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Stargate
Surround Sound Processor,
Preamplifier and D/A converter
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Owner’s Manual
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MOON Stargate Processor Table of Contents Congratulations ...........................................3 Introduction ................................................4 Unpacking and Warnings ..............................5 Installation Tips ..........................................6 System Setup .............................................7 Front Panel Controls ................................. 12 Full Function Remote Control Operation ....... 14 Full Function Remote Control
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MOON Stargate Processor Congratulations! Thank you for selecting the MOON Stargate Processor as a part of your your home-theater system. This Processor has been designed to offer state-of-the-art high-end performance, 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 Surround Sound Processors available. We have been building high performance audio equipment for over 20 years, and the know-h
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MOON Stargate Processor Introduction Your MOON Stargate Surround Processor incorporates many significant design features to achieve its “world class” level of performance. This is an abbreviated list of the more important features: ® ™ ® ® ® Surround modes including Dolby Digital Surround EX , Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Surround Pro Logic II, ™ ™ ® DTS-ES Surround 6.1, DTS Digital Surround 5.1 , DTS Neo:6 and 7.1 Matrix Music Mode Full-function programmable remote control. C
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MOON Stargate Processor Unpacking and Warning! The MOON Stargate Surround Processor should be removed from its box with care. The following accessories should be included inside the box with your Processor: ! AC power cable ! 2 removeable vertically mounted silver aluminum removeable cheeks that cover the faceplate rack-mount holes ! Full Function remote control with two ‘AAA’ batteries (USA and Canada only) ! Basic Function (WRM) remote control with t
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MOON Stargate Processor Installation Tips The MOON Stargate Surround Processor / Preamplifier / D/A Converter should be placed on a rigid surface to prevent any accidents such as falling over. It is highly recommended that it sits on its own dedicated shelf. You should never place another component on top of this Surround Processor. As well, you should avoid placing it near a heat source or inside a closed cabinet that is not well ventilated. This could compromise the Stargate’s
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MOON Stargate Processor System Setup The most effective way to setup the Stargate for the first time is to go through each step. It may seem time consuming, but you will be rewarded with very high quality audio reproduction and ease of use after you have completed the entire process. Normally, this is done only once; You won’t have to perform another “System Setup” unless you make a change to your system. Future changes to the “System Setup” will be much simpler since you may go d
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MOON Stargate Processor System Setup (continued) The Crossover setting (Option 6) will be set to a value of “none” in the event that the Subwoofer (Option 5) is set to “no”. When the Subwoofer is set to “yes”, the Crossover will have a factory default setting of 80Hz. This may be changed by using the “select” button which allows you to scroll through all the crossover settings in 10Hz increments, ranging from 60Hz to 220Hz. 2. Speaker Distance You will need to set th
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MOON Stargate Processor System Setup (continued) 1. VCR1 2. VCR2 3. TV 4. LD 5. AUX 6. SAT 7. DVD 8. CD 9. TAPE Exit Return to the main menu Figure 4: Input Assignment Menu Advanced Input Assignment: Analog input name change This setup is optional in the event that you would like to rename one or more analog inputs. Press the number associated with the input you want to rename, then press t
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MOON Stargate Processor System Setup (continued) 5. Bass Trim You can adjust a different bass level for each input. Press the number according to the input you wish to change, then press “Vol !” or “Vol "” to adjust the bass level in 1 dB increments. 1. VCR1 2. VCR2 3. TV 4. LD 5. AUX 6. SAT 7. DVD 8. CD 9. TAPE Exit Return to the main menu Figure 6: Bass Trim Menu 6. Calibration You
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MOON Stargate Processor System Setup (continued) 7. Compression This feature allows you to compress the dynamic range of the sound, which may be useful for low volume listening late at night. When turned off, you get full dynamic range. When turned on, louder passages are softened and softer passages are increased to maximize intelligibility of speech. Use the “Select” button to toggle between on and off. 8. Status Display Press the “Select” button to toggle between
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MOON Stargate Processor Front Panel Controls Figure 8: Front panel of Moon Stargate Processor The front panel look similar to Figure 8 (above). All twelve (12) of these buttons are replicated on the Stargate’s remote control. What follows is a brief explanation of each one’s function. Standby Press to turn the unit on, and press again to put it in “Standby” mode. The equivalent button on the remote is labeled “Power”, but will only put the processor in “Standby” mode
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MOON Stargate Processor Front Panel Controls (continued) Seek - and Seek + Press to “Seek” up or down the frequency of the AM/FM tuner until you reach the desired radio station. Note that the tuner must be the selected input for these buttons to work. AM / FM Press to toggle between the “AM” band and the “FM” band. Note that the tuner must be the selected input for these buttons to work. Input - and Input + Press to scroll through the different source inputs u
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MOON Stargate Processor Full Function Remote Control Operation The supplied remote control (figure 9) can operate up to eight (8) different components and is programmable via a learning mode. The eight (8) buttons located on the top 2 rows allow you to select the component you wish to operate. Please refer to the next section “Remote Control Programming” for instructions on how to manually program this remote control. To operate the Stargate with this remote control you must
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MOON Stargate Processor Full Function Remote Control Programming This remote control allows you to transfer a command from a button on your source remote control (original equipment remote control) to a button on the Stargate remote control. New commands can be taught to any button in the CD, DVD, AUX, SAT, TV, VCR and CBL device modes, except on the LIGHT button. The remote control provides distinct visual feedback with LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes) that are located at the top le
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MOON Stargate Processor Full Function Remote Control Programming Erasing a Learned Command From a Button Step 1: Press the Device button and SELECT buttons simultaneously and hold until the orange Status LED and the Device button turn on and remain lit. Step 2: On the remote control, press the button that is to be erased. The orange Status LED will flash continuously and the Device button will turn off. Step 3: Press the LIGHT button. The green status LED will flash twi
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MOON Stargate Processor Full Function Remote Control Programming Volume Punch Through You can set the audio volume controls (VOL !, VOL " and MUTE) to operate on any of the eight (8) Device modes. Step 1: Press the Device and MUTE buttons, simultaneously. Step 2: Press the VOL ! button. Step 3: Press the AVC device button to select the type of volume you wish to operate in that mode. Example: If you wish to have the AVC volume operate in the DVD mode, press the
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MOON Stargate Processor Full Function Remote Control Programming Example for Programming a Macro Sequence To program the M1 button in the AVC mode to power on the receiver, power on the CD, power on the TV and power on the VCR: Step 1: Press the AVC button and MUTE buttons simultaneously. Hold both buttons until the red light under the AVC button turns on. The red light will blink once during each subsequent press of a button. Step 2: Press the M1 button to select the
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MOON Stargate Processor Basic Function Remote Control Operation The MOON Stargate uses a second remote control, the ‘WRM’ basic function (figure 10). The main purpose of the ‘WRM’ is for everyday remote operation once the Stargate has been properly calibrated. This remote uses two AAA batteries (included). To install them, use the supplied Allen key to remove the three screws located on the back plate; insert the batteries in the correct direction and then screw the back plate
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MOON Stargate Processor Rear Panel Connections Figure 11: Rear panel of Moon Stargate Surround Processor Audio & Video Signal Connections The rear panel is divided into different sections whereby the connectors are grouped together in a logical manner. The digital audio inputs are grouped together and are labeled “DIG 1” through “DIG 6”. As previously discussed, each of these six (6) digital inputs are assignable to any of the nine (9) labeled source inputs. Most of the
