Meridian Audio 808 - Manual (Page 8)

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INTRODUCTION
System integration
The 808 Signature Reference CD Player provides balanced and unbalanced
analogue outputs for connecting to an external power amplifi er or
preamplifi er. Alternatively, it provides coax digital outputs, allowing it to
drive Meridian DSP Loudspeakers directly. The digital outputs support MHR
(Meridian High Resolution) and operate at up to 2 x CD sample rate
(88.2kHz), 24-bit. An auxiliary digital output can be used to connect to a
surround decoder, or feed a second zone.
Meridian Comms sockets (2 x DIN) allow communication with other
Meridian components, while an RS232 interface provides full remote
control capability as well as the ability to confi gure the unit with Meridian’s
innovative Windows-based graphic confi guration application. Three
programmable trigger outputs are provided for direct control of external
devices, for example powering-up amplifi ers, etc.
The Meridian 808 Signature Reference CD Player is supplied with the MSR+
learning/programmable remote control, which not only operates all
Meridian products but also includes an extensive database of third-party
products and the capability to learn commands from existing remotes.
MP3 audio CDs
In addition to playing CD Audio (CD-DA), CD-R, CD-R/W, and DTS-CD format
discs, the 808 Signature Reference CD Player can play CD-ROMs containing
directories of MP3 audio fi les. This provides a convenient way of archiving
record collections to achieve up to 10 times the capacity of a conventional
CD where sound quality is not of primary importance.
MP3 discs can be created from a computer using appropriate MP3 encoding
software and a CD-ROM writer. Generate the MP3 fi les with a data rate of
at least 128Kbits per second. Group the tracks into folders to create
separate albums on the disc. Do not create folders within folders.
Tracks and albums are played in the order in which they are recorded onto
the CD-ROM. Usually this will be in alphabetical order of fi lename.