Simaudio owner manual Rear Panel Connections, MOON CD-1CD Player, MOON CD-1Rear panel

MOON CD-1 CD Player

Rear Panel Connections

Figure 2: MOON CD-1 Rear panel

The rear panel will look similar to Figure 2 (above). On the left side is the analog audio output. There is one pair of RCA analog audio output connectors labeled “ANALOG OUT” that you should connect to a stereo analog input on your preamplifier or integrated amplifier.

There is one (1) digital audio output labeled “DIGITAL OUTPUT” located directly to the right of the “ANALOG OUT”. An RCA connector labeled “S/PDIF” allows you to use the CD-1as a CD transport whereby, digital signal processing will be handled externally by another DAC or surround processor. You should use a 75Ω digital audio cable terminated with RCA connectors.

Your MOON CD-1is equipped with several features for custom type installations: To the right of the “Digital Output” is a full- function bi-directional “RS-232” port control and status for custom integration or automation and uses a DB9 connector. As well, there’s a 1/8” mini jack input for use with aftermarket infrared remote control receivers. The “IR in” connector is located to the right of the “RS-232” port.

Immediately to the right of the “IR” input are two (2) “SimLink” connectors labeled “in” and “out” on 1/8” mini jacks. Please refer to the next section entitled SimLink for more details.

Finally on the right side is the “AC Power” section with a main power switch (“0”=off, “1”=on) and IEC receptacle for the included AC power cord. Alternatively, you may use a dedicated high-performance AC power cord designed for CD Players.

All rear panel connectors have been chosen because they provide the best possible connections for your unit. A poor contact will degrade the signal substantially, and plugs and sockets should all look clean and free of dirt and corrosion. The easiest way to clean them is to remove the cables from their sockets and push them back in again. This procedure requires that your CD Player and the rest of your components be completely turned off. Not heeding this warning may result in serious damage to your equipment. Special contact cleaning fluids and enhancers should not be used, as they deposit a difficult to remove residue which degrades the performance of your components.

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