EVID™ FM Series Installation and Operation Manual
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Problem
Possible Causes
Action
No Output
Amplifier
Make sure the amplifier channel is being fed
an input signal (preferably via a “signal input”
indicator on the amp).
Check that the amplifier channel’s volume is
turned up.
Connect the speaker and cable, which had
no output to another amplifier channel, mak
-
ing sure an input signal is fed to the new amp
channel. If you then get output, the problem
was the amplifier channel. If not, then the
problem may be in the cable or speaker.
Speaker Cable(s)
Replace the cable(s) connecting the loud-
speaker system and amplifier.
Questionable
or Intermittent
Output such as
Crackling
Faulty Connection
Check all cabling for proper connector
contact. A bad connection can result in
intermittent contact or dramatically increased
resistance, which in turn can cause reduced
output or noises unrelated to the signal.
Improper Power Tap
Setting
Check the power tap setting under the
speaker grille to ensure the setting is ap-
propriate for the installation and amplifier
chosen.
Constant Noise
such as Buzz-
ing, Hissing, or
Humming
A Faulty Electronic
Device in the Signal
Chain
Since loudspeakers cannot generate these
sounds by themselves, you may have a
faulty electronic device in the signal chain.
Poor System Ground-
ing
Check and correct the system grounding, as
required.
Poor Low-
Frequncy
Output
Out-of-Polarity
Hookup Between
Multiple Speakers
When two speakers are hooked up out of
polarity (out of phase), the low frequencies
cancel each other out. Try reversing the po-
larity of one of the speakers either by turning
around a dual-banana plug at the amplifier or
by reversing the tip/sleeve leads on the jack.
Whichever condition results in greater low-
frequency output is the in-polarity condition.
If none of the suggestions above solves your problem, contact your nearest EV© service
center or EV distributor.
Appendix B - Troubleshooting Table
