700i Integrated Amplifier
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1. 15 16 NEVER wet the inside of the MOON 700i with any liquid If a liquid substance does enter your MOON 700i 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 7001 NEVER block air flow through ventilation slots or heatsinks NEVER bypass any fuse NEVER replace any fuse with a value or type other than those specified NEVER attempt to repair the MOON 700i If a problem occurs contact your MOON dealer NEVER expose the MOON 700i to extremely high or low temperatures NEVER operate the MOON 700i in an explosive atmosphere ALWAYS keep electrical equipment out of reach of children ALWAYS unplug sensitive equipment during lightning storms WARNING Do not expose batteries or battery pack to excessive heat such as sunshine or fire or the like electronic Owner s M anual Table of Contents Introduction 6 Unpacking 7 Installation amp Placement 7 Front Panel Controls 8 Software Setup 9 Rear Panel Connections 14 SimLink 14 Operating the 700i 15 Remote Control Operation 16 Troubleshooting 18 Balanced Operation 18 Specifications 19 Quick Reference Setup Menus Appendix www simaudio com Simaudio Ltd 1345 Newton Road Boucherville Qu bec 582 Date Code 20150802 700i Evolution Series Introduction Thank you for selecting the MOON 700i Dual Mono integrated amplifier a2. 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 amplifiers 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 connec
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4. and SYS19 Owner s M anual Once you ve decided on one Press OK and SAVED will appear briefly in the display followed by IR CODE From this point you can i exit from the Setup procedure by pressing the Setup button again and EXITING will appear in the display or iii continue with the Setup procedure by disabling the infrared remote sensor changing the IR codes resetting the 700i back to factory default status see the following example configure the 12 Volt Trigger Output or configure more inputs examples on previous pages Reset the MOON 700i software settings back to their factory defaults You may either continue were we left off in the previous example by turning the volume control until RESET appears in the display OR enter into the Setup mode from the beginning by pressing the Setup button and then rotating the volume control until RESET appears in the display Press OK and RESET N will appear in the display Rotate the volume control until RESET Y appears in the display Press OK and SURE N will appear in the display Rotate the volume control until SURE Y appears in the display Press OK and SAVED will briefly appear in the display followed by RESET Press the Setup button again and EXITING will appear in the display l3 700i Evolution Series Rear Panel Connections LEFT SPEARER OUTPUT Figure 2 Rear panel of MOON 700i Integrated Amplifier
5. counter clockwise to lower the volume you are actually engaging a precision Owner s M anual optical encoder which selects very high quality metal film resistors that the audio signal passes through The result is a proprietary gain circuit called M eVOL2 that doesn t degrade the audio signal regardless of the setting unlike all potentiometer based circuits Since this circuitry operates in a fully balanced differential mode no noise is introduced to the audio signal Furthermore there are no actual moving parts so this technology has a minimum life expectancy of one million rotations The MOON 700i integrated amplifier provides a range of five hundred and thirty 530 unique volume settings This is achieved as follows Within the 0 0dB to 30 0dB range you can increase and decrease the volume in 1 0dB steps From the 30 0dB to 80 0dB range you can increase and decrease the volume by either 0 1dB or 1 0dB steps By rotating the volume control slowly the level will change by O 1dB increments A quicker rotation will change the volume in 1 0dB increments Note To change the balance between the left and right channels please refer to the section Remote Control Operation The Input gt buttons allow you to choose which input source you wish to listen to The MOON 700i dual mono integrated amplifier has a total of five 5 inputs The first input is fully balanced and uses XLR connectors labeled B1 The next four 4 inp
6. end of this section for more details 10 11 10 700i Evolution Series If you assign the input label to MiND for the MOON intelligent Network Device music streamer you are also automatically configuring this component s internal software which will allow it to operate with the MiND app provided that the proper SimLink connections have been made with your other MOON components Functions available using the MiND app are discussed in the next section When the label name you wish to assign to the B1 input appears in the display press the OK button SAVED will briefly appear in the display followed by LABEL Press the Setup button and the label you ve just assigned to the B1 input will appear in the display At this point you can i continue configuring other options for the B1 input see the next step ii configure another input such as S1 rotate the volume control clockwise to access the S1 input or iii leave the Setup mode press the Setup button once and INPUTS appears in the display the press it again and EXITING will appear in the display The next option to configure for the B1 input is the maximum volume setting Press OK and LABEL will appear in the display Then slowly rotate the volume control clockwise until MAX VOL appears in the display Press OK and the factory default of 80 0dB will appear in the display this is the maximum volume level The maximum setting
7. input a blank space for the remaining 3 characters Note If you decide to create a custom input label for MiND it must be spelled exactly as it appears here the software is case sensitive 5 Once you ve filled the last position 55 and SAVED will briefly appear in the display followed by INPUTS 6 Pressthe Setup button to exit from the Setup menu The MOON 700i is equipped with a 12 Volt trigger output When an input is assigned to the 12 Volt trigger the device connected to the trigger will automatically start up whenever you switch to that input The default setting for all five inputs is on When you set the IR input to Y all inputs previously set to Y for that trigger will automatically be set to N Then the trigger will be controlled exclusively by an external IR signal The following example shows how to configure it 11 700i Evolution Series 1 You may either continue where we left off in the previous example by pressing Setup twice to return to the main menu and the turn the volume control until TRIGGER appears in the display OR enter into the Setup mode from the beginning by pressing the Setup button and rotating the volume control until TRIGGER appears in the display 2 Press OK and B1 Y will appear in the display 3 To disable the 12 Volt trigger press OK and B1 Y appears in the display rotate the volume control to alternate from Y to 4 Press OK a
8. on the 700i s front panel The Mute button located between the input and volume buttons reduces your volume setting to zero performing the identical function as the Mute button located on the 700i s front panel The and Vol V buttons increase and decrease the volume level From 30 to 80dB holding either button down results in 1 0dB volume changes repeatedly pressing either button very briefly results in 0 1dB volume changes The Disp button allows you to adjust the brightness of the digital display window It also provides you with the option of turning off the display performing the identical function as the Display button located on the 70075 front panel Owner s M anual 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 internal motion detector or by pressing any button on the remote s keypad The backlight will remain illuminated for a full five 5 seconds after the last event motion or pressed button To activate the Default Mode press and hold the CD button for three 3 seconds The backlight will illuminate once very briefly for confirmatio
9. 4 Press OK and SAVED will appear briefly in the display followed by INFRARED 5 Press the Setup button to exit from the Setup menu The MOON 700i is equipped with a rear mounted IR input for use with aftermarket wired infrared remote control receivers In the event that you want control the MOON 700i with a universal remote control and NOT the one included FRM 3 you can change the RC 5 remote control system codes This procedure is recommended when you have a large custom install setup that uses multiple integrated amplifiers and or preamplifiers that operate on the RC 5 standard and you need to make each component unique w r t remote control operation up to 4 components Before making the following change you should have a basic understanding how to program a universal remote control The following example shows how to change the IR codes that the MOON 700i will recognize 1 You may either continue where we left off in the previous example by pressing Setup twice to return to the main menu and the turn the volume control until IR CODE appears in the display OR enter into the Setup mode from the beginning by pressing the Setup button and rotating the volume control until IR CODE appears in the display 2 Press OK and DEFAULT will appear in the display 3 To change the RC 5 system codes rotate the volume control to scroll through the available sets of RC 5 compatible codes SYS11 SYS14 SYS15
10. 7001 Evolution Series Reference Dual Mono Integrated Amplifier Owner s Manual a A MOON SIMAUDIO 700i Evolution Series M Owner s M anual Important Safety Instructions Qu GL de d Ie 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 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 WARNING receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus Unplug mains during transportation Only use attachments and accessories specified by the manufacturer Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combin
11. S N will appear in the display Use the volume control to alternate between BYPASS N and BYPASS Y and then press OK Next you will be asked to confirm your selection as SURE N will appear in the display Rotate the volume control until SURE Y appears in the display Press OK and SAVED will briefly appear in the display followed by BYPASS When you set the volume bypass to Y the volume setting you saved for the input with OFFSET will be maintained The fifth and final configurable option for the B1 input is to disable it when it won t be used Slowly rotate the volume control clockwise and ENABLE will appear in the display Press OK The factory default is ENABLE Y which will appear in the display Use the volume control to alternate between ENABLE N and ENABLE Y Press OK and SAVED will briefly appear in the display followed by ENABLE When an input has been disabled it will appear only in the Setup menu as B1 N A You have now passed through all five configuration options for the B1 input At this point you can i repeat the above process for the another input by pressing the Setup button and then use the volume control to select the next input to configure exit from the Setup procedure by pressing the Setup button three times or iii continue with the Setup procedure by assigning the 12 Volt trigger outputs disabling the infrared Owner s M anual remote sensor chang
12. ation to avoid injury from tip over Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time Refer all 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 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 700i Evolution Series Important 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 CC European Community Marking by the CE symbol sho
13. can be changed by rotating the volume control A slow rotation makes 0 5dB adjustments and a faster rotation results in 1 0dB adjustments Once you ve found a desired setting press OK and SAVED will briefly appear in the display followed by MAX VOL The lowest possible setting is 40 0dB The next option to configure for the B1 input is volume offset This allows you to compensate for the different output levels amongst your various source components you will be connecting to the 700i Slowly rotate the volume control clockwise and OFFSET will appear in the display Press OK and the factory default of 6 0dB will appear in the display 12 13 14 15 You can adjust the volume offset in either 0 5dB slow rotation or 1 0dB faster rotation increments to either 10 0dB by rotating the volume control clockwise or 10 0dB rotating the volume control counter clockwise Once you ve found the appropriate setting press and SAVED will briefly appear in the display the OFFSET The fourth configurable option is the volume bypass feature for use with home theater processors and source components that have their own volume control When activated the volume control of the 700i is bypassed and the volume level is adjusted using the component connected to the input Slowly rotate the volume control clockwise and BYPASS will appear in the display Press The factory default of BYPAS
14. guration which alter the audio signal s amplitude and yield no sonic degradation of the signal regardless of the selected volume setting M Lock circuit for user selectable maximum volume setting lock out for each line input RS 232 port for i full unsolicited bidirectional feedback in custom installation setups and ii firmware updates Gain offset for each individual line input with a 10dB range Proprietary MOON Bipolar Output transistors with unprecedented gain linearity resulting in improved bass response and even more accurate sonic reproduction 530 individual volume steps 1dB and 0 1dB increments Ultra rigid chassis construction to minimize the effects of external vibrations Owner s M anual Unpacking The MOON 700 should be removed from its box with care The following accessories should be included inside the box with your integrated amplifier AC power cable This owner s manual No Ne SS Warranty and product registration information FRM 3 remote control with three AAA batteries SimLink cable with 1 8 mini plug terminations on each USA and Canada only Once the 700i is unpacked inspect it thoroughly and report any damage to your dealer immediately We suggest that you keep all of the original packaging storing it in a safe dry place in case you re required to transport this product The customized packaging is specially designed to protect the 700i from any potential damage during t
15. gure 5 Remote Operation with 12V Trigger In figure 5 we have a 700i Integrated Amplifier used either as ONLY a preamplifier or in a bi amping configuration connected to a 870A Power Amplifier via their respective 12V triggers using a 1 8 mini jack cable When you turn on the 700i via remote control or its Standby button the 870A will turn on automatically The same rule applies when you put the 700i into Standby mode Troubleshooting Your MOON 700i is a smart integrated amplifier equipped with self diagnostic system that will automatically shut itself down when it i detects DC direct current from any input or reaches dangerously high operating temperature When DC is present the front panel display will show DC LEVEL when overheating OVERTEMP will appear in the display If your 700i powers itself off or will not power up there may very well be DC present in one or more of the inputs coming from one or more of your source components You must determine if there is any DC present The best way to accomplish this is by first powering down the 700i via the main power rocker switch then physically removing all inputs to the 700i leaving only the speakers connected Attempt to power up your 700i again A successful power up will indicate the presence of DC coming from one of your signal sources ie CD Player 18 Balanced Operation When using an unbalanced interconnect the audio signal runs thro
16. ing the IR codes or resetting the 700i back to factory default status see the following examples The MOON 700i is equipped with software that allows the MiND app to control various features of this preamplifier With the MiND app you will be able to adjust the volume level mute the output place the preamplifier into Standby mode and then place it back into operational mode As well when you begin playing a music track from the MiND app the 700i will automatically switch to the input configured for the MiND With the MiND app you are essentially controlling your entire MOON system using a hand held Apple iPad iPhone iPod Touch device You don t need to LABEL an input with MiND to achieve these aforementioned functions but you must configure one input for MiND functionality An example for this scenario would be the 180 MiND streaming device feeding a digital signal to a MOON 750D DAC Transport which then outputs its analog signal to the MOON 700i Only one of the five inputs may be configured for the MiND B1 is the default input If in the previous section you already assigned the MiND label to one of this preamplifier s inputs then there s nothing required to do here The corresponding input has been automatically configured for MiND and cannot be changed until you change the input LABEL assigments However if you haven t assigned the MiND label to one of the 700i s inputs the following example sho
17. mote Control The MOON 700i Dual Mono Integrated Amplifier 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 The FRM 3 remote uses three AAA batteries included To install them use a Phillips head screwdriver 1 to remove the three screws located on the rear plate insert the batteries in the correct direction and then screw the rear plate back into place To operate the 700i with this remote control you must first press the AMP button located on the second row from the top The power button switches the 700i between Standby and On mode The Balance 4 and Balance buttons control channel balance Pressing the left arrow button causes a decrease in the volume level of the right channel pressing the right arrow button causes a decrease in the volume level of the left channel The balance adjustment operates in 196 increments When the balance is equal for both channels 00 gt will briefly appear in the front panel display The range for the balance control varies from 100 for left channel only to 100 gt for right channel only The Input A and Input buttons allow you to sequentially scroll through each of the preamplifier s inputs performing the identical function as the Input buttons located
18. n Remote operation with multiple MOON components Figure 4 Remote Operation with SimLink Button Mode 2 The backlight is triggered ONLY by pressing any button on the remote s keypad the internal motion detector is deactivated The backlight will remain illuminated for a full five 5 seconds after the last button is pressed To activate the Button Mode press and hold the AMP button for three 3 seconds The backlight will illuminate twice very briefly for confirmation Off Mode 3 The backlight feature is completely disabled To activate the Off Mode press and hold the DAC button for three 3 seconds The backlight will illuminate three times very briefly for confirmation Data ey ees P Ob acie e Qo nt CHAM DO 87069 In figure 4 we have a 180 MiND Music Streamer connected 7500 DAC their respective SimLink ports using a 1 8 mini jack cable and the 750D connected to a 700i Integrated Amplifier also via their respective SimLink ports When you launch the MiND App o on your Apple smart device full list on the page of our website and select this system s ZONE the 180 MiND will turn on as will the 750D and 700i The 700i will automatically switch to its MIND assigned input To shut down the system press Off for this ZONE in the MIND app 17 700i Evolution Series Fi
19. nd SAVED will appear briefly in the display followed by B1 N 5 To configure another input rotate the volume control until that input appears in the display then press 6 Repeat steps 3 and 4 7 When you have finished with all of the inputs for the TRIGGER press the Setup button and TRIGGER will appear in the display From this point you can i exit from the Setup procedure by pressing the Setup button again and EXITING will appear in the display or iii continue with the Setup procedure by disabling the infrared remote sensor changing the IR codes resetting the 700i back to factory default status see the following examples or configuring more inputs example on previous page If you want to control the MOON 700i using a wired aftermarket infrared remote control receiver with a universal remote control you can disable the IR sensor located on the front panel as follows 1 You may either continue where we left off in the previous example by pressing Setup twice to return to the main menu and the turn the volume control until INFRARED appears in the display OR enter into the Setup mode from the beginning by pressing the Setup button and rotating the 12 volume control until INFRARED appears in the display Press and NORMAL will appear in the display 3 To disable the MOON 700i s front panel IR sensor rotate the volume control to alternate from NORMAL to DISABLED
20. nual window using the Display button on the 700i the brightness level of the 750D s display will automatically adjust to the same brightness level as that of the 7001 Conversely since the SimLink is a true bi directional connection adjusting the 750D s brightness level will automatically adjust the brightness level of the 7001 A third feature of SimLink involves the Standby function By pressing down and holding the Standby button for 2 seconds on the 700i all other MOON components connected via the SimLink will go into Standby mode along with the 700i The same logic applies when switching from Standby to active mode The connection rules for the SimLink are very basic You must always connect the supplied cable between component s SimLink Out jack and another component s SimLink In jack If you inadvertently connect the cable between either two SimLink In two SimLink Out jacks the SimLink communication feature will not function Also there is no master component in a SimLink chain one particular component operates as the main communications controller If you are using your MOON 700i with an older MOON product such as a SuperNova you will need to update the software of the older product to allow for complete SimLink functionality Contact your retailer for further details Operating the 700i We recommend that you leave your MOON 700i dual mono in
21. of the buttons located on the front panel or the remote control using the brightness level that was previously set the display will automatically turn off again once you are done To turn the display back on simply press and hold the Display button for 2 seconds The Monitor button provides for a dedicated loop to be used with either a component that can record amp playback Cassette Deck DAT CD Recorder etc or a signal processor such as an equalizer Pressing this button allows you to 1 monitor the recording as it occurs on the recording device or 2 engage the effects of the signal processor The monitor component s outputs must be connected to the 700i s Tape Monitor In and its inputs must be connected to the 700i s Tape Monitor Out The monitor output level is fixed and independent of the 700i s volume setting The LED immediately to the right of this button will illuminate when the Monitor function is engaged The Mute button reduces your volume setting to zero Pressing the Mute button a second time will return the output volume to its previous level As well adjusting the volume level while the Mute function is engaged will effectively defeat the muting function The rotary volume control determines the gain setting which ranges from 0 0dB no output to 80 0dB full output This control does not function like a typical volume When you rotate the dial either clockwise to raise the volume or
22. r channel 0 588 from 0 30 abd 0 14 from 30 80 M eVOL2 37dB Signal to noise Ratio Preamplifier Amplifier 120dB 20 20kHz 105dB e 125W Frequency Response Crosstalk e 1kHz Intermodulation Distortion THD 20Hz 20kHz 1 watt THD 20Hz 20kHz 125 watts Remote Control Display Type Power Consumption idle AC Power Requirements Shipping Weight Dimensions W x H x D inches Balanced Input Pin Assignment Pin 1 Pin 2 Pin 3 10Hz 100kHz 0 0 1dB 100dB 0 0296 0 01596 0 0496 All Aluminum Full Function FRM 3 8 character dot matrix LED 50 Watts 120V 60Hz or 240V 50Hz 60 Ib 27 Kg 18 75 x 5 5 x 18 1 47 6x 14 0 x 46 0 Ground Positive Negative 19 20 700i Evolution Series NOTE If you require the RS 232 codes for your 700i please visit the Contact Us page and complete the Information request form on our website at www simaudio com Fuse Replacement For the 120V version use a fast blow size For the 230 version use fast blow size 10326J x WOLSND 0084 0054 4059 dose 0082 009 5 i O3GIA AL 0 YANNL GNnowyns IANS 5 175 3405 8 09 dows i i i N SSVdA8 6 6 64 ao xA xN
23. ransit Please write the serial number of your new MOON 700i in the space provided below for future reference Installation The MOON 700i Dual Mono integrated amplifier is both powerful and heavy It requires reasonable ventilation to maintain an optimum and consistent operating temperature especially since it will radiate heat when driven hard Consequently it should be placed in a location with empty space around it for proper heat dissipation You should never place another component on top of this integrated amplifier As well the integratedamplifier 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 amplifier s performance and reliability The 700i uses two large toroidal transformers in its power supply even though they are well shielded you should not place this integrated amplifier too close to source components sensitive to EMI such as turntables phono preamplifiers and CD Players If the surface you have chosen isn t perfectly level each of the four 4 cones of your 700i are height adjustable carefully using your fingers you can either raise each leg by turning the cone underneath clockwise or lower each leg by turning it counterclockwise We strongly recommend that you leave these cones mounted to the component at all times for reasons related to both performance and aesthetics 700i Evol
24. s a part of your hi fi reproduction system This integrated amplifier 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 among the finest two channel integratedamplifiers available We have been building high performance audio equipment for over 30 years and the know how gained through our cumulative experience is an important reason why MOON integrated amplifiers are so musically satisfying Your new integrated amplifier is a true Dual mono design whereby each channel operates completely independent of the other The chassis power cord and power switch are the only parts of this amplifier that both channels share The performance of your 700i 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 amplifier Before setting up your new 700i we encourage you to please read this manual thoroughly to properly acquaint yourself with its features We hope you enjoy listening to the MOON 700i Dual Mono integrated amplifier 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
25. s back to their factory defaults Please refer to the accompanying quick reference diagram for a snapshot of the entire Setup menu layout When you are in Setup mode there are three 3 front panel items used to program this integrated amplifier The Setup button for navigating up and down through the various menu levels the rotary volume control for scrolling through the available choices within each programmable item and the OK button for confirming and saving your selections What follows are step by step examples of how to configure an input assign the 12 Volt trigger and reset the software back to the factory default We will begin by walking through all 5 available options for the B1 input 1 Toenterthe Setup mode begin by pressing the Setup button SETUP will appear in the display window 2 Rotate the volume control clockwise until INPUTS appears in the display Press OK 3 Rotate the volume control clockwise until B1 appears in the display Press OK 4 LABEL will appear in the display Press OK 5 AUX1 will appear in the display By rotating the volume control clockwise you will scroll through more than 25 generic choices appearing in alphabetical order AUX CD TUNER etc various MOON source model names i e ANDROMEDA 750D etc and finally a choice called CUSTOM which allows you to create your own text label of up to 8 characters in length refer to the example at the
26. tegrated amplifier powered up at all times to maintain optimal performance When you plan to be away from your home for a few days powering off the preamplifier may not be a bad idea Once fully broken in please keep in mind that your 700i will require several hours of playing time before it reaches its peak performance after you ve powered it up again Turning on your MOON 700i for the first time Prior to turning the integrated amplifier on for the first time make sure that every cable is properly connected to avoid any problems Flick the main rocker switch located on the rear panel labeled POWER to the 1 on position to place your 700i in to standby mode Next briefly press the push button labeled Standby located on the front panel You will hear a very faint click sound confirming that everything is in order The blue LED on the front panel will illuminate indicating that the 700i is now powered up and ready for use On and Off Sequence To avoid having any annoying noises ie thumps and pops emanate from your speakers when powering your 700i on or off you should always power up your 700i integrated amplifier after powering up your source component s As well always power down your 700i before powering down your source component s 15 700i Evolution Series Remote Control Operation l6 OJOJOO SIORO OIOIONO QUE ty JOG H Figure 3 FRM 3 Re
27. 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 Your MOON 700i dual mono 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 Lynx Technology which eliminates feedback The results are Real time amplification is achieved since interactions from the speaker back to the amplifier are virtually eliminated More accurate musical reproduction with respect to tonality Virtually non existent transient intermodulation distortion which is far more degrading to sonic performance than harmonic distortion The elimination of common phase errors resulting from feedback Custom proprietary toroidal transformer design with lower magnetic electrical and thermal loss yielding an improved power transfer and lower regulation factor The result is increased current speed and better dynamics An oversized dual mono power supply and Class A power output to 5 watts for greater efficiency SimLink controller port allows for 2 way communications between other compatible MOON Evolution Series components Each line input is fully configurable to be home theater ready where the volume control of the 700i is bypassed M eVOL2 volume control circuit using MDAC s operating in a current steering R 2R confi
28. tors 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 only as a preamplifier 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 O off 1 IEC receptacle for the included AC power cord and the AC Fuse socket cover 14 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 SimLink The SimLink provides communication features between various MOON components For example if you were to connect the 750D CD Player to the 700i Integrated Amplifier via the SimLink pressing the gt play button on the 750D would cause the integrated amplifier to automatically switch to it s designated input for the CD Player You must assign the input with the 750D for this feature to work f you were to adjust the brightness level of the large digital display Owner s M a
29. ugh both the center wire and the shield ground wire noise picked up by this interconnect ie nearby magnetic fields such as an AC power cord will be reproduced by the integrated amplifier then heard through the loudspeakers Conversely a balanced interconnect has three separate conductors one for the ground and two for the actual signal These two signals are identical except that one is 180 degrees out of phase with the other For example when one conductor is carrying a signal of 10 Volts the other will be carrying a signal of 10 Volts When these two inverted signals on a balanced line are output from the MOON 700i any noise picked up by the interconnect will be eliminated since a differential circuit amplifies only the difference between these two signals Noise on a balanced interconnect will be equal on both conductors and therefore cancel out Owner s M anual Specifications Configuration Power Supply Transformers Power Supply Capacitance Balanced inputs XLR Single ended inputs RCA Monitor Loop RCA Input Impedance Input Sensitivity Preamplifier line level output RCA Output Device Type Amplifier Output Power 80 Output Power 40 Volume Steps Gain Control Gain Fully balanced dual mono 2 x 500VA 1x 25 68 000uF 1 pair 4 pairs 1 pair inputs amp outputs 23 700 490mvV 6 0V RMS 1 pair 2 500 Proprietary MOON BiPolars 6 per channel 175 Watts per channel 350 Watts pe
30. ution Series Front Panel Controls Figure 1 Front panel of MOON 700i dual mono Integrated Amplifier The front panel will look similar to Figure 1 above The large display window normally indicates the current volume level and whenever you change the input it will briefly show the selected input label The Standby button disengages the input section from the rest of the 700i s circuitry and turns off the digital display However when in Standby mode all audio circuitry remains powered up to help maintain optimal performance When switching back from Standby both the input and volume settings are re established from the previous listening session The blue pilot LED will not be illuminated when the 700i is in Standby mode The Display button allows you to adjust the brightness of the large digital display window It also provides you with the option of turning off the display There are three 3 different levels of brightness The default is medium Pressing the Display button once will increase the level to the highest setting Pressing the button a second time will decrease the brightness to the lowest setting Pressing the Display button a third time returns the display to its default setting of medium If you want to turn the display off press and hold the Display button for 2 seconds When the display is turned off it will still come back on for a short period of time whenever you press any
31. uts are single ended and use RCA connectors labeled S1 S2 S3 and S4 Assuming that you re currently listening to a source component connected to input B1 the gt allows to sequentially scroll forward through the available inputs from S1 to S4 The button allows you to sequentially scroll backwards from S4 to B1 Holding down either the gt or button will allow only a single change of the selected input You must press the button again to select the next or previous input The Setup and buttons are used for programming the numerous software functions available on this integrated amplifier The next section entitled Software Setup explains their usage in detail Software Setup The MOON 700i integrated amplifier includes powerful software that allows you to configure it to meet your specific needs For each of the five 5 inputs you can assign a label to replace the factory assigned name i e B1 S1 etc assign a maximum volume level of less than 80 0dB create an offset volume level ranging from 10 0dB to 10 0dB bypass the volume control to exclusively use the source component s volume instead and disable the input completely when it s not in use As well you can assign any and all inputs to activate the 700i s 12 Volt trigger disable the front panel infrared sensor and change the IR code set for use with a universal remote control Finally there s a facility to reset all software setting
32. wn left indicates compliance of this device with the EMC Electromagnetic Compatibility and LVD Low Voltage Directive standards of the Please read all instructions and precautions carefully and completely before operating your MOON 700i Integrated Amplifier 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 supply cord plug from the AC receptacle The MOON 700i 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 700i 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 The mains plug of the power supply shall remain readily accessible NEVER use flammable or combustible chemicals for cleaning audio components NEVER operate the MOON 700i 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 questions to authorized service personnel only 11 12 13 14
33. ws how to configure an input for MiND functionality 1 You may either continue where we left off in the previous example by pressing Setup twice to return to the main menu and the turn the volume control until MiND appears in the display OR enter into the Setup mode from the beginning by pressing the Setup button and rotating the volume control until MiND appears in the display 2 Press OK and MiND B1 will appear the display 3 Rotate the volume control clockwise until the input you want to configure appears in the display 4 Press OK and SAVED will appear brielfy in the display followed by 5 Press the Setup button and EXITING will appear in the display Assigning a custom label to an input 1 Using the example from the previous page for configuring an input repeat steps 1 through 5 2 When CUSTOM appears in the display press the OK button The display will show 3 Rotate the volume control clockwise to scroll through the 26 letters of the English alphabet first in uppercase and then lowercase followed by the numbers O through 9 and finally several miscellaneous symbols including the space character When you see the letter number or symbol you wish to use press OK to select it and then repeat this step for the next character 4 You must assign all 8 characters when creating a custom input label If your label requires only 5 characters you will need to
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