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Meridian 808.3 User Manual

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  • Page 1 808.3 Signature Reference CD Player User Guide...

  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    Important safety instructions Preface • 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 Installing the 808.3 Signature Reference CD Player The 808.3 Signature Reference CD Player Unpacking Specifications Applications Using the 808.3 Signature Reference CD Player Configuring the 808.3 Signature Reference CD Player Front panel keys Choosing a standard setting...
  • Page 4 Sales and service in the UK MHR: this product incorporates copyright protection technology covered by certain patent applications and intellectual property Meridian Audio Ltd of Meridian Audio Ltd. This technology is provided for the Latham Road express purpose of securely containing copyright audio within Huntingdon the Meridian System only.

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Introduction Introduction Welcome to the Meridian 808.3 Signature Reference CD Player. This User Guide provides full information about using the 808.3 in conjunction with your other equipment, to achieve the superb results you can expect from it.

  • Page 6: The 808.3 Signature Reference Cd Player

    (DSP) with a capability of an impressive 150 MIPs Loudspeakers directly. The digital outputs support MHR upsamples the digital information from the 16-bit (Meridian High Resolution) and operate at up to 2 x CD 44.1kHz signal of conventional CD to a 24-bit signal sample rate (88.2kHz), 24-bit.

  • Page 7: Specifications

    24-bit precision. • Two 2-channel digital optical inputs. Renameable legends. 44.1kHz to 96kHz sampling and up to 24- bit precision. Signal processing The 808.3 uses Meridian’s proprietary DSP software to provide the following powerful features: • Apodising filter. • Upsampling.
  • Page 8 Introduction...

  • Page 9: Using The 808.3 Signature Reference Cd Player

    CD Player Using the 808.3 Signature Reference CD Player This chapter provides a summary of the functions of the 808.3 Signature Reference CD Player to identify the controls which you use to operate the unit. It also provides step-by-step instructions for operating the 808.3, using...

  • Page 10: Front Panel Keys

    Scans forwards displayed Repeat Phase- Store Source Volume Repeat Clear Display Mute Volume Signature Reference CD Player 808.3 Drive Play Pause CD drive Plays the disc Pauses the disc Switches to standby Open Stop Next/Previous Volume keys Opens/closes...

  • Page 11: Msr+ Keys

    MSR+ keys Using the 808.3 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 forward Fast reverse Selects the next Opens the disc tray...

  • Page 12: Switching On And Off

    808.3 operate at maximum efficiency from the moment you start. If you are not going to use the 808.3 for several days you should switch the unit off completely at the rear panel, and disconnect it from the AC power supply.

  • Page 13: Playing A Disc

    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 808.3 is the currently selected source. To play the disc •...

  • Page 14: Stopping And Pausing Play

    Using the 808.3 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: 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 808.3 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...

  • Page 16: Scanning A Disc

    Using the 808.3 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 808.3 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 Absolute Phase

    Using the 808.3 Changing the absolute phase Signature Reference CD Player 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 •...

  • Page 19: Changing The Front-Panel Display

    Changing the front-panel display Using the 808.3 Signature Reference CD Player The 808.3 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 optimum viewing, and choose what information is displayed.
  • Page 20 Using the 808.3 Signature Reference CD Player...

  • Page 21: Using The Preamplifier Features

    Using the preamplifier features Using the preamplifier features The 808.3 Signature Reference CD Player includes a preamplifier, and can act as the controller for up to 11 other sources, and provide an optional volume control for the analogue inputs. This chapter explains how to use these features from either the front...

  • Page 22: Selecting A Source

    You can then listen to music streamed from the The input associated with each of the sources Sooloos server. depends on how the 808.3 has been set up; for more information refer to the Meridian Configuration Program The volume and mute controls on the Sooloos Guide .

  • Page 23: Adjusting The System Volume

    Adjusting the system volume Using the preamplifier features The 808.3 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.

  • Page 24: Changing The Balance

    Using the preamplifier Changing the balance features To change the balance • Press < or > (remote) until the display shows the current balance. Balance <0> For example: • Press A or V (remote) to move the listening position. The display shows the direction and position of the listening position.

  • Page 25: Installing The 808.3 Signature Reference Cd Player

    Installing the 808.3 Signature Reference CD Player This chapter explains how to install the 808.3 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 26: Unpacking

    Installing the 808.3 Unpacking Signature Reference CD Player The 808.3 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 27: Communications Connections

    To connect to this MERIDIAN COMMS Other Meridian equipment, or Meridian DSP loudspeakers. RS232 connection A computer, for configuring the 808.3, or a serial control system.. TRIGGER OUTPUT Equipment that can be 1, 2, 3 triggered by a 12V 100mA signal.

  • Page 28: Applications

    ANALOGUE ANALOGUE IN Phono leads You can connect up to six analogue sources to the 808.3 Signature Reference CD Player • Connect the analogue source to one of the analogue input sockets of the 808.3, using screened coax phono leads.
  • Page 29 INPUT OUTPUT INPUT OUTPUT SpeakerLink lead SpeakerLink lead The 808.3 can be connected directly to Meridian DSP loudspeakers to create a complete compact stereo system, with volume and other preamplifier controls provided by the loudspeakers via the MSR+ or the front panel.
  • Page 30 INPUT OUTPUT INPUT OUTPUT SpeakerLink lead SpeakerLink lead The 808.3 can be connected directly to Meridian DSP loudspeakers to create a complete compact stereo system, with volume and other preamplifier controls provided by the loudspeakers via the MSR+ or the front panel.
  • Page 31 Configure the loudspeakers as described in the Meridian DSP Loudspeaker User Guide . • Connect the DIGITAL OUTPUT and a COMMS socket from the 808.3 to DIGITAL INPUT 1 and the COMMS input on the DSP loudspeaker chosen as the master, using an M5 lead. •...
  • Page 32 • Connect the ANALOGUE OUTPUT connections from the 808.3 to the inputs of the analogue active loudspeakers or power amplifier.
  • Page 33 Installing the 808.3 Signature Reference CD Player To connect to other Meridian G Series or 800 Series equipment Meridian 808.3 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 All the other units will be configured as non-controllers.
  • Page 34 Installing the 808.3 Signature Reference CD Player...

  • Page 35: Configuring The 808.3 Signature Reference Cd Player

    CD Player Configuring the 808.3 Signature Reference CD Player This chapter explains how to set up the 808.3 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 36: Choosing A Standard Setting

    The display shows: Variable output, for use with power amplifiers and analogue loudspeakers. • Wait for one second, and then put the 808.3 into standby by pressing Off (front panel or remote). In addition, your installer may have provided one or •...

  • Page 37: Setting Up Sources

    The display shows: Gain On The display shows: Not Analogue For example: The 808.3 will then return to standby with Gain mode turned on. Gain mode adds an extra Sensitivity option to the menus. To turn off Gain mode •...
  • Page 38 Configuring the 808.3 Signature Reference CD Player...

  • Page 39: Index

    13 clip indicator 33 connecting to 25, 26, 27 Sooloos, using 18 Comms, connecting 23, 27, 29 Meridian System Remote keys 7 sound, muting 19 communications connections 23 muting the sound 19 sources 18 configuring 31...
  • Page 40 Index unpacking 22 volume, adjusting 19...

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