SimAudio Mind NEO Owner's Manual

MiND Series

Streaming Network Music Player

Owner’s Manual

MiND Nēo Series

Owner’s Manual

Important Safety Instructions

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water.

6. Clean only with a dry cloth.

7. Do not block ventilation openings. Install in
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as
radiators, heat registers, stoves or another
apparatus that produces heat.

9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or
grounding type plug. A polarized plug has two
blades with one wider than the other. A grounding­type plug has two blades and a third grounding
prong. The wide blade or the third prong is
provided for safety. If the provided plug does not fit
into the outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or
pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience

receptacles, and the point where they exit from the
apparatus. Unplug mains cord during
transportation.

11. Only use attachments and accessories specified by
the manufacturer.

12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or

table specified by the manufacturer
or sold with the apparatus. When a

cart is used, use caution when
moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid
injury from tip over.

13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or
when unused for long periods of time.

14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Servicing is required when the apparatus has been
damaged in any way, such as when the power cord
or plug has been damaged; liquid has been spilled
or objects have fallen into the apparatus; or the
apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture,
does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

15. No naked flame sources, such as candles, should be
placed on the apparatus.

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

FCC information for MiND Network Streaming Player with the Qualcomm® aptX
Streamer module:

This unit contains Transmitter Module FCC ID : SSSBC127-X and Transmitter Module FCC ID : ZUCSEDMP3. This device complies
with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.

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audio for Bluetooth module and MiND Music

MiND Nēo Series

Important Safety Instructions (cont’d)

The lightning flash with the arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is
intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within
the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of
electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the appliance.

Marking by the “CE” symbol (shown left) indicates compliance of this device with the
EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility) and LVD (Low Voltage Directive) standards of the
European Community

Please read all instructions and precautions carefully and
completely before operating your Nēo MiND Network Streaming
Music Player

1. ALWAYS disconnect your entire system from
the AC mains before connecting or
disconnecting any cables, or when cleaning any
component. To completely disconnect this
apparatus from the AC mains, disconnect the
power supply cord plug from the AC receptacle.

2. The

3. AC extension cords are NOT recommended for

4. NEVER use flammable or combustible

5. NEVER operate the

Nēo MiND must be terminated with a

three-conductor AC mains power cord which
includes an earth ground connection. To
prevent shock hazard, all three connections
must ALWAYS be used. Connect the
only to an AC source of the proper voltage; Both
the shipping box and rear panel serial number
label will indicate the correct voltage. Use of
any other voltage will likely damage the unit
and void the warranty

use with this product. The mains plug of the
power supply cord shall remain readily
accessible.

chemicals for cleaning audio components.

Nēo MiND

Nēo MiND with any covers

removed. There are no user-serviceable parts
inside. An open unit, especially if it is still
connected to an AC source, presents a
potentially lethal shock hazard. Refer all
questions to authorized service personnel only.

6. NEVER wet the inside of the Nēo MiND with

any liquid. If a liquid substance does enter your

Nēo MiND, immediately disconnect it from the

AC mains and take it to your MOON dealer for a
complete check-up.

7. NEVER spill or pour liquids directly onto the

Nēo MiND.

8. NEVER block air flow through ventilation slots
or heatsinks.

9. NEVER bypass any fuse.

10. NEVER replace any fuse with a value or type
other than those specified

11. NEVER attempt to repair the
problem occurs contact your MOON dealer.

12. NEVER expose the
high or low temperatures.

13. NEVER operate the
atmosphere.

14. ALWAYS keep electrical equipment out of
reach of children.

15. ALWAYS unplug sensitive electronic
equipment during lightning storms.

16. WARNING: Do not expose batteries or battery
pack to excessive heat such as sunshine, or fire
or the like.

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Owner’s Manual

Table of Contents

Introduction 6
Unpacking 7
Installation & Placement 7
Front Panel Controls 8
Rear Panel Connections 9
SimLink™ 9

Operating the Nēo MiND

10
Remote Control Operation 11
Specifications 13
Appendix A: Setup Guide 14
Appendix B: Firmware Update Procedure 17
Appendix C: Hardware Reset Procedure 18

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Date Code: 20170124

MiND Nēo Series

Introduction

Thank you for selecting the MOON Nēo MiND
Streaming Network Music Player as a part of your music
system. This component has been designed to offer
state-of-the-art high-end performance in an elegant
package, while retaining all the sonic hallmarks on
which Simaudio has made its reputation. We have
spared no effort to ensure that it is amongst the finest
Streaming Network Players available in its class. We
have been building high-performance audio equipment
for over 37 years, and the know-how gained through
our cumulative experience is an important reason why
the Nēo MiND is so musically satisfying.

The performance of your Nēo MiND will continue to
improve during the first 400 hours of listening. This is
the result of a “break-in” period required for the
numerous high quality electronic parts used
throughout this streaming network music player.

Before setting up your new Nēo MiND, we encourage
you to please read this manual thoroughly to properly
acquaint yourself with its features. We hope you enjoy
listening to the Nēo MiND as much as the pride we
have taken in creating this fine audio product. We
understand the power and emotion of music and build
our products with the goal of faithfully capturing these
elusive qualities.

The information contained in this manual is subject to
change without notice. The most current version of this
manual is available on our official website at
http://www.simaudio.com

Your Nēo MiND Streaming Network Music Player
incorporates many significant design features to
achieve its “world class” level of performance. This is an
abbreviated list of the more important features:

MiND Streaming Module Features:

UPnP Renderer (Universal Plug & Play).
DLNA 1.5 Compatibility.
Online content from TuneIn, vTuner and other "Music
Services" upgrades.
Local Playlists, Gapless Playback & Silent track scanning.

MiND Application Control Features:

iPhone, iPad, iPod touch and Android compatible control
software.
Zone selection and Permanent zone naming.
Independant control for each zone with SimLink™ equipped
MOON Preamplifier or Integrated Amplifier.

Three (3) digital outputs (AES/EBU, SPDIF and TosLink)
allowing for a connection to virtually any digital-to-analog
converter.

Qualcomm® aptXTM audio support allows for better quality
audio over Bluetooth.

Front panel LED indicators for (i) input signal PCM sampling
rate and (ii) the active input / Bluetooth pairing.

IR input for external control with aftermarket infrared remote
control receivers.

SimLinkTM controller ports for 2-way communications with

other MOON components .

Bluetooth® Qualcomm® aptX™ integration.

Simple wifi connectivity using Bluetooth®.

Full-Function CRM-3 remote control.

Rigid chassis construction to minimize the effects of external
vibrations.

Designed to be powered up at all times for optimal
performance.

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