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Surround sound processor with room correction
In approx 2007/8 version 2 was silently released that now includes a USB audio input plus also 2 additional models:-
G68AXD Surround Controller (An AXV with no video)
G68XXD Surround Controller (An XXV with no video)


Six different versions available:-

G68J Surround Controller
Analogue audio inputs - 1 x six-channel, 5 x two-channel (configurable), No tuner
Digital audio inputs - 2 x six channel MHR Smart Link (configurable), 6 x coaxial, 2 x optical
Audio outputs - 10 channels digital for Meridian DSP Speakers, 6+2 channels analogue

G68D Surround Controller
Analogue audio inputs - 1 x six-channel, 5 x two-channel (configurable), 1 x internal AM/FM tuner
Digital audio inputs - 2 x six channel MHR Smart Link (configurable), 6 x coaxial, 4 x optical
Audio outputs - 10 channels digital for Meridian DSP Speakers, 2 channels analogue
Zone - Analogue and digital for 2nd and 3rd zones

G68ADV Surround Controller
Analogue audio inputs - 1 x six-channel, 5 x two-channel (configurable), 1 x internal AM/FM tuner
Digital audio inputs - 2 x six channel MHR Smart Link (configurable), 6 x coaxial, 5 x optical
Audio outputs - 10 channels digital for Meridian DSP Speakers, 8 channels analogue
Video inputs - 4 x composite, 4 x S-video, 3 x component
Video outputs - 2 x composite, 2 x S-video, 1 x component
Zone - Analogue and digital audio, composite and S-video outputs for 2nd and 3rd zones

G68AXV Surround Controller
Analogue audio inputs - 1 x six-channel, 5 x two-channel (configurable), 1 x internal AM/FM tuner
Digital audio inputs - 2 x six channel MHR Smart Link (configurable), 6 x coaxial, 5 x optical
Audio outputs - 4 channels balanced analogue, 6 channels unbalanced analogue
Video inputs - 4 x composite, 4 x S-video, 3 x component
Video outputs - 2 x composite, 2 x S-video, 1 x component
Zone - Analogue and digital audio, composite and S-video outputs for 2nd and 3rd zones

G68XXV Surround Controller
Analogue audio inputs - 1 x six-channel, 5 x two-channel (configurable), 1 x internal AM/FM tuner
Digital audio inputs - 2 x six channel MHR Smart Link (configurable), 6 x coaxial, 5 x optical
Audio outputs - 8 channels balanced analogue
Video inputs - 4 x composite, 4 x S-video, 3 x component
Video outputs - 2 x composite, 2 x S-video, 1 x component
Zone - Analogue and digital audio, composite and S-video outputs for 2nd and 3rd zones

G68SL (Feb 2010)

G68 includes multiple analogue and digital audio input types including; Meridian SmartLink for multi-channel connection to one of Meridian’s advanced DVD Players such as G96, or for connection to a Meridian HD621; USB audio input for direct connection to personal computers or computer based media servers; Toslink optical digital inputs for connection to set-top boxes, etc; configurable multi-channel analogue inputs for connection to multi-channel music sources.

All analogue inputs are processed at 24-bit, 96 kHz resolution. G68 also provides video inputs and switching for up to three component video sources. HDMI audio sources can be connected to G68 via Meridian’s HD621 HDMI Audio Processor and Meridian’s digital multi-channel SmartLink.

Providing up to eight-channels of output for Meridian’s DSP Loudspeakers via SpeakerLink, G68 can control any of Meridian’s most sophisticated multi-channel systems. For customers with traditional power-amplifiers and passive loudspeakers, G68 offers balanced analogue output for up to eight-channels on XLR connectors.


Also consider the G61R as this has no video switching but does include room correction.

See 568 for V4 Presets and Usage.

See also G98 for reviews
Documents
Configuration program guide MCP/1 (782.8kb)
Configuration program guide MCP/2 (1,528.8kb)
G68 Installation guide GSC/1 (556.3kb)
G68 RS232 Codes (119.5kb)
G68.2 Installation guide GSC/3 (1,389.7kb)
G68SL Installation guide GSC/5 (652.0kb)
G68 Datasheet v2.4. 03-08-2005 (133.1kb)
G68 Datasheet v3.0 20-10-2003 (1,404.5kb)
G68 Datasheet v3.2 10-08-2004 (1,410.3kb)
G68 Firmware Upgrade Nov 2011 (29.5kb)
G68 Tech Note TN6 Zone Outputs (203.2kb)
G68 V1.1 Software Release Notes (17.6kb)
G68.2 Datasheet v3.5 3-11-2005 (705.8kb)
G68.2 Datasheet v5.0 24-07-2008 (2,088.7kb)
G68.2 Datasheet v5.1 20-01-2009 (2,089.8kb)
G68.3 Datasheet (Jan 2010) (1,621.9kb)
G68SL V1.2 (.3) Datasheet (Feb 2010) (1,824.8kb)
Press release G68 Jan 2010 (32.4kb)
Tech. Note TN15; RS232 Interface (221.5kb)
Tech. Note TN17; Trouble-shooting (109.9kb)
Tech. Note TN32; Repairing G68 - PSU (85.5kb)
Tech. Note TN39; DSP in zones with G68 (54.8kb)
 
Photos (view all)
G68 Front view (2010 version) (241.8kb)
G68 RCA output card (188.8kb)
G68 XLR output card (123.6kb)
G68ADV Inside full (368.6kb)
G68ADV Rear (311.4kb)
G68AXV Rear (inside) (148.7kb)
G68AXV Rear (no backplate) (211.6kb)
G68AXV Rear View (168.7kb)
G68D Connections left (202.7kb)
G68D Connections right (189.6kb)
G68D Front view (111.1kb)
G68D Rear (314.0kb)
G68D Side view (113.5kb)
G68J Inputs (227.0kb)
G68J Outputs (196.1kb)
G68J Rear (245.1kb)
G68SL Rear (215.1kb)
G68SL Rear (2) (186.7kb)
G68SL; Internal view (725.1kb)
G68XXV Inputs (377.2kb)
G68XXV Outputs (364.2kb)
G68XXV Rear (343.4kb)
G68XXV Rear (2) (357.8kb)
 
Reviews
G68 Review HI Fi News June 2007 (1,476.5kb)
G68 Review; Home Cinema Sept 2004 (630.7kb)
G68ADV & G98AH April 2004 (Norwegian) (2,453.0kb)
Review G68ADV What Hi Fi S & V Oct 2004 (459.8kb)
G68 Review AV Revolution May 2005 (link)
G68ADV & G98DH (UltimateAVmag) Mar 2005 (link)
 
Internet Links
G68.2 Official Website (link)
 

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