Meridian 808.2 manual

808.2/808.2i Signature Reference CD Player User Guide[...]

ii Preface 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 service personnel. W ARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC [...]

iii Contents C ontents Introduction 1 The 808.2 Signature Reference CD Player 2 Specifications 3 Using the 808.2 Signature Reference CD Player 5 Front panel keys 6 MSR+ keys 7 Switching on and off 8 Playing a disc 9 Stopping and pausing play 10 Repeat 11 Scanning a disc 12 Programming a selection 13 Changing the absolute phase 14 Changing the front[...]

iv Preface C opyright and acknowledgements Sales and service in the UK Meridian Audio Ltd Latham Road Huntingdon Cambridgeshire PE29 6YE England T el (01480) 445678 Fax (01480) 445686 Sales and service in the USA Meridian America Inc 8055 T roon Circle Suite C Austell GA30168-7849 USA T el (404) 344 7111 Fax (404) 346 7111 http://www .meridian-audi[...]

1 Introduction Introduction W elcome to the Meridian 808.2 Signature Reference CD Player . This User Guide provides full information about using the CD player in conjunction with your other equipment, to achieve the superb results you can expect from it.[...]

2 Introduction The 808.2 Signature Reference CD Player The 808.2 Signature Reference CD Player takes Compact Disc playback to an entirely new level, with a heritage that includes the multiple award winning 508 and 800, and two dozen optical disc players from 1984 to the present day . The 808.2 is specifically designed as a CD-optimised machine, abl[...]

3 Introduction Specifications Drive Internal CD/DVD-ROM drive. Audio in and out The 808.2 is supplied as standard with: 2-channel balanced audio output. 2-channel unbalanced audio output. 2-channel digital coax output. 2-channel Meridian SpeakerLink output. Optional MHR encryption on digital outputs at high rate The 808.2i version also includes: Si[...]

4 Introduction[...]

5 Using the 808.2 Signature Reference CD Player Using the 808.2 Signature Reference CD Player This chapter provides a summary of the functions of the 808.2 Signature Reference CD Player to identify the controls which you use to operate the unit. It also provides step-by-step instructions for operating the CD player , using either the front panel or[...]

6 Using the 808.2 Signature Reference CD Player F ront panel keys Eq Repeat Phase- Off Signature Reference CD Player 808.2 Volume Volume Mute Store Clear Display Repeat Source Clear Clears a track selection Source Selects a source Drive CD drive Play Plays the disc Stop Stops the disc Pause Pauses the disc Next/Previous Selects the next or previous[...]

7 Using the 808.2 Signature Reference CD Player MSR+ keys 1 Open Open Audio Audio CD 1 4 7 Function Function RADIO 2 5 8 0 DVD 3 6 9 AUX DISC Return Record Record TAPE Enter TV Menu Setup Setup CABLE SA T VCR1 Store Subtitle Repeat Clear DSP Display Mute VCR2 GAME OFF Power Power Band Band Angle Angle OSD OSD T op Menu # # Page Page Slow Slow Phase[...]

8 Using the 808.2 Signature Reference CD Player Switching on and off When not playing, the CD player should be left in the standby state. This uses a minimal amount of electricity , but ensures that the components of the CD player operate at maximum efficiency from the moment you start. If you are not going to use the CD player for several days you[...]

9 Using the 808.2 Signature Reference CD Player Playing a disc The compact disc player allows you to play an entire disc, or start playing from any track. While a disc is playing you can go back to the start of the track or skip to the start of the next track. If you have programmed a selection, these functions also work with the selection of track[...]

10 Using the 808.2 Signature Reference CD Player Stopping and pausing play Y ou can pause a disc while keeping it spinning, so that you can resume play instantly . T o stop playback Press * (front panel or remote). The display will show the total number of tracks on the disc. For example: 16 --:-- T o pause playback Press = (front panel or remote).[...]

11 Using the 808.2 Signature Reference CD Player Repeat Y ou can choose to play a track, disc, or selection repeatedly , so that when it has played it will start again from the beginning. T o continuously repeat a disc Press Repeat (remote or under the front panel) to select between the following options: Display Description Repeat track Repeat cur[...]

12 Using the 808.2 Signature Reference CD Player The scan controls allow you to move quickly to any position on the disc at either twice or eight times normal speed. T o scan through a disc Press ˘ or ¯ (remote or under the front panel) to select twice normal speed. Press ˘ or ¯ again to select eight times normal speed. The display will show yo[...]

13 Using the 808.2 Signature Reference CD Player Programming a selection Y ou can programme a selection of tracks and then play only the tracks you have programmed. Y ou can programme a selection either by storing the tracks you want to play , or by clearing the tracks you do not want to play . If you programme a selection by storing the tracks you[...]

14 Using the 808.2 Signature Reference CD Player Changing the absolute phase Y ou can use the remote to invert the absolute phase of the analogue output signal, which in some circumstances can give a noticeable improvement in realism. T o display the phase setting Press Phase ( Function = on the remote). The display will show: CD + Phase T o change[...]

15 Using the 808.2 Signature Reference CD Player Changing the front-panel display The 808.2 Signature Reference CD Player displays information about the current disc and settings on the 20-character front-panel display . Y ou can adjust the contrast and brightness of the front- panel display for optimum viewing, and choose what information is displ[...]

16 Using the 808.2 Signature Reference CD Player[...]

17 Using the CD player preamplifier features Using the CD player preamplifier features The 808.2i version of the 808.2 Signature Reference CD Player includes a preamplifier , and can act as the controller for up to 11 other sources. Both model s fea ture an op tion al volu me con trol for the analogue i nputs . This chapter explains how to use thes[...]

18 Using the CD player preamplifier features Selecting a source If you are using the 808.2i Signature Reference CD Player as a controller you can connect up to 11 other sources to it, and select them from the front panel or remote. The CD player provides the following 12 sources: CD, Radio, DVD, Aux, Disc, T ape, TV , Cable, Sat, VCR1, VCR2, and Ga[...]

19 Using the CD player preamplifier features Adjusting the system volume The 808.2 Signature Reference CD Player provides an optional volume control on the analogue outputs, enabling it to drive amplifiers or active loudspeakers directly , and you can adjust the volume using the front panel or remote. The volume changes in precise steps of 1dB, whe[...]

20 Using the CD player preamplifier features Changing the balance T o change the balance Press < or > (remote) until the display shows the current balance. For example: CD Balance <0> Press A or V (remote) to move the listening position. The display shows the direction and position of the listening position. For example: CD Balance <[...]

21 Installing the CD player Installing the CD player This chapter explains how to install the 808.2 Signature Reference CD player . It describes what you should find when you unpack the product, and how you should connect it to the other equipment in the system. Y ou should not make any connections to the product or to any other component in the sy[...]

22 Installing the CD player Unpacking The 808.2 Signature Reference CD Player is supplied with the following accessories: MSR+ remote control with batteries, manual, and spare key caps. Meridian Comms lead. Power cord. This manual. If any of these items are missing please contact your dealer . NOTE: Y ou should retain the packaging in case you need[...]

23 Installing the CD player Audio outputs Use this output T o connect to this BALANCED OUT The balanced analogue inputs of a preamplifier , or a power amplifier such as the G57, using XLR leads. ANALOGUE OUT The unbalanced analogue inputs of a preamplifier , or a power amplifier such as the G57, using analogue phono leads. DIGIT AL OUT The digital [...]

24 Installing the CD player Applications T o connect to an analogue preamplifier (T ype 1 or 2) Meridian Comms lead Phono leads ANALOGUE OUT MERIDIAN COMMS G01/G51 MERIDIAN COMMS ANALOGUE IN A2 Meridian 808.2 CD Player Connect the balanced or unbalanced analogue outputs to the appropriate inputs on the preamplifier . If the preamplifier is a Meridi[...]

25 Installing the CD player T o connect to two-channel DSP loudspeakers using SpeakerLink (T ype 1 or 2) T ype 1 or 2) MERIDIAN SPEAKERLINK DSP loudspeaker – Slave Meridian 808.2 CD Player DSP loudspeaker – Master SpeakerLink lead SpeakerLink lead MERIDIAN SPEAKERLINK MERIDIAN COMMS DIGIT AL INPUT OUTPUT INPUT OUTPUT INPUT OUTPUT MERIDIAN SPEAK[...]

26 Installing the CD player T o connect to two-channel DSP loudspeakers using the digital and Comms connections (T ype 1 or 2) T ype 1 or 2) DSP loudspeaker – Slave Meridian 808.2 CD Player DSP loudspeaker – Master S5 lead M5 lead MERIDIAN COMMS MERIDIAN COMMS DIGIT AL OUTPUT DIGIT AL OUTPUT DIGIT AL INPUTS INPUT OUTPUT MERIDIAN COMMS DIGIT AL [...]

27 Installing the CD player T o connect the 808.2/808.2i to a power amplifier (T ype 0 or 3) T ype 0 or 3) G56/G57 Power Amplifier Speaker Speaker OUTPUTS ANALOGUE IN INPUTS ANALOGUE IN INPUTS ANALOGUE OUT Meridian 808.2 CD Player Phono leads The 808.2 includes an integrated preamplifier , allowing you to connect it directly to a pair of analogue a[...]

28 Installing the CD player T o connect to other Meridian G Series or 800 Series equipment G Series, 500 Series, or 800 Series unit MERIDIAN COMMS Meridian Comms lead MERIDIAN COMMS Meridian 808.2 CD Player In a system of Meridian products, one of the products acts as the controller for the system, receiving infra-red commands from the MSR+ and the[...]

29 Configuring the CD player C onfiguring the CD player This chapter explains how to set up the 808.2 Signature Reference CD Player for most standard configurations of your other equipment, using just the front-panel controls and MSR+. For complete control over all aspects of the CD player’ s configuration it is recommended that you set up the un[...]

30 Configuring the CD player Choosing a standard setting The CD player provides several sets of standard settings, called T ypes, which configure all aspects of the 808.2 into one of a number of alternative standard configurations. T ypes 0 to 3 are factory settings, designed to cater for the most commonly needed configurations of associated equipm[...]

31 Configuring the CD player Setting up sources This section explains how to use Gain mode to set up the analogue sources connected to the CD player . T o turn on Gain mode Put the CD player into standby by pressing Off (front panel or remote). Press and hold the V olume V key under the front panel for at least five seconds. The display shows: Gain[...]

32 Configuring the CD player[...]

33 Index Index A absolute phase 14 accessories 22 automatic setup 27 auxiliary output 22 B back panel connections 22 balance, changing 20 balanced outputs 22 brightness, front-panel display 15 C clip indicator 31 Comms, connecting 23, 26, 28 communications connections 23 configuring 29 connecting to an 861 Reference Digital Surround Controller 24 t[...]

34 Index U unpacking 22 V volume, adjusting 19[...]