Calypso Reference
METRONOME TECHNOLOGIE Calypso Reference CD Transport Made in France - 2/19 -
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TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 - PREFACE 2 - IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3 - SETTING UP OVERVIEW 3-1 Unpacking 3-2 Positioning 4 - LOCATION & PARTS DESCRIPTION 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 5-1 Elektra Power Supply 5-2 Calypso Reference CD Transport unit 5-3 Protection 5-4 RC1 Remote Control 5-5 Clean
1 – PREFACE Congratulations You have just acquired the finest component to deliver the best sound for the playback of CD audio and musical reproduction. The Top Loaded Calypso Reference CD transport is made from material selected for the ability to deliver the best sound. 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.
2 – IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. ALWAYS disconnect your entire system from the AC mains before connecting or disconnecting any cables, or when cleaning any component. 2. 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. 3. Original AC main power cord is recommended for use with this product. 4. NEVER use flammable or combustible chemicals for cleaning. 5.
3 – SETTING UP OVERVIEW 3-1 Unpacking The Calypso Reference has been packed into three cartons: 1. Calypso Reference CD transport unit : Small cases with Accessories x 1 Black metal Remote Control RC1 with 2 batteries CR2025 type x 1 Delrin® CD clamp, x 1 Key to dismount the remote control to change the batteries, 2. One Farad Power Supply (Elektra): Power cord, Very Hugh Quality 16 wires cord between Calypso and Elektra Power Supply. 3.
4 – LOCATION & PARTS DESCRIPTION 4-1 Silent base Installation : 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.
4-2 Elektra power supply for Calypso 4-2-1 Front Panel Layout : 1 2 3 1 Main switch : “on / off” main power switch for the power supply 2 Blue Led : Immediately after activated the main current with the switch on the front face of power supply, this led will blinks during approximately 15 seconds. Once all regulations stabilized , this led keeps alight. 3 Display switch: * up : Calypso’s display is ON, * Down : Calypso’s display is OFF.
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.
4-3 Calypso CD Transport unit 4-3-1 Front Panel Layout: 6 7 8 10 11 9 6 Helmet: It’s absolutely necessary to protect the Philips CDM12 Pro mechanical. 7 Previous track: To select the previous track on the cd. 8 Stop: To stop the reading of cd. 9 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 ; Infrared Receptor for remote control 10 Play: To start the reading of cd.
4-3-2 Rear Panel Layout : 12 13 14 15 16 17 12 Clamp holder: You MUST uses it to put the clamp when the casket is present. 13 Power Supply connector: To connect the Elektra power supply with the Calypso CD Transport (16 wires cable). 14 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. By using the switch you have 2 values available: 44,1 KHz in down position and 96 KHz in up position.
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.
5 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Before turning on the Calypso Reference, be sure that all precautions and warnings have been carefully reviewed and complied with. 5-1 Elektra Power Supply 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.
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. Remount the back side. In normal use, capacity of the batteries is a few months. Warning: don't leave used batteries in the remote, they could damage the circuit.
6 - SPECIFICATIONS 6-1 Product overview Silent Base : The Calypso’s Silent Base support permits a huge sonic improvement with more silence between musical notes, incredible soundstage and dynamic contrast reproduction. This platform is constituted of one 40 mm sick Perspex par relied by 3 free stainless steel balls feet. 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.
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 ● UP-SAMPLER: - Dynamic Range: 120dB Min - Total Harmonic Distortion: -110dB Max - Resolution: 24 Bit - Gain Error: 0.12dB Max - Pass band ripple: 0.007 dB Max - Interchannel Phase Deviation: 0.
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.
