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TROUBLESHOOTING
If the amplifier does not appear to be working, check
for blown fuses, poor or incorrect wiring connections
and incorrect settings.
NO SOUND?
1)
Source unit volume is turned down
or muted: Turn volume up slowly or turn mute off.
2)
Low or no remote turn-on voltage: Check remote
connections at the amplifier and source unit. check
with your voltmeter to make sure there is 12V to the
REM wire.
3)
Blown Fuse on the Amplifier: Replace
with new fast-blow fuse (same rating).
4)
Power
wires not connected: Check battery connections,
Check grounding wire at amplifier, Use your voltmeter
and check your voltage at the amplifier.
5)
Speaker
leads shorted: Check speaker continuity using your
voltmeter to ground (it should show no common
ground).
6)
Speakers not connected or blown: Check
speaker connections at amplifier and at speakers,
Disconnect speakers at amplifier and measure coil
impedance with voltemeter.
DISTORTED AUDIO?
1)
Gain may not be properly
set: Review section (Calibration) for setting the Gain
properly.
2)
Speaker may be damaged: Inspect each
speaker cone for signs of damage (frozen cone,
burned smell, separated or ripped surround or
spider).
REDUCED BASS?
1)
Speakers may be wired in
reverse polarity: Reverse a speaker connection from
positive to negative on the stereo or speaker.
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