Meridian Audio 808.2I manual Choosing a standard setting, To select a standard setting, Type

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Configuring the CD

player

Choosing a standard setting

The CD player provides several sets of standard settings, called Types, which configure all aspects of the 808.2 into one of a number of alternative standard configurations.

Types 0 to 3 are factory settings, designed to cater for the most commonly needed configurations of associated equipment.

These standard Types are shown in the following table:

Type Description

0CD player, variable output, all sources internal.

1CD Player, fixed output, all sources internal.

2Preamplifier, fixed output, CD internal, all other sources external (808.2i only).

3Preamplifier as above but variable output (808.2i only).

In addition, your installer may have provided one or more named User Types, with settings appropriate to the configuration of equipment when your 808.2 was installed.

You can reset the configuration of the CD player to any of these Types to restore it to the state it was in when it was installed. Note: Selecting a Type will clear any configuration changes you have made.

To select a standard setting

Warning: this procedure will reset any configuration changes you have made.

•Switch off any power amplifiers that are connected to the 808.2 and put any digital speakers into standby.

•Put the CD player into standby by pressing Off (front panel or remote).

•Press and hold down Volume A (under the front panel).

The display shows:

Type in...

3

•Keep holding down Volume A for a further three seconds.

The display shows: Type- please wait

Then after a short delay the display shows the current Type.

For example:

Type

1

•Press A or V on the front panel to change the Type number.

The display shows: Typing, please wait

•Wait for one second, and then put the CD player into standby by pressing Off (front panel or remote).

•Switch on again to use the standard settings you have selected.

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Contents 808.2/808.2i Signature Reference CD Player User Guide To avoid overheating Important safety instructionsSafety warnings To avoid interferenceContents Copyright and acknowledgements Sales and service in the UKSales and service in the USA Designed and manufactured in the UKIntroduction Integrated preamplifier Signal ProcessingSystem integration Audio in and out SpecificationsDrive ControlsIntroduction Using the 808.2 Signature Reference CD Player Front panel keys Signature Reference CD PlayerMSR+ keys OFFTo switch to standby Switching on and offTo switch on from standby To insert a discTo restart the current track Playing a discTo play the disc To move to the next trackTo stop playback Stopping and pausing playTo continue after pausing To pause playbackRepeat To cancel A-B repeatTo cancel the repeat function To continuously repeat a discTo scan through a disc Scanning a disc1237 To make a selection by omitting tracks To choose a track to programmeTo make a selection by adding tracks To add or remove a track from a selection+ Phase Changing the absolute phaseTo display the phase setting To change the phase settingTo change the contrast or brightness Changing the front-panel displayTo change the displayed information Using Signature Reference CD Player Using the CD player preamplifier features To select a source Selecting a sourceRadio To restore the sound Adjusting the system volumeTo change the volume To mute the soundTo change the balance Changing the balanceBalance Installing the CD player Unpacking Back panelAudio inputs 808.2i only Audio outputsCommunications connections Applications To connect to an analogue preamplifier Type 1 orSpeakerLink lead DSP loudspeaker Slave M5 lead To connect the 808.2/808.2i to a power amplifier Type 0 or Series, 500 Series, or 800 Series unit Configuring the CD player To select a standard setting Choosing a standard settingType To turn off Gain mode Setting up sourcesTo turn on Gain mode To adjust the sensitivity of a sourceConfiguring the CD Player Index Unpacking Volume, adjusting

808.2I specifications

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