MC-8 Evolution
Series
10
Operating the MC-8
We recommend leaving your
MC-8
powered up at all
times to maintain optimal performance. When you plan
on being away for a few days, it may not be a bad idea
to power off your amplifier. Please keep in mind that
once fully “broken-in”, your
MC-8
requires several
hours of operation before reaching optimal
performance after powering it up again.
Turning on your MOON MC-8 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
MC-8
. Flick the main rocker switch, located on the
rear panel, labeled “POWER” to the ‘1’ (on) position. The
blue LED on the front panel will blink for up to 10
seconds while it achieves standby mode. When it stops
blinking and is not illuminated, your
MC-8
is in standby
mode. Next, briefly press the push button labeled
“Standby” located on the front panel. You will hear a
very faint click sound confirming that everything is in
order. The blue LED on the front panel will illuminate,
indicating that the
MC-8
is now 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
MC-8
on or off, you should always power up
your preamplifier prior to powering up your
MC-8.
As
well,
always power down your
MC-8
prior to powering
down your preamplifier.
Troubleshooting
Each red LED located on the front panel indicates the
operational status of each channel of your
MOON MC-8
.
When an red LED it begins flashing on and off during
use, the circuitry is either over-heating or has detected
the presence of DC in the input signal:
DC protection .......................................... LED blinks 2 times
Thermal protection ................................ LED blinks 3 times
Your
MOON MC-8
is a “smart” power amplifier
equipped with a self-diagnostic system that will
automatically shut down any or all channels when it
detects DC (direct current) from any input. If your
MC-8
power amplifier turns off one or more channels 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 or
connected source components. You must determine if
there is any DC present. The best way to accomplish this
is by first powering down the
MC-8
via the main power
rocker switch, then physically removing thel inputs to
the
MC-8
leaving only the speakers connected. Attempt
to power up your
MC-8
again: A successful power up
will indicate the presence of DC coming from your
preamplifier or one of your signal sources (ie. CD Player).
If your
MC-8
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
MC-
8
. If not, immediately consult your dealer for assistance.
