troubleshooting
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The built-in protection circuitry in the American
Legacy
Series
amplifiers will disable the amplifier
if it senses an input overload, a speaker short circuit,
or extreme temperature conditions.
When the
circuit is activated by any of
these
the Protection LED will be
illuminated.
If this occurs, carefully inspect the system to
determine the source of the problem.
•
If the shutdown was a result of a thermal overload
condition, allow the amplifier to cool down before
attempting to restart it.
•
If the shutdown was a result of an input overload,
or speaker short circuit, be sure to correct the
condition before restarting.
The
can be restarted by turning the remote
power
and then
ON
again.
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autput.
Confirm that all terminal strip connections are secure and tight.
Check both in-line and built-in fuses. Both the
+
12Vand the Remote terminals must have
+12V
referenced to chassis
ground.
Confirm that the audio signal sourca (car radiO, equalizer,
is connected and is supplying output
To
check if the amp is supplyinQ
un
r
lug the cables from
signal source
leave them
into the
amp). Bnetly tap the center Pin each
0
the disconnected RCA plugs with your
This should produca a noise
(teedback) in your speakers.
Dne clulnnel works.
that all terminal strip connections are secure and tight.
Check the Balance control on the head unit (or other source) to verify that it is set to its midpoint.
If you are
the Low Level RCA input, reverse the
plugs at the amplifier (i.e., switch the L with the R). If
the channels
is silent switches to the other side,
problem is either in the head uniVother source or the
connecting cables.
Welk
autp.t.
Readjust the Input Level Control(s) to better suit the input signal .
IIDIse
In tile
audlD.
If the noise is a ''whine· whose pitch follows the engine speed, confirm that the amplifier and any other signal
sourcas (head unit,
etc.)
are properly grounded.
If the noise is a "clicking" or ·popping" noise whose rate follows the engine speed, this usually means that the
vehicle is equipped with resistor spark plugs and wires, or that the ignition is in need of service.
Check the rounting of the speaker and input wires to make sure they are not adjacent to wires which interconnect
lights and other accassories.
If the above steps fail to improve or clear noise interterence, the system should be checked by a professional mobile
audio installer.
precautions
Do not operate the amplifier when it is unmounted.
Attach all audio system components
within
the automobile to prevent damage,
in an
accident.
Do not mount this amplifier so that the wire
connections are unprotected, or in a pinched
condition, or likely to be darnaged by nearby objects.
Before
or breaking power connections in
your system,
the vehicle battery. Confirm
that your head unit or other equipment is turned off
while connecting the input jacks and speaker
terminals.
If
lOU
need to replace the power fuse, do so
With a
fuse
identical to that supplied with the
Using a fuse of a different
or rating may result
in damage that isn1
the manufacturer�
warranty.
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