Metronome Calypso Reference Operating Instructions Manual

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Summary of Contents for Metronome Calypso Reference

  • Page 1 Calypso Reference...
  • Page 2 M E T R O N O M E T E C H N O L O G I E Calypso Reference CD Transport Made in France - 2/19 -...
  • Page 3 Warning: Potential Shock Hazard! This symbol is intended to alert the This symbol is intended to alert the user of the presence of important user of the presence of uninsulated operating and maintenance “dangerous voltage” within the (servicing) instructions in the product ‘s enclosure that may be of literature accompanying the sufficient magnitude to constitute a...
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    4-1 Silent Base 4-2 Elektra Power Supply 4-2-1 Front panel layout 4-2-2 Rear panel layout 4-2-3 New feet & cones 4-3 Calypso Reference CD Transport unit 4-3-1 Front panel layout 4-3-2 Rear panel layout 4-4 Remote Layout 5 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS...
  • Page 5: Preface

    This innovative design is an aesthetic way to extract digital information for the best sound from CD media. The Calypso Reference is the best result of many months of technical research, testing and countless hours of listening. Company profile...
  • Page 6: Important Safety Instructions

    2 – IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ALWAYS disconnect your entire system from the AC mains before connecting or disconnecting any cables, or when cleaning any component. A three-conductor AC mains power cord which includes an earth ground connection must be used. To prevent shock hazard, all three connections must ALWAYS be used.
  • Page 7: Setting Up Overview

    3-2 Positioning Set down the Calypso on the silent base support. Do not put it straight down a carpet or any flammable material. Connect the Calypso to its Elektra power supply and be sure to turn off the power of all components before making connections and connect securely to prevent noise.
  • Page 8: Location & Parts Description

    1) Place the curved cupels on a strong support, 2) Put the 3 stainless steel balls in the middle of these, 3) Put down the Delrin base with upper feet above. Finally you can rest the Calypso CD transport like it : - 8/19 -...
  • Page 9: Elektra Power Supply

    15 seconds. Once all regulations stabilized , this led keeps alight. Display switch: * up : Calypso’s display is ON, * Down : Calypso’s display is OFF. 4-2-2 Rear Panel Layout : Power Supply Connector: To connect the Elektra power supply to the Calypso CD Transport (Very High Quality 16 wires cable &...
  • Page 10 Due to high capacity ( 1,2 Farad ), the power supply takes some seconds to obtain values desired. Once the capacitors and voltages come with nominal values, the led will be continuous alight and your Calypso will be started. 4-2-3 Feet & cones: Magnet: This magnet keeps the cone fixed under the foot...
  • Page 11: Calypso Reference Cd Transport Unit

    4-3 Calypso CD Transport unit 4-3-1 Front Panel Layout: Helmet: It’s absolutely necessary to protect the Philips CDM12 Pro mechanical. Previous track: To select the previous track on the cd. Stop: To stop the reading of cd. Display & IR : To show various information like the number of the track in the course of reading, its state of advance of reading, the repeat functions (1 or all) and pauses ;...
  • Page 12: Rear Panel Layout

    4-3-2 Rear Panel Layout : Clamp holder: You MUST uses it to put the clamp when the casket is present. Power Supply connector: To connect the Elektra power supply with the Calypso CD Transport (16 wires cable). Switch 44,1/96Khz: To choose the frequency of the digital signal built by the up sampler circuit present on the PCB into the Calypso CD Transport.
  • Page 13: Remote Layout

    4-4 Remote Control Layout This remote can operate all the CD drives, pre-amplifiers and integrated amplifiers of the METRONOME TECHNOLOGIE products. IR Transmitter To activate CD mode press on [CD] key, the remote locks on the CD mode. The available functions are: Direct access to the disk tracks by pressing on [1] to [0] keys.
  • Page 14: Operating Instructions

    Please check to have connected the 16 wires cord between the power supply and the Calypso unit. Once started the power supply by using the switch on the front panel, the Calypso don’t light on immediately, due to high capacitors included inside the power supply. It takes minimum 15 seconds of delay before that the Calypso will be activated.
  • Page 15: Rc1 Remote Control

    5-4 RC1 Remote Control For a correct function of the remote, we recommend a 40° max angle of incidence with the receptor. The RC1 remote control will operate with 2 batteries CR2025 type button cell. For changing the batteries, unscrew the 3 screws on the back side (key is provided), replace the batteries.
  • Page 16: Specifications

    This architecture permits free movements on the horizontal plane and an improved vibration isolation. A set of 3 cones is also delivered for more classical combination. The Calypso main unit is sited on top of the Silent Base and linked by its conical feet. Elektra Power supply (with 1,2 Farad) :...
  • Page 17: Technical Data

    6-2 Technical data ●PICKUP MECHANISM: - CDM12PRO V6.8 ● OUTPUTS: 4 outputs - 1 ATT/ST : Glass fiber optic this link allows a total electric isolation between the drive and the converter. - 1 RCA S/PDIF : 75 ohms - 1 AES/EBU : 110 ohms ●...
  • Page 18: Warranty

    7 - WARRANTY METRONOME TECHNOLOGIE products are warranted to be free of defects if used under normal conditions for a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase. Conditions This warranty is subject to the following conditions and limitations. The warranty is void and inapplicable if the product has been used or handled other than in accordance with the instructions in the owner’s manual, abused or misused, damaged by accident or neglect or...

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