Owner’s Manual
MOON
CD-1
CD Player
MOON CD-1 CD Player
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.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the appliance.
Marking by the “CE” symbol (shown left) indicates compliance of this device with the
EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility) and LVD (Low Voltage Directive) standards of the
European Community
Please read all instructions and precautions carefully and completely before
operating your Simaudio MOON CD-1 CD Player.
1. ALWAYS disconnect your entire system from the AC mains before connecting or disconnecting any cables,
or when cleaning any component.
2. The MOON CD-1 must be terminated with a three-conductor AC mains power cord which includes an earth
ground connection. To prevent shock hazard, all three connections must ALWAYS be used. Connect the
MOON CD-1 only to an AC source of the proper voltage; Both the shipping box and rear panel serial number
label will indicate the correct voltage. Use of any other voltage will likely damage the unit and void the
warranty
3. AC extension cords are NOT recommended for use with this product.
4. NEVER use flammable or combustible chemicals for cleaning audio components.
5. NEVER operate the MOON CD-1 with any covers removed. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. An
open unit, especially if it is still connected to an AC source, presents a potentially lethal shock hazard. Refer
all questions to authorized service personnel only.
6. NEVER wet the inside of the MOON CD-1 with any liquid. If a liquid substance does enter your MOON CD-1,
immediately disconnect it from the AC mains and take it to your MOON dealer for a complete check-up.
7. NEVER spill or pour liquids directly onto the MOON CD-1.
8. NEVER block air flow through ventilation slots or heatsinks.
9. NEVER bypass any fuse.
10. NEVER replace any fuse with a value or type other than those specified
11. NEVER attempt to repair the MOON CD-1. If a problem occurs contact your MOON dealer.
12. NEVER expose the MOON CD-1 to extremely high or low temperatures.
13. NEVER operate the MOON CD-1 in an explosive atmosphere.
14. ALWAYS keep electrical equipment out of reach of children.
15. ALWAYS unplug sensitive electronic equipment during lightning storms.
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MOON CD-1 CD Player
Table of Contents
Congratulations ............................................... 5
Unpacking and Warnings ................................... 5
Introduction .................................................... 6
Installation & Placement ................................... 6
Front Panel Controls ......................................... 7
Rear Panel Connections ..................................... 8
SimLink™ ........................................................ 9
Operating the CD-1 .......................................... 9
Remote Control Operation ................................10
Specifications .................................................12
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MOON CD-1 CD Player
Congratulations!
Thank you for selecting the MOON CD-1 CD Player as a part of your hi-fi reproduction system. This CD Player 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 amongst the finest CD players available
in its class. We have been building high-performance audio equipment for over 25 years, and the know-how gained through
our cumulative experience is an important reason why MOON CD Players are so musically satisfying.
The performance of your CD-1 will continue to improve during the first 400 hours of listening. This is the result of a “break-
in” period required for the numerous high quality electronic parts used throughout this CD Player.
Before setting up your new MOON CD-1, we encourage you to please read this manual thoroughly to properly acquaint
yourself with its features. We hope you enjoy listening to the MOON CD-1 CD Player as much as the pride we have taken
in creating this fine audio product. We understand the power and emotion of music and build our products with the goal of
faithfully capturing these elusive qualities.
The information contained in this manual is subject to change without notice. The most current version
Unpacking
The MOON CD-1 CD Player should be removed from its box with care. The following accessories should be included inside
the box with your CD Player:
9 AC power cable
9 CRM Full-Function remote control with two ‘AA’ batteries (USA and Canada only)
9 This owner’s manual
9 Warranty and product registration information (USA and Canada only)
As soon as the CD Player is safely removed from its box and placed down, perform a thorough physical inspection and report
any physical damage to your dealer immediately. We suggest that you keep all of the original packaging, storing it in a safe,
dry place in the event that you’re required to transport the CD Player. The customized packaging is specially designed to
protect the MOON CD-1 CD Player from potential damage that may occur during shipping.
Please write the serial number of your new Simaudio MOON CD-1 in the space provided below for future reference.
Serial No.: ________________
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Congratulations / Unpacking
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Introduction
Your MOON CD-1 CD Player incorporates many significant design features to achieve its “world class” level of performance.
This is an abbreviated list of the more important features:
8 stages of DC voltage regulation.
Internal upsampling which uses 24-bit/352.8kHz processing.
Proprietary CD drive system with in-house developed hardware & software.
BurrBrown PCM1793 high-resolution 24-bit/192-kHz Digital-to-Analog Converter and 8X oversampling digital filter.
RS-232 port for i) full unsolicited bidirectional feedback in custom installation setups and ii) firmware updates.
IR input for external control.
All digital and analog audio circuitry mounted on a single circuit board, each with their own respective ground plane,
to minimize signal path lengths and eliminate any potential for interference and signal degradation.
Accurate digital clocking system for low intrinsic jitter levels.
Advanced analog signal path using a DC servo circuit and proprietary analog filter.
Circuit board with pure copper tracings and gold plating that yields low impedance characteristics.
Optimized selection of very high quality electronic components.
Designed to be powered up at all times for optimal performance.
Low operating temperature to ensure a longer than normal life expectancy.
Installation & Placement
The MOON CD-1 requires reasonable ventilation to maintain an optimum and consistent operating temperature. As a result,
it should be placed in a location with empty space around it for proper heat dissipation. As well, it should be placed on a solid
level surface. You should avoid placing it near a heat source or inside a closed cabinet that is not well ventilated as this could
compromise the CD Player’s performance and reliability. The CD-1 uses a toroidal transformer; even though it is well
shielded, you should not place the player too close to source components sensitive to EMI, such as turntables and phono
preamplifiers. You should never place another component directly on top of this CD Player.
Compact discs are easily damaged, and must be kept very clean. Always store them in their jewel cases. Dirty or finger-
marked discs will reproduce music poorly. Moreover, the player may even mute parts of a track, or be unable to find some
tracks. If you need to clean a CD remember to use a soft lint-free cloth, using a radial action (i.e. starting from the center and
aiming towards the edges). Do not attempt to clean a compact disc using a rotating motion.
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Front Panel Controls
Figure 1: MOON CD-1 Front panel
The front panel will look similar to Figure 1 (above). The large digital display window indicates the track number of the
compact disc currently playing (or the total number of tracks in stop mode) and time information.
The “Standby” button disengages the transport mechanism from the rest of the CD-1’s circuitry and turns off the digital
display. However, when in “Standby” mode, all digital and analog audio circuitry remains powered up to help maintain
optimal performance. The blue LED on the CD-1 will no longer be illuminated when the player is in “Standby” mode.
On the left side of the display window, from top to bottom, are four (4) red indicator LED’s that will illuminate as follows
(each of these functions is described in detail in “Remote Control Operation” section beginning on page 10):
‘Program’ -
‘Repeat’ -
when Program mode is engaged
Both LED’s - when Repeat mode is engaged for the entire compact disc
Lower LED only - when Repeat mode is engaged for one (1) specific track
when “Random” play mode is engaged
‘Random’ -
To load a compact disc into the CD-1, press S, put the CD in the drawer with the label side facing up and press S again to
close the drawer. When a CD is first loaded into the CD-1, the total number of tracks, and total playing time will appear in
the display. In the event that you load a CD that contains no musical tracks (i.e. data only), the word ‘DATA’ will appear in the
display window. As well, if you load a disc that is not compatible with the CD-1 (i.e. SACD, DVD-A, etc), the phrase ‘NO DISC’
will appear in the display window.
Press X to begin playing a compact disc. Pressing ꢀ while a disc is already playing results in the current track being paused;
Press either X or ꢀ again to resume playing the disc.
Press ꢁ to search backward or ꢂ to search forward through the compact disc’s tracks. When you’ve located the track
number, press X to begin playing that track. In the event that you initiate a forward or backward track change while a disc is
already playing, it will automatically start playing the track you select; you need not press X.
Press and hold ꢁ to search backward through the current track; Press and hold ꢂ to search forward through current track.
Press „ to stop the compact disc from playing. The laser will return to the start position of the disc. To open the drawer and
remove the compact disc, press S.
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Rear Panel Connections
Figure 2: MOON CD-1 Rear panel
The rear panel will look similar to Figure 2 (above). On the left side is the analog audio output. There is one pair of RCA
analog audio output connectors labeled “ANALOG OUT” that you should connect to a stereo analog input on your preamplifier
or integrated amplifier.
There is one (1) digital audio output labeled “DIGITAL OUTPUT” located directly to the right of the “ANALOG OUT”. An RCA
connector labeled “S/PDIF” allows you to use the CD-1 as a CD transport whereby, digital signal processing will be handled
externally by another DAC or surround processor. You should use a 75Ω digital audio cable terminated with RCA connectors.
Your MOON CD-1 is equipped with several features for custom type installations: To the right of the “Digital Output” is a full-
function bi-directional “RS-232” port control and status for custom integration or automation and uses a DB9 connector. As
well, there’s a 1/8” mini jack input for use with aftermarket infrared remote control receivers. The “IR in” connector is located
to the right of the “RS-232” port.
Immediately to the right of the “IR” input 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.
Finally on the right side is the “AC Power” section with a main power switch (“0”=off, “1”=on) and IEC receptacle for the
included AC power cord. Alternatively, you may use a dedicated high-performance AC power cord designed for CD Players.
All rear panel connectors have been chosen because they provide the best possible connections for your unit. A poor contact
will degrade the signal substantially, and plugs and sockets should all look clean and free of dirt and corrosion. The easiest
way to clean them is to remove the cables from their sockets and push them back in again. This procedure requires that your
CD Player and the rest of your components be completely turned off. Not heeding this warning may result in serious damage
to your equipment. Special contact cleaning fluids and enhancers should not be used, as they deposit a difficult to remove
residue which degrades the performance of your components.
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Rear Panel Connections
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SimLink™
The SimLink™ provides communication features between various MOON components. For example, if you were to connect
the CD-1 to the i-1 via the SimLink™, pressing the X (play) button on the CD-1 will cause the i-1 to automatically switch to
the input labelled ‘CD’. A second feature of SimLink™ involves the “Standby” function. By pressing down and holding the
“Standby” button for 2 seconds on the either the CD-1 or i-1, both units will go into “Standby” mode. 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.
Operating the CD-1
We recommend that you leave your MOON CD-1 CD Player powered up at all times to maintain optimal performance. In
the event that you plan to be away from your home for a few days, powering off the CD Player may not be a bad idea. Once
fully “broken-in”, please keep in mind that your CD-1 will require several hours of playing time before it reaches its peak
performance after you’ve powered it up again.
Turning on your MOON CD-1 for the first time
Prior to turning this CD Player on for the first time, make sure that every cable is properly connected to avoid any problems.
Then turn on your CD Player in the following manner:
1) Flick the main rocker switch labeled “POWER” to the ‘1’ (on) position on the rear panel.
2) Press the push button labeled “Standby” on the CD-1, the blue LED will confirm operation and the digital display
will show ‘no disc’. You are now ready to load a compact disc and begin listening to music.
On and Off Sequence
To avoid having any annoying noises (i.e. “thumps” and “pops”) emanate from your speakers when powering your CD-1 on
or off, you should
1) Always power up your CD-1 CD Player before powering up your preamplifier and/or integrated amplifier.
2) Always power down your CD-1 CD Player after powering down your preamplifier and/or integrated amplifier.
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Remote Control Operation
The MOON CD-1 CD Player uses the ‘CRM’ full-function remote control (figure 3).
It operates on the Philips RC-5 communication protocol and is can be used with
other Simaudio MOON components.
The ‘CRM’ remote uses two AA batteries (included). To install them, simply slide
the back plate off in the direction of the arrow; insert the batteries in the correct
direction and then replace the back plate.
To engage the CRM remote for use with the MOON CD-1 CD Player, you must
first press the button labeled CD.
The POWER button located on the upper left will switch the CD Player to either
‘Stand by’ or ‘On’ mode.
Certain buttons found on this remote control perform identical functions to their
corresponding button located on the CD-1’s front panel. Please refer to page 7 for
a more detailed description:
0 thru 9
Direct access track number selection
OPEN/CLOSE
DISPLAY
Open/Close the Compact Disc drawer
Press Once: Changes the time display mode on front panel
Press and hold: Turns the front panel display on and off
(refer to page 11 for more details about the DISPLAY function)
„
Stop playing the CD’s current track
Pauses the player
ꢀ
X
Play the compact disc loaded into the player
ꢁ
ꢁ
Press Once: Go back to the previous track on the disc
Press and hold: Scan backward through current track
ꢂ
ꢂ
Press Once: Skip to the next track on the disc
Press and hold: Scan forward through current track
Figure 3: CRM Remote Control
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Remote Control Operation (continued)
The “DISPLAY” button allows you to scroll through the four (4) different display modes for time information, as well as turn
the digital display on and off. Each time you press the “display” button, the system scrolls to the next time information mode.
Bt default, the CD-1 will display the elapsed time of the track currently playing. The scrolling order is as follows:
1. Elapsed time of the current track
2. Remaining time of the current track
3. Elapsed time of the entire compact disc (or programmed tracks)
4. Remaining time of the entire compact disc (or programmed tracks)
If you wish to turn the display off, press and hold the “Display” button for 2 seconds. When the display is off, it will still come
back on for a short period of time whenever you press any of the buttons located on the front panel or the remote control;
when you are done, the display will automatically turn off again. To turn the display back on again, press the “Display” button
again for 2 seconds.
The “PROG” button allows you to program a selection of tracks in the order that you wish to listen them. After loading a
compact disc into the MOON CD-1, select the first track you wish to listen to, using the ꢁ or ꢂ buttons and then press
“PROG”. To program a second track, select it the same way you did for the first one and press “PROG” again. Repeat this
operation as many times as you want to program tracks. Once you’ve completed programming your track selection(s), the
digital display window will show the number of tracks that have been programmed and their total time. To begin playing your
programmed selections, simply press the X button. Pressing „ will only suspend the playing of the programmed selection.
Pressing „ a second time will clear your program selection from the CD-1’s memory. As well, opening the drawer at any
time will also clear your program.
The “REPEAT” button performs three (3) functions: Pressing “REPEAT” once will result in the entire disc being played again
once it has reached the end of the final track. Pressing “REPEAT” a second time will result in the track currently playing
being repeated again once it has ended. To cancel this mode, simply press the “REPEAT” button a third time.
If you have created a program of selected tracks, pressing “REPEAT” once will result in your entire program repeating itself
once it has completed its cycle; Pressing “REPEAT” a second time will result in the current track from your program being
played again once it has ended; Pressing “REPEAT” a third time will terminate the “REPEAT” mode.
The “RANDOM” button, when pressed, will play each of the tracks on a compact disc in a completely random order, as
opposed to the sequential order as they appear on the disc. If you have already created a program of selected tracks, it will
play these programmed tracks in a random order.
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Specifications
Configuration ......................................................... Single-ended
Power Supply Transformer ....................................... 25VA
Power Supply Capacitance ...................................... 13,200µF
Transport Mechanism ............................................. Proprietary Design
Digital Filter / Digital-to-Analog Converter.................. BurrBrown PCM1793
Frequency Response (audible) ................................. 20Hz - 20kHz +0/-0.2dB
Frequency Response (full range).............................. 2Hz - 72kHz +0/-3dB
THD @1kHz, 0dBFS (A-weighted).............................. < 0.002%
Intermodulation Distortion ...................................... < 0.005%
Dynamic Range ...................................................... > 110dB
Signal-to-noise Ratio .............................................. > 110dB @ full output
Slew Rate .............................................................. 50V/µs
Channel Separation ................................................ > 106db
Low Level Linearity ................................................. ±1.0dB to below 120dbFS
Intrinsic Jitter ......................................................... < 300 picoseconds RMS
Analog Output - Standard ...................................... 1 pair Single-ended RCA’s
Analog Output Impedance - Standard ..................... 100Ω
Max. Analog Output @ 0dBFS - Standard ............... 2.0 Volts RMS
Digital Output ......................................................... S/PDIF RCA
Digital Output Impedance - S/PDIF .......................... 75Ω (0.5 Volts)
Standard Remote Control ........................................ Full-Function
Power Consumption @ idle ..................................... 15 Watts
AC Power Requirements ......................................... 120V / 60Hz or 240V / 50Hz
Shipping Weight ..................................................... 14 lbs / 6.25 Kgs
Dimensions (W x H x D, inches) .............................. 16.9 x 3 x 12.75
Fuse Replacement:
For the 120V version use a 0.2A slow blow (5 x 20mm size).
For the 230V version use a 0.1A slow blow (5 x 20mm size).
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