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Problems and Remedies
Why is there no sound from the speakers?
- Check that input and output cables are secure at both ends.
- Make sure your HINT 6 is switched to the correct input.
The HINT 6 won’t turn on
- Is the AC mains power live? You should see a faint blue glow around the On-Off button even
when the unit is turned off.
- Make sure the rear panel master power switch is turned on.
The On-Off button is glowing red
- The unit’s protection circuits have been activated, see page 21 for more details.
- Check the speaker wire and connections for a short circuit.
- If the unit feels hot allow it to cool down and provide more ventilation for the unit.
I can hear a background hum from the speakers
- Try unplugging the incoming cable TV wire from the cable box. If the noise goes away then
you need a cable TV ground loop isolator.
- Read the section on ground loops in this manual on page 23.
- Move audio cables and AC cords away from each other (while power is off).
- Try to route audio cables and AC cords perpendicular to each other (while power is off).
- If the HINT 6 is rack mounted use insulating shoulder washers.
- Insure that the power amps and the HINT 6 are plugged into the same AC outlet.
- Try plugging your subwoofer into the same AC mains outlet as the HINT 6.
- The turntable ground wire must be attached to the HINT 6 GND terminal.
When I use the Bypass/Amp Input the sound is very loud and cannot be turned
down.
The Bypass/Amp input should never be connected directly to a source component without a
volume control (CD, DVD, Tape deck, etc.). It should only be used in conjunction with a
surround sound receiver or processor. Use the volume control on the surround sound receiver
or processor to adjust the volume level when the Bypass/Amp Input is selected.
What is the Bypass/Amp Input?
The Bypass/Amp input jacks are used to incorporate the HINT 6 into a surround sound
system. This enables you to use the power amplifier built into the HINT 6 to drive your Left
and Right front speakers with both the stereo sources connected to the HINT 6 and with your
surround sound system.
