Lexicon RV-8, User Manual

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Troubleshooting & Maintenance
RV-8
7-3
Audio sounds out-of-phase.
1. Check to ensure proper speaker wiring.
One or more channels are outputting distorted
sound.
1. Reduce system volume level.
2. Make sure speakers have compatible impedance ratings.
The RV-8 and other electrical devices in the listening
room suddenly lose power.
1. Reset the circuit breakers for the affected device(s).
The RV-8 is powered on, but there is no video.
1. Examine the video cables – particularly the S-video cables – to
ensure a good connection to the associated component.
2. Check the INPUT SETUP menu VIDEO IN (page 3-11) and
COMPONENT IN (page 3-12) parameters to ensure the
appropriate video connector is assigned to the selected input.
RF interference is present in the audio or video.
1. Make sure the RV-8 is not positioned near unshielded TV or FM
antennas, cable TV decoders and other RF-emitting devices.
2. Replace unshielded cables with shielded cables wherever
possible.
No front-panel LEDs are lit.
1. Make sure the unit is plugged in and the rear panel power
switch is set to “on.”
The Standby LED is flashing rapidly.
1. Power the RV-8 off. Allow the RV-8 to cool before powering it
on again.
2. Check the incoming line voltage. It should not be more than
10% below the mains supply voltage indicated in the
Specifications (page A-3).
One or more channels are not passing audio, and
the corresponding channel status LED is off.
1. Reduce system volume level.
2. Power the RV-8 off. Allow the RV-8 to cool before
powering it on again.
3. If the problem persists after the RV-8 has cooled, contact an
authorized Lexicon dealer or Lexicon Customer Service at
www.lexicon.com or 781-280-0300.
The Standby button does not appear to be func-
tioning.
1. Make sure the rear panel power switch is set to “on.”
2. Make certain the rear panel TRIGGER INPUT switch is set to
“off.”