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  • Page 1 8 0 0 R E F E R E N C E D V D / C D P L A Y E R U S E R G U I D E...
  • Page 2 Meridian 800 Reference DVD/CD Player User Guide...

  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    PREFACE Important safety instructions • Read the instructions. To avoid interference • Keep these instructions. Do not position the unit: • Follow all instructions. • Do not use this apparatus near • Near strong magnetic radiation. water. • Near to a television, or where •...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction The 800 Reference DVD/CD Player Typical specifi cation Using the 800 Reference DVD/CD Player Front panel keys MSR+ keys Switching on and off Playing a disc Playing DVD-Audio discs Locating a specifi c title, chapter, or track Stopping, pausing, and resuming play...
  • Page 5 Configuring disc options Setting default options Selecting the display settings Selecting the audio settings Selecting the playback options Region codes Configuring the DVD/CD player Choosing a standard setting Glossary Index...
  • Page 6 It has been type-tested and patent applications and intellectual property complies with the limits set out in Subpart J, of Meridian Audio Ltd. This technology is Part 15 of FCC rules for a Class B computing provided for the express purpose of securely device.
  • Page 7 PREFACE...

  • Page 8: Introduction

    Introduction Welcome to the Meridian 800 Reference DVD/CD Player! This User Guide provides full information about using the DVD/CD player in conjunction with your other equipment, to achieve the superb results you can expect from it.

  • Page 9: The 800 Reference Dvd/Cd Player

    The 800 can also be used as a system controller, allowing it to control the overall system volume with Meridian DSP speakers, or with an amplifi er or active speakers if fi...

  • Page 10: Video Inputs

    (progressive only), brightness, contrast, and hue (NTSC only). In addition to providing high-quality video outputs, the 800 has the ability to give help and system control information via an on-screen display.

  • Page 11: Audio Cds

    In designing the 800 Reference DVD/CD Player no compromises have been permitted in reproducing conventional audio CDs. The 800 uses triple buffering and a FIFO to remove the timing variations that typically occur with reading data from an audio CD, resulting in an extremely clear and authoritative sound.

  • Page 12: Typical Specifi Cation

    Typical specification Drives • Internal ATAPI/IDE drive, with space for a second drive. Audio outputs The 800 is supplied as standard with digital or analogue outputs, or both: • 6-channel (multichannel) digital outputs, normal or encrypted, PCM or compressed. •...
  • Page 13 INTRODUCTION PREFACE Hinged control panel provides additional switches for: • Open, Function, Source, Copy, Store, and Setup. • Top Menu, Parameter menus, Return, and Enter. • Display, Mute, Gain+, and Gain-. Display • 20-character dot-matrix display with adjustable brightness and contrast. •...

  • Page 14: Using The 800 Reference Dvd/Cd Player

    Using the 800 Reference DVD/CD Player This chapter provides a summary of the functions of the 800 Reference DVD/CD Player to identify the controls which you use to operate the unit. It also provides step-by-step instructions for operating the DVD/CD...

  • Page 15: Front Panel Keys

    USING THE 800 REFERENCE DVD/CD Front panel keys PLAYER...

  • Page 16: Msr+ Keys

    USING THE 800 REFERENCE DVD/CD MSR+ keys PLAYER...

  • Page 17: Switching On And Off

    DVD/CD player operate at maximum effi ciency from the moment you start. After switching on, the 800 runs an initialising cycle which takes a few seconds. Do not press any keys until the standby display appears. If you are not going to use the DVD/CD player for several days you should switch the unit off completely at the rear panel, and disconnect it from the AC power supply.

  • Page 18: Playing A Disc

    USING THE 800 PREFACE REFERENCE DVD/CD PLAYER Playing a disc Most DVDs start playing automatically when you close the tray. Some DVDs are double-sided, and need to be turned over during play. DVD-Audio discs usually behave differently depending on whether you start them by closing the tray, or pressing >.

  • Page 19: Playing Dvd-Audio Discs

    PREFACE REFERENCE DVD/CD Playing DVD-Audio discs PLAYER The Meridian 800 DVD/CD Player allows you to take full advantage of all the benefi ts provided by DVD-Audio discs, including one or more of the following features: • Higher-quality audio up to 24 bit, 192kHz.
  • Page 20 USING THE 800 PREFACE REFERENCE DVD/CD To locate a group by number PLAYER • Press # (Function Top Menu on the remote). The on-screen display prompts you to enter the group number: • Enter the group number using the number keys (remote).

  • Page 21: Locating A Specifi C Title, Chapter, Or Track

    USING THE 800 PREFACE REFERENCE DVD/CD Locating a specific title, chapter, or PLAYER track Normally, DVD-Video discs are divided into one or more titles, and the titles are subdivided into Chapters. Audio CDs are divided into tracks. The DVD/CD player allows you to play an entire disc, or start playing from any chapter or track number.
  • Page 22 USING THE 800 PREFACE REFERENCE DVD/CD To locate a title by number PLAYER • Press # (Function Top Menu on the remote). The on-screen display prompts you to enter the title number: • Enter the title number using the number keys (remote).

  • Page 23: Stopping, Pausing, And Resuming Play

    USING THE 800 PREFACE REFERENCE DVD/CD Stopping, pausing, and resuming PLAYER play You can stop or pause a disc, and then resume play at the same position. To stop play • Press * (front panel or remote). The on-screen display shows This Stop/Pause icon indicates that you can resume from the current position.

  • Page 24: Changing The Front-Panel Display

    REFERENCE DVD/CD Changing the front-panel display PLAYER The 800 Reference DVD/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 optimum viewing, and choose what information is displayed.

  • Page 25: Displaying Disc Information On Screen

    USING THE 800 PREFACE REFERENCE DVD/CD Displaying disc information on screen PLAYER You can display information about the current DVD or CD on the on-screen display. To display disc information on screen • Press OSD (Function blue key on the remote) or Function Display •...

  • Page 26: Video Controls

    REFERENCE DVD/CD Video controls PLAYER The 800 Reference DVD/CD Player includes several video controls to allow you to adjust the video image. The video controls are available for video sources, and the picture position controls are also available for the internal DVD.
  • Page 27 USING THE 800 PREFACE REFERENCE DVD/CD To change the image aspect ratio PLAYER With correctly authored DVDs the DVD player will automatically select the correct scaling. For external inputs or incorrectly authored DVDs you can specify the aspect ratio of the image by pressing the green key on the •...

  • Page 28: Advanced Features

    Advanced features This chapter describes the more advanced features of the DVD/CD player. These features are not essential if you simply want to enjoy DVD-Video discs or audio CDs, but they allow you to take full advantage of the range of options available with the DVD format. Note that many of the advanced features depend on the content of the particular disc you are playing.

  • Page 29: Selecting Options From A Menu

    ADVANCED FEATURES PREFACE Selecting options from a menu DVDs generally provide a Top Menu, which provides access to the content on the disc. Many DVD-Video discs also provide a disc menu, which allows you to select additional sections or special options. You can operate the menus either using the remote or using the keys under the front panel.

  • Page 30: Fast And Slow-Motion Play

    ADVANCED FEATURES PREFACE Fast and slow-motion play You can play back DVD-Video discs faster than normal, at between twice and eight times normal speed, or in slow motion, at between one-half and one-sixteenth of normal speed. You can also play back audio CDs faster than normal. Note: The sound is muted when playing back DVD-Video discs faster or slower than normal.

  • Page 31: Playing Repeatedly

    ADVANCED FEATURES PREFACE Playing repeatedly You can play back a specifi ed title, chapter, track, or section of a disc repeatedly. To repeat a title, chapter, or track • Select the title, chapter, or track you want to repeat. • Press Repeat (remote) to switch between Ch.

  • Page 32: Selecting An Audio Soundtrack

    To switch between stereo and multichannel (DVD-Audio) Some DVD-Audio discs allow you to switch between stereo and multichannel. If this feature is available: • Press Audio (Function > on the remote). The 800 will switch to the alternate format and restart the current track.

  • Page 33: Displaying Subtitles

    ADVANCED FEATURES PREFACE Displaying subtitles Many DVD-Video discs include subtitles in up to 32 different languages. While you are playing a disc you can turn the subtitles on or off, and select the subtitle language from those provided on the DVD-Video disc. To display the current subtitle setting •...

  • Page 34: Selecting The Camera Angle

    ADVANCED FEATURES PREFACE Selecting the camera angle Some DVD-Video discs include scenes recorded from up to nine different camera angles, and you can select the camera angle while you are playing the disc. To display the camera angle • Press OSD (Function blue key on the remote) or Function Display •...

  • Page 35: Setting The Parental Lock

    ADVANCED FEATURES PREFACE Setting the parental lock Some DVD-Video discs are provided with a parental lock function to allow you to restrict playback of scenes whose content exceeds a specifi ed rating unless a password is entered. You can operate the menus either using the remote or using the keys under the front panel.
  • Page 36 ADVANCED FEATURES PREFACE The following screen prompts you to enter the password: • Enter your four-digit password using the number keys (remote), and press Enter. Initially the password is set to 7890, but you can change it to any password you choose as described in To change the password, page 30.
  • Page 37 ADVANCED FEATURES PREFACE T o change the password • Highlight Change password on the Set rating level screen and press Enter to select it. The following screen allows you to specify the new password: • Enter the four-digit password you want to use and press Enter to select it.

  • Page 38: Using The Dvd/Cd Player Preamplifier Features

    Using the DVD/CD player preamplifier features In addition to playing DVD discs and audio CDs, the 800 Reference DVD/CD Player can act as a controller for up to 11 other sources. This chapter explains how to use these features from either the front...

  • Page 39: Selecting A Source

    PLAYER PREAMPLIFIER Selecting a source FEATURES The 800 Reference DVD/CD Player can be used as a system controller to select sources within a Meridian system. It can also be confi gured to provide video switching for specifi ed sources. The DVD/CD player provides the following 12 sources: CD, Radio, LP, TV, Tape 1, Tape 2, CDR, Cable, DVD, VCR1, VCR2, LDisc.

  • Page 40: Adjusting The System Volume

    Adjusting the system volume FEATURES The 800 Reference DVD/CD Player can be used as the controller in a system with Meridian DSP loudspeakers, in which case you can adjust the volume using the front panel or remote. The volume changes in precise steps of 1dB, where 9dB is equivalent to doubling the loudness.

  • Page 41: Changing The Balance Or Phase

    PLAYER PREAMPLIFIER Changing the balance or phase FEATURES If the 800 Reference DVD/CD Player is confi gured to drive a two-channel power amplifi er or active speakers directly, it provides control of the balance and phase. To change the balance •...

  • Page 42: Configuring Disc Options

    This chapter explains how use the options on the Setup menu to confi gure the operation of the 800 Reference DVD/CD Player. You can operate the menus using either the remote or the keys under the front panel.

  • Page 43: Setting Default Options

    CONFIGURING DISC PREFACE OPTIONS Setting default options The default options are divided into the following four menus of settings: Menu Description Video setup The display settings. Audio setup The audio settings. Playback options The audio, subtitle, and menu languages, parental rating, and screensaver.
  • Page 44 CONFIGURING DISC PREFACE OPTIONS To return to the previous menu • Press Return. To exit from the setup menus • Press Setup.

  • Page 45: Selecting The Display Settings

    OPTIONS Selecting the display settings The Video setup menu lets you change the video and operational settings of the 800 DVD/CD Player: To specify your display format You should set the Display aspect option to the format that your display can accommodate.
  • Page 46 If you are using the Composite or S-video outputs of the DVD player you should usually select the 7.5 IRE option. If you are using the Component outputs select the option that matches your display. If you use the 800 to play both NTSC and PAL material the recommended setting is 0 IRE.
  • Page 47 To select the TV standard DVD movies are produced in both PAL and NTSC television formats. The 800 DVD/CD Player is capable of converting between formats, to allow you to view DVD movies in either format even if your television is not capable of displaying that format.
  • Page 48 These options allow you to ensure that a static image does not remain on the display; this can damage certain types of display. The Stop timeout automatically fades the screen to black if the 800 DVD/CD Player is left in stop mode and no key is pressed for the specifi ed time.
  • Page 49 CONFIGURING DISC PREFACE OPTIONS The appropriate menu is displayed: • Press V or A to select the timeout delay, and press Enter. You can also adjust the intensity of the logo screen. • Highlight Logo screen in the Screensaver options menu, and press Enter.
  • Page 50 CONFIGURING DISC PREFACE OPTIONS The Scaler setup menu is displayed: • Press to highlight the setting you want to change, and press Enter. The Scaler mode options are explained in the following table: Scaler mode Description Deinterlace Converts 480i (NTSC) to 480p and 576i (PAL) to 576p. 720p Upconverts to High Defi...
  • Page 51 CONFIGURING DISC PREFACE OPTIONS To set the HDMI options • Highlight HDMI options… in the Video Setup menu, and press Enter. The HDMI setup menu is displayed: • Press to highlight the setting you want to change, and press Enter. The HDMI mode can be set DVI or HDMI.

  • Page 52: Selecting The Audio Settings

    Dolby Digital, DTS, etc. • Select Yes if you want the 800 DVD/CD Player to convert the audio to two-channel PCM on the corresponding outputs for connection to an 861 via a Meridian multichannel link, or for direct connection to Meridian DSP Loudspeakers or a digital preamplifi...
  • Page 53 The following menu is displayed: • Press V or A to choose between 48kHz and 96kHz, and press Enter. Choose the appropriate rate for the decoder or preamplifi er your 800 DVD/ CD Player is connected to. When playing audio at higher rates it will be downsampled to the rate you have specifi...
  • Page 54 CONFIGURING DISC PREFACE OPTIONS • If you are connecting either of the outputs to a Meridian product that is MHR compliant, such as the 861, select the option for the corresponding output to take advantage of MHR. • Select Neither if there are no MHR-compliant Meridian products in your system.

  • Page 55: Selecting The Playback Options

    CONFIGURING DISC PREFACE OPTIONS Selecting the playback options The Playback options menu lets you change the default language for the audio soundtrack, subtitles, and on-screen menus, the parental rating, and the screensaver: To select the default soundtrack language Most DVD-Video discs include a selection of soundtrack languages. English is usually the default soundtrack language, but you can use the Audio language menu to set a different default language if you prefer.
  • Page 56 To select the disc menu language The 800 DVD/CD Player allows you to choose the language for the disc menus. • Highlight Menu in the Playback options menu and press Enter.

  • Page 57: Region Codes

    If you try to play a disc which is assigned to the incorrect region code then either a special screen or the following warning will be displayed: If your 800 Reference DVD/CD Player is not set to your local region, please contact your dealer.

  • Page 58: Configuring The Dvd/Cd Player

    Configuring the DVD/CD player This chapter explains how to set up the 800 Reference DVD/CD Player for most standard confi gurations of outputs and sources using just the front-panel controls and MSR+. For complete control over all aspects of the DVD/CD player’s confi...

  • Page 59: Choosing A Standard Setting

    Choosing a standard setting The DVD/CD player provides several sets of standard settings, called Types, which confi gure all aspects of the 800 into one of a number of alternative standard confi gurations. Types 0 to 5 are factory settings, designed to cater for the most commonly needed confi...
  • Page 60 Warning: this procedure will reset any confi guration and calibration changes you have made. • Switch off any power amplifi ers that are connected to the 800 and put any digital speakers into standby. • Put the DVD/CD player into standby by pressing Off (front panel or remote).
  • Page 61 If you are using the 800 with an 861, the 861 will be designated as Controller and the 800 will be confi gured as Not Controller. If you are using the 800 with an 861 we recommend you set 800 present in the 861 confi guration; see the Meridian Confi guration Program Guide,...

  • Page 62: Glossary

    Glossary...
  • Page 63 GLOSSARY PREFACE AC-3 An alternative name for the Dolby Digital format. Controller The product in a Meridian system that uses the infra-red signals from the remote to control the system. The controller is normally chosen automatically, but the installer can override this. CPPM Content Protection for Prerecorded Media, a cryptographic method for protecting entertainment content when recorded on physical media.
  • Page 64 Menus The fl exible system for choosing options and confi guring settings in Meridian products. On the 800 the menus are controlled by the <, >, A, and V keys on the front panel or MSR+. Meridian High Resolution is a proprietary secure encoding format using...

  • Page 65: Mpeg Video

    CDs. Source An input to the system, such as CD or TV. The Meridian 500 and 800 Series provide 12 named sources, corresponding to the names of the 12 source keys on the MSR+. In the 800 you can choose the label displayed for each source, and the input used for it.

  • Page 66: Index

    Index A-B repeat 24 fast play 23 aspect ratio, changing 20 front-panel display 17 audio CDs 14 front panel keys 8 on-screen display 18 Audio language menu 48 audio soundtrack, selecting 25 glossary 55 Auto setup 53 HDMI, connecting to 44 balance, changing 34 HDMI options 44 black level, changing 19...
  • Page 67 soundtrack languages 48 selecting default 48 on-screen display 18 sources 32 changing 17 selecting 32 disc information 18 specification 5 opening the disc tray 11 standard settings, selecting 53 standby, switching to 10 stepping forward frame by frame 16 parental lock, setting 28 stopping play 16 pausing play 16 subtitles 26...

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