G92 DVD Player Controller Tuner Installation Guide
ii Preface Important safety instructions • Read the instructions. • Keep these instructions. • Follow all instructions. • Do not use this apparatus near water. • Clean only with a dry cloth. • Install only in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. • Refer all servicing to approved service personnel. To avoid overheating • Leave at least 10cm around the equipment to ensure sufficient ventilation. Do not position the product: • In direct sunlight. • Near heat sources, such as a radiator.
iii Contents Contents Introduction 1 Provides information about the G92 DVD Player Controller Configuring playback options 45 Explains how to use the options on the Setup menu to Tuner and technical specifications. configure the playback options of the DVD player.
iv Preface Copyright and acknowledgements Sales and service in the UK Sales and service in the USA Meridian Audio Ltd Meridian America Inc Latham Road 8055 Troon Circle Huntingdon Suite C Cambridgeshire Austell PE29 6YE GA30168-7849 England USA Tel +44 (0)1480 445678 Tel +1 (404) 344 7111 Fax +44 (0)1480 445686 Fax +1 (404) 346 7111 World Wide Web – http://www.meridian-audio.com/ This guide was produced by Human-Computer Interface Ltd, http://www.interface.co.
Introduction Introduction This guide provides full information about unpacking the DVD player, connecting it to the other equipment in the system, and configuring it using the front panel. Once you have connected and configured the DVD player, refer to the G Series System Guide for information about operating it. The G92 DVD Player Controller Tuner The G92 is a full 5.
Introduction Built-in sources DVD-ROM drive At the heart of the player side of the G92 is a robust, high-speed, slot-loading DVD-ROM drive – the best type of drive to use to ensure accurate data recovery from all types of disc. The drive normally operates at standard speed; however, it is capable of recovering data a great deal faster when required, enabling it to make more attempts to recover accurate data from a problem disc.
Introduction Digital Signal Processing Upsampling The G92 includes upsampling in stereo mode, which allows digital filters to be placed far beyond the range of human hearing, as well as offering other audible benefits right across the audio band, including improved transient response. All processing is at 48-bit precision. This results in a more open, transparent sound, tighter bass, and a generally more ‘musical’ sound overall.
Introduction composite and S-video outputs, plus progressive component video 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.
Specifications 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. Upsampling On analogue output to 176.4/192kHz. On digital output to 88.2/96kHz.
Introduction
Installing the DVD player 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. 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.
DVD player Audio connections 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 output, suitable for connection to an external digital surround option of six decoded analogue or digital outputs, for connection processor such as the G68 Digital Surround Controller. to an external amplifier, analogue active speakers, or digital active speakers.
Installing the DVD player 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.
10 Installing the DVD player Applications To connect to two-channel DSP loudspeakers (Type 1) DSP5200 – Master G92 DVD Player Controller Tuner COMMS COMMS INPUT OUTPUT DIGITAL OUT DIGITAL OUTPUT DSP5200 – Slave DIGITAL INPUTS 2 COMMS INPUT OUTPUT 1 S5 LEAD M5 LEAD The G92 DVD Player Controller Tuner 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 p
11 Installing the DVD player To connect to two-channel analogue variable (Type 0) Speaker G92 DVD Player Controller Tuner L R Speaker G56/G57 Two-channel Power Amplifier ANALOGUE OUT OFF 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
12 Installing the DVD player 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 COMMS MULTI DIG IN 1 MAIN DIGITAL OUT COMMS LEAD 3 x DIGITAL LEADS The multichannel digital output is the preferred way of connecting Alternatively, if the digital surround controller is a Meridian 568 to a 96kHz and MHR capable Meridian digital surround processor, connect the MHR SMART LINK connectors using an S
13 Installing the DVD player To create a digital surround system (Type 6) DSP5200 – Main Left (Slave) G92 DVD Player Controller Tuner ANALOGUE MAIN OUT C/SUB DIGITAL OUT COMMS COMMS INPUT OUTPUT DIGITAL OUTPUT DSP5200 – Main Right (Slave) DIGITAL INPUTS 2 COMMS INPUT OUTPUT 1 DSP5200 – Centre (Master) COMMS INPUT OUTPUT S5 LEAD (digital unused) DIGITAL INPUTS 2 1 S5 LEAD S5 LEAD 511 S-patch box DIGITAL OUTPUT DIGITAL OUTPUT SW1600 – Sub (Slave) DIGITAL INPUTS 2 1 COMMS INPUT OUTPUT DIG
14 Installing the DVD player • Connect the COMMS output from the master digital speaker to one socket on the 511 using an S5 lead. • Link each pair of speakers together with an S5 lead, out of the first speaker and into the second speaker, as shown in the diagram. For example, if you have an analogue subwoofer connect it to the SUB ANALOGUE OUT. • Configure the DSP loudspeakers as described in the Meridian DSP Loudspeaker User Guide.
15 Installing the DVD player To create an analogue surround system (Type 6) Analogue subwoofer G92 DVD Player Controller Tuner PHONO ANALOGUE OUT CHANNEL 1 1 INPUTS 3 4 2 A B CHANNEL 3 A330 Main right P330 Rear right CHANNEL 2 decoding to allow you to create a 5.1 surround system directly connected to six power amplifiers and passive loudspeakers, or 300 Series Active and Passive Installation Loudspeakers powered by the G41 Active Crossover Amplifier.
16 Installing the DVD player Video connections Composite inputs Component output HDMI output S-video inputs S-VIDEO S1 DISC AM S2 AUX COMPOSITE V1 VCR1 COMPONENT OUT Y1 V2 TV Pb S3 GAME HDMI OUT SAT Pr TRIGGER +12V 100mA IR IN MERIDIAN COMMS ON OFF Pb OUT OUT GND Y Pr MAIN DIGITAL OUT L L FM LEFT D1 CENTRE SURR L O2 GAME O1 SAT AUX D2 A2 TV A1 VCR1 RIGHT ANALOGUE IN S-video output SUB SURR R ANALOGUE OUT SURR C/LFE AUX G - DVD AUDIO PLAYER DESIGNED AND MADE I
17 Installing the DVD player To connect using component video Television/monitor G92 DVD Player Controller tuner S-VIDEO COMP COMPONENT COMPONENT IN 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. • Connect the appropriate component outputs from the DVD player to the component video inputs, using suitable video cables.
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19 Installing the DVD player To connect to a G68D or G61 with video switching in the G92 DVD Controller Tuner (Type 3) Game G68D/G61 Digital Surround Controller G92 DVD Player Controller Tuner S-VIDEO COMP HDMI COMMS DIGITAL OUT O1 O2 OPTICAL S-VIDEO S-VIDEO LEAD OPTICAL LEAD COMMS A7 MULTI DIG IN 2 COMMS LEAD PHONO LEADS Satellite receiver COMPONENT O1 HDMI to projector C, S, or component could also be used OPTICAL LEAD VIDEO LEADS VCR AUDIO VIDEO VIDEO LEAD PHONO LEADS The G Series DVD p
20 DVD player Communications connections Infra-red repeater input DIN Comms Trigger output BNC Comms RS232 connection S-VIDEO ANTENNA S1 DISC AM S2 AUX COMPOSITE V1 VCR1 COMPONENT OUT Y1 V2 TV Pb S3 GAME HDMI OUT MAINTENANCE RS232 SAT Pr IR IN MERIDIAN COMMS ON OFF Pb OUT Y OUT GND Pr MAIN DIGITAL OUT L L FM D1 LEFT CENTRE SURR L RIGHT SUB SURR R O2 GAME O1 SAT AUX SURR C/LFE AUX D2 A2 TV A1 VCR1 ANALOGUE IN ANALOGUE OUT G - DVD AUDIO PLAYER DESIGNED AND MA
21 Installing the DVD player 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 COMMS COMMS LEAD COMMS LEAD In a system of Meridian products the products should be linked All the other units will be configured as non-controllers, and together in a chain, via the COMMS sockets, using the Comms display: leads supplied with each product. The sequence in which you connect the units is not important. Not Con.
22 Installing the DVD player To connect FM and AM antennae (products fitted with AM/FM tuner) G92 DVD Player Controller Tuner AM FM • Connect an FM antenna or split-flex dipole to the FM Coax For best AM results use an external AM antenna. connector, if necessary using the adaptor provided. Note: For AM you must fit a good ground as well as an antenna. In the UK use a female Belling-Lee (VCR) connector.
23 Installing the DVD player To connect DAB and FM antennae FM G92 DVD Player Controller Tuner DAB DAB/FM The DAB/FM tuner uses a single antenna input for both DAB and FM reception. For optimum reception we recommend using both DAB and FM antennae with an appropriate combiner. For DAB-only listening the supplied DAB antenna may be sufficient. However, in many areas an external or loft mounted DAB antenna will be needed to receive all the available stations.
24 Installing the DVD player
25 Resetting the DVD player Resetting the DVD player This chapter explains how to reset the DVD player using the front-panel controls. Resetting the product • Press Reset. The DVD player provides several alternative standard settings, The display shows: called Types, which configure all aspects of the product into the most commonly needed configurations.
26 Resetting the DVD player 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). When you have selected the Type you want: • Press Exit or On/Off to return to standby. • Press Exit or On/Off to return to standby. Types To toggle the IR mode • If necessary press On/Off to put the DVD player into standby. • Press More.
27 Configuring the DVD player 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. For full information refer to the Meridian Configuration Program Guide available separately. Configuration • Press Setup.
28 Configuring the DVD player To select an option from a menu • Press V or A to highlight the option you want: • Press Enter to select the option. To return to the previous menu • Press Return. To exit from the Setup menus • Press Setup.
29 Configuring Configuring the video The Video setup menu lets you change the video settings of the the DVD player The Display aspect ratio menu is displayed: DVD player. • Highlight Video setup… in the Setup menu, and press Enter. The Video setup menu will be displayed: • Press V or A to specify the format of your TV, and press Enter. Note: The pan-scan feature is not available on some discs, in which case letterbox format will be used.
30 Configuring the DVD player 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. DVD-Video discs are produced in both PAL and NTSC television formats. The DVD player is capable of converting between formats, If you are using the component outputs select the option that to allow you to view DVD movies in either format even if your matches your display. television is not capable of displaying that format.
31 Configuring the DVD player To select the power up TV standard To select the screensaver options A separate Powerup std option lets you specify the standard to • Highlight Screensaver… in the Video setup menu, and press be selected when you bring the DVD player out of standby: • Highlight Powerup std in the Video setup menu, and press Enter. The Screensaver options menu is displayed: Enter.
32 Configuring the DVD player 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. • Highlight Scaler setup… in the Video setup menu, and press Enter. The Scaler setup menu is displayed: • Press V or A to select the timeout delay, and press Enter.
33 Configuring the DVD player 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 • Highlight HDMI options… in the Video setup menu, and areas choose a Gamma correction below 1.0. If the picture press Enter. has poor detail in the light areas choose a Gamma correction greater than 1.0. The HDMI setup menu is displayed: The Sharpness can be set to Off, Low, Medium, or High.
34 Configuring the DVD player Configuring the audio The Audio setup menu lets you select the audio settings of the capabilities of the equipment you are connecting to. For more DVD player. information about the applications see Applications, page 10. • Highlight Audio setup… in the Setup menu, and press Enter. • Highlight Application in the Audio setup menu, and press Enter.
35 Configuring the DVD player Dolby Digital compression Auxiliary output settings To specify Dolby Digital compression To specify the auxiliary output settings This option is useful for reducing the dynamic range of Dolby • Highlight Aux out… in the Audio setup menu, and press Digital soundtracks, such as when watching a film late at night. It is only available on the decoded output. Enter. The Aux out menu will be displayed: • Highlight DD compression in the Audio setup menu, and press Enter.
36 Configuring the DVD player • Press V or A to choose between 48kHz and 96kHz, and press Enter. If you are connecting the Aux output to a Meridian product that is MHR compliant, such as DSP loudspeakers, select Yes; otherwise select No. When playing audio at higher rates it will be downsampled to the rate you have specified. To select internal decoding on the auxiliary output • Highlight Internal decode on the Aux out menu, and press To select Meridian High Resolution on the auxiliary output Enter.
37 Configuring the DVD player Multichannel output settings To specify the multichannel output settings • Highlight Multichannel out… in the Audio setup menu, and press Enter. The Multichannel out menu will be displayed: • Press V or A to choose between 48kHz and 96kHz, and press Enter. 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.
38 Configuring the DVD player To select internal decoding for the multichannel output • Highlight Internal decode in the Multichannel out menu, and press Enter. The following menu is displayed: HDMI output settings To specify the HDMI output settings • Highlight HDMI out… in the Audio setup menu, and press Enter. The HDMI out… menu will be displayed: • Choose Yes if you are connecting the multichannel outputs to a Meridian digital surround controller.
39 Configuring the DVD player Speakers To calibrate the speaker layout • 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 and analogue loudspeakers, the Speakers menu allows you to The Calibration menu will be displayed: configure the speaker layout and enter calibration settings. • Highlight Speakers… in the Audio setup menu, and press Enter.
40 Configuring the DVD player • 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. • Press V to highlight the Distance figure and press Enter to edit it. • Measure the distance from the listening position to the speaker and enter the value using the V or A keys, or the MSR+ number keys, and press Enter to confirm it.
41 Configuring Configuring the sources the DVD player 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 • Press the source key on the remote corresponding to the source the Setup menu to configure each of the sources. • Highlight Source setup… in the Setup menu, and press Enter. you want to configure. The Source configuration menu shows the values of each option defined for that source.
42 Configuring the DVD player 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. The Select audio input menu will be displayed: • Highlight the video input you want to use for the source, and press Enter to select it. • Highlight the Analogue, Digital, Optical, or Internal input you want to use for the source, and press Enter to select it.
43 Configuring Configuring settings the DVD player 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. you reset the DVD player to the standard settings, and you should not normally need to alter them. To configure settings • Highlight Meridian setup… in the Setup menu, and press Enter.
44 Configuring the DVD player
45 Configuring playback options 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.
46 Configuring playback options The Audio language menu is displayed: The Subtitle language menu is displayed: • Press <, >, A, or V to highlight the default soundtrack • Press <, >, A, or V to highlight the language you want to use, language you want to use, or select Original to choose the and press Enter. original soundtrack language, and press Enter.
47 Configuring playback options 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. The following screen then allows you to set the rating level: • Use <, >, A, or V to highlight the language you want to use, and press Enter.
48 Configuring playback options To change the password • Highlight Change password on the Set rating level screen and press Enter to select it. The following screen allows you to specify the new password: • Enter the four-digit password you want to use and press Enter to select it. The password cannot start with a zero. Take care not to forget your password, or you will need to contact your Meridian dealer to reset it for you.
49 Configuring playback Region codes options 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. shown in the following diagram: Every DVD player is assigned a region code to determine which discs it can play.
50 Configuring playback options Video controls 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 available for video sources, and the picture position controls are Display Description also available for the internal DVD. Film on/off Film mode detection setting*. I.Black Input black level†. Note: The menus do not appear unless you have a locked video I.Cont.
51 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. If these suggestions fail to cure the problem, please contact your Meridian dealer for further assistance.
52 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. The pause timeout automatically switches the DVD player from • Connect the receiver and this product to different AC outlets. pause into stop mode if no key has been pressed for the specified Audio problems time.
53 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. essential. Try positioning the aerial at different points in a room; generally performance is best high up and near a window. • Select the DVD source.
54 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. service. Generate the MP3 files with a data rate of at least 128kbits per • Check that the antenna is connected correctly and reselect a service. You may need to use a better aerial. second.
55 Maintenance Cleaning To clean the case, display panel, and keypad • Disconnect the power cord before cleaning the unit. The exterior surfaces of Meridian G Series products are made from solid anodised aluminium, powder coated steel, thermoplastic rubber, and glass. They are designed to be easily wiped clean with a dry, lint free cloth. Greasy marks should be removed by light rubbing with a slightly damp cloth and a trace of proprietary glass cleaner.
56 Tr o u b l e s h o o t i n g Service and guarantee Service Guarantee The Meridian G Series of hi-fi components has been carefully The product is guaranteed against defects in material and designed to give years of untroubled service. There are no user- workmanship for two years from the date of purchase. serviceable parts inside the case, nor do the units require any form of maintenance.
57 Index A accessories 7 AM antenna 7, 22 AM reception 22, 53 analogue inputs 9 analogue outputs 8 analogue surround system, creating 15 antennae, connecting 22, 23 Application menu 34 aspect ratio, changing 50 audio connections 8 audio input, assigning 42 Audio setup menu 34 component video, connecting 17 composite video, connecting 18 connections analogue inputs 9 analogue outputs 8 cleaning 55 communications 20 digital inputs 9 digital outputs 8 preamplifier 9 tuner 9 video 16 controller, setting 21 a
58 Index F 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 G Series Digital Surround Controller, connecting to 12, 19 guarantee 56 H HDMI connecting to a monitor 18 options 33 HDMI out...
59 Index 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 creating 13 T troubleshooting 51 tuner connections 9 V video connections 16 video controls 50 Video setup menu 29 volume setting 43
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