Adjusting The Sensitivity Of Sources - Meridian 808 Signature Reference User Manual

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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.
• Set Input Gain Menu to Show; see Setup
parameters , page 41.
• Select the source you want to adjust, with loud
source material playing.
• Press < or > (remote) until the display shows the
current sensitivity.
For example:
• Press A or V (remote) to change the sensitivity.
You can select between sensitivities of 0.5V (most
sensitive), 1.0V, 2.0V, or 2.5V (least sensitive).
If the sensitivity is set too high the input will clip the
loudest passages. The display shows:
For example:
In this case reduce the sensitivity.
If you have selected a digital source you cannot adjust
the sensitivity. The display shows:
For example:
Radio 2.0V In
Radio 0.5V In Clip
CD Not Analogue