750D Evolution
Series
Rear Panel Connections
Figure 2: MOON 750D Rear panel
The rear panel will look similar to Figure 2 (above). On the left side are two pairs of analog audio outputs, labeled
“Right” and “Left”, each with a single-ended RCA and balanced XLR connector. Don’t hesitate to use good quality
interconnect cable when making the connection between the
MOON 750D
and your preamplifier or integrated
amplifier. We strongly recommend that you use the balanced XLR connectors on your
750D
to maximize its level
of performance.
The middle section contains two rows of connectors for
digital audio. The top row has four (4) digital inputs
labeled “D1” (AES/EBU), “D2” (S/PDIF), “D3” (TosLink)
and “D4” (USB). The bottom row has two (2) digital
outputs – one each AES/EBU and S/PDIF. When using
either of the S/PDIF digital connections, you should
always use a 75
Ω
digital audio cable terminated with
RCA connectors. If you decide to use the AES/EBU digital
output, use a dedicated AES/EBU 110
Ω
digital audio
cable terminated with XLR connectors.
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The right side of the rear panel has various connectors
for external communications. The
MOON 750D
is
equipped with full-function bi-directional RS-232 port
control and status for custom integration or
automation. 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 750D
DAC / CD Transport has a 1/8” mini
jack input for use with aftermarket infrared remote
control receivers. The “IR in” connector is located
immediately to the right of the “SimLink” connectors.
Directly below these communications interfaces, there
are a pair of 4-pin XLR connectors labeled “External
Power Supply” “Input 1” and “Input 2”. These are
reserved for future use when an external power supply
will be made available for the
MOON 750D.
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.
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
750D
and the rest of your components be completely turned
off.
