Tri-Vista Power Instructions for Use Page 8 of 9
PROBLEMS ?
Issue 1: March 2003
Basic problem-solving with an amplifier is similar to troubleshooting any other electrical or
electronic equipment. Always check the most obvious possible causes first, such as the
following:
If none of these actions effect a cure, please contact your dealer, or an authorised Musical
Fidelity service agent. Remember, never open the case of the Tri-Vista Power amplifier your-
self, as this will invalidate the guarantee.
Problem
Possible Cause
Remedy
No power when
MAINS
Mains plug or plugs not
Plug in securely
POWER
switch is operated
inserted fully into rear socket
No sound
Tape monitor function has
Switch off tape monitor
been selected on the pre-
at the pre-amplifier
amplifier
Wrong connections between
Check audio input lead
pre-amplifier and the
connections
Tri-Vista Power
Speakers not connected, or
Check speaker cables
incorrectly wired
The sound is not precise,
Speakers are connected out of
Ensure method of conn-
lacking bass and stereo
phase, i.e. connections to one
ection is the same for left
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speaker (+ and -) are reversed
and right speakers
