Page 2 - CD Player User Guide
i Drive A Repeat Drive B DVD CD Off Signature Reference CD Player 808 Meridian 808/808i Signature Reference CD Player User Guide
Page 3 - Important safety instructions; Safety warnings
PREFACE ii 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. • Only use with a Meridian 808/808i Signat...
Page 4 - Contents; Introduction 1
iii Contents Introduction 1 The 808 Signature Reference CD Player 2 Specifi cation 4 Using the 808 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 ...
Page 5 - Copyright and acknowledgements
PREFACE iv Copyright and acknowledgements Sales and service in the UK Meridian Audio Ltd Latham Road Huntingdon Cambridgeshire PE29 6YE England Tel (01480) 445678 Fax (01480) 445686 Sales and service in the USA Meridian America Inc 8055 Troon Circle Suite C Austell GA30168-7849 USA Tel (404) 344 711...
Page 6 - Introduction; Welcome to the Meridian 808 Signature Reference CD Player!
1 Drive A Repeat Drive B DVD CD Off Signature Reference CD Player 808 Introduction Welcome to the Meridian 808 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 fro...
Page 7 - Digital Signal Processing
2 INTRODUCTION The 808 Signature Reference CD Player The 808 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 is specifi c...
Page 8 - System integration; MP3 audio CDs
3 INTRODUCTION System integration The 808 Signature Reference CD Player provides balanced and unbalanced analogue outputs for connecting to an external power amplifi er or preamplifi er. Alternatively, it provides coax digital outputs, allowing it to drive Meridian DSP Loudspeakers directly. The dig...
Page 9 - Specification; Drive
4 INTRODUCTION Specification Drive • Internal CD/DVD-ROM drive. Audio in and out The 808 is supplied as standard with: • 2-channel balanced audio output. • 2-channel unbalanced audio output. • 2-channel digital coax output with optional MHR encryption at high rate. The 808i version also includes: • ...
Page 10 - Using the 808 Signature Reference; using either the front panel or the MSR+.
5 Drive A Repeat Drive B DVD CD Off Signature Reference CD Player 808 Using the 808 Signature Reference CD Player This chapter provides a summary of the functions of the 808 Signature Reference CD Player to identify the controls which you use to operate the unit. It also provides step-by-step instru...
Page 11 - Front panel keys
PREFACE 6 USING THE 808 SIGNATURE REFERENCE CD PLAYER Front panel keys 6OLUME 6OLUME -UTE 3TORE #LEAR $ISPLAY 2EPEAT 3OURCE #LEAR #LEARSATRACK SELECTION 3OURCE 3ELECTSASOURCE $RIVE #$DRIVE 0LAY 0LAYSTHEDISC 3TOP 3TOPSTHEDISC 0AUSE 0AUSESTHEDISC .EXT0REVIOUS 3ELECTSTHENEXT ORPREVIOUS TRACK /FF 3WITCH...
Page 13 - Switching on and off; To switch on from standby; To switch to standby
PREFACE 8 USING THE 808 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 effi ciency from the moment you start. If you...
Page 14 - Playing a disc; To play the disc; Play; To restart the current track; Track 4
PREFACE 9 USING THE 808 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 selectio...
Page 15 - Stopping and pausing play; To stop playback
PREFACE 10 USING THE 808 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 * . The display will show the total number of tracks on the disc and the total time. For example: 16 68:57 ...
Page 16 - To continuously repeat a disc; Repeat track; Repeat disc; To repeat between two positions; To cancel the repeat function
PREFACE 11 USING THE 808 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; with MP3 discs you can also repeat the current album. To continuously repeat a disc • Press Repeat (remote o...
Page 17 - Scanning a disc; To scan through a disc
PREFACE 12 USING THE 808 SIGNATURE REFERENCE CD PLAYER Scanning a disc The scan controls allow you to move quickly to any position on the disc at approximately 20 times normal speed. During scanning you hear samples of the sound, and the display automatically changes to show the elapsed time for the...
Page 18 - To choose a track to programme; Track 14; To make a selection by omitting tracks
PREFACE 13 USING THE 808 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...
Page 19 - To add or remove a track from a selection; To clear a programme; Clear Program
PREFACE 14 USING THE 808 SIGNATURE REFERENCE CD PLAYER You should clear the fi rst track for a selection within two seconds, or it will begin to play. To add or remove a track from a selection • Select the track using [ or ] . Alternatively you can enter the track number using the remote. • Press St...
Page 20 - Changing the absolute phase; To display the phase setting; To change the phase setting
PREFACE 15 USING THE 808 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 Pause ...
Page 21 - Changing the front-panel display; To change the contrast or brightness; CD Contrast 10; To change the displayed information
PREFACE 16 USING THE 808 SIGNATURE REFERENCE CD PLAYER Changing the front-panel display The 808 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 op...
Page 22 - Using the CD player preamplifier features; Both models feature an optional volume control for the
17 Drive A Repeat Drive B DVD CD Off Signature Reference CD Player 808 Using the CD player preamplifier features The 808i version of the 808 Signature Reference CD Player includes a preamplifi er, and can act as the controller for up to 11 other sources. Both models feature an optional volume contro...
Page 23 - Selecting a source; To select a source; Radio
18 USING THE CD PLAYER PREAMPLIFIER FEATURES Selecting a source If you are using the 808i 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, ...
Page 24 - Adjusting the system volume; To change the volume; CD; To mute the sound; Mute; To restore the sound
19 USING THE CD PLAYER PREAMPLIFIER FEATURES Adjusting the system volume The 808 Signature Reference CD Player provides an optional volume control on the analogue outputs, enabling it to drive amplifi ers or active loudspeakers directly, and you can adjust the volume using the front panel or remote....
Page 25 - Changing the balance; To change the balance
20 USING THE CD PLAYER PREAMPLIFIER FEATURES Changing the balance To change the balance • Press < or > (remote or under the front panel) until the display shows the current balance. For example: CD Balance <0> • Press A or V (remote or under the front panel) to move the listening positio...
Page 26 - Installing the CD player; This chapter explains how to install the 808 or 808i CD player. It
21 Drive A Repeat Drive B DVD CD Off Signature Reference CD Player 808 Installing the CD player This chapter explains how to install the 808 or 808i CD player. It describes what you should fi nd when you unpack the product, and how you should connect it to the other equipment in the system. You shou...
Page 27 - Unpacking; Back panel
PREFACE 22 INSTALLING THE CD PLAYER Unpacking The 808 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 ...
Page 28 - Audio outputs; Communications connections; AUX always available
23 INSTALLING THE CD PLAYER Audio outputs Use this output To connect to this BALANCED OUT The balanced analogue inputs of a preamplifi er, or a power amplifi er such as the G57, using XLR leads. ANALOGUE OUT The unbalanced analogue inputs of a preamplifi er, or a power amplifi er such as the G57, us...
Page 29 - Applications; To connect to an analogue preamplifi er (Type 1 or 2)
PREFACE 24 INSTALLING THE CD PLAYER Applications To connect to an analogue preamplifi er (Type 1 or 2) "1 "1/*1/ nänÉnän "- *1/ *
ÊÀÊ8,Êi>`à "-Êi>` "- >}ÕiÊ«Ài>«viÀ • Connect the balanced or unbalanced analogue outputs to the appropriate inputs on the pr...
Page 32 - Auto
27 INSTALLING THE CD PLAYER Do not, under any circumstances, connect any equipment other than Meridian G Series, 500 Series, or 800 Series to any socket marked COMMS on the back of the product. The following automatic setup procedure should be used to set up the Comms correctly between several produ...
Page 34 - Configuring the CD player; This chapter explains how to set up the 808 Signature Reference CD; Meridian; available separately.
29 Drive A Repeat Drive B DVD CD Off Signature Reference CD Player 808 Configuring the CD player This chapter explains how to set up the 808 Signature Reference CD Player for most standard confi gurations of your other equipment, using just the front-panel controls and MSR+. For complete control ove...
Page 35 - To select a standard setting; Type 1
30 CONFIGURING THE CD PLAYER Choosing a standard setting The CD player provides several sets of standard settings, called Types, which confi gure all aspects of the 808 into one of a number of alternative standard confi gurations. Types 0 to 3 are factory settings, designed to cater for the most com...
Page 37 - Setting up sources; To turn on Gain mode; Gain On; To turn off Gain mode; Gain Off; To adjust the sensitivity of a source
32 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...
Page 38 - CD Not Analogue
33 CONFIGURING THE CD PLAYER If you have selected a digital source you cannot adjust the sensitivity. The display shows, for example: CD Not Analogue
Page 40 - Glossary
35 Drive A Repeat Drive B DVD CD Off Signature Reference CD Player 808 Glossary
Page 42 - Index
37 Index A absolute phase 15 accessories 22 automatic setup 26 auxiliary output 22 enabling or disabling 23 B back panel connections 22 balance, changing 20 balanced outputs 22,23 brightness, front-panel display 16 C clip indicator 32 Comms, connecting 23,26 communications connections 23 confi gurin...
