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  • Page 1 808 Signature Reference CD Player User Guide...

  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    Preface Important safety instructions • Read the instructions. To avoid overheating • Keep these instructions. • Leave at least 10cm around the equipment to ensure • Follow all instructions. sufficient ventilation. • Do not use this apparatus near water. • Clean only with a dry cloth.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Contents Introduction Using the SpeakerLink controls The 808 Signature Reference CD Player Primary SpeakerLink controls Specifications Subwoofer setup controls Using the 808 Signature Reference Installing the 808 Signature Reference CD Player CD Player Front panel keys Unpacking MSR+ keys...

  • Page 4: Product Registration

    Sales and service in the UK MHR: this product incorporates copyright protection technology covered by certain patent applications Meridian Audio Ltd and intellectual property of Meridian Audio Ltd. This Latham Road technology is provided for the express purpose of Huntingdon...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Introduction Introduction Welcome to the Meridian 808 Signature Reference CD Player. This User Guide provides full information about using the 808 in conjunction with your other equipment, to achieve the superb results you can expect from it.

  • Page 6: The 808 Signature Reference Cd Player

    Integrated preamplifier the disc, powerful on-board digital signal processing (DSP) with a capability of an impressive 400 MIPS The 808 Signature Reference CD Player includes a upsamples the digital information from the 16-bit built-in stereo preamplifier with the ability to handle 44.1kHz signal of conventional CD to a 24-bit signal...
  • Page 7 Three programmable trigger outputs are provided for direct control of external devices, for example powering-up amplifiers, etc. The Meridian 808 Signature Reference CD Player is supplied with the MSR+ learning/programmable remote control, which not only operates all Meridian products...

  • Page 8: Specifications

    One USB input, for connection to a computer. Up to 192kHz sampling and up to 24-bit precision. • All inputs provide renameable legends. Signal processing The 808 uses Meridian’s proprietary DSP software to provide the following powerful features: • Apodising filter. •...

  • Page 9: Using The 808 Signature Reference Cd Player

    Using the 808 Signature Reference CD Player 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 you use to operate the unit. It also provides step-by-step instructions for operating the 808, using...

  • Page 10: Front Panel Keys

    Using the 808 Front panel keys Signature Reference CD Player Phase– Clear Mute Indicates inverted Fast Reverse Source Mutes or restores Emphasis Clears a track the sound phase indicator Scans backwards selection Selects a source Display Repeat Store Changes the Repeat Repeats a Fast Forward...

  • Page 11: Msr+ Keys

    MSR+ keys Using the 808 Signature Reference CD Player Previous Source keys Selects the Play Switches to Select a source previous track Plays the disc standby Stop Stops the disc Next Open Fast reverse Selects the next Fast forward Scans backwards Opens the disc tray track Scans forwards...

  • Page 12: Switching On And Off

    • Press å, *, or > (front panel), or select a source. If the 808 is part of a Meridian system it will automatically switch on any other units in the system, such as the 861 Reference Digital Surround Controller and Meridian DSP Loudspeakers.

  • Page 13: Playing A Disc

    For example: Programming a selection , page 13. After a short delay the track you have selected will start If you have other Meridian sources you should to play. ensure that the 808 is the currently selected source. To play the disc •...

  • Page 14: Stopping And Pausing Play

    Using the 808 Stopping and pausing play Signature Reference CD Player To stop playback • Press * (front panel or remote). The display will show the total number of tracks on the disc. For example: 16 --:-- To pause playback You can pause a disc while keeping it spinning, so that you can resume play instantly.

  • Page 15: Repeat

    Repeat Using the 808 Signature Reference CD Player 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 options: Display Description...

  • Page 16: Scanning A Disc

    Using the 808 Scanning a disc 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.

  • Page 17: Programming A Selection

    Programming a selection Using the 808 Signature Reference CD Player You can programme a selection of tracks and then play To make a selection by omitting tracks only the tracks you have programmed. • Choose one of the tracks you do not want to play, as You can programme a selection either by storing the described above.

  • Page 18: Changing The Front-Panel Display

    Changing the front-panel display Signature Reference CD Player The 808 Signature Reference CD Player displays If the 808 Signature Reference CD Player has information and settings on the 20-character front- detected an authentic MQA music stream the audio panel display.

  • Page 19: Using The Preamplifier Features

    Using the preamplifier features Using the preamplifier features The 808 Signature Reference CD Player includes a preamplifier which can act as the controller for up to 11 other sources, with an optional volume control. This chapter explains how to use these features from either the front...

  • Page 20: Selecting A Source

    You can then listen to music streamed from the refer to the Meridian Configuration Program Guide Sooloos server. available from our website; see Installing the Meridian Configuration Application , page 46. The volume and mute controls on the Sooloos controller will operate the 808.

  • Page 21: Adjusting The System Volume

    Adjusting the system volume Using the preamplifier features The 808 Signature Reference CD Player provides a To restore the sound volume control which can be adjusted from the front • Press Mute again. panel or remote control. The volume changes in precise...

  • Page 22: Changing The Treble, Bass, Or Balance

    Press A or V (remote) to move the listening position. These controls only affect the analogue outputs The display shows the direction and position of the when the 808 Signature Reference CD Player is set listening position. up with variable outputs. Balance <3...

  • Page 23: Changing The Axis Or Phase

    Changing the axis or phase Using the preamplifier features Larger models of the DSP loudspeakers have an axis To store the tone settings control that allows you to compensate for the height of If you are using SpeakerLink loudspeakers or your 808 the listener relative to the tweeter.

  • Page 24: Adjusting The Sensitivity Of Sources

    Using the preamplifier Adjusting the sensitivity of sources features This section explains how to use the input gain menu to set up the analogue sources connected to the 808. To adjust the sensitivity of a source To obtain the best signal-to-noise ratio for your analogue sources you can adjust the sensitivity of each input to give the highest level that does not produce clipping.

  • Page 25: Headphone Mode

    Headphone mode Using the preamplifier features The 808 Signature Reference CD Player provides a If you want to mute the analogue outputs when not headphone mode, which mutes the outputs to DSP in use, set Relay Mute to Silent; see To set the relay loudspeakers.
  • Page 26 Using the preamplifier features...

  • Page 27: Using The Speakerlink Controls

    Using the SpeakerLink controls Using the SpeakerLink controls The 808 Signature Reference CD Player allows you to control several other settings supported by recent Meridian DSP loudspeakers The controls described in this chapter are only available if your DSP loudspeakers are connected via SpeakerLink, the volume mode is Fixed, and SpeakerLink is set to On in the Setup menus;...

  • Page 28: Primary Speakerlink Controls

    Using the Primary SpeakerLink controls SpeakerLink controls The EBA (Enhanced Bass Alignment) control improves To specify Enhanced Boundary Control the bass alignment in DSP loudspeakers that support • Press < or > (remote) until the display shows the it. Note that the extra processing adds a time delay, so current EBC setting.

  • Page 29: Subwoofer Setup Controls

    SpeakerLink controls If you have one or more subwoofers connected To change the subwoofer gain to your 808 Signature Reference CD Player via • Press < or > (remote) until the display shows the SpeakerLink, the following controls allow you to adjust current subwoofer gain.
  • Page 30 Using the SpeakerLink controls...

  • Page 31: Installing The 808 Signature Reference Cd Player

    Installing the 808 Signature Reference CD Player This chapter explains how to install the 808 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.

  • Page 32: Unpacking

    Installing the 808 Unpacking Signature Reference CD Player The 808 Signature Reference CD Player is supplied Back panel with the following accessories: The following diagram gives details of the back panel • MSR+ remote control with batteries, manual, and connections: spare key caps.

  • Page 33: Audio Outputs

    DVD player. SPEAKERLINK INPUT The SpeakerLink output of SL1 (Disc) a Meridian source, using a Meridian SpeakerLink lead. * In each case the odd-numbered input is the left channel and the even-numbered is the right channel.

  • Page 34: Applications

    You can connect up to two digital coax inputs and two • Connect the digital source to an appropriate digital digital optical inputs to the 808 Signature Reference input socket on the 808, using either screened coax CD Player. phono leads, or a Toslink lead.
  • Page 35 On a Macintosh, OS X 10.4 or later is recommended. work as expected, but for highest quality you should Appropriate drivers will be installed automatically when set it to maximum and use the Meridian volume control you connect for the first time. in the 808 instead.
  • Page 36 INPUT OUTPUT INPUT OUTPUT SpeakerLink lead SpeakerLink lead The 808 can be connected directly to Meridian DSP • Configure the 808 as described in Configuring the 808 Reference Audio Core , page 39, or by using the loudspeakers to create a complete compact stereo Meridian Configuration Application;...
  • Page 37 The 808 can be connected directly to Meridian DSP • loudspeakers to create a complete compact stereo 808 Signature Reference CD Player , page 39, or system, with volume and other preamplifier controls by using the Meridian Configuration Application; see...
  • Page 38 • • Connect the DIGITAL OUTPUT and a COMMS 808 Signature Reference CD Player , page 39, or socket from the 808 to DIGITAL INPUT 1 and the by using the Meridian Configuration Application; see Installing the Meridian Configuration Application , page COMMS input on the DSP loudspeaker chosen as the Master, using an M5 lead.
  • Page 39 808 to the inputs of the analogue active loudspeakers or power amplifier. • Configure the 808 as described in Configuring the 808 Signature Reference CD Player , page 39, or by using the Meridian Configuration Application; see Installing the Meridian Configuration Application , page...
  • Page 40 SpeakerLink input on the 861, using a SpeakerLink lead. • Configure the 808 as described in Configuring the 808 Signature Reference CD Player , page 39, or by using the Meridian Configuration Application; see Installing the Meridian Configuration Application , page •...
  • Page 41 Meridian Prime Headphone Amplifier. • Connect the Unbalanced Analogue output from the 808 to the Analogue Input on the Meridian prime Headphone Amplifier, using phono leads. • Select Headphone Mode to mute the sound through the loudspeakers; see Headphone Mode , page 21.
  • Page 42 Installing the 808 Signature Reference CD Player To connect to other Meridian G Series or 800 Series equipment 808 Signature Reference CD Player G Series, 500 Series, or 800 Series unit MERIDIAN MERIDIAN COMMS COMMS Meridian Comms lead In a system of Meridian products, one of the products One unit will then be designated as the controller.

  • Page 43: Configuring The 808 Signature Reference Cd Player

    CD Player Configuring the 808 Signature Reference CD Player This chapter explains how to set up the 808 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 unit’s configuration it is recommended that you set up the unit using the Meridian Configuration Program;...

  • Page 44: Choosing A Standard Setting

    Press A or V on the front panel (or Volume + or • Type Label Description Volume – under the front panel) to change the Type Fixed Fixed output, for use with Meridian number. DSP loudspeakers. Variable Variable output, for use with power Typing, please wait. The display shows: amplifiers and analogue speakers.

  • Page 45: Setup Parameters

    Setup parameters Configuring the 808 Signature Reference CD Player To enter front panel setup mode IR Auto For example: • Put the 808 into standby by pressing Off (front panel To use the setup menus or remote). • Press and hold down ¯ (under the front panel). •...

  • Page 46: Setting The Startup Volume

    Configuring the 808 Setting the startup volume Signature Reference CD Player When you switch the 808 from standby you can choose to set the volume to a fixed value, or to the last value it was set to. To set the startup volume •...

  • Page 47: Setting The Output Mode And Speakerlink Setting

    Setting the output mode and SpeakerLink setting Configuring the 808 Signature Reference CD Player The output mode determines whether the 808 provides To set the output mode the volume control for the analogue outputs. • Press ¯ or ˘ (under the front panel) until the The SpeakerLink setting is only available if Output display shows the current output setting.

  • Page 48: Configuring The Ebc Settings

    Configuring the 808 Configuring the EBC settings Signature Reference CD Player The EBC control uses information about the room dimensions to compensate for reflections from the walls and ceiling. These menus are only available when EBC Menus is set to Show. To set the measurement units •...

  • Page 49: Muting The Analogue Relay

    Muting the analogue relay Configuring the 808 Signature Reference CD Player The 808 Reference Audio Core includes relay control of the analogue outputs, to ensure a totally silent output. The relay is activated when you mute the sound, and to avoid clicks in the loudspeakers when changing source.

  • Page 50: Installing The Meridian Configuration Application

    An RS232 null-modem cable. • A mouse or similar pointing device – the application You can download an electronic copy of the Meridian cannot be operated solely from the keyboard. Configuration Program Guide in Acrobat format from The Meridian Configuration Application communicates our website: with the products you are setting up via a serial cable.

  • Page 51: Index

    Meridian Prime Headphone Amplifier, to an analogue source 30 connecting to 37 Headphone mode 18, 21 to a power amplifier 35 Meridian System Remote keys 7 headphone mode 18, 21 to DSP loudspeakers 32, 33, 34 Movie Mode, selecting 25 headphones, connecting 37...
  • Page 52 Index subwoofer controls (continued) subwoofer filter 25 network input 29 safety warnings ii subwoofer gain 25 scanning a disc 12 switching on and off 8 selections adding a track 13 optical inputs 29 clearing 13 output mode, specifying 43 tone settings, storing 19 programming 13 outputs 29 tracks...

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