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MOON Orbiter Universal Digital Player         Updated: January 27, 2007


  MOON Orbiter Universal Digital Player


Also available with black faceplate      

 



The MOON Orbiter Universal Digital Player represents a genuine high-end “all-in-one solution” for digital media playback. Capable of processing the following disc formats: CD, SACD, DVD-Video, DVD-Audio, Video CD, MP3-CD, CD-R/RW, DVD-R/-RW, the MOON Orbiter features a vast array of standard features such as virtually every conceivable audio/video connector including DVI-D. The end result is a non-compromising digital source component, yielding ground-breaking audio and video performance, that will fill a common void in most high-performance home entertainment systems.

 



  Significant Design Features

Advanced switch mode power supply with additional analog filtering, 8 stages of voltage regulation (2 for analog video, 2 for analog audio, 2 for digital audio/video circuitry & 2 for the drive mechanism) and an integral shield to ensure no high frequency noise will interfere with audio and video signals · DVI-D output for progressive scan (480p) using SiI504 Video Scan Converter · Optional Serial Digital Interface (SDI) video output · S/PDIF (BNC & RCA), AES/EBU (XLR) and Optical (Toslink) digital audio outputs · Audiophile-grade 24-bit/192kHz digital-to-analog converters (3) with 8X oversampling digital filter for 2 & 6 channel analog audio output · 10-bit/54MHz oversampled video with active current-to-voltage converter · "Rack mount ready" faceplate with removeable aluminum cheeks to cover the holes when not in use · Front panel "VIDEO OFF" switch to disable all video circuitry, enhancing "audio only" sonic performance · Support for both NTSC and PAL video formats · A complete array of various video output connections · Animated on-screen-display menus · SRS Labs TruSurroundä 3D surround DSP effects for optional analog audio outputs · Full function RS-232 port control for custom integration or automation · 1/8" IR Remote jack input for multi-room operation · "Parental Control" setting to allow authorized access to specific DVD-Video discs · Extremely rigid chassis construction to minimize the effects of external vibrations · Accurate matching of the high quality electronic components · Very short signal paths to maintain the integrity of audio and video information · Designed to be powered up at all times for optimal performance · Low operating temperature for a longer than normal life expectancy.

 

  MOON Orbiter Inside View
MOON Orbiter inside view
  MOON Orbiter Rear View
MOON Orbiter rear view
 



  Specifications:

 
Formats, Processing and Outputs
Media
  Formats
CD, SACD, DVD-V, DVD-A, VCD, MP3-CD,
CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW
Video
  Formats
NTSC, PAL
Audio
  Formats

Stereo/Multi-channel DSD (SACD),   MLP (DVD-A),
Linear PCM Digital Audio (CD), MPEG1 (VCD), MPEG2 (DVD-V),
Dolby Digital® 5.1 (AC-3),   Dolby Digital® Surround EX,
DTS Digital Surround 5.1TM and DTS-ESTM 6.1
 
Video
  Processing
10-bit/54MHz oversampled video with active current-to-voltage converter
Audio
  Processing
Three (3) BurrBrown PCM1738E 24-bit/192kHz DACs
each with an 8X oversampling digital filter
 
Video
  Outputs
Composite Video (CVBS)
    on an RCA Connector
Line output level
 
1.0Vp-p
 
  S-Video (Y/C)
    on a 5 pin mini-DIN
    Connector
Y output level
C output level
 
1.0Vp-p
0.300Vp-p PAL
0.286Vp-p NTSC
  Component Video
    (interlaced & 480p)
    on RCA Connectors
Y  output level
PB output level
PR output level
1.0Vp-p  
0.7Vp-p  
0.7Vp-p  
 
 
Digital Video Interface
    on 24-pin DVI-D
    connector   (480p)
 
 
 
 
LVDS
 
 
 
Serial Digital Interface
    (SDI) on BNC connector
    *** OPTIONAL ***
 
 
 
 
800mV @ 75 ohms
 
 
Audio
  Outputs
Analog:   5.1-channel
Analog:   2-channel stereo
6x Single-ended
2x Single-ended
2.0 V @ 50 ohms
2.0 V @ 50 ohms
  Digital
  (multi-channel &
    2-channel stereo)
 
S/PDIF on RCA
S/PDIF on BNC
AES-EBU on XLR
Optical on Toslink
0.5 V @ 75 ohms
0.5 V @ 75 ohms
3.7Vp-p/110 ohms
660nm wv


Video Specifications
Horizontal Scan Frequency 31.5kHz
Video Frequency Response ±0.5dB to 5.5MHz
Video Signal-to-noise ratio > -57dB
Video Differential Phase >0.5°
Video Differential Gain >0.1dB
Supported Aspect Ratios
 
 
Anamorphic 16:9
LetterBoxed 4:3
Pan & Scan 4:3
DVD Audio (MLP) Specifications     (EIAJ, A-weighted, fS = 24-bit/192kHz)
Frequency response 4Hz - 90kHz
Signal-to-noise ratio 117dB
Dynamic Range 117dB
Channel Separation 111dB
THD + N 0.0012% @ 0dBFs
Pass-band Ripple ±0.002dB
Stop-band Attenuation < - 82dB
DVD Linear Audio Specifications     (EIAJ, A-weighted, fS = 24-bit/96kHz)
Frequency response 4Hz - 45kHz
Signal-to-noise ratio 117dB
Dynamic Range 117dB
Channel Separation 113dB
THD + N 0.0006% @ 0dBFs
DSD (SACD) Audio Specifications     (EIAJ, A-weighted, 64fS)
Frequency response 4Hz - 88kHz
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
CD Audio Specifications     (EIAJ, A-weighted, fS = 16-bit/44.1kHz)
Frequency response 4Hz - 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


Miscellaneous Information
Available Faceplate Finishes Black and Silver
Remote Control Full-Function
Display Type VFD   (Vacuum Flourescent Display)
Front Panel Controls
 
 
Stand by · PScan · Video Off ·
Open/Close · Stop · Play ·
Previous Track · Next Track · Pause
Rack mount size 3 spaces
Power Consumption 50 Watts
AC Power Requirements 120V / 60Hz     240V / 50Hz
Warranty   (USA & Canada) 1 yr - transport   /   2 yrs - electronics
Shipping weight 33 lbs / 15 Kg
Dimensions   (W x H x D) 19 x 6-1/2 x 16.5 in.   (48 x 16.5 x 42 cm.)

        Specifications are subject to change without notice.