Changing The Balance Or Phase - Meridian 808 User Manual

Changing the balance or phase

The 808 Signature Reference CD Player balance
control uses digital signal processing to compensate
for an off-centre listening position by delaying and
diminishing the sound in one speaker, thus effectively
shifting the speaker's image back.
You can also change the absolute phase of the signal,
to compensate for signals which are out of phase,
giving an unnatural-sounding bass.
If the 808 is set up with fixed outputs the balance
control is performed by the DSP loudspeakers.
To change the balance
• Press < or > (remote) until the display shows the
current balance.
SLS
For example:
• Press A or V (remote) to move the listening
position.
The display shows the direction and position of the
listening position.
SLS
For example:
The arrow indicates the direction, and the number
indicates the position where 0 is central, 8 is in line
with the corresponding main speaker, and 10 is fully to
one side.
To change the phase
Either:
• Press < or > (remote) until the display shows the
current phase.
For example:
• Press A or V (remote) or Phase (Function = on
the remote) to change the phase.
Or:
• Press Phase (Function = on the remote).
The display will show the new phase setting.
For example:
Balance <0>
Balance <3
SLS Phase+
SLS Phase-
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