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User manual – Goldmund MIMESIS 16 UNIVERSAL PREAMPLIFIER   - 9 -

 

OPERATING THE MIMESIS 16 

 
 

2.1

 

FRONT PANEL FUNCTIONS 

 
INPUT SOURCE SELECTION 
The back panel inputs are selected by turning the knob on the left of the front panel. 
The first 8 positions are for digital inputs, the next 6 for analog inputs. 
When a digital input has been selected, the format 2.0 or 5.1 will be displayed on the front 
panel only when the digital source has been locked to the source frequency.

 

 
OUTPUT VOLUME ADJUSTMENT 
The  level  control  may  be  adjusted  manually  or  by  remote  control.  It  acts  for  all  channels 
simultaneously if the unit is playing a multi-channel source. 
 
THE LED DISPLAY SHOWS DIFFERENT KIND OF INFORMATION 

The coding existing on the present audio input source (DTS, Dolby) 

The number of input source channels 

The G2 (2channels) or G6 (5.1channels) output format 

The balance setting during audio balance adjustment 

 

Summary of Contents for MIMESIS 16

Page 1: ...USER MANUAL USER MANUAL USER MANUAL USER MANUAL GOLDMUND MIMESIS 16 MIMESIS 16HD Universal Preamplifiers...

Page 2: ...OLDMUND MIMESIS 16 Universal Preamplifier 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 d...

Page 3: ...nly careful use can provide all the satisfaction you are expecting All handling must be performed according to the following instructions to avoid impairing the preamplifier s performance Nevertheless...

Page 4: ...User manual Goldmund MIMESIS 16 UNIVERSAL PREAMPLIFIER 3 Table of Contents Page 1 SETTING UP HE MIMESIS 16 4 2 OPERATING THE MIMESIS 16 9 3 MAINTENANCE 12 4 TECHNICAL DATA 12 5 BACK PANEL 14...

Page 5: ...amplifier as well as between the Mimesis 16 and the power amplifiers are critical Ultra low reflection interconnect cables are absolutely mandatory in analog and precise impedance SPDIF cables in digi...

Page 6: ...rations of mechanical components including the CD transport itself The Goldmund Mimesis 16 preamplifier generates a significant amount of heat It is necessary to allow adequate ventilation for proper...

Page 7: ...ircuitry remains connected as long as the power supply switch is not turned off The Standby is controlled by the remote SOURCES CONNECTION Connect the analog sources or tape machines to the back panel...

Page 8: ...t the Mimesis 16 does not have a configuration loaded Please contact your authorized Goldmund retailer to assist you to set up your unit To play audio files from a computer to a Mimesis 16 1 Connect t...

Page 9: ...have a common level adjustment inside the preamplifier small blue switch with 5 levers Contact your local distributor to help you adjust the switch to the best adapted input level Input level max All...

Page 10: ...0 or 5 1 will be displayed on the front panel only when the digital source has been locked to the source frequency OUTPUT VOLUME ADJUSTMENT The level control may be adjusted manually or by remote con...

Page 11: ...AL key on the remote control Then adjust the balance Note Adjustment can be done when the Led on the BAL key is lit The 4 balance keys diamond configuration are controlling the right left and front re...

Page 12: ...ted At the end of 20 sec the pink noise is automatically cancelled INPUT SOURCE SELECTION The 1 to 14 keys are selecting the source to listen Digital inputs are numbered from 1 to 8 Analog Inputs are...

Page 13: ...iler supplying and supporting your Goldmund equipment 4 TECHNICAL DATA INPUTS 6 digital inputs 8 for the Mimesis 16HD In1 RCA spdif In2 Toslink optical In3 RCA spdif XLR aes ebu In4 Toslink optical RC...

Page 14: ...programmable remote control transmitter codes available on request Volume and balanced control Selection of the source Remote muting and standby Balance and Pink noise Output Format selection FRONT PA...

Page 15: ...User manual Goldmund MIMESIS 16 UNIVERSAL PREAMPLIFIER 14 5 BACK PANEL RevC...

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