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Basic Troubleshooting

Basic Troubleshooting  

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 summary of fault conditions and their causes and remedies are listed below. 

The Model 10 Stereo Power Amplifier can produce high power levels that, without well-designed protection circuitry, could damage 

loudspeakers.  Therefore, most fault conditions will result in the Model 10 reverting into Standby Mode. 
 

Condition:

Condition: 

 

Cause:

Cause: 

 

Remedy:

Remedy: 

 

Front panel POWER INDICATOR LED does not 

illuminate after pressing POWER/STANDBY BUTTON, 

amplifier does not operate normally: 

Incorrect power connections, incorrect speaker 

connections, or circuit breaker must be reset. 

Reset circuit breaker, review Installation and Rear 

Panel Connections section of Owner’s Manual. 

 

Abnormal Operation of the Model 10 internal 

circuitry. 

Contact your dealer immediately. 

FRONT PANEL STANDBY/POWER button reverts to 

Standby Mode during listening but can be returned 

to normal operation: 

Excessive sub-sonic or DC signals produced by 

source components. 

Repair or replace source component.  Identify and 

correct abnormal conditions such as low frequency 

rumble and/or acoustic feedback caused by 

phono playback (if applicable). 

 

Severe clipping of amplifier circuitry. 

Reduce volume slightly or use higher efficiency 

loudspeakers. 

AC MAINS CIRCUIT BREAKER switches OFF or will not 

remain ON: 

AC mains voltage too high for amplifier. 

Consult your dealer immediately to have the 

amplifier reconfigured for the proper AC mains 

voltage. 

 

Abnormal operation of amplifier internal circuitry. 

Contact your dealer immediately. 

50/60 Hz buzz noise in loudspeakers: 

Ground loop condition created between 

components in system. 

Use balanced system configuration if possible. 

 

 

Inspect interconnect cables for poor connection or 

termination. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 

  
  

Summary of Contents for 10

Page 1: ...Model 10 Model 10 Stereo Power Amplifier Stereo Power Amplifier Owner s Manual Owner s Manual ...

Page 2: ...tional features will allow you to gain the maximum performance and ease of use for which this amplifier was designed P Please note that your Model 10 Stereo Amplifier serial number begins with the letter H This number is recorded below and is also located on the rear panel of the chassis Please include this number with any correspondence regarding your Model 10 Stereo Amplifier I It has been my jo...

Page 3: ...te power supply featuring 2nd generation high speed switch mode circuit design Automatic bias adjustment maintains optimal bias setting regardless of source material or loudspeaker load Standby power condition reduces warm up time Fail safe operation provided by user resetable thermal circuit breakers located on power supply rear panel Quiet transient free operation during power and function mode ...

Page 4: ... Contents Model 10 Model 10 Amplifier Amplifier Sectio Section n Model 10 Model 10 Power Power Supply Supply DC Power DC Power Supply Cable Supply Cable AC Power Cable AC Power Cable Warranty Card Warranty Card ...

Page 5: ...erate correctly please notify your dealer immediately We strongly suggest that you save all packing materials If the amplifier is returned to your dealer or Jeff Rowland Design Group the original packing materials must be used for shipment to avoid damage Neither Jeff Rowland Design Group nor the shipper can be held responsible for damages incurred during transit if the original factory packing is...

Page 6: ...Care Cleaning and Maintenance Care Cleaning and Maintenance ...

Page 7: ...ying any type of cleanser on the chassis other than water to clean the unit The front panel of the unit should never be cleaned with anything other than a very soft cotton cloth and plain water or fine oil based furniture polish Because of the fine finish of the front panel small scratches from the use of any other agent to clean the front panel will become very visible Again the water or polish s...

Page 8: ...ontrols Amplifier Front Panel Amplifier Rear Panel NEUTRIK PUSH NEUTRIK PUSH Standby Power Button Standby Power Button Power Indicator LED Power Indicator LED Right Channel Input Right Channel Input Select Switch Select Switch Left Channel Input Left Channel Input Select Switch Select Switch ...

Page 9: ... power saving Standby mode Anomalous operating conditions will place the amplifier in Standby mode and will prevent the amplifier from being switched back on again until such a condition is eliminated To avoid spurious noises the amplifier should never be turned on if the inputs on the rear panel are not connected Note Note All ON OFF power switching should be initiated ONLY with this button The a...

Page 10: ... Power Connections Amplifier Rear Panel NEUTRIK PUSH NEUTRIK PUSH Power Supply Rear Panel AC Power Cable AC Power Cable Connector Connector DC Power Supply DC Power Supply Cable Connector Cable Connector Volts AC Volts AC Indicator Indicator ...

Page 11: ...reo Power Amplifier 1 1 Verify that the VOLTS AC input identified on the rear panel near the AC input socket is the same as the AC mains voltage in your area If the voltage does not match do not connect the amplifier to AC power and contact your dealer immediately 2 2 Install the DC Power Supply Cable between the power supply and the amplifier section There is a slot cut in the edge of each connec...

Page 12: ...r Panel NEUTRIK PUSH NEUTRIK PUSH Power Supply Rear Panel Balanced Input Balanced Input Connector Connector 12V Remot 12V Remote e Connector Connector Unbalanced Unbalanced Input Connector Input Connector Input Select Input Select Switch Switch Speaker Speaker Output Output ...

Page 13: ...R OUTPUT and pull the securing block out far enough to allow access to the binding posts Install the positive usually red loudspeaker cable spade terminal to the positive binding post and the negative spade terminal to the negative binding post on both the LEFT and RIGHT CHANNEL Secure the loudspeaker connections by tightening the knob securely with your fingers Warning Warning Both positive and n...

Page 14: ...attempt to disassemble the chassis of the amplifier and adjust the gain without explicit instructions from your dealer or Jeff Rowland Design Group DC Protection System DC Protection System The Model 10 Stereo Power Amplifier can produce high power levels that without well designed protection circuitry could damage your loudspeakers and is equipped with a circuit that protects the amplifier from D...

Page 15: ...erted Power Co Power Consumption nsumption 85 watts idle 770 watts maximum Both Channels Driven Simultaneously at Full Output Power Inputs Inputs User Selectable 2 x Balanced XLR 2 x Unbalanced RCA Outputs Outputs One Pair Binding Posts per Channel Amplifier Section Dimensions Amplifier Section Dimensions 17 5 W x 11 7 D x 3 1 H 44 5cm W x 33 5cm D x 6 5cm H Amplifier Section Weight Amplifier Sect...

Page 16: ...ontact your dealer immediately FRONT PANEL STANDBY POWER button reverts to Standby Mode during listening but can be returned to normal operation Excessive sub sonic or DC signals produced by source components Repair or replace source component Identify and correct abnormal conditions such as low frequency rumble and or acoustic feedback caused by phono playback if applicable Severe clipping of amp...

Page 17: ...s regarding the installation or operation of the Model 10 Stereo Power Amplifier please contact your authorized Jeff Rowland Design Group dealer or check the Jeff Rowland Design Group web site at http www jeffrowland com Troubleshooting Troubleshooting and Information and Information ...

Page 18: ...Post Office Box 7231 Colorado Springs Colorado 80933 USA ...

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