Rear Panel Connections - moon Evolution 700i Series Owner's Manual

MOON 700i Dual-Mono Integrated Amplifier

Rear Panel Connections

Figure 2: Rear panel of MOON 700i Integrated Amplifier
The rear panel of the MOON 700i dual-mono integrated amplifier will look similar to Figure 2 (above). There are two rows of
connectors; the top row contains one pair of heavy duty gold-plated speaker binding posts for each channel to connect to
your loudspeakers. This integrated amplifier is equipped with full-function bi-directional RS-232 port control and status for
custom integration or automation. This is located in the middle section and uses a DB9 connector. Immediately to the right
of the RS-232 port are two (2) "SimLink" connectors labeled "in" and "out" on 1/8" mini jacks. Please refer to the next section
entitled SimLink for more details. As well, there's a 1/8" mini-jack input for use with aftermarket infrared remote control
receivers.
The middle row contains four (4) pairs of single-ended RCA inputs labeled S1, S2, S3, and S4. As a result of this integrated
amplifier's dual-mono design, the left channel inputs are grouped together on one side and the right channel inputs are
grouped together on the opposite side. Don't hesitate to use high quality interconnect cables. Poor quality interconnect cables
can degrade the overall sonic performance of your system.
On the bottom row you will find one pair balanced XLR inputs labeled B1 with each channel's input connector located on its
respective side, just like the single-ended inputs. Beside each of these XLR inputs is a single-ended tape monitor loop; both
the input and output connectors for each channel are located on their respective sides of the rear panel. The 700i also has a
line-level preamplifier output that allows you to use this integrated amplifier as a preamplifier ONLY, for use with a separate
power amplifier. In the middle section is the 12V trigger output on a 1/8" mini-jack. Immediately to the right is the "AC
Power" section with a main power switch ("0"=off, "1"=on), IEC receptacle for the included AC power cord and the "AC Fuse"
socket cover.
All rear panel connectors have been chosen because they provide the best possible connections for your unit. A poor contact
will degrade the signal substantially, and plugs and sockets should all look clean and free of dirt and corrosion. The easiest
way to clean them is to remove the cables from their sockets and push them back in again. This procedure requires that your
integrated amplifier and the rest of your components be completely turned off.
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