Audio outputs, Audio inputs (808.2i only), Communications connections – Meridian Audio 808.2 User Manual
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Installing the CD
player
Audio outputs
Use this output
To connect to this
BALANCED OUT
The balanced analogue inputs of a 
preamplifier, or a power amplifier 
such as the G57, using XLR leads.
ANALOGUE OUT
The unbalanced analogue inputs of 
a preamplifier, or a power amplifier 
such as the G57, using analogue 
phono leads.
DIGITAL OUT
The digital input of a surround 
processor, such as the 861 
Reference Digital Surround 
Controller, or DSP loudspeakers, 
using a 75Ω digital cable.
MERIDIAN 
SPEAKERLINK
DSP Loudspeakers with Meridian 
SpeakerLink connectors, using 
a Meridian SpeakerLink lead. 
Alternatively a standard CAT5 
network cable may be used.
Audio inputs (808.2i only)
Use this input
To connect to this
ANALOGUE 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 (Aux), D3 (Disc)
The digital output of a 
source such as a DVD 
player.
OPTICAL INPUT O1 (Sat), 
O2 (Game)
The optical output of a 
source such as a satellite 
receiver.
The default assignment of the source to each input is 
shown in brackets after the input name in the above 
table. CD corresponds to the internal CD player.
Communications connections
Use this connection
To connect to this
MERIDIAN COMMS
Other Meridian G Series, 
500 Series, or 800 Series 
equipment, or Meridian 
DSP loudspeakers.
RS232 connection
A computer, for configuring 
the CD player.
TRIGGER OUTPUT 
1, 2, 3 
Equipment that can be 
triggered by a 12V 100mA 
signal.
