moon 780D evolution series Owner's Manual

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Reference Streaming DSD DAC
Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 780D Evolution Series Reference Streaming DSD DAC Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 2 780D Evolution Series...
  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. FCC information for MOON 780D Digital-to-Analog Converter equipped with the MiND Music Streamer module: This unit contains Transmitter Module FCC ID : ZUCSEDMP3. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
  • Page 4 MOON 780D, immediately disconnect it from component. To completely disconnect this the AC mains and take it to your MOON dealer apparatus from the AC mains, disconnect the for a complete check-up. power supply cord plug from the AC receptacle.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Owner’s Manual Table of Contents Introduction Unpacking Installation & Placement Front Panel Controls Software Setup Rear Panel Connections SimLink™ Operating the 780D Remote Control Operation Balanced Operation Specifications Quick Reference: Setup Menus Appendix www.simaudio.com Simaudio Ltd., 1345 Newton Road Boucherville, Québec J4B 5H2 CANADA Date Code: 20160128...
  • Page 6: Introduction

    We hope you enjoy unmeasurable noise floor listening to the MOON 780D DAC as much as the pride we have taken in creating this fine audio product. We Power supply voltage regulation includes i²DCf (Independent understand the power and emotion of music and build Inductive DC Filtering);...
  • Page 7: Unpacking

    Please write the serial number of your new 780D in the space provided below for future reference. Serial Number Installation & Placement The MOON 780D DAC should be placed on a solid, level Since your 780D is equipped with the “MiND” surface. You should avoid placing it near a heat source...
  • Page 8: Front Panel Controls

    780D Evolution Series Front Panel Controls Figure 1: 780D Front panel The front panel will look similar to Figure 1 (above). The large digital display window indicates the selected digital input (“D1” thru “D9”) its corresponding sampling rate frequency in kHz (“44.1” thru “384.0”) of the source material currently being played and/or assigned input label.
  • Page 9: Software Setup

    Owner’s Manual Software Setup The MOON 780D DAC includes powerful software that “LABEL” will appear in the display. Press “OK”. allows you to configure it to meet your specific needs. For each of the nine (9) inputs, you can assign a label to “DVD”...
  • Page 10 Press the “SETUP” button three (3) times to exit continue with the Setup procedure by pairing a from the Setup menu. Bluetooth device, assigning a MOON CD player to certain digital inputs, configuring the On-Screen To disable this feature, repeat steps 1 through 4, Display (OSD), inverting the phase of the audio then press either the ▲...
  • Page 11 Press either the ▲ or ▼ button until the digital input Press either the ▲ or ▼ button until “PHASE” appears you wish to assign to you MOON CD Player or CD in the display. Press “OK”. transport appears in the display window. For...
  • Page 12 “IR CODE” appears in the display. Press “OK” and “DEFAULT” will appear in the If you want to control the MOON 780D using a wired display. aftermarket infrared remote control receiver with a universal remote control, you can disable the IR sensor To change the RC-5 system codes, press either the ▲...
  • Page 13 Owner’s Manual Press either the ▲ or ▼ and “SURE ? Y” will appear in Press the “Setup” button again and “EXITING” will appear in the display. the display. Press “OK” and “SAVED” will briefly appear in the display followed by “RESET”.
  • Page 14: Rear Panel Connections

    Note: The ninth digital input is wireless aptX Bluetooth, and therefore doesn’t require an input connector. * Please speak with your MOON Authorized Retailer about the benefits of high quality cables for your system, and superior quality AC wall outlet.
  • Page 15: Simlink

    Prior to turning the DAC on for the first time, make sure that every cable is properly connected to avoid any If you are using a MOON CD Transport or CD Player with problems. Flick the main rocker switch, located on the rear panel, labeled “POWER”...
  • Page 16: Remote Control Operation

    Series Remote Control Operation The MOON 780D uses the ‘FRM-3’ full function, all aluminum backlit remote control (figure 3). It operates on the Philips RC-5 communication protocol and can be used with other MOON components such as CD Players, DAC’s, Integrated Amplifiers, as well as other Preamplifiers. The ‘FRM-3’...
  • Page 17 Depending on the make and model of the smart device for a full five (5) seconds after the last event (motion or that you have paired to the MOON 780D's D9 BLTOOTH pressed button). To activate the “Default Mode”, press input, you may have the following "transport control"...
  • Page 18: Balanced Operation

    MOON 780D, any noise picked up by the loudspeakers. Conversely, a balanced interconnect has interconnect will be eliminated since a differential three separate conductors;...
  • Page 19: Specifications

    Owner’s Manual Specifications Configuration Fully Balanced Differential Digital Filter / Digital-to-Analog Converters ESS ES9018S Sabre 32-bit Hyperstream™ x 2 Frequency Response (full range) 2Hz - 100kHz +0/-3dB THD @1kHz, 0dBFS (A-weighted) 0.0001% Intermodulation Distortion 0.0001% Dynamic Range 124dB Signal-to-noise Ratio 124dB @ full output Channel Separation 120dB...

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