G Series DVD Player Installation Guide
ii Preface Important safety instructions • Read the instructions. • Keep these instructions. • Follow all instructions. To avoid interference Do not position the product: • Do not use this apparatus near water. • Near strong magnetic radiation, such as near a power amplifier. • Clean only with a dry cloth. • Near to a television, or where connecting cables may be subject • Install only in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. to or cause interference.
iii Contents Introduction Contents 1 Provides information about the DVD player models, a Configuring playback options 45 Explains how to use the options on the Setup menu to description of each product, 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 Stonehill 3800 Camp Creek Parkway Stukeley Meadows Building 2400 Cambridgeshire Suite 122 PE29 6EX Atlanta GA 30331 England USA Tel +44 (0)1480 445678 Tel +1 (404) 344 7111 Fax +44 (0)1480 445686 Fax +1 (404) 346 7111 http://www.meridian-audio.com/ This guide was produced by Human-Computer Interface Ltd, http://www.interface.co.
1 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. DVD player models loudspeakers to create a complete high-quality two-channel DVD system (Type 1, see page 11). The G Series includes three models of DVD player.
2 Introduction It is designed to connect directly to a pair of analogue active a basic 5.1 surround system based on Meridian DSP loudspeakers speakers, or power amplifiers and passive speakers (Type 0, see and up to two analogue speakers (left and right, centre, subwoofer, page 12), or a pair of DSP speakers (Type 1, see page 11), to centre and subwoofer, or rear left and right) (Type 6, see page 15). create a complete two-channel AV system.
3 Introduction a problem disc. Because of this, the drive can perfectly recover the data from nearly all discs. Unlike other players that use a mechanical approach to try to lower jitter by minimising drive vibration, the G Series DVD players employ a triple buffering system to minimise jitter, maximizing HF transparency and sound stage precision and stability.
4 Introduction a received signal. There is also a DSP-based low-pass filter and a Meridian DSP loudspeakers and up to two analogue speakers (left whistle filter for improved AM reception. and right, centre, subwoofer, centre and subwoofer, or rear left and right).
5 Introduction 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. The HDMI port supports a wide range of high quality digital key on the front panel. video options including 480p, 576p, 720p, and 1080i.
6 Introduction Specifications Audio inputs G91 G98DH G98AH 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 outputs connector. Aux digital coax output. Analogue Stereo preamp output, fixed or variable outputs 1-99 in 1dB steps, 3V RMS, 47Ω. Upsampling On preamplifier output to 176.4/192kHz. On digital None.
7 Installing the DVD player Installing the DVD player This chapter explains how to install the DVD 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.
8 Installing the Audio connections All the G Series DVD players provide a digital output, suitable for The G98 is available with either a multichannel analogue output connecting to a pair of 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.
9 Installing the DVD player Multichannel analogue output (G98AH) S3 GAME S2 AUX COMPOSITE V1 VCR1 COMPONENT OUT Y1 V2 TV HDMI OUT SAT Pb Pr MAINTENANCE RS232 TRIGGER +12V 100mA IR IN MERIDIAN COMMS ON Pb OUT OUT Y Pr G - DVD AUDIO PLAYER LEFT CENTRE SURR-L RIGHT LFE SURR-R DESIGNED AND MADE IN ENGLAND BY MERIDIAN AUDIO LTD DESIGN AND COPYRIGHT 2003 VOLTAGE TESTED SERIAL NUMBER ANALOGUE OUT OFF Y CAUTION REPLACE WITH SAME TYPE FUSE T1.
10 Installing the DVD player 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.
11 Installing the DVD player Applications To connect to two-channel DSP loudspeakers (Type 1) DSP5000 – Master G Series DVD player COMMS DIGITAL OUT DIGITAL INPUTS 2 1 DIGITAL OUTPUT M5 LEAD G Series DVD players 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.
12 Installing the DVD player To connect the G91 to two-channel analogue variable (Type 0) Speaker G91 DVD Player Speaker G56/G57 Two-channel Power Amplifier PRE OUT AN OFF PHONO LEAD PHONO LEAD The G91 includes an integrated preamplifier, allowing you to connect it directly to a pair of analogue active loudspeakers, or to analogue passive loudspeakers via a power amplifier such as the G56 or G57.
13 Installing the DVD player 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 MULTI DIG IN 1 MAIN DIGITAL OUT COMMS LEAD 3 x DIGITAL LEADS The multichannel digital output is the preferred way of connecting to a 96kHz and MHR capable Meridian digital surround processor, such as a 568.2, G68, or 861, as it provides additional MHR SMART LINK information about the source format.
14 Installing the DVD player To connect to a surround processor with multichannel analogue inputs eg G68 (Type 3/4/5) G68 Digital Surround Controller G98AH DVD Audio Transport COMMS COMMS ANALOGUE AUX OUT DIGITAL OUT DIG IN MULTI AN IN COMMS LEAD DIGITAL LEAD 6 x PHONO LEADS • Connect the ANALOGUE OUT sockets from the G98AH to the If the surround processor is a Meridian product connect together the Comms sockets using the Comms lead provided. analogue multichannel inputs on the surround processor.
15 Installing the DVD player To create a surround system with a G91 (Type 6) Analogue subwoofer DSP5000C (master) G91 DVD Audio Player Controller Tuner COMMS MAIN PRE OUT AN DIGITAL OUT INPUT INPUT COMMS OUTPUT M5 LEAD DIGITAL OUTPUT 1 DIGITAL INPUTS 511 S-patch box 2 S5 LEAD (digital unused) S5 LEAD DSP loudspeaker (slave) DIGITAL INPUTS 2 1 DSP loudspeaker (slave) DIGITAL INPUTS 2 1 DIGITAL COMMS OUTPUT OUTPUT INPUT DIGITAL COMMS OUTPUT OUTPUT INPUT S5 LEAD The G91 includes all the digital
16 Installing the DVD player • 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. These can be L/R, C, Sub, C/Sub, or Rears. • Configure the DSP loudspeakers as described in the Meridian DSP Loudspeaker User Guide. • Configure the DVD player to Type 6; see Resetting the DVD player, page 25.
17 Installing the Video connections DVD player Component output Composite inputs HDMI output S-video inputs S3 GAME S2 AUX COMPOSITE V1 VCR1 COMPONENT OUT Y1 V2 TV HDMI OUT SAT Pb Pr MAINTENANCE RS232 TRIGGER +12V 100mA IR IN ON MERIDIAN COMMS Pb OUT OUT Y Pr MAIN DIGITAL OUT MHR SMART LINK PATENT PENDING MAIN DIGITAL L/R SURR C/LFE AUX G - DVD AUDIO PLAYER DESIGNED AND MADE IN ENGLAND BY MERIDIAN AUDIO LTD DESIGN AND COPYRIGHT 2003 VOLTAGE TESTED SERIAL NUMBER DIGITAL
18 Installing the DVD player To connect using component video Television/monitor G Series DVD player COMPOSITE S-VIDEO COMPONENT COMPONENT IN PHONO LEADS If your television, monitor, or projection system includes component video inputs, but no HDMI or DVI-HDCP, these will give the highest • Connect the appropriate component outputs from the DVD player to the component video inputs, using suitable video cables. possible quality from DVD-Videos.
19 Installing the DVD player To connect using composite video Television/monitor G Series DVD player COMPOSITE S-VIDEO COMPONENT COMPOSITE IN COMPOSITE LEAD • Connect the composite video output to a corresponding input on a television, monitor, or video control unit using a screened 75Ω The composite video output is always active, irrespective of the Video output setting. video cable.
20 Installing the DVD player 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 G68D Digital Surround Controller G Series DVD Player 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 To projector C, S, component, or HDMI OPTICAL LEAD PHONO LEADS VCR AUDIO VIDEO VIDEO LEAD PHONO LEADS Th
21 Installing the DVD player To connect to a G68ADV/AXV/XXV with video switching in the G68 and scaling in the G98 (Type 4) G68ADV/AXV/XXV Game S COMP V1 OUT OUT Satellite receiver COMMS Y3 A7 A6 DIG IN Y2 O1 O2 OPTICAL VIDEO VIDEO LEAD OPTICAL LEAD COMPONENT VIDEO LEADS O1 OPTICAL LEAD VCR Cable AUDIO COMPONENT VIDEO VIDEO LEAD PHONO LEADS AUDIO VIDEO LEADS PHONO LEADS G98DH DVD Audio Transport S-VIDEO COMP HDMI COMMS DIGITAL OUT VIDEO LEADS PHONO LEADS If you are using the G98DH
22 Installing the Tuner (G91 only) and communications connections Infra-red repeater input Trigger output DIN Comms RS232 connection BNC Comms AM antenna S-VIDEO ANTENNA AM S1 DISC S2 AUX COMPOSITE V1 VCR1 COMPONENT OUT Y1 V2 TV Pb S3 GAME Pr MAINTENANCE RS232 TRIGGER +12V 100mA IR IN MERIDIAN COMMS ON OFF Y Pb OUT OUT GND Y Pr MAIN DIGITAL OUT AUX DIGITAL L L MAIN ANALOGUE FM R R A3 TAPE HDMI OUT SAT A2 TV ANALOGUE IN D1 O2 GAME O1 SAT AUX SURR C/LFE AUX
23 Installing the DVD player To connect to other Meridian G Series, 500 Series, or 800 Series equipment G Series DVD player 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.
24 Installing the DVD player Note: Do not, under any circumstances, connect any equipment other than Meridian G Series, 500 Series, or 800 Series to the socket marked COMMS on the back of the product. To connect FM and AM antennae (G91 only) G91 DVD Audio Player Controller Tuner FM AM • Connect an FM antenna or split-flex dipole to the FM Coax connector, if necessary using the adaptor provided. The product is supplied with an indoor loop antenna.
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 A description of each Type is shown on the top line of the display. As you select each Type the DVD player is reset to that Type. When you have selected the Type you want: • Press Exit or On/Off to return to standby.
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 • Highlight Application in the Audio setup menu, and press Enter. DVD player. • Highlight Audio setup… in the Setup menu, and press Enter. The Application menu is displayed. The options are different for the G91 and G98.
35 Configuring the DVD player 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 Main Out Multichannel For this application To connect the DVD player to the multichannel inputs of a Meridian digital surround controller via the L/R, C/ LFE, and SURR MAIN DIGITAL outputs.
36 Configuring the DVD player To specify Dolby Digital compression This option is useful for reducing the dynamic range of Dolby Digital soundtracks, such as when watching a film late at night. It is only available on the decoded output. • Highlight DD compression in the Audio setup menu, and Auxiliary output settings To specify the auxiliary output settings • Highlight Aux out… in the Audio setup menu, and press Enter. The Aux out menu will be displayed: press Enter.
37 Configuring the DVD player The following menu is displayed: • Press V or A to choose between 48kHz and 96kHz, and press Enter. When playing audio at higher rates it will be downsampled to the rate you have specified. To select Meridian High Resolution on the auxiliary output Meridian High Resolution is a proprietary format using encryption and anti-copy methods that allows secure transfer of audio streams between elements of a Meridian-only system for the purpose of playback only.
38 Configuring the DVD player • Choose No if you are connecting the AUX output to a Meridian The following menu is displayed: digital surround controller. 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.
39 Configuring the DVD player The following menu is displayed: • Choose Yes if you are connecting the multichannel outputs to a 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.
40 Configuring the DVD player The options are summarised in the following table: Option Values Description Left/Right Small, Large Whether the main left and right loudspeakers should handle the bass (Large). Centre Off, Small, Large Whether there is a centre loudspeaker, and its bass handling. Subwoofer Off, On Whether there is a subwoofer. Surround Off, Small, Large Whether there are rear surround speakers, and their bass handling.
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 config option • Press the source key on the remote corresponding to the source on the Setup menu to configure each of the sources. • Highlight Source config… 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 (G91 only) To assign a video input to the source • Highlight Audio input in the Source configuration menu, and • Highlight Video input in the Source configuration menu, and press Enter. The Select audio input menu will be displayed: • 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 G Series DVD player.
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 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. The video controls are available for video sources, and the picture position controls are also available • Press Video or the red key on the MSR+ to show the next video control. for the internal DVD. Note: The menus do not appear unless you have a locked video input.
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 There is no picture The G Series DVD players include video switching, so each source can be associated with a video input or the internal DVD. • Select the DVD source. To associate the internal DVD with another source see Configuring the sources, page 41. Problems with high definition television sets Not all high definition television sets are fully compatible with this product and may cause artifacts to be displayed in the picture.
54 Tr o u b l e s h o o t i n g 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.
55 Service and guarantee Tr o u b l e s h o o t i n g 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.
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57 Index A connections (continued) accessories 7 preamplifier 10 analogue outputs 9 tuner (G91 only) 10 antennae, connecting 24 video 17 Application menu 34 contrast, changing 50 audio connections Controller, setting 23 analogue outputs 9 digital outputs 8 D Audio setup menu 34 default soundtrack language, selecting 45 automatic setup 23 default subtitle language, setting 46 auxiliary output digital outputs 8 internal decoding, selecting 37 disc menu language, selecting 46 Meridian Hi
58 Index G91 (continued) Meridian High Resolution, selecting auxiliary output 37 tuner connections 10, 22 multichannel output 38 video connections 17 G98AH 1, 2 Meridian setup menu 43 audio connections 9 MP3 discs 53 communications connections 22 multichannel output specifications 6 internal decoding, selecting 39 video connections 17 maximum sampling rate, selecting 38 Meridian High Resolution, selecting 38 G98DH 1, 2 settings 38 audio connections 8 communications connections 22 specificat
59 Index setup menus, displaying 27 sources audio inputs, assigning 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 T troubleshooting 51 tuner connections 10 TV standard, selecting 30 power up 31 two-channel analogue, connecting to 12 Types 25, 26 V vertical picture position, changing 50 video connectio
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