Simaudio MOON Evolution Series User's Manual
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1. 2 located on the rear panel of the CD player Do not attempt to modify the lengths these cables they are specifically designed for optimal performance 2 Connect the supplied AC power cable to the IEC receptacle located on the rear panel of the CD player s power supply chassis Alternatively if you wish you may use a dedicated high performance AC cable designed for CD players Ensure that the AC wall outlet you use has a functioning ground For the best sonic performance it is preferable that you plug your MOON Andromeda CD Player directly into a dedicated AC outlet and avoid using an extension cord 3 In order to obtain the maximum performance from your audio system we strongly recommend that the detachable power cord not come into physical contact with any of the interconnect cables in your system In the event that this can t be avoided you should ensure that any cables coming into contact with each other are crossed at ninety degree angles to minimize the contact area Connecting The Andromeda Power Supply 8 MOON Andromeda CD Player Loading A Compact Disc Conventional CD players utilize a clamping system to secure the disc with a large contact area and relatively strong downward pressure coupling the disc firmly to the platter Simaudio engineers discovered that minimizing disc vibration yielded a significant sonic improvement Our tests determined that the main source of disc instability was the transport motor The clamp d2. Andromeda 13 MOON Andromeda CD Player Balanced Operation When using an unbalanced interconnect the audio signal runs through both the center wire and the shield ground wire Any noise picked up by this interconnect ie nearby magnetic fields such as an AC power cord will be reproduced by both the preamplifier and 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 4 Volts the other will be carrying a signal of 4 Volts When these two inverted signals on a balanced line are output from the MOON Andromeda 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 not be processed Remote Control Operation The MOON Andromeda CD Player uses the FRM 2 full function all aluminum remote control figure 3 It operates on the Philips RC 5 communication protocol and is can be used with other Simaudio MOON components such as the P 5 and P 3 Preamplifiers AIR FM Tuner and both the i 5 and i 3 integrated amplifiers The FRM 2 remote uses three AAA batteries included To install them use the supplied Allen key
3. 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 FG ON ia Front Panel Controls 10 MOON Andromeda CD Player Front Panel Controls continued 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 medium Pressing the button a second time will further increase the brightness to the highest setting Pressing the Display button a third time returns the display to its default setting of low If you want to turn the display off press and hold the Display button for 3 seconds When the display is turned 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 using the brightness level that was previously established 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 3 seconds The sonic performance of the MOON Andromeda CD Player may improve slightly when the display is turned off The Program button allows you to program a selection of tracks in the order that you wish to listen them After loadin
4. to remove the three screws located on the back plate insert the batteries in the correct direction and then screw the back plate back into place OO O To operate the Andromeda with this remote control you must first press the button labeled CD on the top left corner Or Or The lower section of the FRM 2 has nine 9 buttons eight 8 of which operate the Andromeda All of these functions are available on either the top panel or front panel of the CD Player Please refer to these aforementioned sections for a more detailed description of each of these buttons Play the compact disc loaded into the player M4 Skip to the previous track on the disc QQQ OOQ Q Q Q Skip to the next track on the disc 4 Scan backwards through the current track of the disc ll Pauses the player Scan forward through the current track of the disc Repeat the entire disc 1x or the current track 2x M Stop playing the current track Figure 5 FRM 2 Remote Control Balanced Operation Remote Control Operation 14 MOON Andromeda CD Player Specifications Configuration s s ncii ese cdieieth te cieteee Fully balanced dual mono Digital Power Supply Transformer cceeeeeeeeeeeees T5VA Analog Power Supply Transformer c ceeeceeeeeeeees 22 5VA Digital Power Supply Capacitance eee 17 600UF Analog Power Supply Capacitance eee 20 000UF Transport Mechanism c
5. www simaudio com MOON Andromeda CD Player Congratulations Thank you for selecting the MOON Andromeda Reference 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 the finest CD Player available 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 Your new CD Player is a true dual mono design whereby each channel operates completely independent of the other The performance of your Andromeda 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 Andromeda we encourage you to please read this manual thoroughly to properly acquaint yourself with its features We hope you enjoy listening to the MOON Andromeda Reference 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 with
6. Andromeda CD Player to the P 8 Preamplifier via the SimLink pressing the gt play button on the Andromeda would make the preamplifier automatically switch to it s designated input for the CD Player Please refer to the P 8 owner s manual for more information if applicable If you were to adjust the brightness level of the large digital display window using the Display button on the Andromeda the brightness level of the P 8 s display will automatically adjust to the same brightness level as that of the Andromeda Conversely since the SimLink is a true bi directional connection adjusting the P 8 s brightness level will automatically adjust the brightness level of the Andromeda A third feature of SimLink involves the Standby function By pressing down and holding the Standby button for 2 seconds on the Andromeda all other MOON components connected via the SimLink will go into Standby mode along with the Andromeda 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 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 particul
7. Owner s Manual MOON Evolution Series ANDROMEDA Reference CD Player MOON Andromeda 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 fo
8. Unpacking 5 MOON Andromeda CD Player Introduction Your MOON Andromeda 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 24 bit 705 6kHz internal upsampling using BurrBrown DF1704 Digital Filter with 16X oversampling Four precision matched 24 bit BurrBrown PCM1704U K Digital To Analog converters Full unsolicited RS 232 bidirectional feedback Digital input for use as a digital to analog converter with either a digital music server or external transport 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 Separate digital and analog power supplies each with their own toroidal transformer housed in an external chassis connecting to the main unit via two specially shielded cables Fully balanced differential digital and analog circuitry in a dual mono design Philips CD Pro 2 M transport mechanism mounted on Simaudio gel based Delta suspension Alpha Clocking Circuit with PLL synchronization yielding a very precise 5PPM digital clocking circuit Power supply voltage regulation includes i2DCf Independent Inductive DC Filtering 1 inductor for each and every chip i e OpAmp DAC Digital Filter etc in the audio circuit s signal path 56 stages in
9. aeeeeeees All Aluminum Full Function Display TYP sve cciaveecniees sere ueciice reve seeteciees 8 character dot matrix LED Power Consumption idle oo eee eeeeeeeeeeeees 25 Watts AC Power Requirements cccceeeeeeeteceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee 120V 60Hz or 240V 50Hz Shipping Weight siemen aa eros 79 Ibs 35 Kgs Dimensions CD Player W x H x D inches s s s 18 75 x 5 5 x 16 5 Dimensions Power Supply W x H x D inches 18 75 x 4 x 16 5 Balanced Pin Assignment Pin 1Lasssssccccercrrrens Ground PIN Zits nek Positive Pin 3 riaa eas Negative NOTE In the event that you require the RS 232 codes for your MOON Andromeda please contact Simaudio Ltd directly by either email service simaudio com or by toll free telephone 877 980 2400 Fuse Replacement For the 120V version use a 0 5A slow blow 5 x 20mm size For the 230V version use a 0 25A slow blow 5 x 20mm size Specifications 15
10. all Top loading drawer with custom designed disc clamping system for improved stability and long term reliability Avery short capacitor free signal path using a DC servo circuit and proprietary 6dB octave analog filter Four layer PCB tracings The advantages include better ground and power supply circuit layouts resulting in a much shorter signal path and dramatically improved signal to noise ratio Pure copper circuit board tracings with extremely low impedance characteristics Extremely rigid chassis construction to minimize the effects of external vibrations Accurate matching of the very finest quality electronic components in a symmetrical circuit design Designed to be powered up at all times for optimal performance Low operating temperature for a longer than normal life expectancy Introduction 6 MOON Andromeda CD Player Installation amp Placement The MOON Andromeda Reference CD Player is very heavy It requires reasonable ventilation to maintain an optimum and consistent operating temperature Consequently 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 Andromeda s power supply uses two toroidal transformers even though they are well shielded you sho
11. ar component operates as the main communications controller Operating the Andromeda We recommend that you leave your MOON Andromeda 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 Andromeda will require several hours of playing time before it reaches its peak performance after you ve powered it up again Turning on your MOON Andromeda 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 Andromeda the blue LED will confirm operation and the digital display will show no disc You are now ready to load a compact 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 Andromeda on or off you should 1 Always power up your Andromeda CD Player before powering up your preamplifier and or integrated amplifier 2 Always power down your Andromeda after powering down your preamplifier and or integrated amplifier SimLink Operating The
12. cates compliance of this device with the 10 11 12 13 14 15 European Community Please read all instructions and precautions carefully and completely before operating your Simaudio MOON Andromeda CD Player ALWAYS disconnect your entire system from the AC mains before connecting or disconnecting any cables or when cleaning any component The MOON Andromeda must be terminated with a three conductor AC mains power cord which includes a protective earthing connection To prevent shock hazard all three connections must ALWAYS be used Connect the MOON Andromeda 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 Andromeda 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 Andromeda with any liquid If a liquid substance does enter your MOON Andromeda immediately disconnect it from the AC mains and take it to your MOON dealer for a complete check up NEVER expose the MOON Andromeda to dripping or s
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14. esign on the Andromeda is optimized through the use of both a strong magnet and special damping material The combination of these elements provides the right amount of force needed to compensate for the large acceleration of the disc required to start stop and locate tracks while keeping the level of force low enough so that the sound is not degraded This would be the case if the disc was rigidly coupled to the motor with its inevitable induction of vibration For the MOON Andromeda to operate reliably it is important to ensure that the surface of the transport platter and the inside of the clamp are free of any dust or other debris Otherwise the disc may slip Even if the slippage is very slight it may make it difficult or even impossible for the drive to locate specific tracks on the compact disc To load a compact disc into the Andromeda push the top drawer loading mechanism fully open and remove the disc clamp by gently pulling it straight up Don t deposit the clamp onto a dusty or dirty surface minute fragments of magnetic elements i e particles from a file or other metallic objects are easily picked up and difficult to remove Examine the inside of the clamp regularly for this type of debris A small piece of blue tac provides the most effective method for removing any such debris Upon removing the clamp place the compact disc on the platter Replace the clamp by centrally locating it on the platter This is best achieved by holding t
15. g a compact disc into the Andromeda select the first track you wish to listen to using the or buttons and then press Program To program a second track select it the same way you did for the first one and press Program again Repeat this operation as many times as you want to program tracks to a maximum of 30 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 m will only suspend the playing of the programmed selection Pressing W a second time will clear your program selection from the Andromeda s memory As well opening the top drawer at any time will also clear your program After you begin creating your program list the LED immediately to the right of the Program button will illuminate and remain on until you clear your program from memory Pressing the Repeat button once results 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 or open the CD drawer There are two 2 LED s located to the right of the Repeat button The top one will illuminate when the current track is being repeated and b
16. he MOON Andromeda is equipped with full function bi directional RS 232 port control and status for custom integration or automation This is located in the upper right 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 Your MOON Andromeda CD Player has a 1 8 mini jack input for use with aftermarket infrared remote control receivers The IR in connector is located on the upper right section of the rear panel 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 12 MOON Andromeda CD Player SimLink The SimLink provides communication features between various MOON components For example if you were to connect the
17. he clamp a few millimeters above the platter and then letting it drop into position Close the loading mechanism by gently pulling the top drawer back towards you The Andromeda will read the disc s table of contents The disc s total number of tracks will appear in both the front panel and top panel displays The total playing time of the disc will appear in the front panel display window Opening the top drawer loading mechanism at any time will mute the output stop the disc from rotating turn off the laser pick up and cause the compact disc s table of contents to be erased from the Andromeda s memory buffer Top Panel Controls Located at the top of this control panel is a small display window which indicates the track currently being played When a compact disc is first loaded into the Andromeda and its 4 ym table of contents is read the total number of tracks will appear in the display Press to begin playing a disc Pressing while the track is already playing will result in the current track to start playing again from the beginning Press or to scan backwards or forwards through the track that is currently playing The scanning speed will increase the longer the button is pressed As well the output level is a2 reduced to protect against damage to your loudspeakers _ O Press m to search backward or to search forward through the compact disc s table of contents for a specific track When you ve l
18. ocated the track number press to begin lt D E playing that track When you initiate a forward or backward track search while a disc is already playing the track you select will automatically start playing you need not press gt i O i Press it to pause the compact disc currently playing The disc will continue spinning and the laser will be suspended in its current position Press a second time or gt to resume playing lt D of the disc o Press W to stop the compact disc The laser will return to the start position of the disc Figure 2 Andromeda Top panel Loading a Compact Disc amp Top Panel Controls 9 MOON Andromeda CD Player Front Panel Controls ANDROMEDA CO PLAYER Figure 3 MOON Andromeda Front panel The front panel will look similar to Figure 3 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 coresponding time information There are four 4 different display modes for time information the one engaged is dependant on the Time button which is described in detail on the next page of this section On each side of the display window are three 3 buttons As well there are two buttons 2 directly below the window for a total of eight 8 which are all described in detail below The Standby button disengages the transport mechanism from the rest of the Andromeda s circuitry and t
19. oth will illuminate when the entire disc is being repeated If you have created a program of selected tracks pressing Repeat once will 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 The LED located immediately to the right of the Random button will illuminate when you ve engaged the random mode Front Panel Controls 11 MOON Andromeda CD Player Rear Panel Connections Made in Canada by Simaudio Ltd Fabriqu au Canada par Simaudio Lt e Haaa SimLink IR N our IN anes E o LASER PRODUCT RIGHT ANALOG DC POWER LEFT ANALOG DIGITAL IN DIGITAL OUTPUT DC POWER INPUT 1 SPOIF AES EBU SPOF INPUT amp C J e C J O o o Figure 4 MOON Andromeda Rear panel The rear panel will look similar to Figure 4 above On the far left side are a pair of analog audio outputs for the right channel labeled Right Analog with both a single ended RCA connector and a balanced XLR connector Next is a 4
20. out notice The most current version of this manual Is available on our official website at http www simaudio com manuals htm Unpacking The MOON Andromeda CD Player and power supply should be removed from its box with care The following accessories should be included inside the box with your CD Player AC power cable FRM 2 Full Function remote control with three AAA batteries USA and Canada only Compact disc clamp Two 2 cables that connect the Andromeda CD Player to it s power supply chassis SimLink cable with 1 8 mini plug terminations on each end Eight 8 pointed screw on cones for the CD Player s legs and Power Supply s legs Eight 8 protective flat dimpled discs to be placed under the screw on cones This owner s manual Warranty and product registration information USA and Canada only LN NNN NN NAN As soon as the CD Player is safely removed from its box and placed down perform 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 Andromeda CD Player from potential damage that may occur during shipping Please write the serial number of your new Simaudio MOON Andromeda in the space provided below for future reference Serial No Congratulations
21. pin XLR connector labeled DC Power Input 1 followed by the Left Analog audio outputs on RCA and XLR connectors For the audio analog outputs don t hesitate to use good quality interconnect cable when making the connection between the MOON Andromeda and your preamplifier or integrated amplifier We strongly recommend that you use the balanced XLR connectors on your Andromeda to maximize its level of performance There is one S PDIF digital input on a BNC connector labeled Digital In This allows you to use external digital source with a digital output such as a music server in conjuction with the MOON Andromeda with the latter functioning as a reference digital to analog converter As well there are two 2 connectors labeled Digital Output that allows for external digital signal processing whereby the Andromeda functions only as a digital transport The connectors are AES EBU on an XLR connector and S PDIF on on a BNC connector For either of the S PDIF digital connectors you should always use a 75Q digital audio cable terminated with BNC connectors In the event that this isn t available you may use a digital audio cable terminated with RCA connectors and RCA to BNC adaptors If you decide to use the AES EBU digital output use a dedicated AES EBU 110Q digital audio cable terminated with XLR connectors Immediately to the right of the digital output connectors is an 8 pin Ethercon connector labeled DC Power Input 2 T
22. plashing of liquids and no objects filled with liquids such as vases shall be placed on top 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 Andromeda If a problem occurs contact your MOON dealer NEVER expose the MOON Andromeda to extremely high or low temperatures NEVER operate the MOON Andromeda in an explosive atmosphere ALWAYS keep electrical equipment out of reach of children ALWAYS unplug sensitive electronic equipment during lightning storms MOON Andromeda CD Player Table of Contents Congratulations 2 soscecd esse naeanseiees aianiied Sonewdaiese 5 Unpacking ra erea tae ieedea pace setae ds 5 FREROGUCHION ds2 2necesatsdodetecanie evades ag ATEA EEA 6 Installation amp Placement cece eee eee eee eee 7 Connecting the Andromeda Power Supply 8 Loading a Compact DISC sseviasccceceysaieesiecdwiisadeess 9 Top Panel Controls s ciasccssyyeviesec say ieaiivea tevieaders 9 Front Panel Controls lt s3y2ec 20s ieseceesciad a ee eee 10 Rear Panel Connections cceceeeeeeeeeee eee ees 12 SIMNK T einn a EEE RE 13 Operating the Andromeda essecceceeeeeeeeenr 13 Balanced Operation cceeeeeeeeee eee teen rears 14 Remote Control Operation ceeeeeee eee eee 14 SpecificationS sisvs 20203scsasrecects talvaezesseeangiecesesee 15
23. r 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 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 Andromeda 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 indi
24. t lint free cloth using a radial action i e starting from the center and aiming towards the edges Do not attempt to clean a compact disc using a rotating motion Installation amp Placement 7 MOON Andromeda CD Player Connecting the Andromeda Power Suppl Made in Canada by Simaudio Ltd Fabriqu au Canada par Simaudio Lt e RS 232 SimLink IR fo N Out IN anes Ee o LASER PRODUCT RIGHT ANALOG OC POWER LEFT ANALOG DIGITAL IN DIGITAL OUTPUT DC POWER INPUT 1 SPO AES EBU SPOR INPUT 2 O C J d gt DC POWER AC POWER gt QUTPUT 2 Made in Canada by Simaudio Ltd Fabriqu au Canada par Simaudio Lt e o Figure 1 Connecting the MOON Andromeda top to its Power Supply bottom 1 There are two connections that must be made between the MOON Andromeda CD Player and its separate power supply as shown above in Figure 1 First using the supplied 4 pin XLR cable connect the end with the male pin socket to the plug labeled DC Power Output 1 located on the rear panel of the power supply Connect the other end of the cable with the female socket to the plug labeled DC Power Input 1 located on the rear panel of the CD player Next using the supplied 8 pin Ethercon cable both ends are identically terminated connect one end to the plug labeled DC Power Output 2 located on the rear panel of the power supply Connect the other end of the cable to the plug labeled DC Power Input
25. uld not place the power supply too close to source components sensitive to EMI such as turntables phono preamplifiers and the Andromeda CD Player chassis Once you ve decided on a location for the Andromeda and its power supply you should install the eight 8 pointed screw on cones into the threaded holes located on the bottom of the four 4 the corner posts of both the CD Player chassis amp power supply chassis These cones will easily scratch most surfaces therefore it s advisable to follow these instructions Place your Andromeda on a soft surface i e carpet and carefully turn it so that it rests on its side Screw one cone onto each of the four posts Carefully move the chassis to it s pre determined location Repeat these steps for the power supply chassis In the event that the surface you have chosen isn t perfectly level each of the four 4 cones of both your Andromeda and it s power supply 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 Finally if you have not used a CD Player before you may be unaware that compact discs are very 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 Sof
26. urns 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 pilot LED centrally located below the display window will no longer be illuminated when the player is in Standby mode The Phase button inverts signal phase by 180 degrees This is accomplished in the digital domain to maintain both the integrity of the audio signal and the shortest possible signal path Since some compact discs are recorded out of phase this function may result in a noticeable improvement in the realism of the sound Directly to the left of this button is an LED that will illuminate only when you engage the phase inversion mode The Digital Input button is used to select an external digital source which must be connected to the BNC S PDIF digital input on the rear panel The MOON Andromeda will then function as a reference quality Digital to Analog converter Directly to the left of this button is an LED that will illuminate only when an external digital signal is engaged The Time button allows you to scroll through the four 4 different display modes for time related information Each time you press the Time button the system scrolls to the next time information mode By default the Andromeda will display the elapsed time of the track currently playing The scrolling order is as follows Elapsed time of the current track Remaining
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