Simaudio Neo 340i Integrated Amplifier - Manual (Page 13)

340i Integrated Amplifier
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Below the area reserved for the optional digital
inputs are a series of input/output connectors for
custom type installations: From left to right there
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. Next,
there’s a 1/8” mini-jack input for use with
aftermarket infrared remote control receivers. Then
there’s a 12V trigger output on a 1/8” mini-jack that
can power up a connected component (with a 12V
trigger input) at the same time that the 340i is
powered up. Next, there’s a full-function bi-
directional RS-232 port for custom integration or
automation on a DB9 connector. Finally on the far
right side is the “AC Fuse” socket cover, the main
power switch (“0”=off, “1”=on) and the IEC
receptacle, labeled “AC Power” for the included AC
power cord.
Don’t hesitate to use high quality interconnect
cables*. Poor quality interconnect cables can
degrade the overall sonic performance of your
system.
The Nēo 340i is equipped with a pair of gold-plated
binding posts. Connect your speakers, with the
cables of your choice, to the 340i’s speaker binding
posts. Take care to respect the polarity (“+” , “-” )
of the outputs. Once again, don’t hesitate to use
high quality speaker cables*. Poor quality speaker
cables can degrade the overall sonic performance of
your system.
Connect the supplied AC power cable to the IEC
receptacle, located on the amplifier’s rear panel.
Ensure that the AC wall outlet you use has a
functioning ground. For the best sonic performance,
it is preferable that you plug your 340i directly into
a dedicated AC outlet and avoid using an extension
cord. If you have the time and willingness, consider
installing a superior quality AC wall outlet such as a
hospital grade Hubbell*.
* Please speak with your MOON Authorized Retailer
about the benefits of high quality cables for your
system, and superior quality AC wall outlet.
SimLink™
The SimLink™ provides communication features
between various MOON components. For example,
if you were to connect the 260D to the 340i via the
SimLink™, pressing the X (play) button on the
260D will cause the 340i to automatically switch to
the input labeled ‘CD’. You can change this default
setting as follows: Select the input that you want as
the new default for CD, then press and hold the ◄
INPUT (left) button until the front panel display
begins to flash on and off. Another feature of
SimLink™ involves the “Standby” function. By
pressing down and holding the “Standby” button for
2 seconds on the either the 260D or 340i, 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 340i’s SimLink™ in. The ‘A1’
input is the default input for your external DAC’s
analog outputs; When you press the X (play) button
on the “MiND” App, the 340i will automatically
switch to the input labeled ‘A1’. If your 340i
includes the “DAC” option, then the default input for
the MiND is the ‘D2” input; When you press the X
(play) button on the “MiND” App, the 340i will
automatically switch to the input labeled ‘D2’. 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.