Simaudio Neo 260D CD Transport / DAC - Manual (Page 11)

260 D CD Transport w/ Optional DAC
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SimLink™
The main feature of SimLink™ on the Nēo 260D,
involves the “Standby” function. By pressing down
and holding the “Standby” button for 2 seconds on
the 260D, all other MOON components connected
via the SimLink will go into “Standby” mode along
with the 260D. The same logic applies when
switching from “Standby” to active mode.
The connection rules for the SimLink™ are very
straightforward. 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. If
you are using your Nēo 260D 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 Nēo 260D
Turning on your Nēo 260D for the first time
Prior to turning the CD Transport 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. 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
260D 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 260D on or off, you should always
power up your 260D before powering up your
preamplifier, integrated amplifier or power amplifier.
As well, always power down your 260D after
powering down your preamplifier, integrated
amplifier or power 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 Nēo 260D, 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 cancel out.