Meridian G Series User manual
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Introduction 1
Describes the G Series range and illustrates some typical
system configurations
Welcome 2
Typical configurations 3
Basic use 5
Describes the basic operation of the G Series products, using
the front panel or the MSR+.
Operating your G Series system 6
Using the MSR+ 7
Using a preamplifier 9
Explains how to select sources and control their volume, using
a preamplifier or receiver.
Home Selecting sources 10
Playing CDs 11
Provides information about playing audio CDs on your G Series
CD player or DVD player.
Home Playing CDs 12
More Repeat and fast scan 13
More Programming a selection 14
Display 15
Using the radio tuner 17
Explains how to use the radio tuner, which is available with
the G01 Control Unit, G51 Receiver, G68 Digital Surround
Controller, and G91 DVD Audio Player Controller Tuner.
Home Selecting a station 18
More Tuning manually and defining preset stations 19
Display 20
Playing DVD-Video discs 21
Explains how to play DVD-Video discs on the G Series DVD
players.
Home Playing DVD-Video discs 22
More Fast and slow-motion playback 23
More Displaying and exiting from menus 24
More Selecting options from a menu 25
More Selecting the audio soundtrack and repeat playback 26
More Changing the camera angle and subtitles 27
Display 28
Playing DVD-Audio discs 29
Describes how to use the G Series DVD players to play DVD-
Audio discs, which provide a range of benefits over audio CDs.
Menu keys Playing DVD-Audio discs 30
More Controlling DVD-Audio discs 31
Display 32
Digital surround processing 33
Explains how to use your G Series digital surround controller.
Home Selecting a source and changing the DSP preset 34
DSP presets 35
More Changing DSP parameters 36
DSP parameters 37
Display 38
Glossary 39
Index 41
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I n t r o d u c t i o n
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Introduction
Welcome to the Meridian G Series – a range of extremely
advanced audio products designed to work together in a single
integrated system. This System Guide provides information
about operating your G Series system, whatever the particular
combination of units it includes.
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All the G Series products work in a similar way, and this guide
gives general information about switching units on and off and
selecting functions from the front panel or Meridian System
Remote (MSR+). It also provides information about using specific
products in the G Series, including the CD player, integrated tuner,
DVD player, and digital surround controller.
For information about setting up your G Series products refer to the
separate
Installation Guide
provided with each product.
The Meridian G Series
Taking technologies from the top-of-the-line 800 Series and
adding new features and possibilities that are completely unique,
Meridian’s G Series represents a pinnacle of development from the
world’s premier hi-fi manufacturer.
All G Series units have the same footprint, and are built into an
elegant enclosure suitable for free-standing operation. Alternatively
kits are available for rack mounting. All units can be supplied either
in traditional Meridian black or in a sleek silver finish.
G Series units are easy to use. The units all feature a similar user
interface, based around an easy to read fluorescent display. The
positive-action front-panel keys are software-defined, their current
function shown in the display. Where appropriate, G Series units
also feature a rotary volume control.
The G Series is accompanied by a comprehensive multifunction
MSR+ remote control with automatic backlighting. In addition to
the ability to control all Meridian components, the remote can be
programmed to control virtually any other remote-controlled device,
via its learning capability or its extensive on-board command
library.
Full configuration of many G Series components may be achieved
by running a special set-up program on a Windows computer,
connected to the G Series unit via a serial link.
Construction
Inside, the Meridian G Series is as advanced as its appearance
suggests. G Series components incorporate the latest technologies
and techniques, and many unique features. Many components
feature a combination of functionality. For example, AM/FM
tuner capability is included in selected models. Many G Series
components are upgradeable with new firmware and hardware as
new developments are made and new industry standards emerge.
The G Series range
The Meridian G Series range includes CD and DVD-Audio/Video
players, controllers, processors, and power amplifiers. Some
units include comprehensive video processing and the latest
interfacing – such as high-resolution HDMI connectors – and some
incorporate the ability to transfer full-resolution, high-sample-rate
digital signals from player, to processor, to digital loudspeaker via
Meridian’s unique MHR SmartLink. Often, components are available
with either digital or analogue outputs, and while G Series
components are a perfect match for our range of DSP loudspeaker
products, they can also be used with conventional passive
loudspeakers, driven by the G Series stereo and multichannel
power amplifiers.
Highest possible audio quality
The G Series continues the Meridian tradition of the highest
possible audio quality, implemented via a combination of the latest
and most sophisticated digital and analogue circuitry, and with a
distinctive appearance that looks just as good as it sounds.
Welcome
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Typical configurations
This section shows some recommended G Series systems.
Compact DVD system
G91 DVD Audio Player Controller Tuner
G98A DVD Player Preamplifier Tuner
More
Home
On Off
Open
Display
The Meridian G91 DVD Audio Player Controller Tuner incorporates
a radio tuner and preamplifier with digital, analogue, and video
inputs, making it ideal as the basis for a complete compact system.
It can be connected directly to a pair of Meridian DSP loudspeakers,
such as Meridian DSP7000s, to create a complete stereo system
with no additional components.
Integrated Analogue System
The G51 Receiver combines an analogue preamplifier with a
two-channel power amplifier, making it ideal as the basis for a
complete compact music system in conjunction with a pair of
passive loudspeakers.
The G51 includes an integrated tuner to provide FM and AM radio,
and the G07 is ideal as a CD player for the system.
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Balanced analogue system
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The G02 Balanced Control Unit provides balanced outputs,
making it the heart of a superb quality analogue system. The
G57 Two-channel Power Amplifier is an ideal companion to the
G02 to provide a generous 200W per channel to drive passive
loudspeakers. The G08 24-bit Upsampling CD Player is an excellent
source for use with the G02, giving a fully balanced system.
Meridian Digital Theatre
The G68 Digital Surround Controller can be used with Meridian
digital loudspeakers, such as DSP8000s and a DSP5500HC centre
speaker, to provide audiophile quality sound. A further two or
four speakers, such as DSP420 Digital Loudspeakers, can be
added as side or rear loudspeakers to give excellent multichannel
reproduction from music and movie sources.
Alternatively, the G55 Five-channel Power Amplifier can be added
to the system for use with five passive loudspeakers. The G98 DVD
Audio Transport is an ideal source for use with the G68. It plays
DVD-Video and Audio discs, as well as audio CDs and MP3 CD-
ROMs, and provides high-quality video routing and scaling.
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Basic use
This chapter describes the basic operation of the G Series
products, using the front panel or MSR+.
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More
To access more soft
key commands
• Press More.
An example is the
brightness command.
To change the display
brightness
• Press More until the
display shows
–Bright+.
• Press –Bright or
Bright+ to decrease
or increase the display
brightness.
• Press Home to return
to the Home soft keys.
Operating your G Series system
This section gives information about switching your G Series system
on and off, using the soft keys, and changing the display format.
The five soft keys under the display make the G Series products
particularly easy to use. They change to reflect what the product is
doing. For example, if you are playing a CD they provide Play, Stop,
Pause, Previous, and Next commands. The current function of each
key is shown above the key on the bottom line of the display.
This initial set of soft keys is called Home. You can get back to it at
any time by pressing Home, to the left of the soft keys.
You can display additional, less frequently needed commands by
pressing More to the right of the soft keys. The more complex
products have several sets of soft keys and pressing More steps
between the sets.
Soft keys
To select a command
• Press More until the
command you want is
displayed above the
soft keys.
• Press the soft key
corresponding to the
command.
If you do not select a
command after a few
seconds, the soft keys
revert to the Home soft
keys.
On/Off
To switch on from
standby
•Press On/Off.
Alternatively select a
source using the MSR+.
To switch to standby
• Press On/Off or OFF
on the MSR+.
Display
To change the
display format
•Press Display.
The display will step
through a series of
alternative display
formats, depending
on what is currently
playing.
To blank the display
•Press Display until
you reach the blank
display option.
Blanking the display
also switches off all the
display circuitry.
Home
To display the Home
soft keys
• Press Home.
Products which
combine two or more
functions, eg tuner and
preamplifier, provide a
set of Home soft keys
appropriate to each
function.
• Press Home to
switch between the
alternative sets of
Home soft keys.
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Using the MSR+
You can control all of the functions of your G Series products
using either the front-panel controls, or the MSR+ remote control
provided with the products.
This page summarises the commands available from the remote. To
access the secondary commands, shown in blue on some keys, hold
down the Function key in the lower left corner and press the key.
For information about programming the remote to control the
other equipment within your system please refer to the
MSR+ User
Guide
, supplied separately.
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Using a preamplifier
This chapter explains how to select sources and control their
volume using a preamplifier or receiver.
Radio TV Copy
VCR1
CD
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Source Volume
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Copy
To copy a source to
the Copy outputs
•Press Copy until the
display shows the
source you want to
copy. For example:
C. Radio
C. Source copies the
current source, and C.
Mute mutes the copy
outputs.
Home Selecting sources
The G Series controllers provide up to 12 sources initially labelled:
CD, RADIO, DVD, AUX, DISC, TAPE, TV, CABLE, SAT, VCR1,
VCR2, and GAME. You can configure the names of each source to
suit the other equipment in your system; see the
G Series Control
Unit and Receiver Installation Guide
.
• Press Home to display the soft keys for selecting a source.
Balance
To change the
balance
•Press More until
<Bal. and Bal.> are
displayed.
•Press <Bal. or Bal.>.
As you change the
balance the display
shows how far you have
moved the sound field,
and the direction:
Bal. <4
To restore centre
balance
•Adjust the balance
until the display
shows:
Bal. <0>
Sources
To select a source
Either:
• Press the appropriate
source key on the
MSR+.
Or:
• Press the soft key
corresponding to the
source.
You may need to press
More until the source
you want is displayed.
Volume
To change the
volume
•Turn the volume
control.
You can adjust the
volume between 1dB
and 99dB in precise
steps of 1dB, where 9dB
is equivalent to doubling
the loudness.
As you adjust the
volume the display may
change to show the
currently selected source
and current volume:
DVD 76
To mute the sound
•Press the volume
control.
The display will show:
Mute
To restore the sound
•Press the volume
control again, or
adjust the volume.
To mute the speakers
without muting the
headphones (G51
only)
• Press More until Spkr
is displayed.
• Press Spkr to turn the
speakers off.
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Playing CDs
This chapter explains how to play audio CDs on your
G Series CD player or DVD player.
The CD player and DVD player will play audio CDs,
recordable CDs, and MP3 CD-ROMs (except G07).
For information about playing DVD-Audio discs
see Playing DVD-Audio discs, page 29.
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Track number Elapsed disc time
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Home Playing CDs
The CD player and DVD player allow you to play an entire CD, or
start playing from any track. While a disc is playing you can go
back to the start of the track or skip to the start of the next track.
If you have programmed a selection, these functions also work
with the selection of tracks you have programmed. For information
about programming see
Programming a selection
, page 14.
•With a CD in the tray press Home to display the soft keys for
playing CDs. With a G91 select the DVD source first.
Play/Skip
To play the disc
•Press >.
To skip to the next
track
•Press > while the disc
is playing.
The display shows:
Play 3
Stop
To stop playback
•Press *.
Pause/Resume
To pause playback
•Press =.
Depending on the
current display format
the display shows PS or
Pause:
PS 10:09
You can change tracks
while the disc is paused
using [ or ].
To resume playback
•Press = or >.
Previous/Next
To play from a particular track
•Press [ or ] to step through the track numbers,
or enter the track number using the MSR+.
The display shows which track you are selecting; for
example:
Track 7
•Press > to start play immediately.
Alternatively, after a short delay the disc will start to
play from the track you have selected.
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Play
To revert to normal
speed play
•Press >.
Repeat
To repeat the current
track
•Press Repeat.
The display shows:
Repeat track
To repeat the disc
•Press Repeat again.
The display shows:
Repeat disc
To cancel repeat
•Press Repeat until
the repeat indicator
disappears.
With MP3 discs you can
press Repeat again to
repeat the album.
Pause
To pause playback
•Press =.
Depending on the
current display format
the display shows PS or
Pause:
PS 10:09
You can fast scan
forward or reverse from
pause.
To resume playback
•Press = or >.
Fast scan reverse/forward
To scan at twice normal speed
•Press ¯ for reverse or ˘ for forward.
The display shows:
>> 36:48
To scan at eight times normal speed (not G07)
•Press ¯ or ˘ again.
The display shows:
>>> 36:48
To revert to normal play
•Press ¯ or ˘ again, or press >.
Play resumes from the point you scanned to.
To change album on MP3 discs (not G07)
If you are playing an MP3 disc the fast scan keys
change to V and A.
•Press V or A to go to the previous or next album.
An album is a folder of MP3 files.
More Repeat and fast scan
You can choose to play a track, disc, or selection repeatedly, so
that when it has played, it will start again from the beginning; with
MP3 discs you can also repeat the current album.
You can also scan through a disc at faster than normal speed to
rapidly locate a particular position on the disc.
•Press More to display the soft keys for repeat and fast play.
Fast scan indicator Time Repeat indicator
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Store 10
Store indicates track will play. Clear indicates track will not play. Track number
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Play
To play a selection of
tracks
•Program the tracks
you want to play,
using Store and
Clear.
•Press >.
To clear the
programmed
selection of tracks
•Press Home to display
the * key.
•Press * twice.
The display shows:
C.P.
Store
To make a selection
by adding tracks
•Press [ or ] to
select the first track
you want to play, and
press Store.
The display will change
from Track to Store,
and all the other tracks
will be marked Clear.
You should store the
first track for a selection
within two seconds, or it
will begin to play.
Clear
To make a selection
by omitting tracks
•Press [ or ] to
select the first track
you want to omit, and
press Clear.
The display will change
from Track to Clear,
and all the other tracks
will be marked Store.
You should clear the
first track for a selection
within two seconds, or it
will begin to play.
More Programming a selection
The G Series CD and DVD players allow you to programme a
selection of tracks, and then play only those tracks you have
programmed.
You can programme a selection either by storing the tracks you
want to play, or by clearing the tracks you do not want to play.
If you programme a selection by storing the tracks you want to
hear, you can play the tracks in any order and repeat tracks in the
sequence.
You can programme a selection while the disc is playing, in which
case the selection will be played after the current track finishes.
•Press More to display the soft keys for programming selections.
Previous/Next
To add or remove a track from a selection
•Select the track using [ or ].
Alternatively you can enter the track number using
the MSR+.
•Press Store to add the track, or Clear to remove
the track.
Track number and elapsed track time.
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Track number and remaining track time.
6 0:03:55
Scrolling display of filename and elapsed
track time.
1-02 Puccini
Album number and track number.
3- 6
Display
Audio CDs
•Press Display to step between the following display options:
Track number and elapsed track time.
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Track number and elapsed disc time.
6 31:05
Track number and remaining track time.
6 3:55
Track number and remaining disc time (not
G07).
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Total number of tracks and total disc time.
12 60:00
MP3 disc display options
The G08 24-bit Upsampling CD Player and G Series DVD players
will also play recordable CD-ROMs containing folders of MP3 files,
called albums.
•Press Display to step between the following display options:
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