Meridian Audio 808.2I manual Setting up sources, To turn on Gain mode, To turn off Gain mode

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Setting up sources

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Configuring the CD

player

This section explains how to use Gain mode to set up the analogue sources connected to the CD player.

To turn on Gain mode

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

•Press and hold the Volume V key under the front panel for at least five

seconds.

The display shows:

Gain On

 

 

The CD player 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

•Repeat the above procedure.

The display shows:

Gain Off

 

 

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.

•Turn on Gain mode, as described above.

•Select the source you want to adjust, with loud source material playing.

•Press < or > (remote) until the display shows the current sensitivity.

For example:

Radio 2.0V In

•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: Radio 0.5V In Clip

In this case reduce the sensitivity.

If you have selected a digital source you cannot adjust the sensitivity. The display shows:

For example:

CD

Not Analogue

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Contents 808.2/808.2i Signature Reference CD Player User Guide To avoid interference Important safety instructionsSafety warnings To avoid overheatingContents Designed and manufactured in the UK Sales and service in the UKSales and service in the USA Copyright and acknowledgementsIntroduction System integration Signal ProcessingIntegrated preamplifier Controls SpecificationsDrive Audio in and outIntroduction Using the 808.2 Signature Reference CD Player Signature Reference CD Player Front panel keysOFF MSR+ keysTo insert a disc Switching on and offTo switch on from standby To switch to standbyTo move to the next track Playing a discTo play the disc To restart the current trackTo pause playback Stopping and pausing playTo continue after pausing To stop playbackTo continuously repeat a disc To cancel A-B repeatTo cancel the repeat function Repeat1237 Scanning a discTo scan through a disc To add or remove a track from a selection To choose a track to programmeTo make a selection by adding tracks To make a selection by omitting tracksTo change the phase setting Changing the absolute phaseTo display the phase setting + PhaseTo change the displayed information Changing the front-panel displayTo change the contrast or brightness Using Signature Reference CD Player Using the CD player preamplifier features Radio Selecting a sourceTo select a source To mute the sound Adjusting the system volumeTo change the volume To restore the soundBalance Changing the balanceTo change the balance Installing the CD player Back panel UnpackingCommunications connections Audio outputsAudio inputs 808.2i only To connect to an analogue preamplifier Type 1 or ApplicationsSpeakerLink 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 Type Choosing a standard settingTo select a standard setting To adjust the sensitivity of a source Setting up sourcesTo turn on Gain mode To turn off Gain modeConfiguring the CD Player Index Unpacking Volume, adjusting

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