moon Evolution 700i Series User manual

Owner’s Manual
MOON Evolution Series
700i
Reference Dual-Mono Integrated Amplifier

MOON 700i Dual-Mono Integrated Amplifier
Important Safety Instructions
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with a dry cloth.
7. Do not block ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves or another apparatus that produces
heat.
9. 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.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the
point where they exit from the apparatus. Unplug mains cord during transportation.
11. Only use attachments and accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12. 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 combination to avoid injury
from tip over.
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
14. 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.
15. 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.
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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.
Marking by the “CE” symbol (shown left) indicates compliance of this device with the
EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility) and LVD (Low Voltage Directive) standards of the
European Community
Please read all instructions and precautions carefully and completely before
operating your Simaudio MOON 700i Dual-Mono Integrated Amplifier.
1. 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 suppy cord plug from the AC receptacle.
2. The MOON 700i 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 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
3. AC extension cords are NOT recommended for use with this product. The mains plug of the power supply
cord shall remain readily accessible.
4. NEVER use flammable or combustible chemicals for cleaning audio components.
5. 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
all questions to authorized service personnel only.
6. 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.
7. NEVER expose the MOON 700i to dripping or splashing of liquids and no objects filled with liquids, such as
vases, shall be placed on top.
8. NEVER block air flow through ventilation slots or heatsinks.
9. NEVER bypass any fuse.
10. NEVER replace any fuse with a value or type other than those specified
11. NEVER attempt to repair the MOON 700i. If a problem occurs contact your MOON dealer.
12. NEVER expose the MOON 700i to extremely high or low temperatures.
13. NEVER operate the MOON 700i in an explosive atmosphere.
14. ALWAYS keep electrical equipment out of reach of children.
15. ALWAYS unplug sensitive electronic equipment during lightning storms.
16. WARNING: Do not expose batteries or battery pack to excessive heat such as sunshine, or fire or the like.
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Table of Contents
Congratulations ................................................ 5
Unpacking........................................................ 5
Introduction ..................................................... 6
Installation & Placement ................................... 6
Front Panel Controls ........................................ 7
Software Setup ................................................ 9
Rear Panel Connections .................................. 13
SimLink™ .......................................................14
Operating the 700i .........................................14
Remote Control Operation ...............................15
Troubleshooting ............................................ 16
Balanced Operation ....................................... 16
Specifications ................................................17
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MOON 700i Dual-Mono Integrated Amplifier
Congratulations!
Thank you for selecting the MOON 700i Dual-Mono Integrated Amplifier as a part of your music/cinema system. This
component 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 two-
channel Integrated Amplifier 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 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 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 integrated amplifier.
Before setting up your new MOON 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 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 700i integrated amplifier should be removed from its box with care.
The following accessories should be included inside the box with your integrated amplifier:
9 AC power cable
9 ‘FRM-3’ remote control with three ‘AAA’ batteries (USA and Canada only)
9 ‘SimLink’ cable with 1/8” mini plug terminations on each end
9 This owner’s manual
9 Quick reference card for the “MOON 700i Setup Menus”
9 Warranty and product registration information (USA and Canada only)
As soon as the integrated amplifier 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 integrated amplifier. The customized packaging is
specially designed to protect the MOON 700i integrated amplifier from potential damage that may occur during shipping.
Please write the serial number of your new Simaudio MOON 700i in the space provided below for future reference.
Serial No.: ________________
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MOON 700i Dual-Mono Integrated Amplifier
Introduction
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.
Full unsolicited RS-232 bidirectional feedback and SimLink controller port allows for 2-way communications between other
compatible MOON components
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
The preamplifier section is mounted on its own dedicated circuit board resulting in lower crosstalk
M-eVOL2 volume control circuit using MDAC’s (operating in a current steering R-2R configuration) which alter the audio
signal’s amplitude, yielding no sonic degradation of the signal regardless of the selected volume setting and providing a
total of 530 individual volume steps in 1dB and 0.1dB increments
M-Lock circuit for “user selectable” maximum volume setting lock-out for each line input
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
Each line input is fully configurable to be “home theater ready”, where the volume control of the 700i is bypassed
Four-layer pure copper 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
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
Installation & Placement
The MOON 700i dual-mono integrated amplifier 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 integrated amplifier’s performance and reliability.
You
should never place another component directly on top of this integrated amplifier.
In the event that the surface you have chosen isn’t perfectly level, each of the four (4) legs 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.
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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. On each side of the display window, are two
(2) buttons. On the right side is a large rotary volume control. As well, there are four buttons (4) directly below the window,
for a total of eight (8) which are all described in detail below:
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 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 & 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.
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Front Panel Controls (continued)
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 counter-
clockwise to lower the volume, you are actually engaging a precision 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 0.1dB 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 ” 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) inputs 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 “” 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
“” 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 “OK” 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 settings
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 five (5) 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.
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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 settings
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 five (5) 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:
1To enter the Setup mode, begin by pressing the “Setup” button; “SETUP” will appear in the display window.
2Rotate the volume control clockwise until “INPUTS” appears in the display. Press “OK”.
3Rotate 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 end of this section for more details).
If you assign the ‘’B1’ 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.
6When 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”.
7Press the “Setup” button and the label you’ve just assigned to the B1 input will appear in the display.
8At 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).
9The 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.
10 The maximum setting 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.
11 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 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 “OK” and “SAVED” will briefly appear in the display the “OFFSET”.
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Software Setup (continued)
13 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 “OK”.
14 The factory default of “BYPASS 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.
15 The fifth and final configurable option for the B1 input is to disable it in the event that it won’t be used. Slowly
rotate the volume control clockwise and “ENABLE” will appear in the display. Press “OK”.
16 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”.
17 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, (ii) 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 remote sensor,
changing 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,) or Android 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
MiND 180 D 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 shows how to configure
an input for MiND functionality:
1You 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.
2Press “OK” and “MiND:B1” will appear in the display.
3Rotate the volume control clockwise until the input you want to configure appears in the display.
4Press “OK” and “SAVED” will appear brielfy in the display followed by “MiND”.
5Press the “Setup” button and “EXITING” will appear in the display.
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Software Setup (continued)
Assigning a custom label to an input:
1Using the example from the previous page for configuring an input, repeat steps 1 through 5.
2When “CUSTOM” appears in the display press the “OK” button. The display will show “……………………………” .
3Rotate the volume control clockwise to scroll through the 26 letters of the English alphabet, first in uppercase and
then lowercase, followed by the numbers 0 through 9, and finally several miscellaneous symbols including the
space character. When you see the letter/number/symbol you wish to use, press “OK” to select it and then repeat
this step for the next character.
4You must assign all 8 characters when creating a custom input label; In the event that your label requires only 5
characters, you will need to input a blank space for the remaining 3 characters.
5Once you’ve filled the last position, press”OK” and “SAVED” will briefly appear in the display followed by “INPUTS”.
6Press the “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:
6You 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.
7Press “OK” and “B1 : Y” will appear in the display.
8To disable the 12 Volt trigger, press “OK” and “B1 ? Y” appears in the display; rotate the volume control to
alternate from “Y” to “N” .
9Press “OK” and “SAVED” will appear briefly in the display followed by “B1 : N”.
10 To configure another input, rotate the volume control until that input appears in the display, then press “OK”.
11 Repeat steps 3 and 4.
12 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).
In the event that 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:
1You 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 volume control until “INFRARED”
appears in the display.
2Press “OK” and “NORMAL” will appear in the display.
3To disable the MOON 700i’s front panel IR sensor, rotate the volume control to alternate from “NORMAL” to
“DISABLED” .
4Press “OK” and “SAVED” will appear briefly in the display followed by “INFRARED”
5Press the “Setup” button to exit from the Setup menu.
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Software Setup (continued)
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-2), 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:
1You 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.
2Press “OK” and “DEFAULT” will appear in the display.
3To change the RC-5 system codes, rotate the volume control to scroll through the available sets of RC-5
compatible codes: “SYS11”, “SYS14”, “SYS15”, and “SYS19”.
4Once you’ve decided on one, Press “OK” and “SAVED” will appear briefly in the display followed by “IR CODE”.
5From 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:
1You 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.
2Press “OK” and “RESET N” will appear in the display.
3Rotate the volume control until “RESET Y” appears in the display.
4Press “OK” and “SURE ? N” will appear in the display.
5Rotate the volume control until “SURE ? Y” appears in the display.
6Press “OK” and “SAVED” will briefly appear in the display followed by “RESET”.
7Press the “Setup” button again and “EXITING” will appear in the display.
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MOON 700i Dual-Mono Integrated Amplifier
Rear Panel Connections
Figure 2: Rear panel of MOON 700i Integrated Amplifier
The rear panel of the MOON 700i dual-mono integrated amplifier will look similar to Figure 2 (above). There are two rows of
connectors; the top row contains one pair of heavy duty gold-plated speaker binding posts for each channel to connect to
your loudspeakers. This integrated amplifier is equipped with full-function bi-directional RS-232 port control and status for
custom integration or automation. This is located in the middle section and uses a DB9 connector. Immediately to the right
of the RS-232 port are two (2) “SimLink” connectors labeled “in” and “out” on 1/8” mini jacks. Please refer to the next section
entitled SimLink for more details. As well, there’s a 1/8” mini-jack input for use with aftermarket infrared remote control
receivers.
The middle row contains four (4) pairs of single-ended RCA inputs labeled S1, S2, S3, and S4. As a result of this integrated
amplifier’s dual-mono design, the left channel inputs are grouped together on one side and the right channel inputs are
grouped together on the opposite side. Don’t hesitate to use high quality interconnect cables. Poor quality interconnect cables
can degrade the overall sonic performance of your system.
On the bottom row you will find one pair balanced XLR inputs labeled B1 with each channel’s input connector located on its
respective side, just like the single-ended inputs. Beside each of these XLR inputs is a single-ended tape monitor loop; both
the input and output connectors for each channel are located on their respective sides of the rear panel. The 700i also has a
line-level preamplifier output that allows you to use this integrated amplifier as a preamplifier ONLY, for use with a separate
power amplifier. In the middle section is the 12V trigger output on a 1/8” mini-jack. Immediately to the right is the “AC
Power” section with a main power switch (“0”=off, “1”=on), IEC receptacle for the included AC power cord and the “AC Fuse”
socket cover.
All rear panel connectors have been chosen because they provide the best possible connections for your unit. A poor contact
will degrade the signal substantially, and plugs and sockets should all look clean and free of dirt and corrosion. The easiest
way to clean them is to remove the cables from their sockets and push them back in again. This procedure requires that your
integrated amplifier and the rest of your components be completely turned off.
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MOON 700i Dual-Mono Integrated Amplifier
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 X(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 name
“750D ” for this feature to work .If you were to adjust the brightness level of the large digital display
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 700i. Conversely, since the SimLink™ is a true bi-directional connection, adjusting the
750D’s brightness level will automatically adjust the brightness level of the 700i.
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 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.
In the event that 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 integrated amplifier 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 integrated amplifier
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 this integrated amplifier on for the first time, make sure that every cable is properly connected to avoid any
problems. Then turn on your integrated amplifier in the following manner:
1) Flick the main rocker switch labeled “POWER” to the ‘1’ (on) position on the rear of the controller chassis.
2) Press the push button labeled “Standby” on the 700i, the blue LED’s on both chassis’ will confirm operation and
the digital display will illuminate. You are now ready to begin listening to music.
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
1) Always power up your 700i integrated amplifier affer powering up your source component(s).
2) Always power down your 700i before powering down your source component(s).
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MOON 700i Dual-Mono Integrated Amplifier
Remote Control Operation
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 Wand Balance Xbuttons 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 1% increments. When the balance is equal for both channels, “Å
00 Æ” will briefly appear in the front panel display. The range for the balance control
varies from “Å100” for left channel only to “100 Æ” for right channel only.
The Input Sand Input Tbuttons allow you to sequentially scroll through each of the
preamplifier’s inputs, performing the identical function as the ‘Input’ buttons located 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 VolSand VolTbuttons 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 700i’s front panel.
Mon engages (and disengages) the Monitor loop, performing the identical function as
the ‘Monitor’ button located on the 700i’s front panel.
Figure 3: FRM-3 Remote Control
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MOON 700i Dual-Mono Integrated Amplifier
Remote Control Operation (continued)
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 (via an 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 confirmation.
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.
Troubleshooting
Your MOON 700i is a “smart” integrated amplifier equipped with a self-diagnostic system that will automatically shut itself
down when it (i) detects DC (direct current) from any input or (ii) reaches a dangerously high operating temperature. When
DC is present, the front panel display will show “DC LEVEL”; when overheating “HIGHTEMP” 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).
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 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 not be processed.
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MOON 700i Dual-Mono Integrated Amplifier
Specifications
Configuration ......................................................... Fully balanced, dual-mono
Power Supply Transformers ..................................... 2 x 500VA, 1 x 25VA
Power Supply Capacitance ...................................... 68,800µF
Circuit Topology ...................................................... Open Loop
Balanced inputs (XLR) ........................................... 1 pair
Single-ended inputs (RCA) ..................................... 4 pairs
Monitor Loop (RCA)................................................. 1 pair (inputs & outputs)
Input Impedance ................................................... 23,700Ω
Input Sensitivity ..................................................... 490mV – 6.0V RMS
Preamplifier line-level output (RCA) ......................... 1 pair @ 50Ω
Output Device Type - Amplifier ................................ Proprietary MOON BiPolars - 6 per channel
Output Binding Posts .............................................. Gold-plated WBT
Output Power @ 8Ω................................................ 175 Watts per channel
Output Power @ 4Ω................................................ 350 Watts per channel
Output Impedance .................................................. 0.02Ω
Damping Factor ...................................................... > 400
Volume Steps .......................................................... 0.5dB from 0-30 and 0.1dB from 30-80
Gain Control ........................................................... M-eVOL2
Gain ....................................................................... 37dB
Signal-to-noise Ratio (Preamplifier / Amplifier) ......... 120dB (20-20kHz) / 105dB @ full power
Maximum Output Voltage ........................................ 45 Volts
Slew Rate ............................................................... 35V/µs
Maximum Current - Peak / Continuous....................... 42 amperes / 22 amperes
Frequency Response .............................................. 10Hz - 100kHz +0/-0.1dB
Crosstalk @ 1kHz ................................................... -100dB
Intermodulation Distortion ...................................... Unmeasureable
THD (20Hz - 20kHz @ 1 watt) ................................ < 0.015%
THD (20Hz - 20kHz @ 175 watts) .......................... < 0.04%
Remote Control ...................................................... All Aluminum Full-Function (FRM-2)
Display Type............................................................ 8 character dot matrix LED
Power Consumption @ idle ..................................... 50 Watts
AC Power Requirements ......................................... 120V / 60Hz or 240V / 50Hz
Shipping Weight ..................................................... 60 lbs / 27 Kgs
Dimensions (W x H x D, inches) ............................... 18.75 x 5.5 x 18.1
Balanced Input Pin Assignment:
Pin 1................................ Ground
Pin 2................................ Positive
Pin 3 .............................. Negative
NOTE: In the event that you require the RS-232 codes for your MOON 700i, please contact
Simaudio Ltd. directly by either email (ser[email protected]) or by toll-free telephone
(877-980-2400).
Fuse Replacement: For the 120V version use a 6A fast blow (3AG size).
For the 230V version use a 3A fast blow (3AG size).
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