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MOON A/V Attraction 7.1 Processor       Last update: Septemeber 26, 2003


  MOON A/V Attraction 7.1 Processor
Also available with silver faceplate        
 



The Attraction 7.1 goes well beyond the original Attraction by offering 8 fully balanced differential output channels. Employing the very best digital audio technologies currently available in conjunction with the numerous software modes offered by Dolby Laboratories and DTS, the Attraction 7.1 provides "state of the art" surround sound processing, digital-to-analog conversion and digital preamplification.

 
 



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MOON Attraction 7.1 Inside View - Click to enlarge

MOON Attraction 7.1 Rear View - Click to enlarge

Significant Design Features

Four Burr Brown PCM1732U 24-bit/96kHz DACs · Easy upgrade path based on "open-architecture" circuitry · Full-function IR remote (programmable with macro capabilities) · High-order (4th) crossover network based on Zoran 38600® chip-set · Crystal CS3310 digital volume controls (4) with switched resistive array technology · 20-bit delta-sigma Crystal CS4226 Analog-to-Digital converter · AutoSetupä software for speaker calibration (level, delay & phase) · CinEQä Multi-Channel cinema equalization for "overly bright" soundtracks · 12 Volt DC trigger for remote operations · 3 sets of analog Pass-Through inputs · Bass Management for 2-channel and digital inputs · Front panel controls for volume, muting, input and mode selection   · RS232 port for serial communications   · Integrated video switching via 6 inputs (S-Video and Composite) · Extremely rigid chassis construction to minimize the effects of external vibrations ·   Improved

 

reliabilty through the elimination of moving parts · Designed to be powered up at all times for optimal performance · Low operating temperature for a longer than normal life expectancy.



Owners of the original MOON Attraction (5.1 version) can have their units upgraded at our factory. We replace both the 5.1 circuitry & front panel with the newer 7.1 circuitry & front panel.



  Compatible Surround Modes:

  • DTS-ESTM 6.1 compatible
  • DTS Digital Surround 5.1TM
  • Dolby Digital® Surround EX compatible
  • Dolby Digital® 5.1  (AC-3)
  • MPEG2 Digital Audio
  • Dolby Pro Logic® Decoding
  • HDCD® Compatible
Visit the Dolby Digital website Visit the DTS website Visit the HDCD website


Specifications
 
 
 
Analog Input
CS4226
Analog-to-Digital 1
Digital Input
PCM1732U
Digital-to-Analog 2
Analog
Pass-Through
Frequency
  Response
10Hz-20kHz
  ±0.5dB
DC-22kHz
  ±0.1dB
2Hz-96kHz
  ±3.0dB
Signal-to-Noise
  Ratio @ full output
> 110dB > 104dB > 120dB
Dynamic Range > 102dB > 104dB > 116dB
THD + N < -98dB < -96dB < -113dB
Crosstalk < -95dB < -104dB < -108dB
Stopband
  Attenuation
< -90dB < -120dB     n/a
Passband Ripple < 0.01dB < 0.0001dB     n/a
Phase Linearity ±0.5° @ 20kHz ±0.1° @ 20kHz     n/a
High Frequency
  Jitter @ 20kHz
< 100 picoseconds
    rms
< 100 picoseconds
    rms
    n/a
Low Level Linearity < ±1.5dB @ -90dBFS < ±1.0dB @ -90dBFS     n/a
 
Maximum Overall Gain 12dB
Volume adjustment 0db to 95.5dB in 0.5dB increments
Analog input impedance 10k ohms
Analog input sensitivity 2V rms (0dB) and 4V rms (-6dB)
Analog output impedance (RCA) 50 ohms
Analog output impedance (XLR) 100 ohms
Analog output voltage (RCA) 8 volts FS
Analog output voltage (XLR) 4 + 4 volts FS
Digital Input - S/PDIF 75 ohms   /   0.4Vp-p
Digital Input - Optical Toslink 660nm wavelength
Digital Output - S/PDIF 75 ohms   /   0.8Vp-p

    Note 1:   EIAJ, A-weighted, fS = 20-bit/44.1kHz
    Note 2:   EIAJ, A-weighted, fS = 24-bit/96kHz with 8X oversampling


Rear Panel Connections
Analog Inputs
  Single-ended   (RCA)
3 Stereo pairs
  (Analog-to-Digital-to-Analog)
Analog Pass-Through Inputs
  Single-ended   (RCA)
 
2 channel   (1 set)
6 channel   (1 set)
8 channel   (1 set)
Analog Outputs (2 sets):

    8 Single-ended (RCA)
                    and
        8 Balanced (XLR)
 
 
 
 
Reference Theater "6.2" Mode:
    Mains (L+R) · Center (Front+Rear) ·
    Surround (L+R) · Subwoofer (1 or 2)

Theater "7.1" - Movie & Music Modes:
    Movie - Mains (L+R) · Center · Side (L+R) ·
                  Rear (L+R) · Subwoofer
    Music - Mains (L+R) · Center · Rear (L+R) ·
                  Subwoofer
Digital Inputs   (S/PDIF) RCA x 3     BNC x 2
Digital Inputs   (Optical) Toslink x 1
Digital Outputs   (S/PDIF) RCA x 1
Video Inputs
 
6 each S-Video   &   Composite (RCA)
  (user-selectable)
Video Outputs
 
1 each S-Video   &   Composite (RCA)
  (user-selectable)


Miscellaneous Information
Available Faceplate Finishes Black and Silver
Remote Control Backlit LCD SRC-2000
Display Type VFD   (Vacuum Flourescent Display)
Front Panel Controls
 
Volume (+ and -) · Input (prev & next) · Mute ·
Stereo Mode · Surround Mode · Stand By
Power Consumption 24 Watts
AC Power Requirements 120V / 60Hz     240V / 50Hz
Fuse Replacement 0.5A short slow blow   (120V & 230V)
Warranty   (USA & Canada) 5 Years - transferable
Shipping weight 38 lbs / 17 Kg
Dimensions   (W x H x D) 19 x 5-1/8 x 13-3/8 in.   (48 x 13 x 34 cm.)

    Specifications are subject to change without notice.


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