Meridian G91 User Manual download pdf

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Outline Specications

Formats: DVD-Audio, DVD-Video, DVD-R; Video CD (VCD),

CVCD, MP3; CD Audio (CD-DA), CD-R and hybrids

such as SACD (CD layer only) and CD/DVD-A/V (Dual-

Disc)

Audio inputs: Analogue: three stereo inputs, unbalanced 0.5–

2.5Vrms on phono. Digital S/PDIF: two stereo coax

inputs and two stereo Toslink optical inputs.

Tuner: Tuner includes its own 24/96 A/D converter. AM

(Long/Medium Wave, 150–285/525–1605 kHz); FM

(VHF Band II, 87.5–108 MHz), sensitivity 2µv. DSP

processing for FM stereo/mono blend and width; AM

lowpass lter and whistle lter

Audio outputs: Analogue: Stereo preamp output, variable up to 3V

rms. Digital: MHR Smart Link digital output (15 Pin

‘D’ type connector) and 3 x coax, 1 x auxiliary preamp

out (digital coax), 1 x aux digital transport out (digi-

tal coax). HDMI 2-ch/bitstream output (with video)

On-Screen Display: Switchable custom On-Screen Display allows instant

review of disc status. Screen saver with user timeout

options. Logo screen with PLUGE bars enables set-up

of display device

Video features: Automatic PAL or NTSC encoding on Composite and

S-Video. NTSC black-level setup adjustable as 0 or

7.5IRE. 16:9 and 4:3 displays supported

Video Processor: Two composite video inputs, one component input,

three S-Video inputs; composite, S-Video, component

and HDMI outputs (DVI-compatible, HDMI also carries

2-ch audio), outputs all simultaneously active; se-

lected video input is converted to all formats at valid

resolutions (except non-interlaced component input

which bypasses processor). Faroudja DCDi

scaling

and de-interlacing technology. HDMI port supports

480p, 576p, 720p, and 1080i. Analogue component

out at 480p and 576p

Controls: Front-panel soft key functions include Play, Stop,

Pause, Previous, Next, plus Home and More keys. Off,

Display and Open/Close buttons. Off gently illumi-

nated when off; keys back-illuminated when on

Comms: Full RS232 control and status enables custom integra-

tion or automation. Meridian Comms (2 x DIN plus

BNC)

Trigger: 12v trigger output allows control of power amps, etc

Panel Display: Multi-character dot-matrix graphic Vacuum Fluores-

cent Display (VFD)

Dimensions: Width: 440mm (17.32in); Depth: 350mm (13.78in)

plus connectors; Height: 90mm (3.54in)

Rack Mounting: Kit available from Meridian authorized dealers

Weight: 9kg (19.8lbs)

Power: Universal supply 100–240V, 50–60Hz, 25W

G91 rear panel composite drawing (actual panel layout and legend may differ slightly)

Meridian Audio Limited

Stonehill, Stukeley Meadows

Huntingdon, Cambridge PE29 6EX

Tel +44 (0) 1480 445678

Fax +44 (0) 1480 445686

Meridian America Inc

3800 Camp Creek Parkway

Building 2400 Suite 122

Atlanta GA 30331 USA

Tel +1 (404) 344 7111

Fax +1 (404) 346 7111

Email: [email protected]

Web: www.meridian-audio.com

G91 DVD Audio Player Controller Tuner

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G91DS v3.1 • 4.11.03 RE

Virtually every piece of audio equipment has its

own, characteristic sound. But at Meridian, our

intention is to represent the original acoustic

or studio event as accurately as possible. The

characteristic sound of Meridian, therefore, is

clear: it’s the real thing. We achieve this sound

in many ways, including careful choice of the

right components, the right signal processing,

the shortest possible analogue chain, precision

digital design and the lowest jitter.

The G91 plays audio CDs, MP3 CDs, Video CDs,

DVD-Video, and DVD-Audio discs. It can decode

Dolby Digital, DTS, MPEG, MP3, and MLP data

streams to PCM for stereo, and in some cases

multichannel, playback, and it can optionally

output Dolby Digital, DTS, and MPEG bitstreams

for connection to a surround controller such as

the G68.

The G91 incorporates a two-channel preampli-

er with two coax digital inputs, two optical

inputs, and three analogue inputs. It provides

both analogue and xed digital stereo outputs.

The G91 includes digital signal processing to

upsample decoded streams, or decode bit-

streams from external sources. It also includes a

high-quality FM/AM tuner with RDS/RDBS.

The G91 is designed to connect directly to a

pair of analogue active speakers, or power

ampliers and passive speakers. Alternatively,

it can be connected to a pair of Meridian DSP

Loudspeakers to create a complete two-channel

AV system.

Ideal heart of a stereo or

multichannel audio/video

system

Plays all CD and DVD format

discs including hybrids

Multiple analogue and digi-

tal inputs

Powerful video processor

with HDMI/DVI

Digital upsampling and buff-

ering delivers a spectacular

improvement in quality

ROM drive improves error-

correction over ten times

AM/FM tuner with RDS

Software updateable

G91 DVD Audio Player Controller Tuner

Meridian’s G Series line of high performance

digital & analogue consumer audio components

feature a stylish cabinet design in traditional

black or a sleek silver nish.

Designed to be either free-standing or rack-

mounted, G Series components build on their

predecessors, the multi-award-winning 500 and

our agship 800 Series, and include entirely new

circuitry developed specically for the G Series.

Multi-layer boards reduce system noise and

improve performance. In products which include

video capabilities, broadcast-quality, wide-

bandwidth video components are employed for

maximum image integrity.

G Series units are easy to use. Where appropri-

ate, a knob is included to control volume. The

positive-action front-panel keys are software-

dened: their legends are presented in the

vacuum uorescent display and change

intelligently according to context.

Full installation conguration of many G Series

components is achieved by running a special

setup program on a Windows computer,

connected to the G Series unit via a serial link,

or direct from the front panel.

G Series products also include serial ports for

remote operation and conguration, along with

infra-red sensor input and trigger capabilities,

plus Meridian communications ports. A compre-

hensive back-lit learning/programmable remote

is included with products other than ampliers.

composite, S-video, and interlaced component

video, and convert between the formats, or to

the HDMI (high-density multimedia interface)

standard, to provide a single video output for

all the video sources in your system. A bypass

function allows progressive or high denition

component video to be routed directly to the

component output only.

The HDMI port also carries high-resolution digi-

tal audio, either two channels of PCM at up to

96kHz or a 5.1 bitstream, while broadcast-qual-

ity video circuitry delivers the most advanced,

high-quality video available today. The HDMI

port supports a wide range of high quality digi-

tal video options including 480p, 576p, 720p,

and 1080i. A unique feature of HDMI is that it

is able to ‘handshake’ between the source and

the display to nd the highest quality format.

Analogue component out is available at 480p

and 576p.

The video processor includes picture controls,

available via the MSR+ and front-panel display.

For the internal DVD and external video inputs

you can adjust the the horizontal/vertical picture

position. In addition, the brightness, contrast,

colour, and hue (NTSC) are adjustable on the

video inputs.

The HDMI output can be connected to a DVI

input if the device supports HDCP copy protec-

tion, using a suitable adaptor cable.

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Summary of Contents

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T R I F I E L DOutline SpecicationsFormats: DVD-Audio, DVD-Video, DVD-R; Video CD (VCD), CVCD, MP3; CD Audio (CD-DA), CD-R and hybrids such as SACD

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G91 (above) with G68In addition, the G91 provides a multichannel digital output to allow connection to a surround controller with multichannel digital