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).

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.

Tuner: AM/FM tuner includes its own 24/96 A/D converter. AM (Long/Medium Wave, 150–285/525–1605 kHz); FM (VHF Band II, 87.5–108 MHz), sensitivity 2μv. DSP processing for FM stereo/mono blend and width; AM lowpass filter and whistle filter. DAB/FM tuner option (see G-DAB data sheet).

Audio outputs: 5 x Class D 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 analogue outputs (LF, CF, RF, LS, RS, Sub) on phono connectors. HDMI 2-ch (≤192kHz) or 6-ch/bitstream (≤96kHz) digital output (with video).

System capabilities: Multichannel AM-FM/FM-DAB Receiver and CD/DVD player system with on-board surround decoding (Dolby, DTS, MPEG, Trifield) and upsampling of stereo signals, can directly drive up to 5 passive loudspeakers (LF, CF, RF, LS, RS) plus analogue active subwoofer, or external 5.1 amp/speaker combinations.

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.

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 Processor: Two composite video inputs, one component input, three S-Video inputs. Composite, S-Video, component and HDMI outputs (HDCP-compatible, also carries 2-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). 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).}

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.

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

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

Panel Display: Multi-character dot-matrix graphic Vacuum Fluorescent Display (VFD).

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

Rack Mounting: Kit available from Meridian authorized dealers.

Weight: 13.5 kg (30 lbs).