220i Integrated Amplifier
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SimLink™
The SimLink™ provides communication features between various
MOON
components. For example, if you were to connect
the
260D
to the
220i
via the SimLink™, pressing the
X
(play) button on the
260D
will cause the
220i
to automatically
switch to the input labelled ‘CD’. A second feature of SimLink™ involves the “Standby” function. By pressing down and
holding the “Standby” button for 2 seconds on the either the
260D or 220i
, both units will go into “Standby” mode. The
same logic applies when switching from “Standby” to active mode.
If you are using the “MiND” Music Streamer and an external digital-to-analog converter (DAC), you must make a SimLink™
connection between the “MiND”s SimLink™ out and the
220i
’s SimLink™ in. The ‘Aux’ input is the default input for the “MiND”
Music Streamer; When you press the
X
(play) button on the “MiND” App, the
220i
will automatically switch to the input
labeled ‘Aux’. You can change these default settings for the “MiND” as follows: Select the input that you want as the new
default for “MiND”, then press and hold the “MP” button until the front panel display begins to flash on and off.
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 may not function. Also, there is no master
component in a SimLink™ chain; no one particular component operates as the main communications controller.
Operating the 220i
We recommend leaving your
N
ē
o 220i
powered up at all times to maintain optimal performance. When you plan on being
away for a few days, it may not be a bad idea to power off your amplifier. Please keep in mind that once fully “broken-in”,
your
220i
requires several hours of operation before reaching optimal performance after powering it up again.
Turning on your
N
ē
o 220i
for the first time
Prior to turning the 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. The blue LED on the front
panel will blink for up to 10 seconds while it achieves standby mode. When it stops blinking and is not illuminated, your
220i
is in 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
220i
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
220i
on or
off, you should always power up any source components prior to powering up your
220i.
As well,
always power down your
220i
prior to powering down any source components.