Operation Manual

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INTRODUCTION
Specification
Drive
• Internal CD/DVD-ROM drive.
Audio in and out
The 808 is supplied as standard with:
• 2-channel balanced audio output.
• 2-channel unbalanced audio output.
• 2-channel digital coax output with optional MHR encryption at high
rate.
The 808i version also includes:
• 6 2-channel unbalanced analogue inputs. Adjustable sensitivity.
Renameable legends.
• 3 2-channel digital coax inputs. Renameable legends. 32 to 96kHz
sampling and up to 24-bit precision.
• 2 2-channel digital optical inputs. Renameable legends. 32 to 96kHz
sampling and up to 24-bit precision.
Signal processing
The 808 uses Meridian’s proprietary DSP software to provide the following
powerful features:
• Upsampling.
• FIFO and error correction.
• Resolution enhancement.
Controls, etc.
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.