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Troubleshooting
With the Fidek Power Amplifier, you have purchased a product that reflects the latest
state of technology and is safe to operate.
Still there might be problems or malfunctions.
At this point, we want to tell you how to easily remedy possible malfunctions your-
self.
Observe the safety notices under all circumstances!
Problem
Solution
No function, are not on. • Is the appliance turned on?
LEDs POWER (4)
• Is the power plug inserted in the wall outlet?
and LED
• Is the fuse of the power amplifier defect?
V.PROTECT (19)
• Check the wall outlet. Is it being supplied with power?
The LEDs POWER (4)
• Are the volume controls (6) set to minimum (all the
are on, but there
way to the left).
is no sound.
• Is the audio source connected properly to the input
jacks?
• Is the audio source turned on and the its volume con
trol not set to minimum?
• Are the speakers properly connected?
• Did the protection circuit kick in due to an error (short
circuit on the output, overheating, overload, LEDs
PROTECT (7) are not on?)
One channel does
• Are the inputs connected correctly? Did one of the
not work.
plugs come loose?
• Is the balance adjuster of the audio source in the cen
ter?
• Is one of the volume controls (6) set to minimum (all
the way to the left)?
• Are all speakers properly connected?
There is a
• Are the signal cables from the audio source OK?
humming noise.
• Is there an earth loop? Put the switch GROUND LIFT
(17) to position "LIFT".
Playback without bass.
• Did you mix up the polarity of the loudspeakers?
Other repairs than the ones described above may only be con-
ducted by an expert.
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Table of Contents
Introduction ..............................................................................................................23
Intended Use ............................................................................................................24
Components..............................................................................................................24
Table of Contents......................................................................................................25
Safety Notices ..........................................................................................................25
Function Description ................................................................................................26
Commissioning ........................................................................................................27
Assembly / Installation ..........................................................................................27
Connection: ..........................................................................................................29
Stereo Operation ................................................................................................30
Mono Bridge Operation......................................................................................32
Parallel Operation ..............................................................................................33
Mains Connection..................................................................................................35
Operation ..............................................................................................................36
Function of the Display LEDs ................................................................................37
Handling ....................................................................................................................38
Maintenance..............................................................................................................38
Disposal ....................................................................................................................39
Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................40
Technical Data ..........................................................................................................41
Safety Notices
Damages caused by non-compliance with this operating manual
lead to an expiration of the warranty! We will not assume any lia-
bility for subsequent damages!
We will not assume any liability for damages to items or persons
caused by improper handling or non-compliance with the safety
notices! Any guarantee claims will be null and void in such cases.
An exclamation mark in a triangle indicates important notices in
the operating manual. Read the entire manual prior to commis-
sioning. It contains important notices about proper operation.
