Meridian G95 User Manual

G95 DVD Surround Receiver System

User Guide

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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.

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

This apparatus has been designed with Class 1 construction and

must be connected to a mains socket outlet with a protective

earthing connection (the third grounding pin).

This apparatus uses a single-pole power switch. As a result it is

not isolated from AC mains power when switched off at the rear

panel. The apparatus may be isolated from mains power either by

unplugging the power connector from the rear of the unit, or by

unplugging the connector at the opposing end of the power cord

or cable from its supply outlet. As a result, either or both of these

connectors should remain accessible

Safety warnings

• Do not expose the product to dripping or splashing.

• Do not place any object filled with liquid, such as a vase, on the

product.

• Do not place naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, on the

product.

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 interference.

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.

• Stacked with any other audio products, as the heat it generates

may damage the other products.

• On a soft surface, such as a carpet, which would obstruct the

ventilation holes in the base.

The sides, base, and top of the G95 DVD Surround Receiver System

case contain venting holes for the internal heatsinks which should

not be obstructed. Ensure that air can flow around them. The

product normally runs warm to the touch when not in standby.

Radio interference

FCC Warning: This equipment generates and can radiate radio

frequency energy and if not installed and used correctly in

accordance with our instructions may cause interference to radio

communications or radio and television reception. It has been type-

tested and complies with the limits set out in Subpart J, Part 15 of

FCC rules for a Class B computing device. These limits are intended

to provide reasonable protection against such interference in home

installations.

EEC: This product has been designed and type-tested to comply

with the limits set out in EN55013 and EN55020.

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Contents

Introduction 1

Provides information about the G95 DVD Sound Receiver

System and technical specifications.

The G95 DVD Surround Receiver System 1

Specifications 5

Using the DVD system 7

Gives information about operating the G95 DVD Surround

Receiver System using the front panel or MSR+ remote control.

Operating your G95 DVD Surround Receiver System 8

Using the MSR+ 9

Selecting sources 10

Changing the DSP preset 11

DSP presets 12

DSP displays 13

Playing CDs 14

Playing CDs – Repeat and fast scan 15

Playing CDs – Programming a selection 16

CD displays 17

Using the radio 18

Using the radio – DAB band 19

Using the radio – AM/FM band 20

Radio displays 21

Playing DVDs 22

Playing DVDs – Fast and slow-motion playback 23

Playing DVDs – Displaying and exiting from menus 24

Playing DVDs – Selecting options from a menu 25

Playing DVDs – Selecting the audio soundtrack and

repeat playback 26

Playing DVDs – Changing the camera angle and

subtitles 27

Playing DVDs – Changing the video controls 28

DVD displays 29

Installing the DVD system 31

Describes how to install the DVD system and connect it to the

other equipment in your system.

Unpacking 31

Audio connections 32

Communications connections 39

Resetting the DVD system 43

Explains how to reset the DVD system using the front-panel

controls.

Resetting the product 43

Configuring the DVD system 45

Explains how to configure the DVD system using the on-screen

setup menus.

Configuration 45

Configuring the video 47

Configuring the audio 52

Configuring the sources 56

Configuring settings 58

Configuring playback options 59

Explains how to use the options on the Setup menu to

configure the playback options of the DVD system.

Setting playback options 59

Region codes 62

Troubleshooting 63

Provides suggested solutions to problems while installing,

configuring, or operating the product.

Maintenance 67

Service and guarantee 68

Index 69

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Copyright and acknowledgements

Sales and service in the UK

Meridian Audio Ltd

Latham Road

Huntingdon

Cambridgeshire

PE29 6YE

England

Tel [phone]

Fax [phone]

World Wide Web – http://www.meridian-audio.com/

Copyright © 2003-2007 Meridian Audio Ltd

Designed and manufactured in the UK by Meridian Audio Ltd.

Meridian Audio reserves the right to make changes and

improvements to any of the products described in this document

without prior notice.

Dolby, Dolby Digital, Pro Logic, AC-3, PLII, and the double-D symbol

are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. DTS

is a registered trademark of Digital Theatre Systems Inc. MPEG

is a registered trademark of the MPEG organisation. Trifield is a

trademark of Trifield Productions Ltd. HDMI, the HDMI logo, and

High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered

trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.

Boothroyd|Stuart Meridian, Meridian, and Meridian Digital Theatre

are registered trademarks of Meridian Audio Ltd.

Part no: G95/1 (P86016)

Sales and service in the USA

Meridian America Inc

8055 Troon Circle

Suite C

Austell

GA30168-7849

USA

Tel [phone]

Fax [phone]

This guide was produced by Human-Computer Interface Ltd,

http://www.interface.co.uk/

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing

Corporation (Canadian patent 1,037,877), Lucasfilm Ltd. (US

patents 5,043,970; 5,189,703; 5,222,059. European patent

0323830), Trifield Productions Ltd, and Nimbus Records Ltd.

Macrovision: This product incorporates copyright protection

technology that is protected by US patents and other intellectual

property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must

be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for home and

other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by

Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

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Introduction

This guide is designed to enable you to obtain the best possible results from your G95 DVD

Surround Receiver System.

If you have just purchased the DVD system you should first turn to the chapter

Installing the

DVD system

, page 31, for information about unpacking the DVD system, connecting it to the

other equipment in your system, and configuring it using the front panel.

The G95 DVD Surround
Receiver System

The G95 is a full 5.1 DVD Surround Receiver with both stereo

and surround modes, a robust slot-loading DVD drive and five

built-in digital power amplifiers to drive your choice of passive

loudspeakers, plus an active subwoofer output. It plays audio CDs,

MP3 CDs, Video CDs and DVD-Video discs including the DVD side

of DualDisc hybrids. It can decode Dolby Digital, DTS, MPEG, and

MP3 data streams to PCM for stereo and multichannel playback

and also includes Trifield high-resolution stereo processing. Stereo

and multichannel digital audio outputs are also available via HDMI

at up to 192kHz.

The G95 also includes comprehensive preamplifier functionality

with multiple analogue and digital inputs including two coax digital

inputs, two optical digital inputs, and three analogue input pairs.

Digital signal processing is included to upsample stereo decoded

streams, or decode surround bitstreams from external sources. A

high-quality FM/AM tuner with RDS/RDBS (G95 model), or a DAB/

FM tuner (G95-DAB) is also included.

Audio outputs

Power amplifiers

The G95 includes five channels of powerful, compact and

innovative new Class D digital power amplifiers, which offer

exceptional power output – 100W per channel into 8Ω – while

remaining cool even at full output. The G95 is the first Meridian

product to include digital power amplifiers, and the design was

chosen following extensive research to ensure that the quality

and performance matched that typically delivered by Meridian’s

conventional audio amplifier designs. The power amplifier has been

specially optimised for cool running and maximum audio quality,

including the use of audiophile capacitors and other components.

The amplifiers are powered by a linear power supply including an

overspecified true toroidal transformer to provide the high levels of

clean power required for powerful multichannel performance.

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Line-level outputs

In addition to five pairs of heavy-duty gold-plated power output

terminals, a complete set of six analogue line-level outputs is

included to drive external power amplifiers and speakers and an

active subwoofer such as the Meridian SW1600 or SW5500. Thus

the G95 is truly a complete stereo or surround system in a box:

just add the conventional passive loudspeakers (and optionally

amplifiers) of your choice!

Built-in sources

DVD-ROM drive

At the heart of the player side of the G95 is a robust, high-speed,

slot-loading 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. In addition, the drive has a special

on-board anti-vibration buffer and is especially robust for durability

and reliability in constant service.

Unlike other players that use a mechanical approach to attempt to

lower jitter by minimising drive vibration, the G95 employs a triple

buffering system to minimise jitter, maximizing HF transparency,

sound stage precision and stability. The result of this sophisticated

approach is that the player delivers ultra-low jitter, with sound and

picture quality second only to that of Meridian’s 800 Reference

DVD/CD Player.

The digital electronics as a whole are driven by a new design of

high-stability clocking system which further reduces jitter and

ensures that the highest level of detail is recovered from a disc. All

digital data are accurately re-clocked, and multiple power supplies

ensure that digital and analogue circuitry are kept separate.

Radio tuner

Two tuner options are available: AM/FM and DAB/FM. The former

provides AM (LF/MF) and FM (VHF stereo Band II) reception with

RDS/RDBS, and is fitted with its own 96kHz, 24-bit A/D stage.

Digital signal processing provides a sophisticated FM stereo blend/

width control which allows you to minimise noise on a received

signal. There is also a DSP-based low-pass filter and a whistle filter

for improved AM reception. Alternatively, a version is available with

DAB Digital Radio (UHF L-Band and/or VHF Band III) and FM.

User interface

The G95 features a comprehensive front-panel user interface which

allows access to all the features of the unit. The player can be set

to a standard Type which configures all the required settings as

required for a particular application, stereo or surround. In addition,

an on-screen display (OSD) allows you to configure specific settings

individually.

The player employs Flash ROM memory for the operating system,

so software updates can be downloaded from the Internet and

installed via a PC connected to the serial port on the rear panel.

This port also allows full remote control and configuration of the

unit.

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The output level of the system can be controlled remotely or via

the front-panel knob which controls a proprietary hybrid digital/

analogue volume control – a design similar to that used in the 800

Series and DSP 8000.

Digital Signal Processing

Upsampling

The G95 includes upsampling in stereo mode, which allows digital

filters to be placed far beyond the range of human hearing, as

well as offering other audible benefits right across the audio band,

including improved transient response. All processing is at 48-bit

precision. This results in a more open, transparent sound, tighter

bass, and a generally more ‘musical’ sound overall.

To drive the power amplifier modules and the six-channel

analogue line-level outputs, signals are upsampled to 24-bit,

176.4/192kHz for digital to analogue conversion – DACs can offer

better performance at higher sampling rates; up to 88.2/96kHz

multichannel or 192kHz in stereo is delivered as the digital audio

component of the HDMI output, at 24-bit word length.

Digital surround decoding

Advanced digital processing features are handled by a powerful

DSP engine delivering an impressive 150MIPS (million instructions

per second). In addition, the G95 incorporates digital surround

decoding to allow full 5.1 surround performance. The built-in

surround processing system decodes 5.1 Dolby Digital or DTS

soundtracks from DVD discs, and Dolby Digital or DTS data

streams fed into the external digital inputs. It will also synthesise

a full surround image from 2-channel soundtracks on audio CDs

or DVD-Vs, or from the external two-channel digital or analogue

inputs, by extracting latent surround information in the recording.

The acclaimed Trifield system – which decodes conventional

stereo to the 3-speaker front stage (LCR) of a surround layout

for impressive added soundstage stability and imaging – is also

included.

Several DSP presets are provided to allow you to choose the type

of surround processing used for different sources. For 5.1 audio

formats a Discrete or Cinema DSP preset is selected automatically,

depending on whether the source is music or a movie. For two-

channel audio formats the DSP preset can usually be switched

between Trifield (recommended for music), Stereo (uses just the

main left and right speakers and subwoofer), or PLII (recommended

for movies), using the DSP key on the front panel or the supplied

MSR+ infrared learning remote.

Video

On the video side, advanced video circuit designs, matched-phase

video filters, and a broadcast-quality video encoder are employed

to deliver low-noise images of outstanding colour depth up to full-

specification High Definition 1080p resolution. Separate ultra-low

jitter master video and audio oscillators allow picture and sound to

be independently optimized, ensuring that the G95 DVD Surround

Receiver System delivers breathtakingly clear pictures.

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Video processor/scaler

The G95 includes a unique broadcast-quality, high-resolution video

processor/scaler which combines both Meridian and Faroudja

DCDi® technology, delivering the most advanced, high-quality

video available today. The processor can simultaneously provide

composite and S-video outputs, plus progressive component video

and up to 1080p full-spec High Definition on an HDMI output. The

processor can receive two composite, three S-video, and interlaced

component video inputs, and convert between the formats, or

to the HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface) standard, to

provide a single video output for all the video sources in your

system.

Picture adjustment controls

The video processor includes picture adjustment controls, available

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.

A bypass function allows progressive or high definition component

video to be routed directly to the component output only.

HDMI port

The HDMI port also delivers high-resolution digital audio, up to six

channels of PCM at up to 24-bit, 96kHz; two channels at 24/192;

or a 5.1 bitstream.

The HDMI port supports a wide range of high quality digital 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 available at 480p and 576p (plus 1080i pass-through).

The HDMI output can be connected to a DVI input if the device

supports HDCP copy protection, using a suitable adaptor cable.

To avoid potential degradation of High Definition signals caused by

switching video signals inside the unit, the G95 includes a single

HDMI video/audio output with HDCP.

To support environments where it is required to switch multiple

HDMI-based sources (such as a High Definition PVR) to a single

display, the G95 directly supports the Meridian HDMax 421 four-

into-one HDMI switch box, which permits source selection on the

G95 to switch HDMI inputs seamlessly via the 421.

Specifications

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.

Loudspeaker

outputs

5 x digital amplifier outputs (Left Front, Centre Front, Right Front, Left Surround, Right Surround) each delivering

100W per channel into 8Ω, with sturdy gold-plated binding posts (in Europe, terminals booted to CE spec)..

Line level outputs Line-level analogue outputs (LF, CF, RF, LS, RS, Sub) on phono connectors.

Digital output HDMI 2/6-ch/bitstream output (with video)

Tuner AM (Long/Medium Wave, 150–285/525–1605 kHz). AM lowpass filter and whistle filter.

FM (VHF Band II, 87.5–108 MHz), sensitivity 2μv. DSP processing for FM stereo/mono blend and width.

DAB: Band III and L Band.

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. Contrast, Black Level, Saturation controls on output; Contrast, Black Level,

Colour and Hue (NTSC) on inputs.

Video inputs and

outputs

Two composite video inputs, one component input, three S-video inputs. Composite, S-video, component and

HDMI outputs (HDCP-compatible, also carries 2/6-ch/bitstream audio), outputs all simultaneously active; selected

video input is converted to all formats at valid resolutions (except non-interlaced component input which

bypasses processor).

Video processor Faroudja DCDi® scaling and de-interlacing technology. HDMI port supports 480p, 576p, 720p, 1080i and 1080p.

Analogue component out at 480p and 576p (plus 1080i component pass-through).

Trigger output 12v trigger output allows control of power amplifiers, etc.

Comms Full RS232 control and status enables custom integration or automation. Meridian Comms (2 x DIN plus BNC).

Formats DVD-Video, DVD-R; Video CD (VCD), CVCD, MP3; CD Audio (CD-DA), CD-R and hybrids such as SACD (CD layer

only) and DualDisc (DVD layer only).

Power 100–240v specified on ordering, 50–60Hz, 700W max.

Dimensions Width: 440mm (17.32in); Depth: 350mm (13.78in) plus connectors; Height: 90mm (3.54in).

Weight 13.5 kg (30 lbs).

Rack mounting Kit available from Meridian authorized dealers.

Controls Front-panel soft key functions include Play, Stop, Pause, Previous, Next, plus Home and More keys. Off, Display

and Eject buttons. Off gently illuminated when off; keys back-illuminated when on.

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.

Front-panel display Multi-character dot-matrix graphic Vacuum Fluorescent Display (VFD).

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Using the DVD system

This chapter gives full information about operating the G95 DVD Surround Receiver System

using the front panel or MSR+ remote control.

For information about connecting up and configuring the DVD system, refer to

Installing the

DVD system

, page 31.

Basic use

For information about switching your G95 on and off, using the

soft keys, changing the display format, and using the MSR+, see

Operating your G95 DVD Surround Receiver System

, page 8

Using the preamplifier features

For information about selecting sources see

Selecting sources

,

page 10.

Digital Surround Processing

For information about using the Digital Surround Processing

features of the G95, and the DSP modes, see

Changing the DSP

preset

, page 11.

Playing CDs

For information about playing and controlling CDs see

Playing CDs

,

page 14.

Using the radio tuner

For information about using the DAB and FM/AM radio tuner see

Using the radio

, page 18.

Playing DVDs

For information about playing and controlling DVD-Video discs see

Playing DVDs

, page 22.

More

Eject

Slot-loading DVD drive

On/Off

Home

Display

More

Soft keys

G95 DVD Surround Receiver System

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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 G95 DVD Surround Receiver System

This section gives information about switching your G95 on and

off, using the soft keys, and changing the display format.

The five soft keys under the display make the G95 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. With some sources

there are 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.

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Return

Store

SubtitleRepeat

DSP

Display

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SlowSlow

PhasePhase

PagePage

A-BA-B

Clear Mute

OFF

PowerPower

Source keys

Select a source to turn

on from standby

OFF
Switches Meridian
equipment to standby

Volume keys/Mute
Change the volume

Indicator
Flashes when you send a command.
Includes sensor for backlight

Menu keys
For navigating DVD menus or, with the
Function key, editing DSP parameters

Top Menu

For controlling a DVD player

Record/Band/Angle/OSD

For changing the video controls, controlling DVD and other

sources, and colour commands for TV services

Display
Changes the front-panel display of the
current source

Store/Clear
For programming CD tracks or tuner
presets

Number keys

For controlling a tuner,

CD player, or DVD player

Function

Hold down to select a

secondary command,

shown in blue on

some keys

Transport keys
For controlling a CD player,
DVD player, or tuner

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Using the MSR+

You can control all of the functions of your G95 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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Selecting sources

The G95 DVD Surround Receiver System provides up to 12 sources

initially labelled: CD, RADIO, DVD, AUX, DISC, TAPE, TV,

CABLE, SAT, VCR1, VCR2, and GAME.

• Press

Home to display the soft keys for selecting a source.

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
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To mute the sound

• Press the volume
control.

The display will show:

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To restore the sound

• Press the volume
control again, or
adjust the volume.

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Changing the DSP preset

The G95 DVD Surround Receiver System uses advanced digital

signal processing techniques to give you superb space-filling sound

that makes the most of whatever type of source you are listening

to. It achieves this by identifying whether the source is music or a

movie soundtrack, and whether it is two-channel or multichannel.

It then automatically selects a processing mode, called a DSP

preset, appropriate to that source.

For example, if you have selected the CD source and are playing

an audio CD, the Trifield DSP preset will initially be selected. You

may then wish to choose a different DSP preset, such as Stereo or

PLII Movie. You can also change the default DSP preset assigned

to the source.

• Press More to display the DSP and Assign soft keys.

DSP

To change the DSP preset

• Press DSP to step between the different DSP presets.

The display shows the current preset; for example:

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You will be able to choose any of the DSP presets appropriate to
the source you are playing.

For more information about the DSP presets see the next page.

The G95 mutes the sound while changing source or DSP preset, to
avoid clicks in the speakers.

Assign

To assign a DSP preset to a source

• Listen to the source you want to change.

• Press DSP to show the DSP preset assigned to that source.

For example:

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to assign. For example:

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DSP presets

Multichannel movie sound tracks on DVD

The Cinema preset is designed for use with multichannel movie

soundtracks encoded using Dolby Digital or DTS.

It decodes the soundtrack to render the original six channels to

your speaker layout – five full-range channels (three front and two

rear) and one LFE (bass effects) channel.

Two-channel movie soundtracks on DVD, video, and TV

Many movie soundtracks are Dolby Surround Encoded onto a two-

channel stereo soundtrack.

PLII Movie re-creates the surround components from this type

of material. It is Dolby’s recommended choice for Dolby Surround

Encoded material.

Multichannel music recordings

The Discrete preset is recommended for music recordings

containing more than two channels:

It renders the source channels to your speaker layout with the

ultimate precision and transparency.

Music on CD or radio

The Trifield DSP preset adds a surround dimension to stereo

recordings, such as on audio CDs or FM radio.

It generates a centre-front signal that is completely integrated with

the front stereo image, for a more stable, accurate, and focused

stereo image. The image width is also adjustable.

Special presets for two-channel materials

Stereo uses only the left and right speakers, and a subwoofer if

it is present. Compare this with the effect of surround processing

using the other modes.

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Other diagnostic displays may appear depending on the configuration of the G95.

DSP displays

• Press Display to step between the following display options:

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Playing CDs

The G95 will play audio CDs, recordable CDs, and MP3 CD-ROMs.

You can 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

Playing CDs – Programming a selection

,

page 16.

• With a CD inserted select the DVD source and press Home to

display the soft keys for playing CDs.

Play/Skip

To play the disc

• Press >.

To skip to the next

track

• Press > while the disc

is playing.

The display shows:

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Stop

To stop playback

• Press *.

Pause/Resume

To pause playback

• Press =.

Depending on the
current display format
the display shows PS or
Pause:

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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:

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• 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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Fast scan indicator Time Repeat indicator

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Play

To revert to normal

speed play

• Press >.

Repeat

To repeat the current

track

• Press Repeat.

The display shows:

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To repeat the disc

• Press Repeat again.

The display shows:

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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:

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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:

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To scan at eight times normal speed

• Press ¯ or ˘ again.

The display shows:

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To revert to normal play

• Press ¯ or ˘ again, or press >.

Play resumes from the point you scanned to.

To change album on MP3 discs

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.

Playing CDs – 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.

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Play

To play a selection of

tracks

• Programme 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:

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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.

Playing CDs – Programming a selection

The G95 allows 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.

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Scrolling display of artist and song name

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Album number and track number.

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CD displays

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.

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Track number and remaining track time.

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Track number and remaining disc time.

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Total number of tracks and total disc time.

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MP3 disc display options

The G95 DVD Surround Receiver System 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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Using the radio

This section gives information about using the DAB/FM or

AM/FM radio tuner. It explains how to select stations, change the

waveband, and step between preset stations.

• Press Home when the Radio source is selected to display the

soft keys for selecting stations.

Radio

To select the radio

tuner

• Press Home to
display the source
options.

• Press Radio to select
the radio tuner.

Select station

To select the next

station

• Press

V or A.

DAB band

The tuner will select the
previous or next service,
in alphabetical order.

FM/AM band

The tuner will scan
down or up in frequency
until it finds the next
station.

On FM, if the station
supports RDS the
display will show the
station name:

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Band

To change the band

• Press Band.

You can switch between

the following bands:

DAB/FM tuner

FM (VHF)
DAB

AM/FM tuner

FM (VHF)
MW (Medium Wave)
LW (Long Wave)

AM/FM tuner (USA)

FM (VHF)
AM

Step Previous/Next

To step between preset stations

• Press [ or ].

Alternatively enter the preset station number using
the remote.

The display shows the frequency and preset station
number:

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or, if a name has been stored for the preset station,
the preset station name:

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For information about defining preset stations, see

To define a DAB preset station

, page 19, or

To

define an AM/FM preset station

, page 20.

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Step V/A

To select the next

service on the current

ensemble

• Press

Step V or A.

For example, if you are
currently listening to
a BBC station this will
step through all the BBC
stations.

Store

To define a DAB

preset station

• Tune to the station you
want to store.

• Press Store.

The display shows:

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• Press ] to show the
first unused preset
label:

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To select a different
preset press [ or ].

• Press

Store to store

the preset station.

The display shows:

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To edit the label

After storing a preset
station the display
shows:

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• Press Store to edit
the label or Return to
exit.

If you selected Store:

• Use

V or A to change

the flashing character,
and < or > to move
between characters:

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• Press Store to store
the label.

The display shows:

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Clear

To clear the current

preset station

• Press

Clear.

Scan

To scan for services

• Press

Scan to display

the DAB Scan menu.

• Press

Auto to start.

The display shows
Scanning together
with the name of each
ensemble (eg 12A) and
the number of services
found (eg Found 34).
Note that this takes
several minutes.

• Press

Return to
return to the previous
display.

This section gives information about using the DAB band to define

preset stations and scan for services.

You should scan for services when using the tuner for the first

time, and then periodically to find any new ensembles (groups of

stations) that are available.

• Press

More to display the soft keys for defining preset stations

and scanning.

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Using the radio – AM/FM band

This section gives information about using the AM/FM band to tune

manually to a specific frequency, and define preset stations. You

can store up to 30 preset stations each with a name of your choice,

and then select them directly from the front panel or MSR+.

• Press More to display the soft keys for tuning manually and

defining preset stations.

Step V/A

To tune manually

• Press

Step V or A.

This steps through the
frequencies in steps of

0.1MHz on the FM band,
and steps of 10kHz (AM,
USA), 9kHz (MW), and
1kHz (LW).

Store

To define an AM/FM

preset station

• Tune to the station you
want to store.

• Press Store.

The display shows:

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• Press ] to show the
first unused preset
label:

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To select a different
preset press [ or ].

• Press

Store to store

the preset station.

The display shows:

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To edit the label

After storing a preset
station the display
shows:

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• Press Store to edit
the label or Return to
exit.

If you selected Store:

• Use

V or A to change

the flashing character,
and < or > to move
between characters:

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• Press Store to store
the label.

The display shows:

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Clear

To clear the current

preset station

• Press

Clear.

Audio

To change the audio

setting

• Press

Audio.

You can select between
the following settings:

FM: Stereo, Wide,
Medium, Narrow,
or Mono. Wide,
Medium, and Narrow
progressively reduce the
stereo width to reduce
hiss on noisy stations.

AM: Low Pass, Whistle,
or Filter Off. Low Pass
removes excess hiss, and
Whistle removes 4.5kHz
whistle.

FM band

• Press Display to step between the following display options:

Preset name.

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Radio data.

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Genre.

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Time.

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appear.

DAB band

• Press Display to step between the following display options:

Station name.

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Ensemble name.

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Radio text (scrolling).

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Radio displays

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Playing DVDs

Most DVDs start playing automatically when you insert the disc.

Some DVDs are double-sided, and need to be turned over during

play.

• After loading a DVD-Video disc select the DVD source, then press

Home to display the soft keys for playing DVDs.

Play

To play the disc

• Press >.

The on-screen display
shows and the
front-panel display
shows the chapter
number and title time.
For example:

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Stop

To stop playback

• Press *.

The on-screen display
shows:

To resume after

stopping

• Press >.

The disc will resume
playing from the
position where you
stopped playback, and
the on-screen display
shows:

To return to the start

of the disc

• Press * while the disc

is stopped.

The on-screen display
shows and the disc
is reset to the start.

Pause

To pause playback

• Press =.

The on-screen display
shows:

To step forward

frame by frame

You can step forward,
frame by frame, while
a DVD-Video disc is
paused:

• Press =.

The on-screen display
shows:

To continue after

pausing

• Press >.

The on-screen display
shows:

Previous/Next

To move to the previous or next chapter or

track

• Press [ or ].

The on-screen display shows or .

Alternatively you can enter a chapter number using
the remote, followed by Enter.

Note: These functions are normally disabled while
the disc’s copyright notice is being displayed.

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You can play back DVD-Video discs faster than normal, at twice or

eight times normal speed, or in slow motion, at from one-half to

one-sixteenth of normal speed.

Note: The sound is muted when playing back DVD-Video discs

faster or slower than normal.

• Press More while a disc is playing to display the soft keys for

fast and slow-motion playback.

Playing DVDs – Fast and slow-motion playback

Play

To resume normal

speed

• Press >.

Slow

To play DVD-Video

discs in slow motion

• Press Slow during
playback.

Each time you press
Slow the speed
switches between
one-half, one-quarter,
one-eighth, and one­sixteenth normal speed,
as shown by the on­screen display:

Pause

To pause while

playing at faster or

slower than normal

speed

• Press =.

Fast reverse/Fast forward

To play DVDs faster than normal

• Press ¯ or ˘ during playback.

Each time you press ¯ or ˘ the speed switches
between twice and eight times normal speed, as
shown by the on-screen display:

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Playing DVDs – Displaying and exiting from menus

DVDs generally provide a Top Menu, which provides access to the

contents of the disc.

Many DVD-Video discs also provide a disc menu, which allows you

to select additional sections or special options.

This section explains how to display these menus.

• Press More while a DVD is playing to display the soft keys for

displaying and exiting from menus.

Return

To return from a

menu

• Press Return.

This will exit from the
menu without selecting
an option.

Top

To display the Top

Menu

• Press Top.

Menu

To display the disc

menu

• Press Menu.

Enter

To select a

highlighted option

• Press Enter.

If you selected a title
on a DVD-Video disc
playback will start from
chapter 1 of that title.

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Playing DVDs – Selecting options from a menu

• Press More while a DVD is playing to display the soft keys for

selecting options from a menu.

These keys may automatically appear if the DVD is currently

displaying a menu screen, for example when a disc is first loaded.

Menu </>

To move left or right on a menu

• Press < or >.

Menu V/A

To move down or up on a menu

• Press V or A.

Enter

To select a highlighted

option

• Press Enter.

If you selected a title on a
DVD-Video disc, playback
will start from chapter 1 of
that title.

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Audio

To select the audio soundtrack

• Press Audio.

Each time you press Audio the next
available soundtrack is selected.

The on-screen display shows the language
and audio format of the currently selected
soundtrack:

Repeat

To repeat a title, chapter, or track

• Select the title, chapter, or track you
want to repeat.

• Press Repeat to switch between
chapter repeat, title repeat, and repeat
off.

The current repeat mode is displayed on
the on-screen display:

A-B

To repeat a specific section of a disc

• Press A-B at the beginning of the section
you want to play back repeatedly.

The on-screen display shows:

• Press A-B again at the end of the
section.

The on-screen display shows:

The DVD player automatically returns to
the start of the section and plays it back
repeatedly.

To cancel the repeat

• Press A-B a third time.

Playing DVDs – Selecting the audio soundtrack and repeat playback

DVDs often include multiple audio soundtracks, such as movie

soundtracks in different languages, or different audio formats.

You can play back a specified title, chapter, track, or selection of a

disc repeatedly.

• Press More while a DVD is playing to display the soft keys for

audio and repeat.

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Playing DVDs – Changing the camera angle and subtitles

Some DVD-Video discs include scenes recorded from up to nine

different camera angles, and you can select the camera angle while

you are playing the disc.

Many DVD-Video discs include subtitles in up to 32 different

languages. While you are playing a disc you can turn the subtitles

on or off, and select the subtitle language from those provided on

the DVD-Video disc.

A question-mark symbol is displayed on the on-screen display if

you select a function that is not currently available on this disc.

• Press More while a DVD is playing to display the soft keys for

changing the camera angle and subtitles.

Angle

To select or change the camera angle

• Press Angle while viewing a scene with
multiple camera angles.

Each time you press Angle the next
camera angle is selected after a short delay.

The camera angle icon on the on-screen

display shows the current camera angle
and the total number of angles available:

Subtitle

To select the subtitle language

• Press Subtitle or Function Subtitle
on the MSR+.

Each time you press Subtitle the next
subtitle language is selected.

The on-screen display shows the subtitle
language (for example, ENG, SPA, FRE, or
OFF), followed by the subtitle number and
total number of languages (for example
2/3):

On/Off

To turn subtitles on or off

• Press On/Off or Subtitle on the MSR+.

The on-screen displays shows the current
subtitle setting:

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Video

To select the video control

• Press

Video or the red • key on the

MSR+ to select the required video
control.

The following video controls are available:

Film 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 picture contrast.
O.Col.: Output picture colour.
O.Hue: Output picture hue (NTSC only).

* Only for external video sources.

† Normally turned on. Should only be
turned off if advised by technical support.
30fps setting may be useful for some older
NTSC film material.

Left/Right

To adjust the current control

• Press < or > to change the current

control; eg output black level.

Each control can be varied between 0%
and 100%, where 50% is the default
value.

Aspect Ratio

To change the image aspect ratio

With correctly authored DVDs the DVD
player automatically selects the correct
scaling. For external inputs or incorrectly
authored DVDs you can press the green

• key on the MSR+ to cycle through the
following options:

4x3: Typical VHS and broadcast TV.

14x9LB: 4x3 picture with black bars

top and bottom enclosing a 14x9 image.
Typically BBC broadcasts in the UK.

16x9LB: 4x3 picture with black bars
top and bottom enclosing a 16x9 image.
Typically for films on Laserdisc.

16x9: 16x9 picture filling the image. Often
called anamorphic. Typically for external
DVD inputs.

Native: Aspect ratio conversion disabled.
Image fills display as is.

Playing DVDs – Changing the video controls

The G95 DVD Surround Receiver System includes several video

controls to allow you to adjust the video image. The video controls

are available for video inputs, and the picture position controls are

also available for the internal DVD.

• Press

More to display the Video soft key, then press Video.

Alternatively press the red • key on the MSR+.

If you have reprogrammed the MSR+ you may need to press

Function DVD first.

Title number and elapsed title time.



Title number and elapsed chapter time.



Title number and remaining title time.



Title number and remaining chapter time.



Title number and chapter number.



Total number of titles and total disc time.



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DVD displays

• Press Display to step between the following display options:

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Installing the DVD system

Unpacking

The G95 DVD Surround Receiver System is supplied with the

following accessories:

• MSR+ remote control with batteries, manual, and spare key caps.

• Meridian Comms lead.

• Ferrite bead*.

• Power cord.

• This manual.

*If a trigger cable is used this should be clamped around the cable

near the DVD system.

Models fitted with a DAB/FM tuner also include the following:

• Telescopic DAB antenna.

Models fitted with an AM/FM tuner also include the following:

• AM antenna.

• FM antenna.

• 2 FM antenna adaptors.

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 G95 DVD Surround Receiver System. 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.

Loudspeaker outputs

ANTENNA

DAB FM

L

R

ANALOGUE IN

A3 TAPE A2 TV A1VCR1

L

ANALOGUE OUT

D1

AUX

D2

DISC

DIG IN OPTICAL IN

O2 GAME O1SAT

HDMI OUT

S1 DISC S2 AUX

COMPOSITE

S3

GAME

S-VIDEO

V1 VCR1 V2TV

Y Pr

Pb

Y1

SAT

COMPONENT OUT

OUT

OUT

Pb Pr Y

MAINTENANCE

RS232

TRIGGER
+12V
100mA

IR IN ON OFFMERIDIAN COMMS

CAUTIONREPLACE WITH SAME TYPE FUSE

T1.6AL 250V for 100 - 240V

POWER INPUT ~50-60Hz 40VA MAX

LEFT

RIGHT

CENTRE SURR L

SUB

SURR R

CENTRE

+

MAIN RIGHT+REAR RIGHT

+

REAR LEFT+MAIN LEFT

+

Main right loudspeaker

Main left loudspeaker

Rear right loudspeaker

Centre loudspeaker

Rear left loudspeaker

Use this output To connect to this

MAIN RIGHT, MAIN LEFT The left and right loudspeakers in a stereo system, or main loudspeakers in a surround system..

REAR RIGHT, REAR LEFT The rear left and right loudspeakers in a surround system..

CENTRE The centre loudspeaker in a surround system..

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Audio connections

The G95 DVD Surround Receiver System includes five power

amplifiers, allowing you to connect five passive loudspeakers in a

surround system.

It also provides six line-level analogue outputs, for the five main

channels and an active subwoofer.

The loudspeakers should not have an impedance of less than 4Ω.

• Connect the positive (red) cable to the terminal marked + and

the negative (black) cable to the terminal marked -.

• Loosen the terminal, insert a bare wire into the hole in the

terminal post, and tighten the terminal to secure the wire.

• Ensure that none of the bare wires extend beyond the terminals

where they might touch.

On models sold outside Europe, cables terminated in banana plugs

can also be used.

Line outputs

ANTENNA

DAB FM

L

R

ANALOGUE IN

A3 TAPE A2 TV A1VCR1

L

ANALOGUE OUT

D1

AUX

D2

DISC

DIG IN OPTICAL IN

O2 GAME O1SAT

HDMI OUT

S1 DISC S2 AUX

COMPOSITE

S3

GAME

S-VIDEO

V1 VCR1 V2TV

Y Pr

Pb

Y1

SAT

COMPONENT OUT

OUT

OUT

Pb Pr Y

MAINTENANCE

RS232

TRIGGER
+12V
100mA

IR IN ON OFFMERIDIAN COMMS

CAUTIONREPLACE WITH SAME TYPE FUSE

T1.6AL 250V for 100 - 240V

POWER INPUT ~50-60Hz 40VA MAX

LEFT

RIGHT

CENTRE SURR L

SUB

SURR R

CENTRE

+

MAIN RIGHT+REAR RIGHT

+

REAR LEFT+MAIN LEFT

+

Main left/right line outputs

Surround left/right line outputs

Centre and sub line outputs

Use this output To connect to this

ANALOGUE OUT LEFT, RIGHT,

CENTRE, SUB, SURR-L, SURR-R

Analogue active loudspeakers, passive loudspeakers with power amplifiers, or a surround

controller with a multichannel analogue input.

ANALOGUE OUT SUB An active analogue subwoofer, such as the Meridian SW1600 or SW5500 subwoofer.

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ANTENNA

DAB FM

L

R

ANALOGUE IN

A3 TAPE A2 TV A1VCR1

L

ANALOGUE OUT

D1

AUX

D2

DISC

DIG IN OPTICAL IN

O2 GAME O1SAT

HDMI OUT

S1 DISC S2 AUX

COMPOSITE

S3

GAME

S-VIDEO

V1 VCR1 V2TV

Y Pr

Pb

Y1

SAT

COMPONENT OUT

OUT

OUT

Pb Pr Y

MAINTENANCE

RS232

TRIGGER
+12V
100mA

IR IN ON OFFMERIDIAN COMMS

CAUTIONREPLACE WITH SAME TYPE FUSE

T1.6AL 250V for 100 - 240V

POWER INPUT ~50-60Hz 40VA MAX

LEFT

RIGHT

CENTRE SURR L

SUB

SURR R

CENTRE

+

MAIN RIGHT+REAR RIGHT

+

REAR LEFT+MAIN LEFT

+

Antenna

Digital optical inputs

Analogue inputs

Digital coax inputs

Use this connector To connect to this

ANALOGUE IN A1 (VCR1), A2 (TV), A3 (TAPE) The analogue outputs of a source such as a TV or tape deck.

DIG IN D1 (AUX), D2 (DISC) The digital output of a source such as a LaserDisc player.

DOPTICAL INPUT O1 (SAT), O2 (GAME) The optical output of a source such as a satellite receiver.

ANTENNAE FM, AM or DAB/FM FM and AM or DAB/FM antennae.

The default assignment of the sources to each input are shown in brackets after the input name in the above table. DVD and RADIO

correspond to the internal DVD player and tuner.

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Preamplifier and tuner connections

The G95 includes an integrated preamplifier, allowing you to

connect up to seven external sources in addition to the DVD player

and internal tuner.

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To create a surround system (Type 7)

Main right Rear right

CentreSubwoofer

Rear left Main left

ANALOGUE

OUT

COMMS

G95 DVD System

The G95 provides five loudspeaker connections and six line

analogue outputs, and includes surround decoding to allow you

to create a 5.1 surround system directly connected to five passive

loudspeakers and an active subwoofer.

• Connect the LEFT and RIGHT loudspeaker outputs to the main

front loudspeakers.

• Connect the SURR L and SURR R loudspeaker outputs to the rear

loudspeakers.

• Connect the CENTRE loudspeaker output to the centre

loudspeaker.

• Connect the SUB analogue output to an active analogue

subwoofer.

To connect to a multichannel analogue surround controller (Type 1 or 2)

6 x PHONO LEADS

G68 Digital Surround Controller

MULTI AN IN

S-VIDEO
OUT IN

ANALOGUE

OUT

COMMS

G95 DVD System

The G95 provides six multichannel analogue outputs which can

be configured as fixed-level outputs, to allow you to connect

to a surround controller with multichannel analogue inputs. For

example, you can connect to the Meridian G68 or 861, to take

advantage of the Meridian Room Correction provided by these

products.

• Connect the analogue outputs to the analogue inputs of the

surround controller, using phono leads.

Applications

Video connections

ANTENNA

DAB FM

L

R

ANALOGUE IN

A3 TAPE A2 TV A1VCR1

L

ANALOGUE OUT

D1

AUX

D2

DISC

DIG IN OPTICAL IN

O2 GAME O1SAT

HDMI OUT

S1 DISC S2 AUX

COMPOSITE

S3

GAME

S-VIDEO

V1 VCR1 V2TV

Y Pr

Pb

Y1

SAT

COMPONENT OUT

OUT

OUT

Pb Pr Y

MAINTENANCE

RS232

TRIGGER
+12V
100mA

IR IN ON OFFMERIDIAN COMMS

CAUTIONREPLACE WITH SAME TYPE FUSE

T1.6AL 250V for 100 - 240V

POWER INPUT ~50-60Hz 40VA MAX

LEFT

RIGHT

CENTRE SURR L

SUB

SURR R

CENTRE

+

MAIN RIGHT+REAR RIGHT

+

REAR LEFT+MAIN LEFT

+

S-video inputs

Composite output

Composite inputs

S-video output

Component output

HDMI output

Component input

Video outputs

Use this output To connect to this

HDMI OUT The HDMI input of a monitor or high-definition television.

COMPONENT OUT The component or progressive component video inputs on a monitor or projection television.

S-VIDEO OUT The S-video input on a monitor or television.

COMPOSITE OUT The composite video input on a monitor or television.

Video inputs

Use this input To connect to this

S-VIDEO SI (DISC), S2 (AUX), S3 (GAME) The S-video output of a source such as a LaserDisc player or video game.

COMPOSITE V1 (VCR1), V2 (TV) The composite output of a source such as a television tuner or VCR.

COMPONENT Y1 (SAT) The component output of a source such as a satellite receiver.

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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.

To connect to a display using S-video

S-VIDEO LEAD

G95 DVD system

Television/monitor

S-VIDEO

IN

COMPS-VIDEO COMPONENT

• Connect the S-video output to a corresponding input on a

television, monitor, or video control unit, using a suitable S-video

cable.

The S-video output is recommended if your other equipment

provides a choice of both S-video and composite inputs.

The S-video output is always active, irrespective of the Video

output setting.

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To connect to a display using component video

VIDEO LEADS

COMPS-VIDEO COMPONENT

G95 DVD system

Television/monitor

COMPONENT

IN

To connect to a display using composite video

COMPOSITE LEAD

G95 DVD system

Television/monitor

COMPOSITE

IN

COMPS-VIDEO COMPONENT

• Connect the composite video output to a corresponding input on

a television, monitor, or video control unit using a screened 75Ω

video cable.

The composite video output is always active, irrespective of the

Video output setting.

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To connect to a display using HDMI

Monitor

HDMI

G95 DVD system

COMPS-VIDEO COMPONENT

HDMI

HDMI LEAD

• Connect the HDMI output to the HDMI input on the monitor

using an HDMI cable.

HDMI can be connected to a DVI input if the monitor supports

HDCP copy protection, using a suitable adaptor cable.

ANTENNA

DAB FM

L

R

ANALOGUE IN

A3 TAPE A2 TV A1VCR1

L

ANALOGUE OUT

D1

AUX

D2

DISC

DIG IN OPTICAL IN

O2 GAME O1SAT

HDMI OUT

S1 DISC S2 AUX

COMPOSITE

S3

GAME

S-VIDEO

V1 VCR1 V2TV

Y Pr

Pb

Y1

SAT

COMPONENT OUT

OUT

OUT

Pb Pr Y

MAINTENANCE

RS232

TRIGGER
+12V
100mA

IR IN ON OFFMERIDIAN COMMS

CAUTIONREPLACE WITH SAME TYPE FUSE

T1.6AL 250V for 100 - 240V

POWER INPUT ~50-60Hz 40VA MAX

LEFT

RIGHT

CENTRE SURR L

SUB

SURR R

CENTRE

+

MAIN RIGHT+REAR RIGHT

+

REAR LEFT+MAIN LEFT

+

DIN Comms

BNC Comms

Power and fuse

Infra-red repeater input

Trigger output

RS232 connection

Use this connection To connect to this

DIN COMMS Other Meridian G Series, 500 Series, or 800 Series equipment, or Meridian DSP loudspeakers.

BNC COMMS Meridian components with BNC Comms.

RS232 connection A computer, for configuring the DVD player.

IR IN A G12 IR Receiver, or approved alternative infra-red repeater. Contact your dealer for details.

TRIGGER OUTPUT Other equipment, via a mono 3.5mm jack output (centre pin hot) that provides 12VDC. It is always low in

standby. By default it is high for all sources, so can be used to bring a G56 or G57 Two-channel Power

Amplifier out of standby. Alternatively you can program it to be high for specific sources; eg to control a

projection screen.

Communications connections

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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

G95 DVD system

In a system of Meridian products the products should be linked

together in a chain, via the COMMS sockets, using the Comms

leads supplied with each product. The sequence in which you

connect the units is not important.

One of the products acts as the controller for the system, receiving

infra-red commands from the MSR+, and then, if appropriate,

relaying them to the other products via the Comms link. The

following procedure should be used to set up the Comms correctly

between several products:

• Switch all the units to standby.

• Press

Clear (MSR+).

Each unit will display:

!UTO

One unit will then be designated as the controller, and display:



All the other units will be configured as non-controllers, and

display:



The system is now ready for use.

If the automatic setup does not work, first make sure you are

operating the MSR+ from a position where all the units can receive

the infra-red, and try again. Then:

• Check that none of the units have been configured to be

IR Controller; see

Resetting the DVD player

, page 43, and

Configuring settings

, page 58. Either all products should be set

to Auto, or one should be configured as Controller and the others

as Not Controller.

Note: Do not, under any circumstances, connect any equipment

other than Meridian G Series, 500 Series, or 800 Series to the

socket marked COMMS on the back of the product.

G95 DVD Surround Receiver System

AM

FM

• Connect an FM antenna or split-flex dipole to the FM Coax

connector, if necessary using the adaptor provided.

In the UK use a female Belling-Lee (VCR) connector.

Although the FM tuner is very sensitive, for best performance and

lowest noise use a good antenna placed as high as possible and

oriented towards the transmitter.

Note: For all outdoor antennae we strongly recommend you use a

qualified installer who will comply with local safety regulations.

• Connect an AM antenna to the AM connector by pressing

the tabs and inserting a bare wire into each hole. The ground

connection should be connected to the socket marked GND.

The product is supplied with an indoor loop antenna. This is

directional, and for best results you will need to orient it, and this

may be station dependent.

• Place the antenna as far away from other electrical equipment

and as high as possible.

For best AM results use an external AM antenna.

Note: For AM you must fit a good ground as well as an antenna.

The tuner can be used with most proprietary indoor AM, FM, or

combi (AM/FM) antennae. It is possible in some cases to use a

trigger output (+12V) from the G95 to power such devices. For

more details, see the Library: Application Notes section of the

Meridian Web site at http://www.meridian-audio.com/lib_apps.htm.

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To connect FM and AM antennae (products fitted with AM/FM tuner)

To connect DAB and FM antennae

G95 DVD Surround Receiver System

DAB/FM

Combiner

FM

DAB

The DAB/FM tuner uses a single antenna input for both DAB and

FM reception. For optimum reception we recommend using both

DAB and FM antennae with an appropriate combiner.

For DAB-only listening the supplied DAB antenna may be sufficient.

However, in many areas an external or loft mounted DAB antenna

will be needed to receive all the available stations. This should

either be a dipole aerial or a four-element aerial.

Consult a professional aerial installer for information about the

recommended type to use in your area.

In the UK aerials should be mounted with all elements vertical as

the DAB transmissions are vertically polarised.

The DAB antenna should be connected to the antenna input using
high-quality 50Ω cable.

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Resetting the product

The DVD system provides several alternative standard settings,

called Types, which configure all aspects of the product into the

most 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

• If necessary press

On/Off to put the DVD system into standby.

• Press

More.

The display shows:

2ESET)2t6ERSION

• Press Reset.

The display shows:

%XIT 9ES

2ESET0LAYER

• Press Yes to reset the DVD system settings.

The display shows the current Type:

z{|wxy3ELECT

4YPE

• Press A or V to step through the available Types.

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Resetting the DVD system

This chapter explains how to reset the DVD system using the front-panel controls.

As you select each Type the DVD system 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 DVD system into standby.

• Press

More.

The display shows:

2ESET)26ERSION

• Press IR to toggle between IR Auto (auto setup), IR Con

(controller), and IR N.Con (not controller).

• Press

Exit or On/Off to return to standby.

Types

The Types configure the DVD system in the appropriate way

according to the other equipment you are connecting it to, and

whether it is performing video switching, as shown in the following

table:

Type To connect to this Volume control in G95 Video switching in G95

Type 0 2-channel analogue amplifier via line outputs. Yes. Yes.

Type 1 Multichannel analogue surround processor via line outputs. No. Yes.

Type 2 Multichannel analogue surround processor via line outputs. No. In surround processor.

Type 3 2-channel audio via HDMI output. No. Yes.

Type 4 Multichannel surround processor via HDMI output. No. Yes.

Type 5 Directly to a surround system consisting of large main

loudspeakers, small centre and rear speakers, and a subwoofer.

Yes. No.

Type 6 Directly to a surround system consisting of large main

loudspeakers, small centre and rear speakers, and a subwoofer.

Yes. Yes.

Type 7 Directly to a surround system consisting of large main, centre,

and rear speakers, and a subwoofer.

Yes. Yes.

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Configuring the DVD system

This chapter explains how to configure the DVD system 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

The Setup menus allow you to configure the video, audio, sources,

settings, or playback options of the DVD system.

To use the on-screen Setup menus you need to have a suitable

display connected to an appropriate output on the DVD system; see

Video connections

, page 36.

To display the Setup menus

• If a disc is playing press

*.

• Press

More until the display shows:

.ODISC

3ETUP

• Press Setup.

The displays then shows:

/3$3ETUP

%XIT 2ETURN wxy %NTERz{|

The main Setup menu will be displayed on the On-Screen Display:

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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.

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Configuring the video

The Video setup menu lets you change the video settings of the

DVD system.

• Highlight

Video setup… in the Setup menu, and press Enter.

The Video setup menu will be displayed:

To specify your display format

You should set the Display aspect option to the format that your

display can accommodate.

Select 16x9 if you have a widescreen display, an external processor

for picture formats, or you are using the HDMI or progressive

outputs.

If you have a standard 4x3 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 picture

(letterbox).

• Highlight

Display aspect in the Video setup menu, and press

Enter.

The Display aspect ratio menu is 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.

To select the black level for NTSC

• Highlight

Black level in the Video setup menu, and press

Enter.

The Black level menu is displayed:

• Press V or A to highlight the appropriate option, and press

Enter.

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If you are using the composite or S-video outputs of the DVD

system select the 7.5 IRE option.

If you are using the component outputs select the option that

matches your display.

If you are using the DVD system to play both NTSC and PAL

material the recommended setting is 0 IRE.

This setting has no effect on the HDMI output.

To select closed caption subtitles

Some DVD-Videos include closed caption subtitles, which provide

a description of sound effects for the hard of hearing; for example

“door creaks”.

• Highlight

Closed caption in the Video setup menu, and press

Enter.

The Closed captions menu is displayed:

• Press V or A to 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 system is capable of converting between formats,

to allow you to view DVD movies in either format even if your

television is not capable of displaying that format. However the

conversion process introduces some picture degradation, and may

disable disc menu operation on some discs.

• Highlight

TV standard in the Video setup menu, and press

Enter.

The TV standard menu is displayed:

• Press V or A to highlight the option you want, and press Enter.

Choose Auto if your television can display both PAL and NTSC

video, or choose NTSC or PAL to match the format supported by

your television.

If your television is capable of displaying both formats the

recommended setting is Auto, which supplies the unconverted

video signal to the television.

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To select the power up TV standard

A separate Powerup std option lets you specify the standard to

be selected when you bring the DVD system out of standby:

• Highlight

Powerup std in the Video setup menu, and press

Enter.

The Power up TV Standard menu is displayed:

• Press V or A to highlight the option you want, and press Enter.

To select the screensaver options

• 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 avoiding damage to certain types of

display.

The Stop timeout automatically fades the screen to black if the

DVD system is left in stop mode and no key is pressed for the

specified time.

The Pause timeout automatically switches the DVD system from

pause into stop mode if no key is pressed for the specified time.

• Highlight

Stop timeout or Pause timeout in the Screensaver

options menu, and press Enter.

The appropriate menu is displayed:

• Press V or A to select the timeout delay, and press Enter.

You can also adjust the intensity of the logo screen, which is

displayed as a background image when no video disc is playing

and the DVD system is not in screensaver mode.

• Highlight

Logo screen in the Screensaver options menu, and

press Enter.

The Logo screen intensity menu allows you to select between

High, Low or Off:

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 A or V to highlight the setting you want to change, and

press Enter.

The Scaler mode options are explained in the following table:

Scaler mode Description

Deinterlace Converts 480i (NTSC) to 480p and 576i (PAL)

to 576p.

720p Upconverts to High Definition standard 720p

progressive video.

1080i Upconverts to High Definition standard 1080i

interlaced video.

1080p Upconverts to 1080p progressive video.

Auto Automatically selects the best resolution for the

display device connected to the HDMI connector.

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The Gamma correction affects the grey scale, and can be set

to 1.0, 0.8, 0.9, or 1.1. If the picture has poor detail in the dark

areas choose a Gamma correction below 1.0. If the picture

has poor detail in the light areas choose a Gamma correction

greater than 1.0.

The Sharpness can be set to Off, Low, Medium, or High. It

adds edge detail, but can cause picture artefacts.

Gamma correction and Sharpness only affect the analogue

outputs.

Display aspect allows you to perform aspect ratio conversion on

the scaled outputs; ie progressive analogue 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 Definition gives an SD

interlaced component signal. Scaled gives a deinterlaced signal;

for this option the Scaler mode should be set to Deinterlace.

To set the HDMI options

• Highlight

HDMI options… in the Video setup menu, and

press Enter.

The HDMI setup menu is displayed:

• Press

A or V to highlight the setting you want to change, and

press Enter.

• Set

HDMI switch to On if using an HDMAX 421 switcher on

the HDMI output, or Off otherwise.

The Colour space can be set to RGB or YCrCb (recommended).

Information… provides information about the capabilities (the

EDID) of the connected HDMI display device.

Select this option For this application

Analogue 2Ch (Type 0) To use the DVD system as a 2-channel preamplifier, connected via the main LEFT and RIGHT ANALOGUE

OUT sockets to analogue active loudspeakers, or passive loudspeakers with power amplifiers.

Analogue MCh To provide a fixed level multichannel analogue output for connection to a surround controller with a

multichannel analogue input. The power amplifiers are muted.

HDMI 2Ch To use the DVD system as a preamplifier, connected to a 2-channel HDMI receiver.

HDMI MCh To connect the DVD system to a multichannel HDMI receiver.

Surround (Type 7) To use the DVD system as a surround controller, connected directly to a surround system consisting of

analogue active loudspeakers on the ANALOGUE OUT sockets, passive loudspeakers on the power amplifier

outputs, or a combination of the two.

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The Audio setup menu lets you select the audio settings of the

DVD system.

• Highlight

Audio setup… in the Setup menu, and press Enter.

The Audio setup menu will be displayed:

DVD system application

The options on the Application menu allow you to configure

the audio outputs for optimum performance, depending on the

capabilities of the equipment you are connecting to. For more

information about the applications see

Applications

, page 35.

• Highlight

Application in the Audio setup menu, and press

Enter.

The Application menu is displayed::

These options are explained in the following table:

Configuring the audio

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Dolby Digital compression

To specify Dolby Digital compression

This option is useful for reducing the dynamic range of Dolby

Digital soundtracks, such as when watching a film late at night.

It is only available on the decoded output.

• Highlight

DD compression in the Audio setup menu, and

press Enter.

The following menu is displayed:

• Press V or A to select the option you want, and press Enter.

Choose 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.

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:

• Set Internal decode to No if you are connecting the HDMI

output to a bitstream-capable HDMI receiver.

Option Values Description

Left/Right Large, Small Whether the main left and right loudspeakers should handle the bass (Large),

or the bass should be directed to a subwoofer (Small).

Centre Large, Small, Off Whether there is a centre loudspeaker, and its bass handling.

Subwoofer On, Off Whether there is a subwoofer.

Surround Large, Small, Off Whether there are rear surround speakers, and their bass handling.

Calibration… See opposite.

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Speakers

To configure speakers

If you are using the G95 in a surround application, directly

connected to up to six loudspeakers, the Speakers menu allows

you to configure the speaker layout and enter calibration settings.

• Highlight

Speakers… in the Audio setup menu, and press

Enter.

The Speakers menu will be displayed:

The options are summarised in the following table:

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To calibrate the speaker layout

• Highlight

Calibration… in the Speakers menu, and press

Enter.

The Calibration menu will be displayed:

• Highlight Distance units and press Enter to change the

distance units between cm and inches.

Then for each speaker adjust the Gain and Distance as follows:

• Press

V to highlight the Gain figure and press Enter to edit it.

You will hear a noise test signal from the corresponding channel.

• Press

V or A to decrease or increase the gain in 0.5dB steps,

and press Enter to confirm it.

Adjust the Gain values so all the speakers sound equally loud at

the listening position.

• Press

V to highlight the Distance figure and press Enter to

edit it.

• Measure the distance from the listening position to the speaker

and enter the value using the V or A keys, or the MSR+ number

keys, and press Enter to confirm it.

• Press

Return when you have entered the values for all the

speakers.

Option Values Description

Enabled Yes, No Whether the source appears on the list of sources.

Audio input A1-A3, D1-D2, O1-O2, Disc, Tuner The audio input used for the source; analogue, digital, optical, and

internal; see below.

Sensitivity 2.5V, 2.0V, 1.0V, 0.7V Allows you to set the sensitivity of the analogue inputs.

Video input V1-V2, S1-S3, Y1, Bypass, Disc The video input used for the source; see below.

Video lock Normal, Poor Improves locking for poor video sources

Trigger High, Low Trigger output for the source.

HDMI switch 1 to 4 Available if HDMI switch is set to On in the HDMI setup menu.

Allows the G95 to control the input on the HDMAX 421.

Comms cat/add -C, 1C-9C, NC/1A-8A Allows you to set the Comms category and address.

Configuring the sources

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If you are using the DVD system as the controller or video switcher

in your Meridian system, you can use the Source setup option on

the Setup menu to configure each of the sources.

• Highlight

Source setup… in the Setup menu, and press Enter.

The Source setup menu will be displayed:

To configure a source

• Press the source key on the remote corresponding to the source

you want to configure.

The Source configuration menu shows the values of each option

defined for 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 explains the function of each of the options:

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To assign an audio input to the source

• Highlight

Audio input in the Source configuration menu, and

press Enter.

The Select audio input menu will be displayed:

• Highlight the Analogue, Digital, Optical, or Internal input

you want to use for the source, and press Enter to select it.

Disc corresponds to the internal DVD system and Tuner

corresponds to the internal DAB/FM or AM/FM tuner module.

To assign a video input to the source

• Highlight

Video input in the Source configuration menu, and

press Enter.

The Select video input menu will be displayed:

• Highlight the video input you want to use for the source, and

press Enter to select it.

Select Bypass to route the component input directly to the

component output, for sources such as satellite receivers and cable

boxes that generate HD signals.

Disc corresponds to the internal DVD system.

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 controller for the system.

Start source Source Specifies which source is selected when switching on from standby.

Volume Main, Secondary, None Specifies whether the DVD system controls the main volume, volume in a two-

room system, or has independent volume control.

Vol display No, Yes Specifies whether the DVD system displays the volume for the system.

Advanced OSD Off, On Shows playback statistics in the OSD bar.

Tuner Region (AM/FM only) Europe, America, Japan Band selection (MW/LW or AM) and the tuner deemphasis standard. Set to

Europe for other countries.

Timeout To Home Off, On Sets a 30s timeout for the front-panel display to return to Home.

Configuring settings

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The Meridian setup menu allows you to configure settings that

affect the operation of the DVD system.

To configure settings

• Highlight

Meridian setup… in the Setup menu, and press

Enter.

The Meridian setup menu will be displayed:

The product settings are generally set to an appropriate value when

you reset the DVD system to the standard settings, and you should

not normally need to alter them.

The options are summarised in the following table for advanced

use:

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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 DVD system.

Setting playback options

To display the playback 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 the parental rating:

To select the default soundtrack language

Most DVD-Video discs include a selection of soundtrack languages.

English is usually the default soundtrack language, but you can use

the Audio language menu to set a different default language if

you prefer.

• Highlight

Audio in the Playback options menu, and press

Enter.

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The Audio language menu is displayed:

• Press <, >, A, or V to highlight the default soundtrack

language you want to use, or select Original to choose the

original soundtrack language, and press Enter.

To set the default subtitle language

DVD-Video discs can include subtitles in up to 32 different

languages.

The DVD system allows you to select whether 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 is displayed:

• Press <, >, A, or V to highlight the language you want to use,

and press Enter.

Alternatively, select Auto to automatically display subtitles in the

specified audio language if no soundtrack is available for that

language.

To select the disc menu language

The DVD system allows you to choose the language for the disc

menus.

• Highlight

Menu in the Playback options menu and press

Enter.

The Menu language menu is displayed:

• Use <, >, A, or V to highlight the language you want to use,

and press Enter.

To set the parental lock

Some DVD-Video discs are provided with a parental lock function

to allow you to lock out playback of scenes whose content exceeds

a specified rating until a password is entered.

• Highlight

Rating in the Playback options menu and press

Enter.

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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 the password

on

this page.

The following screen then allows you to set the rating level:

• Press A or V to highlight the rating level you want to set, or

highlight Off to turn the parental lock off, and press Enter to

select it.

Level 1 corresponds to general viewing, level 3 is equivalent to the

USA movie rating PG, and level 8 corresponds to adult viewing.

The rating level you have set will be displayed in the Playback

options menu.

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.

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For commercial reasons many DVDs are encoded with one or more

region codes to identify the countries in which they can be used.

Every DVD player is assigned a region code to determine which

discs it can play.

The different parts of the world are divided into regions 1 to 6 as

shown in the following diagram:

Region codes

1 – USA, Canada

2 – Europe, 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 assigned to the incorrect region

code then either a special screen or the warning WRONG

REGION CODE will be displayed.

To change your DVD system’s region code please contact your

dealer.

To check your DVD system region code

• Highlight

Information… in the Setup menu, and press Enter

to select it.

The Information screen shows the region code, and other

information which depends on the product version:

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Troubleshooting

We expect you to achieve superb results with the DVD system. 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.

General operating problems

The DVD system will not play a particular disc

Although we have made every effort to ensure complete

compatibility with all supported disc types, it is impossible to check

the correct operation of every function of the G95 with every

available disc; furthermore, some discs currently on sale do not

conform to the agreed format specifications. 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 for damage, and

try playing it on another product.

• There are several Web sites that give details of discs with known

playback problems. Please check these to see if your disc is listed.

No lights are displayed when switching on

• Check that the AC power supply is connected correctly.

• Check that the

ON OFF switch on the back panel is in the ON

position.

• Press

Display to check that the display is not blank.

A question-mark symbol is displayed on the on-screen

display

This indicates that the function you have selected is not currently

available on the disc you are playing.

The on-screen display shows PLEASE CHECK DISC when

attempting to play a disc

• Check that the disc is positioned correctly in the tray.

• If it is a single-sided disc check that the label is uppermost.

• Check that the disc is clean and free of debris.

• Try playing another disc. If this disc works, check the problem disc

for signs of dirt or damage.

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The on-screen display shows WRONG REGION CODE

This indicates that you are attempting to play a DVD-Video disc

encoded for a region that is not supported by your DVD system.

The DVD system unexpectedly switches from pause to

stop, or fades the screen to black

This is caused by the pause or stop timeouts.

The pause timeout automatically switches the DVD system from

pause into stop mode if no key has been pressed for the specified

time.

The stop timeout automatically fades the screen to black if the DVD

system is left in stop mode and no key has been pressed for the

specified time.

There is interference on the radio and/or television when

the DVD system is switched on

Before following the steps 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 receiving aerial (or antenna) or route the antenna

cable of the receiver as far as possible from the DVD system and

its cabling.

• Ensure that the receiver uses well-screened antenna cable.

• Relocate the receiver with respect to the DVD system.

• Connect the receiver and this product to different AC outlets.

Audio problems

There is no sound when playing a disc

• Check that your preamplifier is switched on, and the volume is at

an appropriate level.

• Check that the DVD system is connected correctly to the other

components of your system; see

Installing the DVD system

, page

31.

• Check that the correct source has been selected on your

preamplifier.

• Try playing another disc. If this disc works, check the problem disc

for signs of dirt or damage.

• Check that the correct option has been selected in the

Application menu; see

DVD system application

, page 52.

There is no sound from the loudspeakers and the display

shows HOT

The G95 includes a thermal shutdown, which mutes the output sif

the amplifier becomes too hot.

• Leave the G95 for a few minutes to cool down; the Standby LED

will turn blue.

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Video problems

There is no picture

The G95 includes video switching, so each source can be

associated with a video input or the internal DVD.

• Select the DVD source.

To associate the internal DVD with another source see

Configuring

the sources

, page 56.

Problems with high definition television sets

Not all high definition television sets are fully compatible with this

product and may cause artefacts to be displayed in the picture. In

case of problems switch to the standard definition output.

The video picture is monochrome

Check your video cabling.

Problems with fixed-matrix displays or DLP projectors

If you have a fixed-matrix display like a DLP projector, an LCD

display or a plasma, use 720p for best results.

Picture whites appear green or picture is 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 support the HDCP encryption standard in

order to display copy-protected DVD content.

The screen is blank and the display shows HDCP ERROR

This means that HDCP encryption has failed. This can happen if:

• The G95 is connected to a display using HDMI (or HDMI to DVI)

and the display does not support HDCP encryption

• The cable is too long and is causing dropouts.

There are sparkles on the display

This can be caused by using HDMI with a cable which is too long.

An HD121 or HD421 can improve or fix this.

FM tuner problems

FM tuner reception is poor

To obtain high-quality stereo reception on FM a good aerial is

essential. Try positioning the aerial at different points in a room;

generally performance is best high up and near a window.

In some areas an external fixed aerial will be necessary. This can be

placed in a loft or mounted externally.

RDS station names are not being received

Not all stations transmit the station name in all areas, and RDS will

only be received if the signal strength is good.

If the station name is not available you can define a preset station

with a name; see

To define an AM/FM preset station

, page 20.

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AM tuner problems

AM tuner reception is poor

Position the antenna to maximise the strength of the station you

want to receive and to reduce interference from other stations on

nearby frequencies.

Position the antenna away from items that generate electrical

interference, such as fluorescent tubes or televisions.

DAB tuner problems

The display shows “No signal”

This indicates that the tuner cannot locate a signal for the selected

service.

• Check that the antenna is connected correctly and reselect a

service.

You may need to use a better aerial.

This may also indicate that a stored ensemble is no longer

available, either because the tuner has been moved to a different

area of the country, or because the transmission has ended.

• Perform a scan to rebuild the list of services.

The display shows “Weak signal”

This indicates that the reception is poor.

• Try moving the aerial to improve reception, or fit a better aerial.

The display shows “No Services”

This indicates that a list of available services has not been built.

• Perform a scan to build a list of available services.

Creating MP3 discs

MP3 discs can be created from a computer using appropriate MP3

encoding software and a CD-ROM writer.

Generate the MP3 files with a data rate of at least 128kbits per

second. Group the tracks into folders to create separate albums on

the disc. Do not create folders within the folders.

Tracks and albums are played in the order in which they are

recorded onto the CD-ROM. Usually this will be in alphabetical

order of filename. To determine the playing order prefix the track

and album names with 01, 02, 03 etc, and sort the list into

alphabetical order before making the CD-ROM.

If artist and album names are stored in each file’s ID3 tags, these

can be displayed on the DVD system’s front-panel display.

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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. Do

not use any other solvent or abrasive based cleaners. Dust can be

removed from the disc drive tray with a small dry brush when the

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 of the product are gold

plated and do not need to be cleaned if gold-plated phono plugs

are used. Otherwise, it is recommended that you unplug and

reconnect the plugs at least once a year. A proprietary contact

cleaner can be used to some advantage.

The electrical digital output should be treated in a similar way.

To change the mains fuse

• Remove the mains connector, and pull out the drawer above the

power input to access the fuse.

Before replacing a blown fuse, it is best to ascertain the cause of

the failure.

The fuse drawer includes a spare fuse. This should be replaced by a

fuse of the same rating.

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Service and guarantee

Service

The Meridian G Series of hi-fi components has been carefully

designed to give years of untroubled service. There are no user-

serviceable parts inside the case, nor do the units require any form

of maintenance.

In the unlikely event that your product fails to function correctly,

it should be returned, in its original packaging, to your Meridian

dealer.

In case of difficulty within the UK or USA please contact the

appropriate sales and service address shown on page iv.

In case of difficulty outside the UK or USA, contact the importing

agent for the territory. A list of Meridian agents outside the UK is

available from Meridian Audio.

No responsibility can be accepted for the product whilst in transit

to the factory or an agent, and customers are therefore advised to

insure the unit. When seeking service under guarantee, 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 product has been subject to misuse,

accident, or negligence, or has been tampered with or modified

in any way without the written authorisation of Meridian Audio

Limited. Note: Connecting anything other than the correct network

lead to the COMMS sockets may cause damage to the product

which will not be covered by this guarantee. Attempted servicing

by unauthorised people may also invalidate this guarantee. Labour

and carriage charges are not covered unless by local agreement.

Outside the UK, local warranty liability is restricted to equipment

purchased within the territory. Our agents outside the UK are only

under contractual obligation to service under-guarantee equipment

sold through them. They are entitled to make a non-refundable

charge for any service carried out on other equipment.

This guarantee does not limit your statutory rights within the

country of purchase.

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A

accessories 31

AM antenna 31, 41

AM reception 41, 66

antennae, connecting 41, 42

Application menu 52

aspect ratio, changing 28

Audio input, assigning 57

Audio setup menu 52

automatic setup 40

B

black level (NTSC), selecting 47

black level, changing 28

blanking the display 8

brightness, display 8

C

CD player 14

CDs

pausing 14

stop 14

cleaning 67

closed caption subtitles, selecting 48

colour, changing 28

COMMS, connecting 40

Communications connections 39

component video, connecting 37

composite video, connecting 38

connections

cleaning 67

communications 39

preamplifier 34

tuner 34

contrast, changing 28

controller, setting 40

D

DAB antenna 31, 42

DAB reception 42, 66

default soundtrack language, selecting 59

default subtitle language, setting 60

digital surround processing

assigning a DSP preset 11

changing a DSP preset 11

DSP presets 12

selecting a source 11

disc menu language, selecting 60

display

blanking 8

brightness 8

changing 8

display format, specifying 47

Display key 8

Dolby Digital compression, specifying 53

DSP presets 12

assigning to a source 11

changing 11

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DVD-Video discs

A-B repeat 26

changing the camera angle 27

fast forward/reverse 23

pausing 22

selecting a chapter 22

selecting a track 22

slow-motion 23

stopping play 22

E

Eject key 8

F

FM antenna 31, 41, 42

FM reception 42, 65

functions, selecting 8

G

guarantee 68

H

HDMI

connecting to a monitor 38

options 51

output settings 53

HDMI receiver, connecting to 52

HDMI switch 51

Home key 8

Home soft keys 8

hue, changing 28

M

mains fuse, changing 67

menu navigation 46

Meridian setup menu 58

More key 8

MP3 discs 15, 66

MSR+, using 9

mute 10

O

On/Off key 8

P

parental lock, setting 60

password, changing 61

Playback options menu 59

preamplifier

changing the volume 10

muting the sound 10

preamplifier connections 34

product, resetting 43

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radio

avoiding hiss 20

scanning 18

stepping between preset stations 18

region codes 62

resetting the configuration 43

S

S-video, connecting 37

safety warnings ii

scaler options 50

screensaver options 49

Setup menu 59

displaying 45

soft keys 8

sources

audio inputs, assigning 57

configuring 56

video inputs, assigning 57

sources, selecting 10

Source setup menu 56

speaker layout, calibrating 55

speakers, configuring 54

specifications 5

standby 8

surround system

calibrating 55

configuring 54

T

troubleshooting 63

tuner connections 34

TV standard

power up 49

selecting 48

Types 43, 44

V

video controls 28

Video setup menu 47

volume, changing 10

volume setting 58

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