Meridian 808.2I - Manuals

1 Introduction Introduction Welcome 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 spe...

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 ...

6 Using the 808.2 Signature Reference CD Player Front 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 th...

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 no...

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, the...

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

11 Using the 808.2 Signature Reference CD Player Repeat You can choose to play a track, disc, or selection repeatedly, so that when it has played it will start again from the beginning. To continuously repeat a disc Press Repeat (remote or under the front panel) to select between the following optio...

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. To scan through a disc Press ˘ or ¯ (remote or under the front panel) to select twice normal speed. Press ˘ or ¯ again to select eight...

13 Using the 808.2 Signature Reference CD Player Programming a selection You can programme a selection of tracks and then play only the tracks you have programmed. You 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 p...

14 Using the 808.2 Signature Reference CD Player Changing the absolute phase You 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. To display the phase setting Press Phase ( Function = on the remot...

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. You can adjust the contrast and brightness of the front-panel display for optimu...

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...

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...

20 Using the CD player preamplifier features Changing the balance To 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...

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. You should not make any connections to...

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: You...

23 Installing the CD player Audio outputs Use this output To 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 ...

24 Installing the CD player Applications To connect to an analogue preamplifier (Type 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 th...

28 Installing the CD player To 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, r...

29 Configuring the CD player Configuring 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 configur...

30 Configuring the CD player Choosing a standard setting The CD player provides several sets of standard settings, called Types, which configure all aspects of the 808.2 into one of a number of alternative standard configurations. Types 0 to 3 are factory settings, designed to cater for the most com...

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. To turn on Gain mode Put the CD player into standby by pressing Off (front panel or remote). Press and hold the Volume V key under the front panel for...

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