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To connect to a G61 with video switching in the DVD player (Type 3)

G61 Digital Surround Controller

A7

O1 O2

COMMS LEAD 

PHONO LEADS

OPTICAL LEAD 

VIDEO LEADS 

S-VIDEO LEAD 

OPTICAL LEAD 

COMMS

COMP

HDMI

S-VIDEO

G96 DVD Player

Game

S-VIDEO

VCR

VIDEO

AUDIO 

VIDEO LEAD 

PHONO LEADS 

Satellite receiver 

O1

OPTICAL

COMPONENT

HDMI to projector
C, S, or component
could also be used

DIGITAL OUT

COMMS

MULTI DIG IN 2 

COMMS

The G96 DVD player can be used in combination with a Meridian 
digital surround controller, such as the G61, to create a superb 
audio/video system, using the video switching and format 
conversion provided by the DVD player to handle the video, and 
the audio switching provided by the G61 to handle the analogue 
and digital audio.

• Connect the video sources to the COMPOSITE IN, S-VIDEO IN, 

and COMPONENT IN sockets on the DVD player.

• Connect the audio sources to the DIGITAL IN and ANALOGUE IN 

sockets on the G61.

• Connect the appropriate output from the DVD player to your 

display device.

• Connect together the COMMS sockets of the DVD player and 

G61 using the Comms lead provided.

• Configure the DVD player to Type 3; see 

Resetting the DVD 

player, page 17.

Summary of Contents for G96

Page 1: ...G96 DVD Player Installation Guide...

Page 2: ...duct 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 interfer...

Page 3: ...ing the front panel controls Resetting the product 17 Configuring the DVD player 19 Explains how to configure the DVD player using the on screen setup menus Configuration 19 Configuring the video 21 C...

Page 4: ...eridian Audio Ltd Part no GDVD 4 P86022 Sales and service in the USA Meridian America Inc 8055 Troon Circle Suite C Austell GA30168 7849 USA Tel 1 404 344 7111 Fax 1 404 346 7111 This guide was produc...

Page 5: ...signal to a pair of DSP loudspeakers If configured for MHR SmartLink they carry high sample rate encrypted data from DVD discs for the highest fidelity of decoding and reproduction The SmartLink also...

Page 6: ...e players can be reset to a standard Type which configures all the required settings as appropriate for a particular application In addition an on screen display OSD allows you to configure specific s...

Page 7: ...video options including 480p 576p 720p 1080i and 1080p the highest video resolution available in the consumer industry the same resolution as the best current HD sources Analogue component out is avai...

Page 8: ...lack level setup adjustable as 0 or 7 5IRE 16 9 and 4 3 displays supported Contrast Black Level Saturation controls on output Contrast Black Level Colour and Hue NTSC on inputs Trigger output 12V 100m...

Page 9: ...eries System Guide If any of these items are missing please contact your dealer Note You should retain the packaging in case you need to transport the unit This chapter explains how to install the DVD...

Page 10: ...SITE S3 GAME S VIDEO V1 VCR1 V2 TV Y Pr Pb Y1 SAT COMPONENT OUT OUT OUT Pb Pr Y G SERIES DVD CD PLAYERS DESIGNED AND MADE IN ENGLAND BY MERIDIAN AUDIO LTD DESIGN AND COPYRIGHT 2007 TESTED VOLTAGE SERI...

Page 11: ...system with volume and other preamplifier controls provided by the loudspeakers via the MSR or the front panel Connect the MAIN DIGITAL OUT L R and a COMMS socket from the DVD player to DIGITAL INPUT...

Page 12: ...annel inputs on the G68 using three phono leads If the surround processor is a Meridian product connect together the COMMS socket using the Comms lead provided Configure the DVD player to Type 3 4 or...

Page 13: ...eo output Component output HDMI output Component input Video outputs Use this output To connect to this HDMI OUT The HDMI input on a monitor or high definition television COMPONENT OUT The component o...

Page 14: ...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 suit...

Page 15: ...evision monitor or video control unit using a screened 75 video cable The composite video output is always active irrespective of the Video output setting To connect using HDMI Monitor HDMI G96 DVD Pl...

Page 16: ...n with a Meridian digital surround controller such as the G61 to create a superb audio video system using the video switching and format conversion provided by the DVD player to handle the video and t...

Page 17: ...T DIGITAL OUT If you are using the G96 in conjunction with a G68ADV AXV or XXV Digital Surround Controller you can perform video switching in the G68 but take advantage of the video format conversion...

Page 18: ...fuse Infra red repeater input Trigger output RS232 connection Use this connection To connect to this DIN COMMS Other Meridian G Series or 800 Series equipment or Meridian DSP loudspeakers BNC COMMS Me...

Page 19: ...between several products Switch all the units to standby Press Clear MSR Each unit will display Auto One unit will then be designated as the controller and display Con All the other units will be conf...

Page 20: ...I n s t a l l i n g t h e D V D p l a y e r 16...

Page 21: ...t commonly needed configurations Choosing one of the Types overrides any other configuration you may have performed and so can be used to reset the configuration of the unit To reset the configuration...

Page 22: ...u 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 To toggle the IR mode If necessary press On Off to put the DV...

Page 23: ...an Configuration Program Guide available separately Configuration The Setup menus allow you to configure the video audio sources settings or playback options of the DVD player To use the on screen Set...

Page 24: ...t h e DV D p l aye r 2 0 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 Set...

Page 25: ...sive outputs If you have a standard 4 3 television you also have the choice of displaying widescreen pictures cropped to fill your television screen pan scan or with black bars above and below the pic...

Page 26: ...highlight On or Off and press Enter To select the TV standard DVD Video discs are produced in both PAL and NTSC television formats The DVD player is capable of converting between formats to allow you...

Page 27: ...ions Highlight Screensaver in the Video setup menu and press Enter The Screensaver options menu is displayed These options allow you to ensure that a static image does not remain on the display thus a...

Page 28: ...ced 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 A or V to...

Page 29: ...ogue or HDMI Set Display aspect to the shape of your screen or Native to disable aspect ratio conversion Component output allows you to choose what is available on the component output socket Standard...

Page 30: ...Audio setup menu and press Enter The Application menu is displayed These are explained in the following table Configuring the audio Select this option For this application Aux To connect the DVD playe...

Page 31: ...Compress off for no Dolby Digital audio compression Loud cut to reduce the level of loud passages Quiet boost to increase the level of quiet passages or Compress max for both low boost and high cut A...

Page 32: ...only It provides a secure copyright protection environment and has the very important benefit of lowering jitter and improving sound quality on all material Highlight MHR in the Aux out menu and press...

Page 33: ...and press Enter The following menu is 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...

Page 34: ...ng the multichannel outputs to a Meridian digital surround controller Note that in surround mode the multichannel outputs will always decode the bitstream regardless of this setting HDMI output settin...

Page 35: ...or that source To change an option Highlight the corresponding option in the Source configuration menu and press Enter select the value you want to use and press Enter to select it The following table...

Page 36: ...advanced use Configuring settings Option Values Description System address 1 8 Advanced setting Product address 1 8 Advanced setting Controller Yes No Auto Whether the product is the infra red control...

Page 37: ...layback options Highlight Playback options in the Setup menu and press Enter The Playback options menu lets you change the default language for the audio soundtrack subtitles and on screen menus and t...

Page 38: ...hether subtitles are displayed by default and specify the preferred language if it is available on the disc Highlight Subtitles in the Playback options menu and press Enter The Subtitle language menu...

Page 39: ...The Enter password screen 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 t...

Page 40: ...evel 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 star...

Page 41: ...pe Near East South Africa Japan 3 South East Asia 4 Australia Central South America 5 Africa Asia Eastern Europe 6 People s Republic of China 4 4 6 1 2 2 2 5 5 3 If you try to play a disc which is ass...

Page 42: ...ilm on off Film mode detection setting I Black Input black level I Cont Input picture contrast I Col Input picture colour I Hue Input picture hue NTSC only O Black Output black level O Cont Output pic...

Page 43: ...cifications We cannot therefore accept any responsibility for discs that will not play correctly even if they play correctly on other brands of player The disc may be scratched or faulty Examine it fo...

Page 44: ...s below ensure all units are switched off If this equipment does cause or suffer from interference to from radio or television reception then the following measures should be tried Reorient the receiv...

Page 45: ...bright pink Ensure that the HDMI colour space setting agrees with the display s HDMI colour space setting I get the logo screen but I cannot watch discs on my DVI display Your display device must supp...

Page 46: ...drawer is open Ensure that no liquid enters the casework and that the product is completely dry before re connection To clean the audio and video connections The audio and video sockets on the back o...

Page 47: ...ee proof of the date of purchase will be required Guarantee The product is guaranteed against defects in material and workmanship for two years from the date of purchase The guarantee is void if the p...

Page 48: ...Tro u b leshooting 44...

Page 49: ...ns cleaning 42 communications 14 video 9 controller setting 15 D default soundtrack language selecting 33 default subtitle language setting 34 digital outputs 6 disc menu language selecting 34 display...

Page 50: ...lock setting 35 password changing 36 Playback options menu 33 product resetting 17 R region codes 37 resetting the configuration 17 S S video connecting 10 safety warnings ii scaler options 24 screen...

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