Goldmund METIS ONE User manual

Brand: Goldmund

Model: METIS ONE

Category: Supplementary music equipment

Type: User manual

Goldmund METIS ONE, the premium active loudspeaker system, delivers an exceptional audio experience with its advanced technologies and meticulous craftsmanship. Featuring a 5-inch woofer and a soft-dome tweeter, it offers a frequency response ranging from 60Hz to 25kHz. Experience pure, dynamic sound with its built-in 2 x 100 W Telos Amplifier, boasting a dynamic range of >100 dB (no weighting). Connect seamlessly with your digital audio sources via the digital input and enjoy the convenience of linking multiple speakers through the digital output.

USER MANUAL

GOLDMUND METIS SPEAKER

Active Speaker

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Thank you for purchasing the Goldmund METIS Speaker. The Goldmund Metis line fully

incorporates the technological expertise developed by our company throughout many

years. Please take some time to read this manual. It will provide you with useful information

to make your pleasure of listening to the Metis Speaker even higher.

INTRODUCTION

GOLDMUND METIS SPEAKER – ACTIVE SPEAKER

Goldmund was founded in 1978 and has ever since been dedicated to the accurate

reproduction of sound and image.

At Goldmund, we strive to lead in the creation, development and manufacture of the

industry’s most advanced technologies, including audio and video systems.

The guiding principle at Goldmund is to produce a precise sound with the least possible

loss of quality through the different stages. Goldmund will never adopt a technology before

it is sufficiently developed to satisfy the high quality standards we set. This is why

Goldmund has often rejected mainstream technologies and developed its own.

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Table of Contents

PRELIMINARIES

PRELIMINARIESPRELIMINARIES

PRELIMINARIES

UNPACKING

UNPACKINGUNPACKING

UNPACKING

METIS SPEAKERS LOCALISATION

METIS SPEAKERS LOCALISATIONMETIS SPEAKERS LOCALISATION

METIS SPEAKERS LOCALISATION

CONNECTING THE BUILT

CONNECTING THE BUILTCONNECTING THE BUILT

CONNECTING THE BUILT-

-IN AMPLIFIER

IN AMPLIFIERIN AMPLIFIER

IN AMPLIFIER

RUNN

RUNNRUNN

RUNNING IN AND MAINTENANCE

ING IN AND MAINTENANCEING IN AND MAINTENANCE

ING IN AND MAINTENANCE

TECHNICAL DATA

TECHNICAL DATATECHNICAL DATA

TECHNICAL DATA

GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTION

GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONGENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTION

GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTION

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W A

W A W A

W A R N I N G !

R N I N G ! R N I N G !

R N I N G !

Only careful use can provide the

satisfaction you are expecting from this

product.

All handling must be performed according to

the following instructions to avoid deterioration

of the speaker.

Nevertheless, if the instructions are carried

out in full, you will notice that the use of the

Metis Speaker is quite simple and convenient.

IMPORTANT: PLEASE DO NOT CONNECT

ANY CABLES OR MOVE ANY PART

BEFORE READING THE FOLLOWING

INSTRUCTIONS.

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1 PRELIMINARIES

The Metis Speaker uses very innovative technologies to achieve a level of definition and

neutrality never found before in a speaker system.

Please read very carefully the following instructions. These high-precision speakers are

extremely revealing and can provide the best sound only if they are used properly.

For exacting technicians, musicians, and all those who demand the very best in audio

reproduction, we strongly recommend the use of the best associated components,

especially electronics and cables.

2 UNPACKING

The Metis speaker require special attention during unpacking, though their lightness, we

recommend two people for unpacking and installation of this unit, some handling steps

necessitate a lot of care.

ATTENTION

If you need to return the speakers to the factory or to your local representative for a

warranty repair, please note that it must be repacked in the original packing. This

packaging has been designed especially to protect the speaker in transit. Use of alternative

packaging will almost inevitably result in damage, which cannot be covered by the

warranty.

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3 METIS SPEAKERS LOCALISATION

A rigid floor is very important for the optimal sonic result of your Metis speakers.

In stereo, the ideal location of the speaker in the room has to be found by experiment.

Avoid standing the speakers in the corner of the room and try to set them away from any

adjacent wall by 60cm (2 feet) minimum. The proper listening position is located by 1 to 1.5

times the distance between the speakers at equal distance from each. If the room size

permits, try separating the speakers by minimum 3m (10’) to provide a large stereo image.

In multi-channel system, it is recommended to put the speakers as close as possible to the

positions shown in the figure below:

Front-Left

25° - 30°

100° - 115°

Front-Right

Center

Rear-Left

Rear-Right

Listening

position

Depending on the room acoustics, the speakers may be standing parallel or slightly tilted

toward the listener.

Note :

1. The phantom speakers may be placed under or

beside the Front Speakers.

2. The Metis Sub may be placed anywhere on the

circle.

3. The distances between listening point and all

speakers systems (Metis speaker and Metis Sub) have

to be identical. If not, delays corresponding to distance

differencies have to be entered in the standard

configuration files.

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4 CONNECTING THE BUILT-IN AMPLIFIER

The Metis Speaker input is an unbalanced digital input (S/PDIF). The S/PDIF digital signal

presents two channels (Left and Right). By default the channel left is set from factory.

The active crossover is carried out inside the Metis Speaker. There is one Telos amplifier

for the tweeter and one Telos amplifier for the woofer.

The Metis Speaker can also be set to be used in full digital filtering. The filters are then

automatically digitally modeled in the acoustic processor (like in a Mimesis 15, 16, or 32)

and your system benefits from the Proteus technology that will bring more preciseness,

clarity, and space to the sound produced, please refer to your Goldmund official

representative in case you would like to change the default setting.

When used with a digital input signal, connect the digital cable to the digital input

connector. Since a digital Spdif cable carries 2 channels you may link the digital output to

the next speaker to transfer the second channel.

When the digital input does not receive any data for 3 seconds, the drivers are muted.

They are de-muted as soon as a signal is present on the digital input.

Mains power must not to be removed while the Metis speakers are not muted (please wait

3 seconds after the music stops before removing the mains power).

5 RUNNING IN AND MAINTENANCE

The Metis Speaker has been tested at the factory. However, as any high quality speaker

system, the Metis speaker needs several days playing music before reaching the top sonic

quality they are built for. The few first hours can be very frustrating for a demanding

listener.

Do not hesitate to let them play quite loud for some time before attempting any real system

tuning or position adjustment.

To clean the surface of the speaker, you may use a clean, soft, damp cloth. Dampen with

water or a mild detergent solution. Avoid abrasive or harsh cleansers (e.g. products

containing sodium carbonate).

Note :

Only an official Goldmund technician is able to

change the factory setting, do not change it by

yourself.

A wrong setting can damage the speakers, the

warranty will not covered any factory changes

without the approval of an official Goldmund

representative

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6 TECHNICAL DATA

SPECIFICATION

SPECIFICATIONSPECIFICATION

SPECIFICATION

• Fully constructed in metal with implementation of the mechanical grounding system to evacuate

vibrations.

• 5” woofer and soft dome tweeter, both selected for their high linearity and dynamics.

• Frequency response: 60Hz - 25kHz

• Buit-In 2 x 100 W Telos Amplifier

• Amplifier dynamic Range: > 100 dB (no weighting)

• Digital input

• Digital output

VOLTAGE

VOLTAGEVOLTAGE

VOLTAGE

• Nominal range: 117V or 234V (+/-10%)

• Fuses: 8A slow-blow type for 110V & 220V

SIZE AND WEIGHT

SIZE AND WEIGHTSIZE AND WEIGHT

SIZE AND WEIGHT

• 20 W x 27.5 H x 25 D (cm) - 13.5 kg net

WARRANTY

WARRANTYWARRANTY

WARRANTY

• 1 year parts and labor.

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.

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7 GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTION

1. Read instructions. Read the safety and operating instructions before operating the

appliance.

2. Retain instructions. Retain the safety and operating instructions for future

reference.

3. Heed warnings. Observe all warnings on the appliance and in the operating

instructions.

4. Follow instructions. Follow all operating and use instructions.

5. Water and moisture. Do not use the appliance near water, for example near a

bathtub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool and the like.

6. Carts and stands. Use only with a cart or stand that is recommended by the

manufacturer. An appliance and card cart combination should be used with care.

Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and

cart combination to overturn.

7. Wall or ceiling mounting. Mount to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the

manufacturer.

8. Ventilation. Site the appliance so that its location or position does not interfere with

its proper ventilation.

9. Heat. Site the appliance away from heat sources such as radiators, heaters, stoves,

or other appliances (including amplifier) that produce heat.

10. Power sources. Connect the appliance to a power supply only of the type described

in the operating instructions or marked on the appliance.

11. Grounding and polarization. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or

grounding type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other.

A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade

or the third prong are provided for your safety. When the provided plug does not fit

into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

12. 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.

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7 GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTION (Ctd.)

13. Protective attachment plug. As a safety feature the product is equipped with an

attachment plug containing overload protection. See the instruction manual about

resetting or replacing the plug. Should the plug need replacing ensure that a

replacement is used which has the same overload protection as the original.

14. Cleaning. The product should be cleaned only as recommended by the

manufacturer.

15. Power lines. An outdoor antenna should be located away from power lines.

16. Outdoor antenna grounding. If an outdoor antenna is connected to the

tuner/receiver ensure that the antenna system is grounded to provide some

protection against voltage surges and static build up.

17. In the USA see article 810 of the National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA 70

concerning installation requirements.

18. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of

time.

19. Objects and liquid entry. Take care not to let objects or liquids fall into the product.

20. Damage requiring service. The product should be serviced by qualified personnel if:

a. The power cord or plug has been damaged.

b. Objects or liquid have fallen into the product

c. The product has been exposed to rain

d. The product does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked

change in operation.

e. The product has been dropped or the enclosure damaged

21. Servicing. Do not attempt to service the product beyond that described in the

operating instructions. All other servicing should be referred to qualified service

personnel.

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Goldmund METIS ONE User manual

Brand: Goldmund

Model: METIS ONE

Category: Supplementary music equipment

Type: User manual

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