Page 2 - Important safety instructions; Safety warnings
P r e f a c e i i 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 s...
Page 3 - Introduction 1; Contents
C o n t e n t s i i i Introduction 1 Provides information about the CD player models, a description of each product, and technical specifi cations. CD player models 1 Specifications 4 Installing the CD player 5 Describes how to install the CD player and connect it to the other equipment in the syste...
Page 4 - Copyright and acknowledgements; Sales and service in the UK
P r e f a c e i v Copyright and acknowledgements Sales and service in the UK Meridian Audio Ltd Stonehill Stukeley Meadows Cambridgeshire PE29 6EX England Tel +44 (0)1480 445678 Fax +44 (0)1480 445686 Sales and service in the USA Meridian America Inc 3800 Camp Creek Parkway Building 2400 Suite 122 A...
Page 5 - Introduction; other equipment in the system.; CD player models
I n t r o d u c t i o n 1 Product Analogue outputs Digital out Formats supported Upsampling G07 Unbalanced Optical, digital Audio CD No G08 Unbalanced and balanced Optical, digital Audio CD and Data MP3 Yes Both models of the G Series CD player provide digital, optical, and phono analogue outputs. I...
Page 6 - I n t r o d u c t i o n; G08 24-bit Upsampling CD Player
I n t r o d u c t i o n 2 G07 24-bit CD Player The G07 incorporates advanced design – both digital and analogue. Multi-layer PCBs, four separate power supplies, the latest surface-mount technology, carefully selected audiophile-quality components, and of course Meridian’s signature quality design an...
Page 8 - Specifications
I n t r o d u c t i o n 4 G07 G08 THD Less than 0.003%. Less than 0.0025%. Noise Better than -99dB A weighted. Better than -100dB A weighted. Mechanism Triple-beam laser. ATAPI ROM Drive. DSP Upsampling using 150MIPS Motorola DSP56367. Convertors 192kHz capable, 24-bit, dual differential, Delta-Sigm...
Page 9 - Installing the CD player; Unpacking; while the AC power supply is connected and switched on.
I n s t a l l i n g t h e C D p l a y e r 5 Installing the CD player Unpacking The G07 24-bit CD Player and G08 24-bit Upsampling CD Player are supplied with the following accessories: • MSR+ remote control with batteries, manual, and spare key caps. • Meridian Comms lead. • Power cord. • This manua...
Page 10 - Use this output; I n s t a l l i n g t h e; Audio connections
G07 24-bit CD Player ANALOGUE OUT DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL OUT MERIDIAN COMMS MAINTENANCE RS232 IR IN IR IN WARNING SHOCK HAZARD - DO NOT OPENNO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT DOUBLE INSULATED PRODUCT SERIAL NUMBER TESTED TESTED TESTED VOLTAGE VOLTAGE VOLTAGE CAUTION REPLACE WITH SAM...
Page 14 - Use this connection; Communications connections
ANALOGUE OUT DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL OUT MERIDIAN COMMS MAINTENANCE RS232 IR IN IR IN WARNING SHOCK HAZARD - DO NOT OPENNO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT DOUBLE INSULATED PRODUCT SERIAL NUMBER TESTED TESTED TESTED VOLTAGE VOLTAGE VOLTAGE CAUTION REPLACE WITH SAME TYPE FUSE T160mAL f...
Page 15 - Clear; Auto
I n s t a l l i n g t h e C D p l a y e r 1 1 To connect to other Meridian G Series, 500 Series, or 800 Series equipment COMMS COMMS LEAD COMMS LEAD G Series, 500 Series, or 800 Series unit COMMS G07/G08 In a system of Meridian products, one of the products acts as the controller for the system, rec...
Page 17 - Resetting the product; To reset the configuration; Reset Player; Yes; Type 1; R e s e t t i n g t h e; Resetting the CD player
Resetting the product The CD player 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 t...
Page 18 - Exit; Types; Type
A description of each Type is shown on the top line of the display. As you select each Type the CD 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 following table lists the available Types: Type Description Type 1 Volume ...
Page 19 - T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g; Troubleshooting; General operating problems; The front panel shows ‘Error’ or ‘No Disc’ when
T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g 1 5 Troubleshooting We expect you to achieve superb results with the CD player. If, however, you encounter any problems, either when installing it, or during operation, please check the following pages for suggested solutions. If these suggestions fail to cure the probl...
Page 20 - Audio problems
T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g 1 6 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. There is interference on the radio and/or television when the CD player is switched on Before f...
Page 21 - Maintenance; Cleaning; To clean the case, display panel, and keypad
T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g 1 7 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. ...
Page 22 - Service and guarantee; Service
T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g 1 8 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 tha...
Page 23 - I n d e x
I n d e x 1 9 A accessories 5 audio connections 6 B balanced preamplifier, connecting to 8 C cleaning 17 COMMS, connecting 11 communications connections 10 connections audio 6 cleaning 17 communications 10 D digital surround controller, connecting to 8 DSP loudspeakers, connecting to 9 G G07 24-bit ...
