Simaudio MOON CD-1 User's Manual
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1. AC Power section with a main power switch O off 1 on and IEC receptacle for the included AC power cord Alternatively you may use a dedicated high performance AC power cord designed for CD Players 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 CD Player and the rest of your components be completely turned off Not heeding this warning may result in serious damage to your equipment Special contact cleaning fluids and enhancers should not be used as they deposit a difficult to remove residue which degrades the performance of your components Rear Panel Connections 8 MOON CD 1 CD Player SimLink The SimLink provides communication features between various MOON components For example if you were to connect the CD 1 to the i 1 via the SimLink pressing the gt play button on the CD 1 will cause the i 1 to automatically switch to the input labelled CD A second feature of SimLink involves the Standby function By pressing down and holding the Standby button for 2 seconds on the either the CD 1 or i 1 both units will go into Standby mode The same logic applies when s2. 10 11 12 13 14 15 European Community Please read all instructions and precautions carefully and completely before operating your Simaudio MOON CD 1 CD Player ALWAYS disconnect your entire system from the AC mains before connecting or disconnecting any cables or when cleaning any component The MOON CD 1 must be terminated with a three conductor AC mains power cord which includes an earth ground connection To prevent shock hazard all three connections must ALWAYS be used Connect the MOON CD 1 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 NEVER use flammable or combustible chemicals for cleaning audio components NEVER operate the MOON CD 1 with any covers removed There are no user serviceable parts inside An open unit especially if it is still connected to an AC source presents a potentially lethal shock hazard Refer all questions to authorized service personnel only NEVER wet the inside of the MOON CD 1 with any liquid If a liquid substance does enter your MOON CD 1 immediately disconnect it from the AC mains and take it to your MOON dealer for a complete check up NEVER spill or pour liquids directly onto the MOON CD 1 NEVER block air flow through ventilation slots or heatsinks NEVER
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4. action i e starting from the center and aiming towards the edges Do not attempt to clean a compact disc using a rotating motion Introduction Installation amp Placement 6 MOON CD 1 CD Player Front Panel Controls CD 1 CD PLAYER Figure 1 MOON CD 1 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 time information The Standby button disengages the transport mechanism from the rest of the CD 1 s circuitry and turns off the digital display However when in Standby mode all digital and analog audio circuitry remains powered up to help maintain optimal performance The blue LED on the CD 1 will no longer be illuminated when the player is in Standby mode On the left side of the display window from top to bottom are four 4 red indicator LED s that will illuminate as follows each of these functions is described in detail in Remote Control Operation section beginning on page 10 Program when Program mode is engaged Repeat Both LED s when Repeat mode is engaged for the entire compact disc Lower LED only when Repeat mode is engaged for one 1 specific track Random when Random play mode is engaged To load a compact disc into the CD 1 press A put the CD in the drawer with the label
5. bypass any fuse NEVER replace any fuse with a value or type other than those specified NEVER attempt to repair the MOON CD 1 If a problem occurs contact your MOON dealer NEVER expose the MOON CD 1 to extremely high or low temperatures NEVER operate the MOON CD 1 in an explosive atmosphere ALWAYS keep electrical equipment out of reach of children ALWAYS unplug sensitive electronic equipment during lightning storms MOON CD 1 CD Player Table of Contents Congratulations o 32 yas cad tase atnaesncc aay aianted Sonsad tie 5 Unpacking and WarningS ccceeeeeee teen eens 5 FAEROCMUICHOR cccctuucavracts ns dtenatig Suadvesas tastes as ie ERA 6 Installation amp Placement cecene 6 Front Panel Controls 2eyters senetecic ies eerte tre eee 7 Rear Panel Connections ccceeeeeeeeeeeeee ees 8 SIML INK T asrianiasr a a a bhare 9 Operating the CD 1 ssssseesserrrrrrrrerrrrrrreerrrre 9 Remote Control Operation eeeeeeee eee 10 Specifications nirani Maes oti t notes RE 12 www simaudio com MOON CD 1 CD Player Congratulations Thank you for selecting the MOON CD 1 CD Player as a part of your hi fi reproduction system This CD Player 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 CD players available in i
6. on front panel Press and hold Turns the front panel display on and off refer to page 11 for more details about the DISPLAY function a Stop playing the CD s current track ll Pauses the player gt Play the compact disc loaded into the player M4 Press Once Go back to the previous track on the disc M4 Press and hold Scan backward through current track gt Press Once Skip to the next track on the disc gt gt Press and hold Scan forward through current track Figure 3 CRM Remote Control Remote Control Operation 10 MOON CD 1 CD Player Remote Control Operation continued The DISPLAY button allows you to scroll through the four 4 different display modes for time information as well as turn the digital display on and off Each time you press the display button the system scrolls to the next time information mode Bt default the CD 1 will display the elapsed time of the track currently playing The scrolling order is as follows Elapsed time of the current track Remaining time of the current track Elapsed time of the entire compact disc or programmed tracks Remaining time of the entire compact disc or programmed tracks oOo NS If you wish to turn the display off press and hold the Display button for 2 seconds When the display is off it will still come back on for a short period of time whenever you press any of the buttons located on the front panel or the remote control when you are done
7. result in your entire program repeating itself once it has completed its cycle Pressing REPEAT a second time will result in the current track from your program being played again once it has ended Pressing REPEAT a third time will terminate the REPEAT mode The RANDOM button when pressed will play each of the tracks on a compact disc in a completely random order as opposed to the sequential order as they appear on the disc If you have already created a program of selected tracks it will play these programmed tracks in a random order Remote Control Operation 11 MOON CD 1 CD Player Specifications CONPIQUIATION oreinen ine a ataa aari Single ended Power Supply Transformer c cceecetceeeeseteeeeeeeeees 25VA Power Supply Capacitance oo ceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee 13 200UF Transport Mechanism cccceseceeeeeeeetetteeeeeeeeeeeeneaee Proprietary Design Digital Filter Digital to Analog Converter BurrBrown PCM1793 Frequency Response audible en 20Hz 20kHz 0 0 2dB Frequency Response full range esscr 2Hz 72kHz 0 3dB THD 1kHz OdBFS A weighted cccseseeeeeeeeeee lt 0 002 Intermodulation Distortion cee eeeeeeeee eee eeee lt 0 005 Dynamic Ranges presota ania dy a gt 110dB Signal to noise Ratio eccere gt 110dB full output Slew Rate isc oa ate Ase ae kas 50V us Channel Separation oo eceeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeteeeeeeeenes gt 106db Low Level Linearity
8. side facing up and press A again to close the drawer When a CD is first loaded into the CD 1 the total number of tracks and total playing time will appear in the display In the event that you load a CD that contains no musical tracks i e data only the word DATA will appear in the display window As well if you load a disc that is not compatible with the CD 1 i e SACD DVD A etc the phrase NO DISC will appear in the display window Press to begin playing a compact disc Pressing i while a disc is already playing results in the current track being paused Press either or tl again to resume playing the disc Press M4 to search backward or gt to search forward through the compact disc s tracks When you ve located the track number press gt to begin playing that track In the event that you initiate a forward or backward track change while a disc is already playing it will automatically start playing the track you select you need not press gt Press and hold m4 to search backward through the current track Press and hold gt to search forward through current track Press W to stop the compact disc from playing The laser will return to the start position of the disc To open the drawer and remove the compact disc press A Front Panel Controls 7 MOON CD 1 CD Player Rear Panel Connections Made in Canada by Simaudio Ltd ON Fabriqu au Canada par Simaudio Lt e Ea AC POWER ANALOG OUT DIGITAL OU
9. Owner s Manual MOON CD 1 CD Player MOON CD 1 CD Player Important Safety Instructions Ot De Oe es ES 10 11 12 13 14 15 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 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade or the third prong is provided for safety If the provided plug does not fit into the outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus Only use attachments and accessories specified by the manufacturer apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the from tip over Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time Refer all
10. TPUT CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT R L SPDIF o owe ce re A RS 232 IR SimLink X W ose Figure 2 MOON CD 1 Rear panel The rear panel will look similar to Figure 2 above On the left side is the analog audio output There is one pair of RCA analog audio output connectors labeled ANALOG OUT that you should connect to a stereo analog input on your preamplifier or integrated amplifier There is one 1 digital audio output labeled DIGITAL OUTPUT located directly to the right of the ANALOG OUT An RCA connector labeled S PDIF allows you to use the CD 1 as a CD transport whereby digital signal processing will be handled externally by another DAC or surround processor You should use a 75Q digital audio cable terminated with RCA connectors Your MOON CD 1 is equipped with several features for custom type installations To the right of the Digital Output is a full function bi directional RS 232 port control and status for custom integration or automation and uses a DB9 connector As well there s a 1 8 mini jack input for use with aftermarket infrared remote control receivers The IR in connector is located to the right of the RS 232 port Immediately to the right of the IR input 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 Finally on the right side is the
11. erform a thorough physical inspection and report any physical damage to your dealer immediately We suggest that you keep all of the original packaging storing it in a safe dry place in the event that you re required to transport the CD Player The customized packaging is specially designed to protect the MOON CD 1 CD Player from potential damage that may occur during shipping Please write the serial number of your new Simaudio MOON CD 1 in the space provided below for future reference Serial No Congratulations Unpacking 5 MOON CD 1 CD Player Introduction Your MOON CD 1 CD Player incorporates many significant design features to achieve its world class level of performance This is an abbreviated list of the more important features 8 stages of DC voltage regulation Internal upsampling which uses 24 bit 352 8kHz processing Proprietary CD drive system with in house developed hardware amp software BurrBrown PCM1793 high resolution 24 bit 192 kHz Digital to Analog Converter and 8X oversampling digital filter RS 232 port for i full unsolicited bidirectional feedback in custom installation setups and ii firmware updates IR input for external control All digital and analog audio circuitry mounted on a single circuit board each with their own respective ground plane to minimize signal path lengths and eliminate any potential for interference and signal degradation Accurate digital clocking system for low intrin
12. mpact disc and begin listening to music On and Off Sequence To avoid having any annoying noises i e thumps and pops emanate from your speakers when powering your CD 1 on or off you should 1 Always power up your CD 1 CD Player before powering up your preamplifier and or integrated amplifier 2 Always power down your CD 1 CD Player after powering down your preamplifier and or integrated amplifier Operating the CD 1 9 MOON CD 1 CD Player Remote Control Operation The MOON CD 1 CD Player uses the CRM full function remote control figure 3 It operates on the Philips RC 5 communication protocol and is can be used with other Simaudio MOON components The CRM remote uses two AA batteries included To install them simply slide the back plate off in the direction of the arrow insert the batteries in the correct direction and then replace the back plate To engage the CRM remote for use with the MOON CD 1 CD Player you must first press the button labeled CD The POWER button located on the upper left will switch the CD Player to either Stand by or On mode Certain buttons found on this remote control perform identical functions to their corresponding button located on the CD 1 s front panel Please refer to page 7 for a more detailed description O thru 9 Direct access track number selection OPEN CLOSE Open Close the Compact Disc drawer DI SPLAY Press Once Changes the time display mode
13. servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as when the power cord or plug has been damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus or the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped No naked flame sources such as candles should be placed on the apparatus WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL MOON CD 1 CD Player m ortant Safety Instructions cont d The lightning flash with the arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance EMC Electromagnetic Compatibility and LVD Low Voltage Directive standards of the CE Marking by the CE symbol shown left indicates compliance of this device with the
14. sic jitter levels Advanced analog signal path using a DC servo circuit and proprietary analog filter Circuit board with pure copper tracings and gold plating that yields low impedance characteristics Optimized selection of very high quality electronic components Designed to be powered up at all times for optimal performance Low operating temperature to ensure a longer than normal life expectancy Installation amp Placement The MOON CD 1 requires reasonable ventilation to maintain an optimum and consistent operating temperature As a result it should be placed in a location with empty space around it for proper heat dissipation As well it 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 the CD Player s performance and reliability The CD 1 uses a toroidal transformer even though it is well shielded you should not place the player too close to source components sensitive to EMI such as turntables and phono preamplifiers You should never place another component directly on top of this CD Player Compact discs are easily damaged and must be kept very clean Always store them in their jewel cases Dirty or finger marked discs will reproduce music poorly Moreover the player may even mute parts of a track or be unable to find some tracks If you need to clean a CD remember to use a soft lint free cloth using a radial
15. the display will automatically turn off again To turn the display back on again press the Display button again for 2 seconds The PROG button allows you to program a selection of tracks in the order that you wish to listen them After loading a compact disc into the MOON CD 1 select the first track you wish to listen to using the M4 or gt buttons and then press PROG To program a second track select it the same way you did for the first one and press PROG again Repeat this operation as many times as you want to program tracks Once you ve completed programming your track selection s the digital display window will show the number of tracks that have been programmed and their total time To begin playing your programmed selections simply press the button Pressing W will only suspend the playing of the programmed selection Pressing W a second time will clear your program selection from the CD 1 s memory As well opening the drawer at any time will also clear your program The REPEAT button performs three 3 functions Pressing REPEAT once will result in the entire disc being played again once it has reached the end of the final track Pressing REPEAT a second time will result in the track currently playing being repeated again once it has ended To cancel this mode simply press the REPEAT button a third time If you have created a program of selected tracks pressing REPEAT once will
16. ts class 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 CD Players are so musically satisfying The performance of your CD 1 will continue to improve during the first 400 hours of listening This is the result of a break in period required for the numerous high quality electronic parts used throughout this CD Player Before setting up your new MOON CD 1 we encourage you to please read this manual thoroughly to properly acquaint yourself with its features We hope you enjoy listening to the MOON CD 1 CD Player as much as the pride we have taken in creating this fine audio product We understand the power and emotion of music and build our products with the goal of faithfully capturing these elusive qualities The information contained in this manual is subject to change without notice The most current version of this manual Is available on our official website at http www simaudio com manuals htm Unpacking The MOON CD 1 CD Player should be removed from its box with care The following accessories should be included inside the box with your CD Player AC power cable CRM Full Function remote control with two AA batteries USA and Canada only This owner s manual Warranty and product registration information USA and Canada only SN N AN As soon as the CD Player is safely removed from its box and placed down p
17. witching from Standby to active mode The connection rules for the SimLink are very basic You must always connect the supplied cable between one component s SimLink Out jack and another component s SimLink In jack If you inadvertently connect the cable between either two SimLink In or two SimLink Out jacks the SimLink communication feature will not function Also there is no master component in a SimLink chain no one particular component operates as the main communications controller Operating the CD 1 We recommend that you leave your MOON CD 1 CD Player 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 CD Player may not be a bad idea Once fully broken in please keep in mind that your CD 1 will require several hours of playing time before it reaches its peak performance after you ve powered it up again Turning on your MOON CD 1 for the first time Prior to turning this CD Player on for the first time make sure that every cable is properly connected to avoid any problems Then turn on your CD Player in the following manner 1 Flick the main rocker switch labeled POWER to the 1 on position on the rear panel 2 Press the push button labeled Standby on the CD 1 the blue LED will confirm operation and the digital display will show no disc You are now ready to load a co
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