Rear Panel Connections - moon 350P Owner's Manual

Rear Panel Connections

The rear panel will look similar to Figure 2 (above). There are two (2) pairs of balanced analog inputs on XLR
connectors labeled "B1" and "B2" with their respective left and right channel connections beside each other.
Immediately below are four (4) pairs of single-ended analog inputs on RCA connectors labeled CD, A1, A2/HT and
A3/PH. The RCA input and output connectors on the rear panel have been color coded: 'white' for the left channel
and 'red' for the right channel. If your Nēo 350P is equipped with the optional phono section, the input labeled
'A3/P' must be used to connect your turntable interconnect leads to this preamplifier. If you don't have the
optional phono section installed, then this input can be used in the same way as CD, A1 and A2 inputs. This
preamplifier is also equipped with a single-ended monitor loop; the input and output connectors for each channel
are located to the right of the four pairs of single-ended analog inputs.
The Nēo 350P premplifier has three pairs of outputs: 1
pair of balanced XLR's and 2 pairs of single-ended RCA's
labeled 'FIX' and 'VAR', located next to the monitor
inputs and ouputs. The balanced outputs are
designated for output to a power amplifier equipped
with balanced inputs.The 'FIX' output is intended as an
input to a recording device such as a cassette tape deck
or CD-Recorder Player. Keep in mind that the output
level is fixed and cannot be adjusted by the 350P's
volume control. The 'VAR' output is designated for
output to your power amplifier(s) with single-ended
RCA inputs. If the power amplifier(s) you're connecting
the 350P to use balanced inputs, its highly
advantageous to use the 350P's XLR outputs. This will
provide you with an even better signal-to-noise ratio.
Don't hesitate to use high quality interconnect cables*.
Poor quality interconnect cables can degrade the overall
sonic performance of your system.
For Nēo 350P's equipped with the digital input option,
you will find 4 digital inputs labeled D1, D2, D3 and D4.
The D1 input is on an optical Toslink connector; both
the D2 and D3 inputs are on a S/PDIF connector; the D4
input is on a USB type B connector.
Below the area reserved for the optional digital inputs
are a series of input/output connectors for custom type
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Figure 4: Nēo 350P Rear panel
installations: From left to right there 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. Next, there's a 1/8" mini-jack
input for use with aftermarket infrared remote control
receivers. Then there's a 12V trigger output on a 1/8"
mini-jack that can power up a connected component
(with a 12V trigger input) at the same time that the
350P is powered up. Next, there's a full-function bi-
directional RS-232 port for custom integration or
automation on a DB9 connector. Finally on the far right
side is the "AC Fuse" socket cover, the main power
switch ("0"=off, "1"=on) and the IEC receptacle, labeled
"AC Power" for the included AC power cord.
Connect the supplied AC power cable to the IEC
receptacle, located on the preamplifier's rear panel.
Ensure that the AC wall outlet you use has a functioning
ground. For the best sonic performance, it is preferable
that you plug your 350P directly into a dedicated AC
outlet and avoid using an extension cord. If you have
the time and willingness, consider installing a superior
quality AC wall outlet such as a hospital grade Hubbell*.
* Please speak with your MOON Authorized Retailer about the
benefits of high quality cables for your system, and superior
quality AC wall outlet.