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240i
MOON
Integrated
Amplifier
Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 240i MOON Integrated Amplifier Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 3 Simaudio Ltd., 1345 Newton Road Boucherville, Québec J4B 5H2 CANADA Date Code: 03072017...
  • Page 4 Important Safety Instructions 1. Read these instructions. 11. Only use attachments and accessories specified by the manufacturer. 2. Keep these instructions. 12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, 3. Heed all warnings. or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with 4.
  • Page 5 AND COMPLETELY BEFORE OPERATING YOUR MOON 240i 1. ALWAYS disconnect your entire system from the AC mains 6. NEVER wet the inside of the MOON 240i with any liquid. If a before connecting or disconnecting any cables, or when liquid substance does enter your MOON 240i, immediately cleaning any component.
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

     Displaying firmware version  Reset to factory defaults Rear Panel Connections SimLink Operating the MOON 240i  Turning on the MOON 240i for the first time  On and Off sequence Remote Control Remote Control with other MOON components Troubleshooting...
  • Page 7: Introduction / Features

    Introduction Thank you for selecting the MOON 240i as a part ƒ Headphone output on 1/4” jack located on the front of your music/cinema system. This component has been panel. designed to offer state-of-the-art high-end performance in ƒ OLED type screen (organic light-emitting diode) an elegant package, while retaining all the sonic hallmarks on which Simaudio has made its reputation.
  • Page 8: Unpacking

    EMI, such as turntables.  If you intend to use the MOON 240i’ s USB input connection (PCM or DSD) with a Windows-based computer, you will need to install our USB HD DSD driver, which can be downloaded from the support section of our website.
  • Page 9: Front Panel Controls

    Front Panel Controls Figure 1: Front panel of the MOON 240i The front panel will look similar to Figure 1 (above). The “Standby” button places the unit into Standby mode; You can configure this to your own preferences– refer to the “Power Settings” section of the “Software Setup” . When switching from “Standby”...
  • Page 10: Phono Input

    The two (2) ANALOG inputs, “MP in” and “PHONO” inputs will only display their input name and volume level when active: Phono Input The MOON 240i is equipped with one analog “PHONO” input for use with turntables equipped with a moving magnet (MM) cartridge ONLY. You must remember to connect your turntable’s grounding cable...
  • Page 11: Software Setup

    Either the “SPDIF 1” , “SPDIF 2” , “ANALOG 1” or “ANALOG 2 can be The MOON 240i is also capable of processing a DSD configured to allow the 240i to automatically switch to that...
  • Page 12: Renaming An Input

    Input Settings name, in this case “SPDIF 1”: What follows are a series of step-by-step examples showing how to configure all the various “INPUTS” options, followed by all other system type options. To enter the Setup mode, begin by pressing the “Setup”...
  • Page 13: Adjusting An Input's Offset Volume

    To assign a custom label to an input, rotate you will not need to adjust the volume to compensate the volume knob until “CUSTOM” is highlighted for volume level differences between these devices. then press the “OK” button. The display will show “Please enter the desired custom label:“...
  • Page 14: Using The Volume Bypass Feature

    setting for all nine (9) inputs is “ENABLE”. Press “OK” and “NORMAL” will appear highlighted on the display. Rotate the volume until “HT BYPASS” is To “disable the “SPDIF1” input, rotate the volume highlighted, then press OK: control until the “ENABLE” option is highlighted in the “SPDIF 1”...
  • Page 15: Setting Up An Input For A Moon Cd Player

     HT BYPASS   Setting up an input for a MOON CD Player Your MOON 240i can automatically switch to the designated input for your SimLink connected MOON CD Player or CD transport when you press its play  button; However, you must first assign a corresponding input –...
  • Page 16: Setting The Power Up Volume Level

    of your choice. Press the SETUP button once to exit from the MOON MiND menu. Press the SETUP again to exit the SETUP menu.  Setting the power up volume level You can specify the volume level for your 240i when you power it up.
  • Page 17: Setting Up The Display's Screen Saver

    increments with a range from “20dB” to +”80dB”. Conversely, rotating the volume control clockwise will increase the “MAXIMUM VOLUME” level in 0.5dB increments. Once you have decided on a volume level, in this example 72.0dB, press the OK button Rotate the volume control until “MODE” is highlighted and “SAVED”...
  • Page 18: Power Settings

     Blue LED settings This “SETUP” feature allows you to turn off the front panel blue LED located directly above the display Press the “SETUP” button once to exit from the window. The reason for this feature is simple; “SCREEN SAVER” menu and return to the main In a darkened room the 240i’s blue LED might appear “SETUP”...
  • Page 19: Reset To Factory Defaults

    highlighted on the display and then press “OK”. You will now be prompted a second time with The current 240i firmware version will appear on the “ARE YOU SURE?” and “NO” will appear highlighted display. This information will be displayed for five (5) on the display.
  • Page 20: Rear Panel Connections

    (same in SETUP). performance, it is preferable that you plug your 240i directly into a dedicated AC outlet and avoid using Moving further right, the MOON 240i is equipped with an extension cord. a pair of speaker binding posts, labelled “SPEAKER OUTPUTS”...
  • Page 21: Operating The Moon 240I

     One feature of SimLink™ on the MOON 240i, involves the “Standby” function. By pressing down and holding the “Standby” button for 2 seconds on the 240i, all other MOON components connected via the This occurs every time you power up your 240i SimLink will go into “Standby”...
  • Page 22: Remote Control

    To engage the ‘CRM-3’ remote for use with the MOON 240i, you must first press the button labeled AMP. (Power) button, at the top left switches the 240i to either ‘Standby’...
  • Page 23: Remote Control With Other Moon Components

    Standby mode. SimLink™ also allows for the aforementioned “MOON CD” feature in the SETUP software. Troubleshooting Your MOON 240i is a “smart” integrated amplifier that is equipped with a self-diagnostic system. An onscreen mes- sage will help determine the cause of the problem.
  • Page 24: Specifications

    If your 240i reaches a dangerously high operating into its socket and consult your dealer for assistance. temperature it will shutdown to avoid overheating If the fuse appears blown, replace it with a fuse which can lead to physical damage inside the unit. of the same size and rating.
  • Page 25 Dimensions (W x H x D, inches / cm.) 16.9 x 3.5 x 14.4 / 42.9 x 8.9 x 36.6 If you require the RS-232 codes for your MOON 240i, please visit the "Contact Us" page and complete the "Information request" form on our website at www.simaudio.com Fuse Replacement: The 120V version use a 4A fast blow fuse (3AG size).
  • Page 28 Quick reference: Setup Menu SETUP PWR ON MAXIMUM SCREEN POWER BLUE INPUTS MOON CD MOON MiND FIRMWARE RESET VOLUME VOLUME SAVER SETTINGS SPDIF 1  OPTICAL 1 LAST  80.0dB NORMAL  SPDIF 2 OPTICAL 2  DISABLED NO  SPECIFIC LOW POWER 240i VERSION...

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