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METRONOME TECHNOLOGIE Kalista CD Transport Manual

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  • Page 1 Kalista...
  • Page 2 M E T R O N O M E T E C H N O L O G I E Kalista CD Transport Made in France...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    3 - Introduction 4 - Unpacking 5 - Power Supply 5-1 Installation 5-2 Front panel view 5-3 Back panel view 5-4 Utilization 6 – Kalista CD Transport 6-1 Installation 6-2 Front view 6-3 Back view 6-4 Utilization 6-4-1 Power on 6-4-2 Listening...

  • Page 4: Important Safety Instructions

    1 – Important safety instructions ATTENTION - So as to ovoid any risk of fire or electrical shock, maintain this unit on a dry place. Do not expose under rain. - Before to connect and to operate this product, we recommend you to read attentively and fully the present manual.

  • Page 5: Company Profile

    The main objective for us is twice: one is to access to the best sound that digital and analog components can provide, applying the most advanced technology available and the second is to reconcile aesthetic and technology. Our KALISTA CD Transport is therefore the result of many months of technical research and countless hours of listening.

  • Page 6: Introduction

    3 - Introduction : Congratulations on purchasing the METRONOME TECHNOLOGIE KALISTA CD Transport. If you desire to contact METRONOME TECHNOLOGIE to ask us any information on your purchase or for a technical detail please connect you to our web site: www.metronome-technologie.com The Top loaded CD Transport is made around material selected for their ability to deliver the best sound.

  • Page 7: Unpacking

    4 - Unpacking: The KALISTA CD Transport has been packed in 2 specially designed boxes. One contains Power Supply unit and the second one contains KALISTA CD Transport. - Unpack carefully the machine: attention, to lift the unit, it is recommended to have the help of a second person.

  • Page 8: Power Supply

    5 - Power Supply: 5-1 Installation: - Install the power supply of the converter on the hi-fi unit or a stable and strong support. - Be sure to not obstruct the upper of the casket. For optimum operation and correct ventilation keep a free area of 5 cms (2 inches) above the power supply.

  • Page 9: Back Panel View

    5-3 Back view: KALISTA POWER SUPPLY Rear view On the back of the KALISTA’s Power Supply: Power Supply Connector: To connect the power supply with the KALISTA CD Transport (10 wires cable). Label: The label show you, the product’s name, the AC voltage value & its frequency, the consumption and the serial number.

  • Page 10: Utilization

    5-4 Utilization: Your Power Supply for Kalista CD transport is adjusted for a nominal voltage corresponding to your country's electrical network. If it fails to operate: A - Turn off the Kalista CD Transport. B - Unplug all the cords.

  • Page 11: Kalista Cd Transport

    6 - Kalista CD Transport: 6-1 Installation: ● Install the Kalista CD Transport on the hi-fi unit or a stable and strong support. Do not install directly on a carpet or an inflammable material. Do not put any object on the top and take care to put the clamp on its support when you don't use the drive.

  • Page 12: Front View

    6-2 Front view : On the front of the KALISTA: Clamp: It’s absolutely necessary to put the clamp on the CD to be able to read it, without it you will destroy the CDPRO drive. Delrin disc: To absorb the vibrations. Previous track: To select the previous track on the cd.

  • Page 13: Back View

    Power Supply connector: To connect the power supply with the KALISTA CD Transport (10 wires cable). Switch 44,1/96Khz: To choose the sample rate converter present on the PCB designed by Metronome Technologie, into the KALISTA CD Transport (96KHz Up position) BNC: S/PDIF digital output * RCA S/PDIF: S/PDIF digital output *...

  • Page 14: Utilization

    Fs is 96 KHz and on lower position Fs is 44.1 KHz. 6-4-5 Cleaning: To clean your Kalista CD Transport, use a SOFT CLOTH with no abrasive cleaning product. Please take care because transparency methacrylate surface is very fragile.
  • Page 15 CD Transport with earth connection to evacuate any perturbation. ● Kalista CD transport: This part is unique by material and components never use for a CD Transport. Our idea was to have a very low mechanical frequency resonance for one part and second the use the better optical block to extract digital information on CD without any alterations or perturbations.

  • Page 16: Remote Control

    7 – Remote Control: Remote control RC1 On the top of the KALISTA’s Remote Control RC1: Please unpack carefully the remote control. Please preserve carefully packages and protections, they will be able to be useful for the shipment of the unit in case of maintenance. For cleaning the remote control, please use a sweet and no abrasive cloth.
  • Page 17 • Access function : This remote can drive all the CD drives, pre-amplifiers and integrated amplifiers of the METRONOME TECHNOLOGIE products. To activate CD mode press on [CD] key, the remote locks on the CD mode. The available functions are: ●...
  • Page 18 ● MUTE function by pressing on key [MUTE]: this function will put the output level at 0dB. Another press will activate the initial output level. ● VOLUME – function by pressing on key [VOLUME -]: this function will decrease the output level. ●...

  • Page 19: Technical Specifications

    8 – Technical Specifications: ● PICKUP MECHANISM: - CDPRO MK II ● DIGITAL OUTPUT: 4 outputs - BNC S/PDIF 75 OHMS - RCA S/PDIF 75 OHMS - AES/EBU 110 OHMS - AT/T OPTICAL (Glass optic fiber) - Output sample Frequency: 44.1 KHz or 96 KHz ●...

  • Page 20: Warranty

    Metronome Technologie Sarl warrants the components of your Metronome Technologie product for a 1 year period from the purchase date In the event of failure of your product, Metronome Technologie will repair, readjust and, should the occasion arise, replace the units providing that all the clauses contained in the warranty are met.
  • Page 21 Warning: Potential Shock Hazard TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. This product uses high voltage. There are no operator serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. Observe all warnings and instructions marked on the product.
  • Page 22 SAFETY INTRUCTIONS Before operating your METRONOME TECHNOLOGIE equipment, please read all instructions and precautions carefully and completely. 1. ALWAYS disconnect your entire system from the AC mains before connecting or disconnecting any cables, or when cleaning any component. 2. A three-conductor AC mains power cord which includes an earth ground connection must be used.
  • Page 23 Certificate of conformity e hereby certify that your Metronome Technologie Model : KALISTA CD Transport Has been produced in our factory located in France. very possible quality control measure was taken to ensure that your have acquired the most perfect and reliable product.

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