User manual MERIDIAN AUDIO G98

[. . . ] G Series DVD Player Installation Guide ii Preface Important safety instructions · Read the instructions. · Do not use this apparatus near water. · Install only in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. · Refer all servicing to approved service personnel. To avoid interference Do not position the product: · Near strong magnetic radiation, such as near a power amplifier. [. . . ] As you select each Type the DVD player is reset to that Type. When you have selected the Type you want: · Press Exit or On/Off to return to standby. Types The Types configure the DVD player 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 Type 0 (G91 only) Type 1 Type 2 Type 3 Type 4 Type 5 Type 6 (G91 only) To connect to this 2-channel analogue amplifier. Surround processor not multichannel or 96kHz-capable. Directly to loudspeakers in a surround system. See page 12 11 14 20 21 14 15 27 Configuring the DVD player Configuring the DVD player This chapter explains how to configure the DVD player using the on-screen Setup menus. Alternatively, for complete control over all aspects of the product's configuration you can set up the unit from a computer using the Meridian Configuration Program. For full information refer to the Meridian Configuration Program Guide available separately. Configuration The Setup menus allow you to configure the video, audio, sources, settings, or playback options of the DVD player. · Press Setup. The displays then shows: OSD Setup To use the on-screen Setup menus you need to have a suitable display connected to an appropriate output on the DVD player; see Exit Return óòô öõú Enter Video connections, page 17. To display the Setup menus · If a disc is playing press *. · Press More until the display shows: The main Setup menu will be displayed on the On-Screen Display: Return -:--:-Top Menu Setup 28 Configuring the DVD player To select an option from a menu · Press V or A to highlight the option you want: · Press Enter to select the option. To return to the previous menu · Press Return. To exit from the Setup menus · Press Setup. 29 Configuring Configuring the video The Video setup menu lets you change the video settings of the DVD player. The Video setup menu will be displayed: The Display aspect ratio menu is displayed: the DVD player · 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 specify your display format You should set the Display aspect option to the format that your display can accommodate. Select 16:9 if you have a widescreen display, or an external processor for picture formats. If you have a standard 4:3 television you also have the choice of displaying widescreen pictures cropped to fill your television screen (pan-scan), or with black bars above and below the picture (letterbox). · Highlight Display aspect in the Video setup menu, and press Enter. · Press V or A to highlight the appropriate option, and press Enter. To select the black level for NTSC · Highlight Black level in the Video setup menu, and press Enter. The Black level menu is displayed: 30 Configuring the DVD player If you are using the composite or S-video outputs of the DVD player 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 player to play both NTSC and PAL material the recommended setting is 0 IRE. [. . . ] 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. [. . . ]