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MOON Calypso DVD Transport/Player
Updated: January 27, 2007
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Also available with silver faceplate
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Like its predecessors, the MOON Calypso offers extreme flexibility; It can be purchased as either
a DVD Transport or a DVD Player, the latter including an optional audiophile-grade D/A converter and analog
audio stage. To further enhance this modular concept, an optional DVI-D output circuit is available for the best
possible video signal. Either or both of these options can be purchased with the transport or as an upgrade.
Both a 480p progressive scan line doubler circuit (NTSC Only) using Faroudja's DCDiä
(Diagonal Correlation Deinterlacing) technology and a Serial Digital Interface (SDI) video output are
included as a standard features. Housed in an attractive and rigid chassis with multiple massive power supplies, the
MOON Calypso is a DVD Transport/Player that represents true state-of-the-art video and audio performance.
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Significant Design Features
Dual toroidal transformer power supply dedicated to digital (SDI, DVI, D/A) and analog (audio & video)
circuitry ·
Ultra-fast switch-mode power supply for controller circuitry and drive mechanism, housed in an integral
shield to prevent any degrading noise leakage ·
Up to 16 stages of voltage regulation depending on installed options ·
Professional-grade BNC progressive component video outputs ·
Interlaced RCA component, S-Video and RCA composite video outputs ·
Optional 2 channel analog stage and audiophile-grade 24-bit/192kHz D/A converter with 8X oversampling digital filter ·
Professional-grade 75-ohm BNC S/PDIF digital audio output and TosLink digital output ·
Ultra-rigid chassis construction to eliminate noise caused by vibration ·
"Rack mount ready" faceplate with removeable aluminum cheeks to cover the holes when not in use ·
Philips SD3 High-performance transport mechanism with dual-laser pickup ·
10-bit/54MHz oversampled video with active current-to-voltage converter and phase accurate analog filtering ·
Full function bi-directional RS-232 port control and status for custom integration or automation ·
Support for both NTSC and PAL video formats ·
SRS Labs TruSurroundä 3D surround DSP effects for optional analog audio outputs ·
"Parental Control" setting to allow authorized access to specific DVD-Video discs ·
FTS (Favorite Track Selection) programming to customize the playback of individual DVD-Videos and audio CD's ·
Accurate matching of the highest quality electronic components ·
Very short signal paths to maintain the integrity of audio and video information ·
Pure copper circuit board tracings with extremely low impedance characteristics ·
Designed to be powered up at all times for optimal performance ·
Low operating temperature for a longer than normal life expectancy.
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MOON Calypso inside view
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MOON Calypso rear view
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Formats, Processing and Outputs |
Media
Formats |
DVD-Video, CD Audio, Video CD (VCD), CD-R/RW, DVD-R/+RW |
Video
Formats |
NTSC (Interlaced & Progressive outputs)
PAL (Interlaced output ONLY) |
Audio
Formats
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MPEG1 (VCD), MPEG2 (DVD), Linear PCM Digital Audio (CD),
MP3-CD, Dolby Digital® 5.1 (AC-3), Dolby Digital® Surround EX,
DTS Digital Surround 5.1TM
and DTS-ESTM 6.1 |
Video
Processing
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10-bit/54MHz oversampled video with active current-to-voltage
converter, phase accurate analog filtering and Analog Devices
video op-amp (AD8073) |
Audio
Processing
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Scientific Conversion SC982 digital audio transformer for jitter & noise reduction ·
Optional BurrBrown PCM1730E 24-bit/192kHz DAC with 8X oversampling digital filter and
BurrBrown audio op-amps (OPA2604)
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Video
Outputs |
Composite Video (CVBS)
on an RCA Connector |
Line output level
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1.0Vp-p
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S-Video (Y/C)
on a 5 pin mini-DIN
Connector |
Y output level
C output level
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1.0Vp-p
0.300Vp-p PAL
0.286Vp-p NTSC
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Component Video
(interlaced)
on RCA Connectors
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Y output level
PB output level
PR output level |
1.0Vp-p
0.7Vp-p
0.7Vp-p |
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Serial Digital Interface
(SDI) on BNC connector |
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0.8V @ 75 ohms
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Progressive
Video
Outputs
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Component Video (480p)
on BNC Connectors
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Y output level
PB output level
PR output level
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1.0Vp-p
0.7Vp-p
0.7Vp-p |
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Digital Video Interface
on 24-pin DVI-D
connector (480p) |
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LVDS
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Audio
Outputs |
Optional 2-channel Analog |
Single-ended |
2.0 V @ 50 ohms |
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Digital (2-channel &
multi-channel) |
S/PDIF RCA
Optical Toslink |
0.5 V @ 75 ohms
660nm wv |
| Horizontal Scan Frequency |
31.5kHz |
| Video Frequency Response |
±0.5dB to 5.5MHz |
| Video Signal-to-noise ratio |
> -60dB |
| Video Differential Phase |
>0.5° |
| Video Differential Gain |
>0.1dB |
Supported Aspect Ratios
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Anamorphic 16:9
LetterBoxed 4:3
Pan & Scan 4:3 |
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DVD Linear Audio Specifications
(EIAJ, A-weighted, fS = 24-bit/96kHz)
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| Frequency response |
0.7Hz - 22kHz |
| Signal-to-noise ratio |
117dB |
| Dynamic Range |
117dB |
| Channel Separation |
113dB |
| THD + N |
0.0006% @ 0dBFs |
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CD Audio Specifications
(EIAJ, A-weighted, fS = 16-bit/44.1kHz)
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| Frequency response |
0.7Hz - 20kHz |
| Signal-to-noise ratio |
117dB |
| Dynamic Range |
117dB |
| Channel Separation |
115dB |
| THD + N |
0.0004% @ 0dBFs |
| Pass-band Ripple |
±0.002dB |
| Stop-band Attenuation |
< - 82dB |
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Miscellaneous Information
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| Available Faceplate Finishes |
Black and Silver |
| Remote Control |
Full-Function All-Aluminum |
| Display Type |
VFD (Vacuum Flourescent Display) |
Front Panel Controls
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Display ·
Stand by ·
Shuffle ·
Repeat ·
FTS ·
Scan ·
Open/Close ·
Stop ·
Play ·
Previous Track ·
Next Track ·
Pause |
| Rack mount size |
3 spaces |
| Power Consumption |
12 Watts |
| AC Power Requirements |
120V / 60Hz 240V / 50Hz |
| Fuse Replacement |
4A short fast blow (120V & 230V) |
| Warranty (USA & Canada) |
1 yr - transport / 5 yrs - electronics |
| Shipping weight |
29 lbs / 13 Kg |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) |
19 x 6-1/2 x 14 in. (48 x 16.5 x 35.5 cm.) |
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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