Index I n d e x connections (continued) preamplifier 10 accessories 7 tuner (G91 only) 10 analogue outputs 9 video 17 antennae, connecting 24 contrast, changing 50 Application menu 34 Controller, setting 23 audio connections analogue outputs 9 digital outputs 8...
  • Page 62 I n d e x G91 (continued) Meridian High Resolution, selecting tuner connections 10, 22 auxiliary output 37 video connections 17 multichannel output 38 G98AH 1, 2 Meridian setup menu 43 audio connections 9 MP3 discs 53 communications connections 22...
  • Page 63 42 configuring 41 video inputs, assigning 42 Source configuration menu 41 speakers, configuring (G91 only) 39 speaker layout, calibrating (G91 only) 40 specifications 6 surround processor, connecting to 13, 14 surround system calibrating 40 creating 15...
  • Page 64 I n d e x...

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