Meridian Audio G Series - Manual (Page 2)

Front panel of the rack mount kit showing USB and RS232 interfaces, two RCA connectors that can be connected to either digital audio or composite
video signals, S-Video, two analogue audio phono connectors and a 1/4 in headphone out. The panel is covered by the fascia when not in use.
rear panel after installation. Typically, the chas-
sis tray will fi rst be installed in the rack, with
four bolts. The feet are then removed from the
component and it is presented to the rack tray,
sliding the unit back into place.
The rear of the product slides up two ramps at
the rear of the chassis, and the front locates on
two pins which engage holes in the underside.
Two optional screws may then be inserted
through holes in the rear underside of the
chassis to lock the unit in place. These screws
will not normally be required, but can be fi tted
if desired for additional safety, for example on
board a marine vessel or aircraft, or in regions of
known geological instability.
Once the unit has been installed as described
above, the extension cables are connected to
the desired receptacles on the rear panel of the
component and the fan power is connected to
the output on the rear of the component.
Provision is made for USB and RS232 connec-
tion for confi guration and remote control, and
a switch is provided on the front panel to select
between front and rear RS232 connectors – for
example the front panel connector may be used
for initial system confi guration and then the rear
connector switched in for integration with an
external serial control network.
Two RCA phono sockets are provided for con-
nection of composite video or digital audio
(S/PDIF coax) and two more for two channels
of analogue audio – all of which have a writing
strip for labelling of the socket function. An
S-Video mini-DIN is also provided, along with a
standard 1/4 in stereo headphone output jack.
All audio/video connectors are gold-plated.
After installation, a fascia panel may be in-
stalled. This covers the socket panel when not
in use, for a neat, uncluttered appearance. Two
fascia panels are provided, one for standard and
the other for the taller products.
Specifi cations
Construction: Mild steel fi nished in matte black
Dimensions: Width: 480 mm (19 in); Depth: 347 mm (13.7 in);
Height: With tall fascia: 177mm (7 in, 4U). With
standard fascia: 133.5mm (5.25in, 3U)
Connectors: USB and RS232 DB9 connector, the latter with front/
rear switch. 2 x RCA phono connectors with labelling
strip, for S/PDIF coax or composite video interfaces. S-
Video mini-DIN connector. 2 x RCA phono connectors
with labelling strip, for two channels of analogue
audio. Stereo A-type 1/4in headphone socket. All
audio/video connectors gold-plated
Weight: ?? kg (?? lbs)
Controls: Front-panel soft keys include Play, Stop, Pause, Previ-
ous, Next, etc. Buttons for On/Off, Open, Display. Full
remote control of all features via MSR+. Meridian
Comms (2 x DIN 240º and BNC), IR in and RS232
Power: 12v DC (for fans), supplied by output on rear panel of
installed component, where provided.
Meridian Audio Limited
Stonehill, Stukeley Meadows
Huntingdon, Cambridge PE29 6EX UK
Tel +44 (0) 1480 445678
Fax +44 (0) 1480 445686
Meridian America Inc
3800 Camp Creek Parkway
Building 2400 Suite 122
Atlanta GA 30331 USA
Tel +1 (404) 344 7111
Fax +1 (404) 346 7111
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.meridian-audio.com
G Series Active Rack Mounting System
Information contained in this data sheet is
correct as far as possible, but Meridian Audio
accepts no liability for errors or omissions.
Trademarks are the property of their respective
owners. Meridian Audio reserves the right to
amend product specifi cations at any time.
Further technical details, images, product
reviews and company history are available
from Meridian Audio or from our web site,
www.meridian-audio.com
©Text & images 2004 Meridian Audio Ltd.
GRMDS v1.0 • 25.02.04 RE
Drawing of the racking kit confi gured for a tall
product, showing the component in grey, the
rack chassis in green and tray in dark blue, the
fascia in light blue and the front panel in purple.