MOON 750 D Digital-to-Analog Converter / CD Transport 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. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves or another apparatus that produces heat.
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European Community Please read all instructions and precautions carefully and completely before operating your Simaudio MOON 750D Digital-to-Analog Converter/Transport. ALWAYS disconnect your entire system from the AC mains before connecting or disconnecting any cables, or when cleaning any component. To completely disconnect this apparatus from the AC mains, disconnect the power suppy cord plug from the AC receptacle.
This product has been designed to offer state-of-the-art high-end performance in an elegant package, while retaining all the sonic hallmarks on which Simaudio has made its reputation. We have spared no effort to ensure that it is amongst the finest digital audio products available. We have been building high-performance audio equipment for over 25 years, and the know-how gained through our cumulative experience is an important reason why MOON digital products are so musically satisfying.
MOON 750 D Digital-to-Analog Converter / CD Transport Introduction Your MOON 750D DAC / CD Transport incorporates many innovative significant design features to achieve its “world class” level of performance. This is an abbreviated list of the more important features: ESS Technology SABRE Reference DAC/Digital Filter (ES9018S) working in 32-bit Hyperstream™...
MOON 750 D Digital-to-Analog Converter / CD Transport Front Panel Controls Figure 1: MOON 750D Front panel The front panel will look similar to Figure 1 (above). The large digital display window indicates the track number of the compact disc currently playing (or the total number of tracks in stop mode) and corresponding time information. The “Standby”...
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MOON 750 D Digital-to-Analog Converter / CD Transport Front Panel Controls (continued) The “Input” button is used to select an external digital source by sequentially scrolling through four (4) digital inputs: D1 uses an XLR connector for an AES/EBU digital signal; D2 uses an RCA connector for a S/PDIF digital signal; D3 uses a TosLink connector for an optical digital signal and D4 uses a USB type B connector for use with a computer equipped with a USB port and music player software such as iTunes or Winamp.
MOON 750 D Digital-to-Analog Converter / CD Transport Rear Panel Connections Figure 2: MOON 750D Rear panel The rear panel will look similar to Figure 2 (above). On the left side are two pairs of analog audio outputs, labeled “Right” and “Left”, each with a single-ended RCA and balanced XLR connector.
MOON 750 D Digital-to-Analog Converter / CD Transport SimLink™ The SimLink™ provides communication features between various MOON components. For example, if you were to connect the 750D DAC / CD Transport to the 700i Integrated Amplifier via the SimLink™, pressing the (play) button on the 750D would make the integrated amplifier automatically switch to it’s designated input for the DAC / CD Transport (Please refer to the 700i owner’s manual for more information if applicable).
MOON 750 D Digital-to-Analog Converter / CD Transport Remote Control Operation The MOON 750D D-to-A Converter uses the ‘FRM-3’ full function, all aluminum backlit remote control (figure 3). It operates on the Philips RC-5 communication protocol and is can be used with other MOON components such as CD Players, DAC’s, Integrated Amplifiers, as well as other Preamplifiers.
MOON 750 D Digital-to-Analog Converter / CD Transport Remote Control Operation (continued) Backlight Function Your FRM-3 features a backlight capability that allows you to effortlessly operate this remote control in a darkened environment. Since battery lifespan is substantially reduced when the backlighting feature is activated, the FRM-3 includes 3 different operational modes to help preserve battery life: Default Mode (#1): The backlight is triggered on by either moving the remote control (via an internal motion detector) or by pressing any button on the remote’s keypad;...
Pin 2........ Positive Pin 3 ......Negative NOTE: In the event that you require the RS-232 codes for your MOON 750D, please contact Simaudio Ltd. directly by either email (service@simaudio.com) or by toll-free telephone (877-980-2400). Fuse Replacement: For the 120V version use a 0.2A slow blow (5 x 20mm size).