Goldmund METIS ONE User manual

Brand: Goldmund

Model: METIS ONE

Category: Supplementary music equipment

Type: User manual

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USER MANUAL

GOLDMUND METIS SUBWOOFER

Subwoofer Speaker

Thank you for purchasing the Goldmund Metis Subwoofer Speaker.

You have acquired the best Sub-Base Speaker ever made for professional and domestic

uses.

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

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

INTRODUCTION

GOLDMUND METIS SUBWOOFER – Subwoofer 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, home -

networking and music distribution.

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

1 PRELIMINARIES 5

2 UNPACKING 5

3 SUNWOOFER LOCATION & COOLING 6

4 SPEAKERS PHYSICAL ALIGNMENT 6

5 CONNECTIONS 7

6 RUNNING-IN FOR THE SUBWOOFER 9

7 CLEANING THE METIS SUBWOOFER 9

8 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 10

9 GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 11

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W A R N I N G !

This extremely high quality speaker

possesses new technical features which are

necessary for accurate sound reproduction in

the best audio systems.

Only careful installation and use can

provide the satisfaction you are expecting.

All handling must be performed according to

the following instructions to avoid damaging

the speaker.

If the unused input is not short-circuited

properly as indicated below, the warranty will

be invalidated.

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1 PRELIMINARIES

Please read very carefully the following instructions. This high-precision speaker is

extremely revealing and can provide the best sound only if it is used properly.

The Metis subwoofer is never used as a stand-alone speaker. Its most usual configuration

is associated to one or more pairs of Metis speakers in a 2-channel or multi-channel

speaker system.

2 UNPACKING

ATTENTION

If you need to return the subwoofer 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 specifically to protect the Metis subwoofer speaker in transit.

Use of alternative packaging may result in damage, invalidating the warranty.

After unpacking, and despite its weight, the Metis subwoofer may still be moved easily for

acoustic setup. Just be careful to not damage the speaker grill which should be attached

only when the speaker is set in its final position.

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3 SUBWOOFER LOCATION & COOLING

For optimal sonic result, it is essential that vibrations arising within the Metis subwoofer are

evacuated to ground effectively. Solid coupling with a very rigid floor is an essential

component in this process. If your speaker support is standing on a suspended floor, locate

at least two of the floor contacts to be above a supporting beam or close to a supporting

wall.

4 SPEAKERS PHYSICAL ALIGNMENT

To arrive to the listener simultaneously, the waves front created by each speaker section in

a system should be aligned to be at an equal distance from the listener position. This is

more critical in stereo use than in multi-channel where the levels and delay of each speaker

are adjusted separately. The optimal departure position is when the front panel of each

speaker is aligned to be at the same distance from the listening optimal point

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5 CONNECTIONS

Usable in any type of configuration, the Metis subwoofer has a built-in amplifier with both

analog and digital inputs and a built-in input crossover.

The amp connecting panel provides two additional switches to select the analog or digital

inputs and which channel of the SPDIF signal is used.

The only connections needed are the power cord and the interconnect linking the Metis

subwoofer to the output of the preamplifier, or in digital, the digital link cable for SPDIF

input.

The Metis subwoofer may receive two analog cables if one only one Subwoofer is used so

the right and left channels may be mixed automatically inside the crossover.

ATTENTION: If you use 2 Subwoofers in analog, only one cable can be connected to any

of the two available RCA inputs. In such a case, always leave the unused input on each

Metis subwoofer with a short-circuiting plug mounted.

ATTENTION: In most configurations, the ground wire from AC plug must absolutely be

lifted on all amplifiers and on the Metis subwoofer connection to the AC line. Otherwise a

bad ground loop may make amplifiers oscillate and be destroyed.

The Metis subwoofer is automatically powered ON when it receives modulation. When the

analog input is selected, the amplifier is permanently powered ON.

For a Home-Theatre connection, several options are available.

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5 CONNECTIONS (Ctd.)

The connection is different if the speakers are used in a multi-channel system or in a 2

channels system:

Connection in a Multi-Channel system

If used in a multi-channel system:

• One Metis subwoofer may be connected to the Subwoofer channel, either in analog or

digital.

• 2 x Metis subwoofer may also be connected in parallel to the sub-woofer channel in

analog.

Connection in a 2-channel Stereo system

When used in a stereo system, a Metis subwoofer may be used to complement in low

frequencies a pair of Metis speakers. You may use one or two subwoofers:

• If you use 2 subwoofers connect the right channel to the right subwoofer and the left

channel to the left subwoofer. Try to align the distance of the subwoofers to be identical to

the distance of the main speakers from the listening point. If you use analog connections,

always leave a short-circuiting plug on the unused analog input.

• If you use only one subwoofer in analog, connect one analog input of the subwoofer to the

right channel and the other to the left channel of the preamplifier.

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6 RUNNING-IN FOR THE SUBWOOFER

The Metis subwoofer, like any other top quality speaker needs several days playing music

before offering the top sonic quality it is built to provide.

The few first hours can be very frustrating for a demanding listener.

Do not hesitate to let it play quite loud some time before attempting any real system tuning

or position adjustment.

7 CLEANING THE METIS SUBWOOFER

To clean the metal case of the subwoofer, you can 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).

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8 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Metis subwoofer

Amplifier Analog Input Impedance: > 100 kOhms.

Amplifier maximum power: 400 W Rms/4 (Ω).

Drivers: 25cm driver and 25cm passive radiator.

Bandwidth:

• Low Frequency Cutoff: < 30 Hz -3dB.

Master level control

Bass Load: Passive radiator.

Size and Weight:

• Weight of one sub-woofer: 27.2 kg.

• Size of one sub-woofer: 29 cm (11.4”) H x 29 cm (11.4”) W x 29 cm (11.4”) D.

Warranty:

1 year parts and labor

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9 GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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.

7. 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.

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

manufacturer.

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

its proper ventilation.

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

or other appliances (including amplifier) that produce heat.

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

in the operating instructions or marked on the appliance.

12. 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.

13. 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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9 GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (Ctd.)

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 what is described in the

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

personnel.

Goldmund METIS ONE User manual

Brand: Goldmund

Model: METIS ONE

Category: Supplementary music equipment

Type: User manual

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