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- Page 1 M E T I S Linestage Owner’s Manual Aesthetix Audio Corporation 5220 Gabbert Rd., Suite A Moorpark, CA. 93021 Phone: (805) 529-9901...
- Page 2 The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of un-insulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of significant magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product.
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Page 3: Preface
PREFACE INTRODUCTION This manual covers the use of the Metis, using references to the hand held remote which has a separate owner’s manual. Thank you for purchasing the Metis Line Preamplifier. It has been engineered to deliver the highest attainable sound quality. This is its sole purpose. Only the highest grade electronic components are used in the Metis, including: non-inductive Roederstein metal film resistors in the signal path;... -
Page 4: Important
There are Harmonic Resolution Nimbus Couplers in the corners of the main chassis, and 2 Aesthetix feet on the power supply. The height difference between them is critical and must be maintained at all times for the floating power supply feature to function as designed. -
Page 5: Safety Precautions
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Please carefully read each item of the operating instructions and safety precautions before installing and using this product. Use extra care to follow the warnings written on the product itself and/or in the operating instructions. Keep the operating instructions and safety precautions for future reference. -
Page 6: Table Of Contents
Table Of Contents PREFACE ........................3 INTRODUCTION ......................3 PLACEMENT ......................... 3 BURN IN TIME ......................3 IMPORTANT ........................4 WARNING ........................4 AFTER MARKET and THIRD PARTY MODIFICATIONS ..........4 Manual Conventions ....................... 4 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ..................... 5 The Hand Held Remote ......................7 Metis Front Panel Layout ...................... -
Page 7: The Hand Held Remote
The Hand Held Remote The HRC-3 remote is shipped in “Transport” mode, which essentially turns it off. This disables the motion sensor feature during transportation and preserves battery life. Please completely read the separate HRC-3 Remote Control Owner’s Manual before using it. * * * Metis Front Panel Layout Figure 1 –... -
Page 8: Rear Panel Layout
Rear Panel Layout Figure 2- Rear Panel Layout 1. Right channel balanced and single-ended Tape Output jacks. 2. Right channel balanced and single-ended Tape Input jacks. 3. Right channel balanced and single-ended Line Input jacks. 4. Main fuse. Replace with same type and rating only. (Spare fuse inside). 5. -
Page 9: Connections
CONNECTIONS CAUTION: Make all input and output connections before turning on the rear panel Main Power switch. Mute or turn off the power amplifier when connecting/disconnecting cables. - - - - = Optional Connection Figure 3 - Rear Panel Layout showing connections AC Power: The Metis may be plugged directly into an un-switched wall outlet. -
Page 10: Initial Setup
Initial Setup With the AC cord disconnected, remove the Metis top cover by first removing the two Philips screws on the rear panel closest to the top, then lift each rear corner one at a time – going back and forth between left and right. It is fastened with a stiff double-sided interlocking material. Install 4 tubes into the Metis. -
Page 11: Introduction To The User Interface
Introduction to the User Interface The Metis can be controlled from either the front panel or the hand held remote. On the front panel each of the 2 knobs can be turned endlessly in either direction, or pressed. Combinations of these actions will give the user access to all menus and features. -
Page 12: Operation
OPERATION Please refer to Appendix B for a map of all Metis menus. Note: Put the Metis into Standby before turning off the rear panel AC Power Switch. Main Menu When the Metis comes out of standby, it will display the main menu, which consists of the currently selected input and the master volume level (“BP”... -
Page 13: Setup General
Setup General The General setup options are: Enabling/disabling the rear panel Tape Out jacks. Creating a [volume] Start Level when the Metis comes out of standby. Setting a maximum level that the Metis can be turned up to (Child proofing & speaker protection). Programming the rear panel Trigger to be an Input or an Output. -
Page 14: Tape Out
Tape Out The factory default setting is OFF. To enable or disable the rear panel Tape Out jacks, from the Main menu, press the Left knob and turn it until the display reads SETUP GEN*. Press the Right knob to enter this sub menu. Turn the Right knob to ON or OFF. Turning the Left knob will access additional General Setup features or pressing the Left knob once will exit this sub menu. -
Page 15: Ir (Infrared)
IR (Infrared) The factory default is Metis. From the Main menu, to set whether the Metis responds to a default Metis or Calypso remote, press the Left knob and turn it until the display reads SETUP GEN*. Press the Right knob to enter this sub menu. Turn the Left knob until IR: XX is displayed, and then turn the right knob to METIS or CALYPSO. -
Page 16: Setup Input
Setup Input The Input setup options are: Enabling/Disabling the currently selected Input. Adjusting the input level to match that of other inputs. Selecting the Input to be used for Home Theater Bypass. Naming the Input. At any time that a sub menu is displayed, unless pressing the Right knob is required to enter a sub menu, pressing it till Mute/Un-mute the Metis. -
Page 17: Home Theater Bypass
RS232 circuitry is always active, thus allowing the Metis to be taken out of STANDBY via RS232. Refer to Appendix C for more information on using RS232. Please contact Aesthetix for RS232 and Remote IR commands. -
Page 18: Appendix A Troubleshooting Guide
Appendix A Troubleshooting Guide If the Metis should function abnormally during operation, please review the items in the following checklist. Please be sure to thoroughly check all other connected components such as speakers, preamplifiers, as well as cables. Symptom Possible Cause(s) Remedy No power or front panel Power cable is not inserted 100% into AC... -
Page 19: Appendix B Menu Map
Appendix B Menu Map... -
Page 20: Appendix Crs232 Pinout
Appendix C RS232 Pinout Figure 4 – Metis RS232 Jack Pinout These are the connector drawings only. The RS232 cable must be a regular RS232 or mouse extender cable, wired pin for pin. The RS232 Protocol data is available upon request. -
Page 21: Appendix D Specifications
Appendix D Specifications Inputs: Connectors: 1 single-ended RCA and 1 Balanced XLR per channel for each of the 5 analog Line Inputs. 1 Single-ended RCA and 1 Balanced XLR per channel for the Tape input. IR extender: 1/8” phono jack Outputs: Main : 2 Balanced XLR and 2 single-ended RCA per channel. - Page 22 Aesthetix. The product must be packed and returned to Aesthetix by the customer at his or her sole expense. A written description of the defect and a photocopy of the original purchase receipt must accompany a returned product.
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