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- Page 1 Conrad-Johnson Owner’s Manual MET1 Multi-channel Enhanced-Triode Preamplifier conrad-johnson It just sounds right.
- Page 2 Thank you for selecting the conrad-johnson MET1 multi-channel enhanced-triode preamplifier as the control center for your audio system. The MET1 is designed to allow you to enjoy movie surround sound and multi-channel music in a simple and direct way, without compromising the two-channel performance of your system.
- Page 3 Warranty For Conrad-Johnson Components Conrad-Johnson Design, Inc. will provide service under warranty to the original owner on products sold new in the United States for the lesser period of three years from the date of purchase by the original purchaser, or five years from the date of shipment to the authorized conrad-johnson dealer.
- Page 4 Service Department conrad-johnson design, inc. 2733 Merrilee Drive Fairfax, VA 22031 The conrad-johnson service department can also be reached by e- mail at service@conradjohnson.com, by phone at 703-698-8581, or by fax at 703-560-5360. Service If your conrad-johnson audio component requires service, repack it using the original box and packing material and ship to the Service Department address above.
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Page 5: Electromagnetic Interference (Emi)
The first step in preparing your MET1 preamplifier for use is to install the vacuum-tubes. To do this, remove the top plate of the tube guard by removing the three socket-head screws using the supplied hex-head screwdriver. The MET1 uses six type 8080 tubes. - Page 6 Physical location and cable “dress” can be an important factor in minimizing hum pickup. The installation should situate the preamplifier well away from the power amplifier, and power (ac mains) cords should be dressed to remain at least 4" (100mm) away from input/output cables. MET1 Owner’s Manual...
- Page 7 Observe the coded polarities (“+” and “-“). CONTROL IN: A connection for wired remote control input. This allows the MET1 to obtain its control instructions from an IR receiver located on another unit, or directly from a wired system remote-control panel.
- Page 8 After the completion of auto-muting, the selected input indicator led will be lit steadily and the level display will light. When the MET1 is turned off (by pressing the power switch again), the selected input indicator led will remain steadily illuminated.
- Page 9 Pressing and holding the mute button on the remote for three seconds will toggle the MET1 on and off. <vol up>, <vol dn>: Level setting on the MET1 is achieved by advanced level control devices adjusting all channel levels in 200 steps of .5 dB per step.
- Page 10 <setup>: This switch toggles the MET1 between Listen and Set- Up Modes. <arm>: Pressing the ARM switch with a stereo source selected toggles between Stereo and Ambience Retrieval Mode. In Ambience Retrieval Mode the Center, Subwoofer and Left and Right Rear channels are derived from the Left and Right channels of a stereo source.
- Page 11 Tube Replacement The MET1 circuit employs six vacuum tubes, all 6C4/8080s. The brands of tubes we supply have been chosen by first selecting those brands which are known to be most reliable, then by extensive auditioning of these acceptable brands with the final choices being made solely on the basis of sonic performance.
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Page 12: Absolute Phase
This will be the case if the number of phase inversions is even (or zero). The MET1 is phase inverting. If your system has an odd number of inversions, (for example, if the MET1 is the only phase inverting unit in the chain) then you must add one phase inversion. - Page 13 The warm up period can be expected to last about fifteen minutes. Questions: If you have questions about the installation or function of your MET1 do not hesitate to call Customer Service at (703) 698-8581. MET1 Owner’s Manual...
- Page 14 Fuses In addition to an ac mains fuse (F3) located in the IEC inlet socket, the MET1 has individual fuses located on the main pc board protecting each of its two power transformers (one for the tube circuitry, one for the control circuits). A failure of any of these fuses is a symptom of a more serious problem, and a competent service technician should be consulted.
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