Owner`s manual

MOON P-5 Dual-Mono Preamplifier
Operating the P-5
Turning on your MOON P-5 for the first time
Prior to turning the preamplifier on for the first time, make sure that every cable is properly connected
to avoid any problems. Then turn on your preamplifier in the following manner:
1) Flick the main rocker switch labeled “POWER” to the ‘1’ (on) position on the rear of the PS-5. The
blue LED on the front faceplate will indicate that the power supply is on. At the same time, a red
LED will illuminate in the bottom center of the P-5’s large digital display window. This red LED will
remain on for approximately five minutes while a series of diagnostic tests are performed and the
preamplifier’s internal circuitry stabilizes.
2) Once the aforementioned red LED turns itself off, press the push button labeled “Stand by/On” on
the P-5. The blue LED will illuminate and the digital display will indicate a gain setting of ‘0’ and the
‘CD’ as the default input.
On and Off Sequence
To avoid having any annoying noises (ie. “thumps” and “pops”) emanate from your speakers when
powering your P-5 on or off, you should
1) Always power up your P-5 preamplifier before powering up your amplifier.
2) Always power down your P-5 after powering down your amplifier.
We recommend that you leave your MOON P-5 Dual-Mono preamplifier powered up at all times to
maintain optimal performance. In the event that you plan to be away from your home for a few days,
powering off the preamplifier may not be a bad idea. Once fully “broken-in”, please keep in mind that
your P-5 will require several hours of playing time before it reaches its peak performance after you’ve
powered it up again.
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