Unpacking and Warnings ......5 Installation Tips ........6 Front Panel Controls ........7 Rear Panel Connections........ 9 Connecting the PS-5 Power Supply ....10 Operating the P-5 ........11 Remote Control Operation ......12 Specifications .......... 13 Service and Warranty ........ 14 www.simaudio.com IMPORTANT: Please read this entire manual before using this product.
The performance of your P-5 will continue to improve during the first six weeks of use. This is the result of a “break-in” period required for the numerous high quality electronic parts used throughout this amplifier.
MOON P-5 Dual-Mono Preamplifier Introduction Your MOON P-5 Dual-Mono preamplifier incorporates many significant design features to achieve its “world class” level of performance. This is an abbreviated list of the more important features: A custom proprietary toroidal transformer design with lower magnetic, electrical and thermal loss, yielding an improved power transfer and lower regulation factor, resulting in increased current speed and better dynamics.
MOON P-5 Dual-Mono Preamplifier Unpacking and Warning! The MOON P-5 Dual-Mono preamplifier and the MOON PS-5 power supply should both be removed from their box with care. The following accessories should be included inside the box with your preamplifier: AC power cable ‘FRM’...
These tips will easily scratch most surfaces, therefore it’s advisable to follow these instructions: 1) Place your P-5 on a soft surface (i.e. carpet) and carefully turn it so that it rests on its side. 2) Screw one tip onto each of the four cones.
‘input’ and gain level settings will be memorized from the previous listening session. The blue pilot LED will not be illuminated when the P-5 is in “Stand by” mode, however the PS-5’s LED will remain on. The “Monitor” button switches the output signal for the “tape out” on and off. The output level is fixed and therefore independent of the P-5’s gain setting.
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LED will illuminate, even if the problem originates from the source component currently in use. In the event that the LED remains on, you should immediately power down your P-5 using the main power switch located on the rear panel, then contact your dealer for service. Don’t confuse this with a smaller red LED, located directly to the bottom right of the left channel’s gain setting indicator...
XLR input connectors. We strongly recommend that you use the balanced output connectors on your P-5 to maximize its level of performance. As well, don’t hesitate to use high quality interconnect cables. Poor quality interconnect cables can degrade the overall sonic performance of your system.
P-5. In the event that this can’t be avoided, you should ensure that any cables coming into contact with each other are crossed at ninety degree angles to minimize the contact area.
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.
Service and Warranty (U.S.A and Canada only) Please take the time to complete and mail the warranty card supplied with your MOON P-5 Dual-Mono preamplifier. This card is necessary to activate your full warranty, as well as allowing you to receive...
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