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Introduction

Specifications

Drive

Internal CD-ROM drive.

Audio outputs

2-channel balanced audio output.
2-channel unbalanced audio output.
2-channel digital coax output.
Two 2-channel Meridian SpeakerLink outputs.
Optional MHR encryption on digital outputs at high 
rate

Audio inputs

Six 2-channel unbalanced analogue inputs. 
Adjustable sensitivity. Renameable legends.
Three 2-channel digital coax inputs. Renameable 
legends. 44.1kHz to 96kHz sampling and up to 24-
bit precision.
One 2-channel Meridian SpeakerLink input. 
Renameable legends. 44.1kHz to 96kHz sampling 
and up to 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.
FIFO and error correction.
Resolution enhancement.








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 /-.

Display

20-character dot-matrix display with adjustable 
brightness and contrast.
Indicators for Emphasis, Repeat, and Phase.

Summary of Contents for 808.3

Page 1: ...808 3 Signature Reference CD Player User Guide...

Page 2: ...essible Safety warnings Do not expose the unit to dripping or splashing Do not place any object filled with liquid such as a vase on the unit Do not place naked flame sources such as lighted candles o...

Page 3: ...10 Repeat 11 Scanning a disc 12 Programming a selection 13 Changing the absolute phase 14 Changing the front panel display 15 Using the preamplifier features 17 Selecting a source 18 Adjusting the sy...

Page 4: ...England Copyright 1999 2010 Meridian Audio Ltd Visit us on the Web http www meridian audio com Part no 808U 3 P85624 MHR this product incorporates copyright protection technology covered by certain pa...

Page 5: ...tion 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...

Page 6: ...d stereo image precision and stability This and the digital electronics as a whole are driven by a new design of high stability clocking system which further reduces jitter and ensure that the highest...

Page 7: ...Renameable legends 44 1kHz to 96kHz sampling and up to 24 bit precision Two 2 channel digital optical inputs Renameable legends 44 1kHz to 96kHz sampling and up to 24 bit precision Signal processing...

Page 8: ...Introduction...

Page 9: ...ference 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 i...

Page 10: ...disc Stop Stops the disc Pause Pauses the disc Next Previous Selects the next or previous track Off Switches to standby Open Opens closes the disc drawer Display Changes the information displayed Eq E...

Page 11: ...isc Store Stores a selection Function Selects a special function Repeat Repeats a track disc A B Repeats a section Menu keys Select or change the balance phase contrast or brightness Source keys Selec...

Page 12: ...808 3 is part of a Meridian system it will automatically switch on any other units in the system such as the 861 Reference Digital Surround Controller and Meridian DSP Loudspeakers To insert a disc Pr...

Page 13: ...ridian sources you should ensure that the 808 3 is the currently selected source To play the disc Press front panel or remote The display will show your selection For example Play l The display will t...

Page 14: ...will show the total number of tracks on the disc For example 16 To pause playback You can pause a disc while keeping it spinning so that you can resume play instantly Press front panel or remote You...

Page 15: ...ption Repeat track Repeat current track Repeat disc Repeat entire disc To repeat between two positions Press A B Function Repeat on the remote at the start of the section you want to repeat The displa...

Page 16: ...a disc Press or remote or under the front panel to select twice normal speed Press or again to select eight times normal speed The display will show you the position on the disc For example 3 12 37 Pr...

Page 17: ...umber For example Track 14 Press Store remote or under the front panel The track will change from Track to Store and all the other tracks will be marked Clear For example Store 14 You should store the...

Page 18: ...ute phase of the analogue output signal which in some circumstances can give a noticeable improvement in realism To display the phase setting Press Phase Function on the remote The display will show C...

Page 19: ...remote until the display shows the current contrast or brightness For example CD Contrast 10 Press A or V remote to change the selected setting You can change the contrast or brightness between 0 and...

Page 20: ...16 Using the 808 3 Signature Reference CD Player...

Page 21: ...e 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 expla...

Page 22: ...t or press the appropriate source key on the remote eg CD The display shows the source and volume setting For example if you select the Radio source The display shows Radio 65 The 808 3 mutes the soun...

Page 23: ...is equivalent to doubling the loudness The current volume setting is displayed in dB on the front panel display and can be varied in the range 1 to 99dB To change the volume Press Volume A or Volume V...

Page 24: ...or example CD Balance 0 Press A or V remote to move the listening position The display shows the direction and position of the listening position For example CD Balance 3 The arrow indicates the direc...

Page 25: ...ow 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 You should not ma...

Page 26: ...ng diagram gives details of the back panel connections ANALOGUE INPUT ANALOGUE OUTPUT DIGITAL INPUT DIGITAL OUTPUT O2 O1 D3 D2 D1 RIGHT LEFT RIGHT LEFT MHR SPDIF MASTER SLAVE SL1 DVD S PEAKER L INK IN...

Page 27: ...NALOGUE IN A1 Radio A2 TV A3 Cable A4 Tape A5 VCR1 A6 VCR2 The analogue outputs of a source such as a TV or tape deck DIGITAL INPUT D1 DVD D2 D3 The digital output of a source such as a DVD player SPE...

Page 28: ...ect the SpeakerLink output from the 808 3 to the SpeakerLink input on the 861 using a SpeakerLink lead To connect to an analogue source eg TV tuner 808 3 Signature Reference CD Player Analogue source...

Page 29: ...trols provided by the loudspeakers via the MSR or the front panel The Meridian SpeakerLink connection provides both two channel digital audio and Meridian Comms control This is an alternative to the h...

Page 30: ...ifier controls provided by the loudspeakers via the MSR or the front panel The Meridian SpeakerLink connection provides both two channel digital audio and Meridian Comms control This is an alternative...

Page 31: ...UT If your DSP loudspeakers do not provide Meridian SpeakerLink connections you can connect to them using the Digital and Meridian Comms connections Connect the DIGITAL OUTPUT and a COMMS socket from...

Page 32: ...PUTS ANALOGUE OUT Meridian 808 3 CD Player Phono or XLR leads The 808 3 includes an integrated preamplifier allowing you to connect it directly to a pair of analogue active loudspeakers or to analogue...

Page 33: ...s on another G Series 500 Series or 800 Series unit using the Comms leads provided with the products The sequence in which you connect the units is not important Switch all the units to standby Press...

Page 34: ...30 Installing the 808 3 Signature Reference CD Player...

Page 35: ...re 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 reco...

Page 36: ...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...

Page 37: ...urce 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 descr...

Page 38: ...34 Configuring the 808 3 Signature Reference CD Player...

Page 39: ...roller connecting to 24 Meridian DSP loudspeakers connecting to 25 26 27 Meridian System Remote keys 7 muting the sound 19 O outputs 23 P pausing play 10 continuing after pausing 10 phase changing 14...

Page 40: ...36 Index U unpacking 22 V volume adjusting 19...

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