Owner's Manual

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SimLink™
The SimLink™ provides communication features
between various MOON components. For example,
if you were to connect the 260D to the 250iv2
viathe SimLink™, pressing the (play) button
onthe260D will cause the 250i v2 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 260D or 250i v2, both units will go
into “Standby” mode. The same logic applies when
switching from “Standby” to active mode.
If you are using the “MiND” Music Streamer
andanexternal digital-to-analog converter (DAC),
you must make a SimLink™ connection between
the“MiND”s SimLink™ out and the 250i v2’s
SimLink™ in. The ‘DAC’ input is the default input
forthe “MiND” Music Streamer; When you press
the (play) button on the “MiND” App, the 250iv2
will automatically switch to the input labeled ‘DAC’.
You can change these default settings
forthe“MiND” as follows: Select the input that
youwant as the new default for “MiND”, then press
and hold the “MP” button until the front panel
display begins to flash on and off.
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 may not function.
Also,thereis no master component in a SimLink™
chain; no one particular component operates
asthemain communications controller.
Operating the Unit
We recommend leaving your MOON 250iv2
powered up at all times to maintain optimal
performance. When you plan on being away
forafewdays, it may not be a bad idea to power off
your amplifier. Please keep in mind that once fully
“broken-in”, your 250i v2 requires several hours
ofoperation before reaching optimal performance
after powering it up again.
TURNING ON YOUR MOON 250i V2
FORTHEFIRST TIME
Prior to turning the amplifier 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. The blue LED on the front
panel will blink for up to 10 seconds while it achieves
standby mode. When it stops blinking and is not
illuminated, your 250i v2 is in 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 250i v2 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 250i v2 on or off, you should always
power up any source components prior to powering
up your 250i v2. As well, always power down
your250i v2 prior to powering down any source
components.