MOON 380D Digital-to-Analog Converter
SimLink™
The main feature of SimLink™ on the MOON 380D, involves the “Standby” function. By pressing down and holding the
“Standby” button for 2 seconds on the 380D, all other MOON components connected via the SimLink will go into “Standby”
mode along with the 380D. The same logic applies when switching from “Standby” to active mode. However, in the event
that your MOON 380D is equipped with both the MiND Music Streamer and the variable analog outputs, then the SimLink™
offers many more features: Volume, Mute, Standby. Digital Input Selection all via the MiND app running on your Apple or
Android device
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 380D with an older MOON product such as a P-7, P-8 or i-7, 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 380D
We recommend that you leave your MOON 380D Digital-to-Analog Converter 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 Digital-to-Analog
Converter may not be a bad idea. Once fully “broken-in”, please keep in mind that your 380D will require several hours of
playing time before it reaches its peak performance after you’ve powered it up again.
Turning on your MOON 380D for the first time
Prior to turning this Digital-to-Analog Converter on for the first time, make sure that every cable is properly connected to
avoid any problems. Then turn on your Digital-to-Analog Converter 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 380D, the blue LED will confirm the unit is now operational.
On and Off Sequence
To avoid having any annoying noises (i.e. “thumps” and “pops”) emanate from your speakers when powering your 380D on
or off, you should
1)
Always power up your 380D before powering up your preamplifier and/or integrated amplifier.
2)
Always power down your 380D after powering down your preamplifier and/or integrated amplifier.
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 380D, 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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