Owner’s Manual MOON Evolution Series HDS-8 Reference HDMI 1.
MOON HDS-8 HDMI 1.3a Switcher 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.
MOON HDS-8 HDMI 1.3a Switcher 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.
Table of Contents Congratulations ................................................ 5 Unpacking........................................................ 5 Introduction ..................................................... 6 Installation & Placement ................................... 6 Front Panel Controls ......................................... 7 Rear Panel Connections ..................................... 7 Connecting the HDS-8 ....................................... 8 Operating the HDS-8 ...............
MOON HDS-8 HDMI 1.3a Switcher Congratulations! Thank you for selecting the MOON HDS-8 HDMI 1.3a Switcher as a part of your Home-theater system. This HDMI switcher has been designed to offer state-of-the-art high-end performance in an elegant package, while retaining all the hallmarks on which Simaudio has made its reputation. We have spared no effort to ensure that it is among the finest HDMI switchers available.
MOON HDS-8 HDMI 1.3a Switcher Introduction Your MOON HDS-8 HDMI Switcher incorporates many significant design features to achieve its “world class” level of performance. This is an abbreviated list of the more important features: HDMI 1.3a Supports all available interlaced and progressive scan video resolutions Backward compatible with DVI-D input signal format Deep Color support Full 6.
MOON HDS-8 HDMI 1.3a Switcher Front Panel Controls Figure 1: MOON HDS-8 Front panel The front panel will look similar to Figure 1 (above). The “Standby” button places the HDS-8 into or out of operation. When operational, the blue pilot LED will illuminate. The input buttom allows you to sequentially select from one of the five HDMI inputs. Each HDMI input has an associated red LED that will illuminate when that particular input has been selected.
MOON HDS-8 HDMI 1.3a Switcher Connecting the HDS-8 Figure 3: Connecting the MOON HDS-8 and the MOON CP-8 1. The MOON HDS-8 is intended for use with the MOON CP-8 Reference Surround Preamplifier/Processor. Consequently, this section will desrcibe the recommended connection scenario with the CP-8. However, you may use your HDS-8 with another Surround Preamplifier/Processor in a similar manner. 2. Connect your HDMI audio/video source components to the ‘HDMI IN’ connectors ‘1’ through ‘5’. 3.
MOON HDS-8 HDMI 1.3a Switcher Operating the HDS-8 Turning on your MOON HDS-8 for the first time: Prior to turning the HDS-8 on for the first time, make sure that all cables are properly connected to avoid any problems. To power up your HDS-8, flick the main rocker switch labeled “MAIN POWER”, located on the rear panel, to the ‘1’ (on) position. When the HDS-8 12V trigger input is connected to the CP-8: Place the MOON CP-8 into operational mode by pressing the button labelled “Standby” on its front panel.
MOON HDS-8 HDMI 1.3a Switcher Remote Control Operation You can scroll through the HDS-8’s HDMI inputs using the WRM-2 remote control that is supplied with the MOON CP-8. This is the only available function for the HDS-8 via the remote control. Press the button labelled “Input” to sequentially scroll through the five (5) available HDMI inputs. Figure 4: WRM-2 Remote Control Specifications HDMI Inputs ........................................................... HDMI Outputs .................................
