Meridian Audio G Series manual

G Series CD Player Installation Guide G Series CD Player i 12/9/03, 2:26:27 pm[...]

Preface ii Important safety instructions • Read the instructions . •K eep these instructions . •F ollow all instructions . • Do not use this apparatus near w ater . • Clean only with a dry cloth. • Install only in accordance with the manufacturer’ s instructions . • Refer all servicing to approved service personnel. W ARNING: TO RED[...]

Contents iii Introduction 1 Provides information about the CD player models , a description of each product, and technical specifi cations . 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 connec[...]

Preface iv Copyright and acknowledgements Sales and service in the UK Meridian Audio Ltd Stonehill Stuk eley Meadows Cambridgeshire PE29 6EX England T el +44 (0)1480 445678 F ax +44 (0)1480 445686 Sales and service in the USA Meridian America Inc 3800 Camp Creek P arkway Building 2400 Suite 122 Atlanta GA30331 T el +1 (404) 344 7111 Fa x +1 (404) 3[...]

Introduction 1 Product Analogue outputs Digital out Formats supported Upsampling G07 Unbalanced Optical, digital Audio CD No G08 Unbalanced and balanced Optical, digital Audio CD and Data MP3 Y es Both models of the G Series CD player provide digital, optical, and phono analogue outputs . Introduction Th is guide provides full information about unp[...]

Introduction 2 G07 24-bit CD Player T he G07 incorporates adv anced design – both digital and analogue . Multi-layer PCBs , four separate power supplies , the latest surface-mount technology , carefully selected audiophile-quality components , and of course Meridian’ s signature quality design and manufacturing. T he latest laser assembly is us[...]

Introduction 3 T he G08 employs a triple buffering system to minimise jitter . T his maximises high-frequency transparency and stereo image precision and stability . T his , 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 i[...]

Introduction 4 G07 G08 THD Less than 0.003%. Less than 0.0025%. Noise Better than -99dB A weighted. Better than -100dB A weighted. Mechanism T riple-beam laser . A T API 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/P[...]

Installing the CD player 5 Installing the CD player Unpacking T he G07 24-bit CD Player and G08 24-bit Upsampling CD Player are supplied with the following accessories: • MSR+ remote control with batteries , manual, and spare k ey caps . • Meridian Comms lead. •P ower cord. •T his manual. • Meridian G Series System Guide . If any of these[...]

G07 24-bit CD Player ANALOGUE OUT DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL OUT MERIDIAN COMMS MAINTENANCE RS232 IR IN IR IN WARNING SHOCK HAZARD - DO NOT OPEN NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT DOUBLE INSULATED PRODUCT SERIAL NUMBER TESTED TESTED TESTED VOLTAGE VOLTAGE VOLTAGE CAUTION REPLACE WITH SAME TYPE FUSE T160mAL for 100 - 120V T80mA for 220 [...]

G08 24-bit Upsampling CD Player G08 24-BIT UPSAMPLING CD PLAYER DESIGNED AND MADE IN ENGLAND BY MERIDIAN AUDIO LTD DESIGN AND COPYRIGHT 2003 TESTED VOLTAGE WARNING SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT OPEN NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE SERIAL NUMBER CAUTION REPLACE WITH SAME TYPE FUSE T1.6AL 250V for 100 - 240V POWER INPUT ~50-60Hz 40VA MAX ON OFF OPTICAL OUT DI[...]

Installing the CD player 8 To connect to a digital surround controller (eg G68) DIGIT AL OUT DIGIT AL IN COMMS G07/G08 DIGIT AL LEAD COMMS LEAD COMMS G68 Digital Surround Controller DIGIT AL IN To connect the G08 to a preamplifier with balanced inputs (eg G02 Balanced Control Unit) G08 24-bit Upsampling CD Player BALANCED OUTPUTS XLR LEADS COMMS CO[...]

To connect to a preamplifier with unbalanced inputs (eg G01/G51) ANALOGUE OUT COMMS COMMS PHONO LEADS COMMS LEAD G01/G51 G07 24-bit CD Player ANALOGUE IN A2 To connect to Meridian DSP loudspeakers (eg DSP5000s) DSP5000 – Slave DSP5000 – Master COMMS INPUT OUTPUT DIGIT AL INPUTS 2 1 M5 LEAD S5 LEAD DIGIT AL OUT COMMS G07/G08 DIGIT AL OUTPUT COMM[...]

ANALOGUE OUT DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL OUT MERIDIAN COMMS MAINTENANCE RS232 IR IN IR IN WARNING SHOCK HAZARD - DO NOT OPEN NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT DOUBLE INSULATED PRODUCT SERIAL NUMBER TESTED TESTED TESTED VOLTAGE VOLTAGE VOLTAGE CAUTION REPLACE WITH SAME TYPE FUSE T160mAL for 100 - 120V T80mA for 220 - 240V POWER INPUT ~5[...]

Installing the CD player 11 To connect to other Meridian G Series, 500 Series , or 800 Series equipment COMMS COMMS LEAD COMMS LEAD G Series , 500 Series , or 800 Series unit COMMS G07/G08 In a system of Meridian products , one of the products acts as the controller for the system, receiving infra-red commands from the MSR+, and then, if appropriat[...]

Installing the CD player 12 G Series CD Player 12 12/9/03, 2:26:46 pm[...]

Resetting the product T he CD player provides several alternative standard settings , called T ypes , which configure all aspects of the product into the most commonly needed configurations . Choosing one of the T ypes overrides any other configur ation you may have performed, and so can be used to reset the configuration of the unit. To r eset the[...]

A description of each T ype is shown on the top line of the display . As you select each T ype the CD player is reset to that Type . When you have selected the T ype you w ant: • Press Exit or On/Off to return to standby . T ypes T he following table lists the available Types: Ty pe Description T ype 1 V olume display off . T ype 2 V olume displa[...]

T roubleshooting 15 T roubleshooting We expect you to achieve superb results with the CD player . If , however , you encounter any problems , either when installing it, or during oper ation, please check the following pages for suggested solutions . If these suggestions fail to cure the problem, please contact your Meridian dealer for further assis[...]

T roubleshooting 16 No lights are displayed when switching on • Check that the A C 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 r adio and/or television when the CD player is switched on Before following the steps below , ensure all units are switched [...]

T roubleshooting 17 Maintenance Cleaning To clean the case , display panel, and keypad • Disconnect the power cord before cleaning the unit. T he exterior surfaces of Meridian G Series products are made from solid anodised aluminium, powder coated steel, thermoplastic rubber , and glass . T hey are designed to be easily wiped clean with a dry , l[...]

T roubleshooting 18 Service and guar antee Service T he Meridian G Series of hi-fi components has been carefully designed to give years of untroubled service . T here are no user - serviceable parts inside the case , nor do the units require any form of maintenance . In the unlik ely event that your product fails to function correctly , it should b[...]

Index 19 A accessories 5 audio connections 6 B balanced preamplifier , connecting to 8 C cleaning 17 COMMS , connecting 11 communications connections 10 connections audio 6 cleaning 17 communications 10 D digital surround controller , connecting to 8 DSP loudspeak ers , connecting to 9 G G07 24-bit CD Player 1 audio connections 6 specifications 4 G[...]

Index 20 G Series CD Player 20 12/9/03, 2:26:53 pm[...]