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- Page 1 USER MANUAL GOLDMUND METIS 8 2-channel Acoustic Processor...
- Page 2 At Goldmund, we strive to lead in the creation, development and manufacture of the industry’s most advanced technologies for audio and home-theater systems. The guiding principle at Goldmund is to produce a precise sound with the least possible loss of quality through the different stages crossed by the signal. Goldmund will never adopt a technology before it is sufficiently developed to satisfy the high quality standards we set.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents PRELIMINARIES UNPACKING PROCESSOR LOCATION & COOLING POWER SUPPLY FIRST INSTALLATION & CONNECTIONS FRONT PANEL FUNCTIONS REMOTE CONTROL CLEANING 10 TECHNICAL DATA 11 GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 12 REMOTE CONTROL GOLDMUND METIS 8 – 2-channel Acoustic Processor - 3... - Page 4 Nevertheless, instructions are carried out in full, you will notice that the use of the Goldmund Metis 8 is quite simple and convenient. IMPORTANT: PLEASE DO NOT CONNECT ANY CABLE OR MOVE ANY PART BEFORE READING THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS.
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Page 5: Preliminaries
Ultra low reflection interconnect cables are absolutely mandatory in analog and precise impedance SPDIF cables in digital, to keep the time integrity that the best systems may provide. Goldmund recommends using the digital “Goldmund Lineal™” cable. -
Page 6: Processor Location & Cooling
However, you must use the “Goldmund Lineal™” cable in order to maintain the time accuracy of the signal. For some high impedance output analog sources, a short distance to the processor is mandatory. -
Page 7: First Installation & Connections
Plug the AC power cord to the power supply and into a wall socket. The processor is and remains on power as soon as the power switch located on the back panel is turned ON. For best sonic results, Goldmund recommends leaving the unit powered ON permanently. - Page 8 Metis system. A standard configuration is available from the Goldmund Universal Configurator with corresponding speakers. Please contact your authorized Goldmund retailer to assist you to set up your unit. Note: The distances between listening point and all speakers systems have to be identical.
- Page 9 The Input 10 (USB) is used to link the Metis 8 to an external computer in order to play music (PCM 48kHz maximum) and update the Metis 8 software with the Goldmund Universal Configurator. All drivers needed are included in the configuration file provided in the configurator.
- Page 10 Once the complete audio system has been connected, the power cords may be plugged and the various devices power supplies turned on. Note: Simply plugging its power cord turns the Metis speaker on. For more details, refer to the Metis speaker user manual. GOLDMUND METIS 8 – 2-channel Acoustic Processor - 10...
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Page 11: Front Panel Functions
Any RC5 coded remote-control emitter can control the Metis 8. The codes are available upon request. Most of the programmable transmitter units available have the capabilities to drive the Metis 8 as a standard digital processor, for all the specified functions. GOLDMUND METIS 8 – 2-channel Acoustic Processor - 11... -
Page 12: Cleaning
REMOTE E E E - - - - CONTROL CONTROL CONTROL CONTROL RC5 Standard remote system compatible with standard programmable remote control transmitter (codes available on request). Volume and balance control Selection of the source Remote Muting and Standby. GOLDMUND METIS 8 – 2-channel Acoustic Processor - 12... - Page 13 Information and product specifications contained in this manual are subject to change without prior notice. Updated versions of this manual will be posted on our website at www.goldmund.com. Please visit our support page at http://www.goldmund.com/support/register to register your Goldmund product for warranty. GOLDMUND METIS 8 – 2-channel Acoustic Processor - 13...
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Page 14: General Safety Instructions
11. Power cord protection. Route power cords so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, power sockets, and at the point where they exit from appliance. GOLDMUND METIS 8 – 2-channel Acoustic Processor - 14... - Page 15 The product has been dropped or the enclosure damaged 19. Servicing. Don’t attempt to service the product beyond that described in the operating instructions. All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel. GOLDMUND METIS 8 – 2-channel Acoustic Processor - 15...
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Page 16: Remote Control
Analog Input 1 Analog Input 2 Analog Input 3 Digital Input 4 Digital Input 5 Digital Input 6 Digital Input 7 Optical Input 8 Optical Input 9 USB input 10 GOLDMUND METIS 8 – 2-channel Acoustic Processor - 16 RevA...