Owner’s Manual Evolution Series 700i Reference Dual-Mono Integrated Amplifier
700i Reference Dual-Mono Integrated Amplifier Important Safety Instructions 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. 6. Clean only with a dry cloth. 7. Do not block ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. 8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves or another apparatus that produces heat. 9.
700i Reference Dual-Mono Integrated Amplifier Important Safety Instructions (cont’d) The lightning flash with the arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
700i Reference Dual-Mono Integrated Amplifier Table of Contents Introduction ..................................................... 6 Unpacking........................................................ 7 Installation & Placement ................................... 7 Front Panel Controls ........................................ 8 Software Setup ................................................ 9 Rear Panel Connections .................................. 15 SimLink™ ...............................................
700i Reference Dual-Mono Integrated Amplifier Introduction Thank you for selecting the MOON 700i Dual-Mono integrated amplifier as a part of your hi-fi reproduction system. This integrated amplifier has been designed to offer state-of-the-art high-end performance in an elegant package, while retaining all the sonic hallmarks on which Simaudio has made its reputation. We have spared no effort to ensure that it is among the finest two-channel integratedamplifiers available.
00i Reference Dual-Mono Integrated Amplifier Unpacking The MOON 700i integrated amplifier should be removed from its box with care.
700i Reference Dual-Mono Integrated Amplifier Front Panel Controls Figure 1: Front panel of MOON 700i dual-mono Integrated Amplifier The front panel will look similar to Figure 1 (above). The large display window normally indicates the current volume level and, whenever you change the input, it will briefly show the selected input label. The “Standby” button disengages the input section from the rest of the 700i’s circuitry and turns off the digital display.
700i Reference Dual-Mono Integrated Amplifier The rotary “volume” control determines the gain setting, which ranges from ‘0.0dB’ (no output) to ’80.0dB’ (full output). This control does not function like a typical volume: When you rotate the dial, either clockwise to raise the volume or counterclockwise to lower the volume, you are actually engaging a precision optical encoder which selects very high quality metal-film resistors that the audio signal passes through.
700i Reference Dual-Mono Integrated Amplifier 1. To enter the Setup mode, begin by pressing the “Setup” button; “SETUP” will appear in the display window. 2. Rotate the volume control clockwise until “INPUTS” appears in the display. Press “OK”. 3. Rotate the volume control clockwise until “B1” appears in the display. Press “OK”. 4. “LABEL” will appear in the display. Press “OK”. 5. “AUX1” will appear in the display.
700i Reference Dual-Mono Integrated Amplifier 14. The factory default of “BYPASS N” will appear in the display. Use the volume control to alternate between “BYPASS N” and “BYPASS Y” and then press “OK”. Next you will be asked to confirm your selection as “SURE ? N” will appear in the display. Rotate the volume control until “SURE ? Y” appears in the display. Press “OK” and “SAVED” will briefly appear in the display followed by “BYPASS”.
700i Reference Dual-Mono Integrated Amplifier Assigning a custom label to an input: 1. Using the example from the previous page for configuring an input, repeat steps 1 through 5. 2. When “CUSTOM” appears in the display press the “OK” button. The display will show “……………………………” . 3.
700i Reference Dual-Mono Integrated Amplifier If you want to control the MOON 700i using a wired aftermarket infrared remote control receiver with a universal remote control, you can disable the IR sensor located on the front panel as follows: 1.
700i Reference Dual-Mono Integrated Amplifier Reset the MOON 700i software settings back to their factory defaults: 1. You may either continue were we left off in the previous example by turning the volume control until “RESET” appears in the display OR enter into the “Setup” mode from the beginning by pressing the “Setup” button and then rotating the volume control until “RESET” appears in the display. 2. Press “OK” and “RESET N” will appear in the display. 3.
700i Reference Dual-Mono Integrated Amplifier Rear Panel Connections Figure 2: Rear panel of MOON 700i Integrated Amplifier The rear panel of the MOON 700i dual-mono integrated amplifier will look similar to Figure 2 (above). There are two rows of connectors; the top row contains one pair of heavy duty gold-plated speaker binding posts for each channel to connect to your loudspeakers.
700i Reference Dual-Mono Integrated Amplifier SimLink™ The SimLink™ provides communication features between various MOON components. For example, if you were to connect the 750D CD Player to the 700i Integrated Amplifier via the SimLink™, pressing the X (play) button on the 750D would cause the integrated amplifier to automatically switch to it’s designated input for the CD Player. You must assign the input with the name “750D” for this feature to work.
700i Reference Dual-Mono Integrated Amplifier Remote Control Operation The MOON 700i Dual-Mono Integrated Amplifier uses the ‘FRM-3’ full function, all aluminum backlit remote control (figure 3). It operates on the Philips RC-5 communication protocol and is can be used with other MOON components such as CD Players, DAC’s, Integrated Amplifiers, as well as other Preamplifiers. The ‘FRM-3’ remote uses three AAA batteries (included).
700i Reference Dual-Mono Integrated Amplifier Backlight Function Your FRM-3 features a backlight capability that allows you to effortlessly operate this remote control in a darkened environment.
700i Reference Dual-Mono Integrated Amplifier Figure 5: Remote Operation with 12V Trigger In figure 5 we have a 700i Integrated Amplifier (used either as ONLY a preamplifier or in a bi-amping configuration) connected to a 870A Power Amplifier via their respective 12V triggers (using a 1/8” mini-jack cable). When you turn on the 700i via remote control (or its Standby button), the 870A will turn on automatically.
700i Reference Dual-Mono Integrated Amplifier Specifications Configuration ................................................ Power Supply Transformers ............................. Power Supply Capacitance ............................. Circuit Topology ............................................. Balanced inputs (XLR) .................................. Single-ended inputs (RCA) ............................ Monitor Loop (RCA) ........................................ Input Impedance .........................
B1 S1 S2 S3 S4 INPUTS SETUP MAX 80.0dB * MAX 79.9dB . . MAX 40.0dB AUX CD DVD PHONO SACD SAT SURROUND TAPE TUNER TV VIDEO ANDRMEDA MiND SUP.NOVA 750D 800D CUSTOM: A… Z a… z 0… 9 ():.,<> -#* MAX VOL LABEL +10.0dB +9.9dB . . +6.0dB * +5.9dB . . 0.0dB . . -10.
