USB - Computer Setup
First, turn on your computer, then connect the USB cable (included in the P 5 carton) and then turn on the P 5. The first time you connect your P 5 to a computer it will automatically install the correct drivers. Next you will need to ensure that the P 5 is set as the computer’s default audio output device. Follow these instructions to assign the P 5 as the default audio device:
For a Windows® PC
-Right click on the loudspeaker icon 
in the bottom right of your screen (on the tool bar)
-Select “Playback Devices”
-When the “Sound” window pops up click on the “PARASOUND P 5” and then click “Set as Default”
-Click “OK” to close the “Sound” window
Note: If for some reason you cannot find the loudspeaker icon you will need to go to the sound options in the Control Panel and select the P 5 as the default playback device.
For a Mac® with OS X
-Go to the Apple Menu
-Select “System Preferences”
-Select “Sound” from the Hardware Menu
-Select “PARASOUND P 5” in the Sounds Menu
Playing Music From Your Computer
Once initial setup is complete your P 5 will be ready for use with your PC or Mac. Press the USB button on the P 5’s remote control or rotate the P 5’s Input select knob until the blue indicator for USB is illuminated. Simply start playing any music on your computer and it will be sent to the P 5 via the USB cable. Any sound that you would normally hear through your computer speakers will be heard through the P 5 and your accompanying audio system.
Note: For the highest quality sound playback we recommend leaving your computer’s volume control at 100%. Then use the volume control on your P 5 to set the listening level.
Audio Output Connections
Left and Right Main Output Jacks (Balanced and Unbalanced)
The Main Output Jacks are the primary outputs that connect to the inputs on your power amplifier. Both RCA (unbalanced) and XLR (balanced) connections are provided.
Subwoofer Outputs (Balanced and Unbalanced)
The P 5 provides convenient, high quality connections for one or more subwoofers. All of the subwoofer outputs carry the same mono signal. This mono signal can be full range or crossed over depending on the setting of the Low Pass crossover.
Record Out Jacks
The Record Out jacks connect to your audio recorder’s record/input jacks. When you select an Input the signal from the corresponding source component is available at the Record Out jacks whenever the P 5 is turned on. It is a fixed level signal that is unaffected by volume, balance, tone settings, audio mute or crossover settings.
Note: When you select the Bypass Input, there is no signal available at
the Record Out jacks. The P 5 does not offer simultaneous monitoring of a recording while you are making it.
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