Simaudio 650D DAC - Manual (Page 11)

650 D DAC / CD Transport
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SimLink™
The SimLink™ provides communication features
between various MOON components. For example,
if you were to connect the 650D DAC / CD
Transport to the 600i Integrated Amplifier via the
SimLink™, pressing the X (play) button on the
650D would make the integrated amplifier
automatically switch to it’s designated input for the
DAC / CD Transport (Please refer to the 600i
owner’s manual for more information if applicable).
If you were to adjust the brightness level of the
large digital display window using the “Display”
button on the 650D, the brightness level of the
600i display will automatically adjust to the same
brightness level as that of the 650D. Conversely,
since the SimLink™ is a true bi-directional
connection, adjusting the 600i brightness level will
automatically adjust the brightness level of the
650D.
A third feature of SimLink™ involves the “Standby”
function. By pressing down and holding the
“Standby” button for 2 seconds on the 650D, all
other MOON components connected via the SimLink
will go into “Standby” mode along with the 650D.
The same logic applies when switching from
“Standby” to active mode.
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.–
When you are using your MOON 650D 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 650D
We recommend that you leave your MOON 650D
DAC powered up at all times to maintain optimal
performance. When you plan to be away from your
home for a few days, powering off the DAC may not
be a bad idea. Once fully “broken-in”, please keep
in mind that your 650D will require several hours of
playing time before it reaches its peak performance
after you’ve powered it up again.
Turning on your MOON 650D for the first time
Prior to turning the DAC 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 to place your 650D in to 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 650D 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 650D on or off, you should always
power up your 650D DAC before powering up your
preamplifier and/or integrated amplifier. As well,
always power down your 650D after powering
down your preamplifier and/or integrated amplifier.