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Troubleshooting
Emotiva’s airmotiv powered monitors are carefully designed and manufactured from
high-quality precision components to ensure years of trouble free operation.
The troubleshooting section describes some common problems and how to eliminate
them. If this doesn’t solve your problem, please contact Emotiva Technical Support,
where a real person will be glad to help you get up and running.
Please remember to power down your airmotiv monitors and all connected equipment
before changing or disconnecting cables.
The following three procedures will address the vast majority of problems that you may
encounter:
Set the front panel Level control:
The airmotiv is typically used with the front panel Level control in the fully clockwise
(calibrated) position. A quick press will pop the knob out for easy access, and another
quick press will return it to the recessed position after you adjust it (to discourage
inadvertent changes).
Check the power connections:
The blue power indicator on the front of the airmotiv (the ring around the Level control)
should remain illuminated when the unit is on (it changes to red when the protection is
engaged). If you don’t have power, verify that the rear panel power switch is on, that
the removable power cord is fully inserted into its back panel receptacle, that you’re
plugged into an active AC outlet of correct voltage, and that the fuse (in the power
receptacle) is not blown.
Check the signal source:
It’s a good idea to verify that your signal source is working, that all cabling is correct
and intact, and that signal is present on the input of your airmotiv monitors. First,
check the source itself by trying different media (like a different CD), or a different
source component. Next, make sure that your source is properly configured, that its
output level is set correctly, and that your interconnect cables are properly connected
and in good condition. If the problem is common to both channels, verify that all
switches are in their proper positions, and that the output you are using is enabled. If
the problem is occurring in only one channel, test each channel by disconnecting each
cable at the monitor and swapping them. By swapping the left and right connections at
different points, you can easily narrow the problem down to a particular cable or piece
of equipment.
