Meridian Audio 808.2I Specifications

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Introduction

Specifications

Drive

Internal CD/DVD-ROM drive.

Audio in and out

The 808.2 is supplied as standard with:

2-channel balanced audio output.

2-channel unbalanced audio output.

2-channel digital coax output.

2-channel Meridian SpeakerLink output.

Optional MHR encryption on digital outputs at high

rate

The 808.2i version also includes:

Six 2-channel unbalanced analogue inputs.

Adjustable sensitivity. Renameable legends.

Three 2-channel digital coax inputs. Renameable

legends. 32 to 96kHz sampling and up to 24-bit

precision.

Two 2-channel digital optical inputs. Renameable

legends. 32 to 96kHz sampling and up to 24-bit

precision.

Signal processing

The 808.2 uses Meridian’s proprietary DSP software to

provide the following powerful features:

Upsampling.

FIFO and error correction.

Resolution enhancement.

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Controls

Front-panel facia controls for:

Open/Close, Play, Stop, Pause, Previous, Next, and

On/Off.

A hinged control panel provides additional controls for:

Repeat, Fast Forward/Reverse, Source, Store, Clear,

Display, Mute, and Volume +/-.

Display

20-character dot-matrix display with adjustable

brightness and contrast.

Indicators for Emphasis, Repeat, and Phase.

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Contents

Main ii Safety warnings To avoid overheating To avoid interference Radio interference Contents iv Sales and service in the UK Sales and service in the USA Designed and manufactured in the UK Page 2 The 808.2 Signature Reference CD Player Signal Processing Integrated preamplifier System integration 3 Specifications Drive Audio in and out Signal processing Controls Page Page Using the 808.2 Signature Reference CD Player Front panel keys Using the 808.2 Signature Reference CD Player MSR+ keys 8 Switching on and off To switch on from standby To insert a disc To switch to standby Playing a disc Stopping and pausing play Repeat 12 Scanning a disc To scan through a disc 13 Programming a selection To choose a track to programme To make a selection by adding tracks To make a selection by omitting tracks To add or remove a track from a selection Changing the absolute phase 15 Changing the front-panel display To change the contrast or brightness To change the displayed information 1 68:57 44k1 16Bit LPCM CD Page Page 18 Selecting a source To select a source Adjusting the system volume Page Installing the CD player 22 Unpacking Back panel 23 Installing the CD player Audio outputs Audio inputs (808.2i only) Communications connections Applications To connect to an analogue preamplifier (Type 1 or 2) To connect to an 861 Reference Digital Surround Controller (Type 1 or 2) 25 To connect to two-channel DSP loudspeakers using SpeakerLink (Type 1 or 2)Type 1 or 2) Meridian DSP Loudspeaker User Guide 26 Meridian DSP Loudspeaker User Guide 27 To connect the 808.2/808.2i to a power amplifier (Type 0 or 3)Type 0 or 3) 28 To connect to other Meridian G Series or 800 Series equipment Configuring the CD player 30 Choosing a standard setting To select a standard setting 31 Setting up sources To turn on Gain mode To turn off Gain mode To adjust the sensitivity of a source Page Index A B C D