G Series CD Player Installation Guide G Series CD Player i 12/9/03, 2:26:27 pm
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. To avoid interference Do not position the product: • Near strong magnetic radiation, such as near a power amplifier. • Near to a television, or where connecting cables may be subject to or cause interference.
iii Contents Introduction Contents 1 Provides information about the CD player models, a description of each product, and technical specifications. CD player models 1 Specifications 4 Installing the CD player 5 Describes how to install the CD player and connect it to the other equipment in the system. Unpacking 5 Audio connections 6 Communications connections Resetting the CD player 10 13 Explains how to reset the CD player using the front-panel controls.
iv Preface Copyright and acknowledgements Sales and service in the UK Sales and service in the USA Meridian Audio Ltd Meridian America Inc Stonehill 3800 Camp Creek Parkway Stukeley Meadows Building 2400 Cambridgeshire Suite 122 PE29 6EX Atlanta England GA30331 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.
1 Introduction Introduction This guide provides full information about unpacking the CD player and connecting it to the other equipment in the system. Once you have connected the product, refer to the G Series System Guide for information about operating it. CD player models This Installation Guide applies to the G07 24-bit CD Player and G08 24-bit Upsampling CD Player.
2 Introduction G07 24-bit CD Player The G07 incorporates advanced design – both digital and analogue. Multi-layer PCBs, four separate power supplies, the latest surface-mount technology, carefully selected audiophile-quality An RS232 serial port is provided for remote control operation. This port can be used to update the G07’s system software, thanks to Flash ROM storage. components, and of course Meridian’s signature quality design and G08 24-bit Upsampling CD Player manufacturing.
3 Introduction The G08 employs a triple buffering system to minimise jitter. This maximises high-frequency transparency and stereo image precision and stability. This, and the digital electronics as a whole, is driven by a new design of high-stability clocking system which further reduces jitter and ensures that the highest level of detail is recovered from a disc. All digital data is accurately re-clocked.
4 Introduction Specifications G07 G08 THD Less than 0.003%. Less than 0.0025%. Noise Better than -99dB A weighted. Better than -100dB A weighted. Mechanism Triple-beam laser. ATAPI ROM Drive. DSP Upsampling using 150MIPS Motorola DSP56367. Convertors 192kHz capable, 24-bit, dual differential, Delta-Sigma, superb Class A analogue design. Outputs Digital: S/PDIF, coax, and optical (TOSlink). 44.1kHz Digital: S/PDIF, coax, and optical (TOSlink). 88.2kHz or Analogue: 2.3V RMS, 44.1kHz. 44.
5 Installing the CD player Installing the CD player This chapter explains how to install the CD player. 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.
6 Installing the CD player Audio connections G07 24-bit CD Player Analogue outputs G07 24-BIT CD PLAYER CAUTION REPLACE WITH SAME TYPE FUSE T160mAL for 100 - 120V T80mA for 220 - 240V POWER INPUT ~50-60Hz 40VA MAX ON OFF DESIGNED AND MADE IN ENGLAND BY MERIDIAN AUDIO LTD DESIGN AND COPYRIGHT 2003 SERIAL NUMBER VOLTAGE ANALOGUE OUT DIGITAL OPTICAL OUT OUT TESTED MERIDIAN COMMS MAINTENANCE RS232 IR IN WARNING SHOCK HAZARD - DO NOT OPEN NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE L CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
7 Installing the CD player G08 24-bit Upsampling CD Player Unbalanced outputs SERIAL NUMBER VOLTAGE BALANCED OUT R ANALOGUE OUT CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT TESTED BALANCED OUT L OPTICAL OUT DIGITAL OUT IR IN MAINTENANCE RS232 MERIDIAN COMMS L OFF CAUTION REPLACE WITH SAME TYPE FUSE T1.
8 Installing the CD player To connect to a digital surround controller (eg G68) G07/G08 G68 Digital Surround Controller COMMS DIGITAL OUT DIGITAL IN COMMS COMMS LEAD DIGITAL LEAD • Connect the DIGITAL output from the G07 or G08 to a suitable DIGITAL input on the digital surround controller, using a digital lead. • If the digital surround controller is a Meridian product connect together the COMMS sockets using the Comms lead provided.
9 Installing the CD player To connect to a preamplifier with unbalanced inputs (eg G01/G51) G07 24-bit CD Player ANALOGUE OUT G01/G51 COMMS ANALOGUE IN A2 COMMS COMMS LEAD PHONO LEADS • Connect the ANALOGUE OUT outputs from the G07 or G08 to the unbalanced inputs on the preamplifier, using phono leads. • If the preamplifier is a Meridian product connect together the COMMS sockets using the Comms lead provided.
10 Installing the CD player Communications connections G07 24-BIT CD PLAYER OFF CAUTION REPLACE WITH SAME TYPE FUSE T160mAL for 100 - 120V T80mA for 220 - 240V POWER INPUT ~50-60Hz 40VA MAX ON DESIGNED AND MADE IN ENGLAND BY MERIDIAN AUDIO LTD DESIGN AND COPYRIGHT 2003 SERIAL NUMBER VOLTAGE ANALOGUE OUT TESTED DIGITAL OPTICAL OUT OUT MERIDIAN COMMS MAINTENANCE RS232 IR IN CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT R DOUBLE INSULATED PRODUCT Meridian DIN Comms connections Meridian BNC Comms connection G Series
11 Installing the CD player To connect to other Meridian G Series, 500 Series, or 800 Series equipment G07/G08 COMMS G Series, 500 Series, or 800 Series unit COMMS COMMS LEAD In a system of Meridian products, one of the products acts as COMMS LEAD One unit will then be designated as the controller, and display: the controller for the system, receiving infra-red commands from the MSR+, and then, if appropriate, relaying them to the other Con. products via the Comms link.
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13 Resetting the CD player Resetting the CD player This chapter explains how to reset the CD player using the front-panel controls. Resetting the product • Press Reset. The CD player provides several alternative standard settings, called The display shows: Types, which configure all aspects of the product into the most commonly needed configurations.
14 Resetting the CD player A description of each Type is shown on the top line of the display. As you select each Type the CD player is reset to that Type. When you have selected the Type you want: • Press Exit or On/Off to return to standby. Types The following table lists the available Types: Type Description Type 1 Volume display off. Type 2 Volume display on. Type 3 (G08 only) Volume display off, digital output limited to 44.1kHz.
15 Tr o u b l e s h o o t i n g Troubleshooting We expect you to achieve superb results with the CD player. If, however, you encounter any problems, either when installing 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.
16 Tr o u b l e s h o o t i n g No lights are displayed when switching on • Check that the AC power supply is connected correctly. • Check that the ON OFF switch on the back panel is in the ON position. There is interference on the radio and/or television when the CD player is switched on Before following the steps below, ensure all units are switched off.
17 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 Tr o u b l e s h o o t i n g To change the mains fuse • Remove the mains connector, and pull out the drawer above the power input to access the fuse.
18 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.
19 Index A M accessories 5 mains fuse, changing 17 audio connections 6 models 1 MP3 discs, creating 16 B balanced preamplifier, connecting to 8 P preamplifier, connecting to 8 product, resetting 13 C cleaning 17 COMMS, connecting 11 R communications connections 10 resetting the product 13 connections audio 6 cleaning 17 communications 10 D digital surround controller, connecting to 8 DSP loudspeakers, connecting to 9 G G07 24-bit CD Player 1 audio connections 6 S safety warnings ii specific
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