MOON i 5.3 Integrated Amplifier 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 i 5.3 Integrated Amplifier. ALWAYS disconnect your entire system from the AC mains before connecting or disconnecting any cables, or when cleaning any component.
MOON i 5.3 integrated amplifier from potential damage that may occur during shipping. Please write the serial number of your new Simaudio MOON i 5.3 in the space provided below for future reference. Serial No.: ________________...
MOON i 5.3 Integrated Amplifier Introduction Your MOON i 5.3 integrated amplifier incorporates many significant design features to achieve its “world class” level of performance. This is an abbreviated list of the more important features: Proprietary “Advanced Renaisance” Technology which eliminates feedback. The results are as follows: Real-time amplification is achieved since interactions from the speaker back to the amplifier are virtually eliminated;...
MOON i 5.3 Integrated Amplifier Front Panel Controls Figure 1: MOON i 5.3 Front panel The front panel will look similar to Figure 1 (above). The large display window indicates the relative gain setting (ranging from ‘0’ through ‘50’) for both the left and right channels. As well, whenever you change the selected input source, it’s number will appear in the window for 3 seconds before reverting back to the gain setting.
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MOON i 5.3 Integrated Amplifier Front Panel Controls (continued) The rotary “Volume” control determines the gain setting, which ranges from ‘0’ (no output) to ‘50’ (full output). This control doesn’t function like a typical volume: When you rotate the dial, either clockwise for more gain or counter-clockwise for less gain, you are actually engaging a high quality optical encoder which selects a specific gain setting on a shunt-to-ground based microprocessor circuit.
MOON i 5.3 Integrated Amplifier Rear Panel Connections Figure 2: MOON i 5.3 Rear panel The rear panel will look similar to Figure 2 (above). There are five (5) pairs of single-ended inputs on RCA connectors labeled CD, A1, A2, A3 and A4. The left channel inputs are located on top and the corresponding right channel inputs are located directly below.
MOON i 5.3 Integrated Amplifier Operating the i 5.3 We recommend that you leave your MOON i 5.3 Integrated Amplifier powered up at all times to maintain optimal performance. In the event that you plan to be away from your home for a few days, powering off the Integrated Amplifier may not be a bad idea.
MOON i 5.3 Integrated Amplifier Remote Control Operation The MOON i 5.3 Stereo integrated amplifier uses the ‘FRM-2’ full function, all aluminum remote control (figure 4). It operates on the Philips RC-5 communication protocol and can be used with other MOON components. The ‘FRM-2’...
MOON i 5.3 Integrated Amplifier Specifications Configuration ............Dual-Mono (Partial) Power Supply Transformer ........0.5kVA Power Supply Capacitance ........40,000µF Class Of Operation - Preamplifier ......Class A Class Of Operation - Amplifier ........Class A/B Single-ended inputs ..........5 (RCA) Input Device Type - Preamplifier ......