Meridian America F80 User Manual

Important safety instructions

Read these instructions.

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Keep these instructions.

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Heed all warnings.

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Follow all instructions.

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Do not use this apparatus near water.

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Clean only with dry cloth.

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Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with

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the manufacturer’s instructions.
Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat

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registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that
produce heat.
(North America) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the

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polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades
with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two
blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade, or the third
prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does
not fit your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the
obsolete outlet.
Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched

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particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and at the point they
exit from the apparatus.
Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

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Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table

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specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus.
When a car t is used, use caution when moving the cart/
apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
Unplug the apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for

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long periods of time.
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is

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required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such
as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled
or objects have fallen in to the apparatus, the apparatus has been
exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has
been dropped.
Do not expose the product to dripping or splashing.

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Do not place any object filled with liquid, such as a vase, on the

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product.
Do not place naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, on the

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product.

To avoid interference

Do not position the product:

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WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE

This apparatus has been designed with Class 1 construction and
must be connected to a mains socket outlet with a protective
earthing connection (the third grounding pin).

This apparatus has no on/off switch. To disconnect this apparatus
from power, you must disconnect the power cord. Make sure the
power cord is always easily accessible.

To avoid overheating

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Do not position the product:

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The product normally runs warm to the touch.

Near strong magnetic radiation, such as near a power amplifier.
Near to a television, or where connecting cables may be subject
to or cause interference.

Leave at least 10cm around the equipment to ensure sufficient
ventilation.

In direct sunlight.
Near heat sources, such as a radiator.
Directly on top of heat producing equipment, such as a power
amplifier.
On a soft surface, such as a carpet, which would obstruct the
ventilation holes in the base.

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FCC Information (USA Only)

CAUTION:

Changes or modifications not approved by Meridian could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.

FCC Warning

This equipment generates and can radiate radio frequency energy
and if not installed and used correctly in accordance with our
instructions may cause interference to radio communications or
radio and television reception. It has been type-tested and complies
with the limits set out in Subpart J, Part 15 of FCC rules for a Class
B computing device. These limits are intended to provide reasonable
protection against such interference in home installations. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning
the equipment off and on, the user is encourage to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

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Increase the separation between the equipment.

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Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from

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that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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Contents

Getting started 1

Welcome 2

Using the F80 7

Operating the F80 from the front panel 8

General functions 10

Connecting to the F80 12

Playing discs 15

Playing discs 16

Playing discs (continued) 18

Playing DVDs 20

Listening to the radio 23

Listening to DAB radio 24

Using presets 26

Listening to FM or AM 28

Setting up 31

Adjusting the F80 32

Setting up the F80 34

Setting up the F80 (continued) 36

Index 39

Copyright

Sales and service in the UK

Meridian Audio Ltd
Latham Road
Huntingdon
Cambridgeshire
PE29 6YE, England

Tel [phone]
Fax [phone]

Sales and service in the USA

Meridian America Inc
8055 Troon Circle
Suite C
Austell
GA30168-7849, USA

Tel [phone]
Fax [phone]

World Wide Web – http://www.meridian-audio.com/

Copyright © 2007 Meridian Audio Ltd

Designed and manufactured in the UK by Meridian Audio
Ltd. Meridian Audio reserves the right to make changes and
improvements to any of the products described in this document
without prior notice.

Boothroyd|Stuart Meridian, Meridian, and Meridian Digital Theatre
are registered trademarks of Meridian Audio Ltd. F80 is a trademark
of Meridian Audio Ltd.

Ferrari and the prancing horse logo are registered trademarks of
Ferrari S.p.A.

This guide was produced by Human-Computer Interface Ltd,
http://www.interface.co.uk/

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Acknowledgements

The F80 incorporates FreeRTOS Version v3.0.0 under the terms and
conditions of the GNU General Public License at:

http://www.freertos.org/a00114.html

DOLBY: This product contains elements that are manufactured
under licence from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation
(Canadian patent 1,037,877).

MACROVISION: This product incorporates copyright protection
technology that is protected by method claims of cer tain
U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by
Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this
copyright protection technology must be authorised by Macrovision
Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing
uses only unless otherwise authorised by Macrovision Corporation.
Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

Getting started

Welcome to the Meridian F80!

Your F80 is a combined CD and DVD player, FM/DAB receiver, and sound system in
a single convenient unit.

This chapter explains how to set up your F80 in six simple steps.

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Welcome

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1 Unpack the F80

Your F80 is supplied with the following components:

Power cord.

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Rod antenna.

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DAB-optimised coil antenna.

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Wire antenna.

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F80 remote control.

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This User Guide.

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If any of these items are missing please contact your supplier.

We recommend you retain the packaging in case you need to
transport the unit at a later date.

2 Position the F80

Although you can position your F80 almost anywhere convenient, for
best results bear the following considerations in mind:

Avoid wet locations

The F80 is an electrical appliance, and so should not be positioned in
a location where it may get splashed or wet, such as in a bathroom
or on a kitchen sideboard.

Avoid direct sunlight or carpets

The F80 includes a powerful amplifier, which needs adequate
ventilation. Avoid positioning the F80 in direct sunlight, such as in a
window, or on a pile carpet.

If the F80 overheats, protection circuits switch it off until it has
cooled down.

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3 Connect an antenna

The F80 includes an internal antenna, and in areas of strong
reception this will be sufficient to receive a good signal on the DAB
and FM wavebands.

with the lay of the wire to get the best signal strength.

Attach the wire antenna to the socket marked Ant. 1

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DAB-optimised coil antenna

A UK DAB-optimised coil antenna may be included.

If you do not achieve good results with the internal antenna, you
may use one of the external antennas supplied, or connect another
suitable external (eg cable or outdoor) antenna, as follows:

Telescopic rod antenna

The telescopic antenna provides very good reception for FM, AM,
and DAB.

Attach the rod antenna to the socket marked Ant. 1.

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Extend it to its full extent.

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Wire antenna

If you prefer not to have the antenna visible, the wire antenna can
be draped behind furniture, or run up a wall. The wire antenna
provides very good reception for FM, AM, and DAB, but experiment

Attach the antenna to the socket marked Ant. 1.

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Cable or external antenna

In difficult reception areas (eg some high-rise or shielded buildings)
it may be necessar y or preferable to connect an external antenna,
or a radio feed provided by a Cable supplier or in the building
infrastructure.

Attach the antenna cable to the socket marked Ant. 1.

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Change the antenna setting

If you have fitted an external antenna, you need to change the
antenna setting for the band you want to use; see To set up the
antennas, page 34.

Note: In some circumstances you may want to use more than one
external antenna to get the best reception on two or three bands.
Meridian provides an FAQ on this subject on their website:

www.meridian-audio.com/data/f80_ant_faq.htm

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4 Connect power

Aux Adjust

Radio

Disc

No services

^Station

Please select Scan

Band

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DAB

BBC Radio 2

^Station

Selecting service

Band

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DAB

Plug one end of the power cord supplied with the F80 into the

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power connector on the back panel.

Connect the other end to a wall socket.

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5 Listen to the radio

Press the Home key, marked .

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The Home menu will be displayed:

Press the key labelled Radio.

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When you first select the DAB band you will be prompted to scan
for stations:

Press ( followed by Scan to scan for stations.

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The radio will then tune to the first station found.

Press ) followed by Station ` or ^ to select a station:

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Adjust the volume by turning the knob to the right of the F80, or

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mute the sound by pressing the knob.

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6 Play a CD

Aux Adjust

Radio

Disc

Press the Home key, marked .

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The Home menu will be displayed:

Press the key labelled Disc.

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Insert a CD in the slot, label uppermost, and gently push it into

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the slot until it is drawn into the drive:

The CD will start playing automatically.

Adjust the volume by turning the knob to the right of the F80, or

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mute the sound by pressing the knob.

What next?

For more information about playing audio CDs and DVDs see
Playing discs, page 15.

For more information about using the Radio see Listening to the
radio, page 23

For information about setting up your F80 the way you want it see
Setting up, page 31.

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Using the F80

This chapter gives general information about operating your F80, using the front
panel keys or remote control.

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Operating the F80

Mute

Aux

Radio

Disc

Adjust

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CD

from the front panel

You operate your F80 using the keys below the display.
These change function depending on what you’re
doing, as shown by the labels on the bottom
line of the display.

Displaying the Home
keys

Whatever you're doing, you can always
display the Home keys.

Press .

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The Home keys are available even when the
F80 is in standby.

Selecting the radio

To select the radio

Press Radio.

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For more information about using the Radio
see Listening to the radio, page 23

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Selecting the disc player

Aux

Adjust

Selecting external inputs

To select the disc player

Press Disc.

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For more information about playing audio
CDs and DVDs see Playing discs, page 15.

To select an external input

Press Aux.

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You can then select one of the external
inputs: Aux 1, Aux 2, Aux 3, or Optical.

Adjusting settings

To adjust the F80 settings

Press Adjust.

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For more information see Setting up, page 31.

Displaying the time

To display the time

Press the 2 key when the F80 is in

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standby to display the time, or time and
date.

For information about setting the clock see
Adjusting the clock, page 32.