G96 DVD Player 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 Introduction Contents 1 Configuring playback options Setting playback options Provides information about the DVD player, a description of the product, and technical specifications. 33 33 Explains how to use the options on the Setup menu to The G96 DVD Player 1 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 G96 DVD Player It also provides an additional Aux S/PDIF digital output which delivers a stereo downmix or bitstream signal.
Introduction Features DVD-ROM drive At the heart of the G96 DVD Player is a robust, high-speed, slotloading 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. Because of this, the drive can perfectly recover the data from almost any compatible disc.
Introduction Picture adjustment controls into-one HDMI switch box, which permits source selection on the The video processor includes picture adjustment controls, available G96 to switch HDMI inputs seamlessly via the 421. via the MSR+ and front-panel display. These include Contrast, Black Level (Brightness) and Saturation. The black level, contrast, colour, and hue (NTSC) are adjustable on the video inputs.
Introduction Specifications Digital outputs MHR SmartLink digital output on 3 digital coax outputs or 15-pin D-type connector. Aux digital coax output. Video outputs Composite, S-video, component (75Ω), and HDMI outputs (HDCP-compatible, also carries 2/6-ch/bitstream audio), all simultaneously active. Selected video input is converted to all formats at valid resolutions. HDMI port supports 480p, 576p, 720p, 1080i, and 1080p.
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.
DVD player Audio connections The G96 provides a multichannel digital output for connection to a In addition, it provides a digital auxiliary output, suitable for surround controller with multichannel inputs, such as the G68. connecting to a pair of Meridian DSP loudspeakers or a surround controller.
Installing the DVD player Applications To connect to two-channel DSP loudspeakers (Type 1) DSP5200 – Master G96 DVD Player COMMS COMMS INPUT OUTPUT DIGITAL OUT DIGITAL OUTPUT DSP5200 – Slave DIGITAL INPUTS 2 COMMS INPUT OUTPUT 1 S5 LEAD M5 LEAD The G96 DVD player 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.
Installing the DVD player To connect the G96 to a surround processor with multichannel digital inputs eg G68 (Type 3/4/5) G96 DVD Player G68 Digital Surround Controller COMMS COMMS MULTI DIG IN 1 DIGITAL OUT COMMS LEAD 3 x DIGITAL LEADS The multichannel digital output is the preferred way of connecting If the surround processor is a Meridian product connect together to a 96kHz and MHR capable Meridian digital surround processor, the COMMS socket using the Comms lead provided.
Installing the Video connections DVD player Composite inputs Component output HDMI output S-video inputs S-VIDEO 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 OFF Y Pb OUT OUT Y Pr DIGITAL OUTPUTS G SERIES DVD/CD PLAYERS DESIGNED AND MADE IN ENGLAND BY MERIDIAN AUDIO LTD DESIGN AND COPYRIGHT 2007 VOLTAGE TESTED SERIAL NUMBER MAIN L/R S-video output CENTRE/SUB SURR CAUTION REPLACE
10 Installing the DVD player To connect using component video Television/monitor G96 DVD Player 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.
11 Installing the DVD player To connect using composite video Television/monitor G96 DVD Player S-VIDEO COMP 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.
12 Installing the DVD player To connect to a G61 with video switching in the DVD player (Type 3) Game G61 Digital Surround Controller G96 DVD Player S-VIDEO COMP OPTICAL S-VIDEO S-VIDEO LEAD OPTICAL LEAD HDMI COMMS COMMS O1 O2 DIGITAL OUT 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 G96 DVD player can be used in combination with a Meridian
13 Installing the DVD player To connect the G96 to a G68ADV/AXV/XXV with video switching in the G68 and scaling in the G96 (Type 4) G68ADV/AXV/XXV Game S COMP V1 OUT OUT COMMS A7 A6 DIG IN OPTICAL VIDEO Satellite receiver Y3 O1 O2 Y2 VIDEO LEAD OPTICAL LEAD COMPONENT VIDEO LEADS O1 OPTICAL LEAD VCR Cable AUDIO COMPONENT VIDEO VIDEO LEAD PHONO LEADS AUDIO VIDEO LEADS PHONO LEADS G96 DVD Player S-VIDEO COMP HDMI COMMS DIGITAL OUT PHONO LEADS VIDEO LEADS If you are using the G96 in c
14 DVD player Communications connections Infra-red repeater input DIN Comms Trigger output BNC Comms RS232 connection S-VIDEO S1 DISC 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 OFF Y Pb OUT OUT Y Pr DIGITAL OUTPUTS G SERIES DVD/CD PLAYERS DESIGNED AND MADE IN ENGLAND BY MERIDIAN AUDIO LTD DESIGN AND COPYRIGHT 2007 VOLTAGE TESTED SERIAL NUMBER MAIN L/R CENTRE/SUB SURR CAUTION REPLA
15 Installing the DVD player To connect to other Meridian G Series or 800 Series equipment G96 DVD Player G Series or 800 Series unit COMMS COMMS LEAD COMMS 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.
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17 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.
18 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. • 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.
19 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.
20 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.
21 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.
22 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.
23 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.
24 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.
25 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.
26 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.
27 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.
28 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.
29 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.
30 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.
31 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.
32 Configuring the DVD player Configuring settings 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.
33 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 G96 DVD Player.
34 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.
35 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 36. 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.
36 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.
37 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.
38 Configuring playback options Video controls The G96 DVD Player includes several video controls to allow you to The following table shows the full list of video controls: adjust the video image. The video controls are available for video sources, and the picture position controls are also available for the Display Description Film on/off Film mode detection setting*. I.Black Input black level†. I.Cont. Input picture contrast†. I.Col. Input picture colour†. To display the video controls I.
39 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.
40 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.
41 Tr o u b l e s h o o t i n g Video problems Creating MP3 discs There is no picture MP3 discs can be created from a computer using appropriate MP3 The G Series DVD players include video switching, so each source encoding software and a CD-ROM writer. can be associated with a video input or the internal DVD. Generate the MP3 files with a data rate of at least 128kbits per • Select the DVD source. second. Group the tracks into folders to create separate albums on the disc.
42 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.
43 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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45 Index A D accessories 5 default soundtrack language, selecting 33 Application menu 26 default subtitle language, setting 34 aspect ratio, changing 38 digital outputs 6 audio connections disc menu language, selecting 34 digital outputs 6 Audio setup menu 26 display format, specifying 21 Dolby Digital compression, specifying 27 automatic setup 15 auxiliary output internal decoding, selecting 28 Meridian High Resolution, selecting 28 settings 27 G G Series digital surround controller, connecti
46 Index Meridian DSP loudspeakers, connecting to 7 scaler options 24 Meridian High Resolution, selecting screensaver options 23 auxiliary output 28 Setup menu 33 multichannel output 29 Meridian setup menu 32 displaying 19 sources MP3 discs 41 audio inputs, assigning 32 multichannel output configuring 31 internal decoding, selecting 30 Source setup menu 31 maximum sampling rate, selecting 29 specifications 4 Meridian High Resolution, selecting 29 surround processor, connecting to 8 settin
