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Here is how it workes:
The second row, “MHR Connection” offers “SmartLink”, “SpeakerLink compatible” and “None”. Select “SmartLink” to feed a Meridian processor such as the C61R, G61R, G68 or 861, and select “None” here to feed Meridian DSP Loudspeakers directly.
The next row determines the number of output channels. The options are 8-, 6- and 2-channel out. This will generally be determined by the capabilities of your system. Note that the HD621 advertises how many channels it wants to receive. For example, in the case that 6 are chosen here and 8 are available from the source, then the HD621 will instruct the player to output the 6-channel version.
You only need to make physical connections between the HD621 and the system that correspond to the number of channels selected here. So, for example, if you have a 2-channel system and limit the PCM output here to 2-channel, you only need to connect the “1/2” SmartLink output from the HD621 to the system.

The “Output Rate” row determines the capability of the product fed by the HD621 and whether the unit outputs high sample rates (88.2 or 96kHz) or standard rates (44.1 or 48 kHz). Check the box to set this to “Yes”: in this case the unit will always output high sample rates, by upsampling standard sample rates or downsampling super-high sample rates (176.4 or 192kHz). If set to “No”, all outputs are at standard rates, with higher-rate sources downsampled accordingly. Set to “No” for early DSP loudspeakers, D600s and the 561.