MOON ROCK Mono Power Amplifier
Operating the ROCK
We recommend that you leave your MOON ROCK Mono Power Amplifier 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 amplifier may not be a
bad idea. Once fully “broken-in”, please keep in mind that your ROCK will require several hours of playing time before it
reaches its peak performance after you’ve powered it up again.
Turning on your MOON ROCK for the first time
Prior to turning the amplifier on for the first time, make sure that every cable is properly connected to avoid any problems.
Then turn on your preamplifier connected to the ROCK. Finally, power up your ROCK in the following manner:
1) Flick the main rocker switch labeled “MAIN POWER” to the ‘1’ (on) position.
2) Next, momentarily press the push button labeled “on/off” on the rear panel. The amplifier will make a faint click
sound, confirming that everything is in order. The blue LED on the front panel indicates the that the amplifier is
powered up and ready for use.
On and Off Sequence
To avoid having any annoying noises (ie. “thumps” and “pops”) emanate from your speakers when powering your ROCK on
or off, you should:
1) Always power up your preamplifier prior to powering up your ROCK.
2) Always power down your ROCK prior your powering down your preamplifier.
Using the 12 Volt Trigger
When the ROCK is off, it can be powered on by either the trigger or the push button. When the ROCK is on, it can be
powered off by the trigger. It can also be powered off using the push button, but only if the trigger isn’t in «on» mode.
The
“MAIN POWER” switch must remain in the “on” position (“1”) at all times for the 12 V trigger to function
Troubleshooting
Your MOON ROCK
Mono power amplifier is equipped with a self-diagnostic system that will automatically shut itself down
when it detects DC (direct current) from any input. If your ROCK power amplifier turns itself off or will not power up, there
may very well be DC present in one (or more) of the amplifier’s inputs coming from one (or more) of your
preamplifier/processor’s outputs. You must determine if there is any DC present. The best way to accomplish this is by first
powering down the ROCK via the main power rocker switch, then disconnecting the input to the ROCK leaving only the
speaker connected. Attempt to power up your ROCK again: A sucessful power up will indicate the presence of DC coming
from your preamplifier or one of your signal sources (ie. CD Player).
If your ROCK still doesn’t power up, turn off the main power switch and check the AC fuse. If the fuse appears OK, put it
back in its socket and then try to power up again the usual way. If the fuse is blown, replace it with a fuse of the same
rating, and repeat the above process. At this point, you should be able to power up your ROCK. If not, immediately consult
your dealer for assistance.
____________________________________________________________________________________
Operating the ROCK
7
