moon HDS-8 Owner's Manual

Evolution series reference hdmi 1.3a switcher

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MOON Evolution Series

HDS-8

Reference HDMI 1.3a Switcher

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Page 1 Owner’s Manual MOON Evolution Series HDS-8 Reference HDMI 1.3a Switcher...
Page 2: Important Safety Instructions
MOON HDS-8 HDMI 1.3a Switcher Important Safety Instructions Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with a dry cloth. Do not block ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
Page 3 To prevent shock hazard, all three connections must ALWAYS be used. Connect the MOON HDS-8 only to an AC source of the proper voltage; Both the shipping box and rear panel serial number label will indicate the correct voltage. Use of any other voltage will likely damage the unit and void the warranty AC extension cords are NOT recommended for use with this product.
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Unpacking... 5 Introduction ... 6 Installation & Placement ... 6 Front Panel Controls ... 7 Rear Panel Connections ... 7 Connecting the HDS-8 ... 8 Operating the HDS-8 ... 9 Remote Control Operations ... 10 Specifications ... 10 www.simaudio.com IMPORTANT: Please read this entire manual before using this product.
Page 5: Congratulations
ONLY with the MOON CP-8. The performance of your HDS-8 will continue to improve during the first 150 hours of use. This is the result of a “break-in” period required for the numerous high quality electronic parts used throughout this HDMI switcher.
Page 6: Introduction
High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) signal. You should never place another component directly on top of the HDS-8 or place the HDS-8 directly on top of another component,. As well, the switcher should be placed on a solid level surface. You should avoid placing it near a heat source or inside a closed cabinet that is not well ventilated as this could compromise performance and reliability.
Page 7: Front Panel Controls
The front panel will look similar to Figure 1 (above). The “Standby” button places the HDS-8 into or out of operation. When operational, the blue pilot LED will illuminate. The input buttom allows you to sequentially select from one of the five HDMI inputs. Each HDMI input has an associated red LED that will illuminate when that particular input has been selected.
Page 8: Connecting The Hds-8
Connect your HDMI audio/video source components to the ‘HDMI IN’ connectors ‘1’ through ‘5’. Then connect the “HDMI OUT” on the HDS-8 to either the ‘HDMI IN 1’ or ‘HDMI IN 2’ on the CP-8’s rear panel. We recommend using the CP-8’s HDMI input labelled ‘HDMI IN 2’ and connecting a DVD player to the ‘HDMI IN 1’ input as per factory default settings.
Page 9: Operating The Hds-8
Turning on your MOON HDS-8 for the first time: Prior to turning the HDS-8 on for the first time, make sure that all cables are properly connected to avoid any problems. To power up your HDS-8, flick the main rocker switch labeled “MAIN POWER”, located on the rear panel, to the ‘1’ (on) position.
Page 10: Remote Control Operations
Dimensions (W x H x D, inches) ... 17.4 x 4.1 x 15.8 12 Volt Trigger: NOTE: In the event that you require the RS-232 codes for your MOON HDS-8, please contact Simaudio Ltd. directly by either email (service@simaudio.com) or toll-free telephone (877-980-2400).