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Troubleshooting
Many problems can be eliminated by re-
checking the wiring and settings of the unit.
If a problem cannot be solved using the
guide below, please call the AudioControl
team for further assistance, or e-mail us at
[email protected]
1 . No Sound
a. Verify the front panel LED is blue.
b. Check that the Pantages G4 is not
in standby mode (LED red).
c. Check the input wiring from your
sources to the Pantages G4 inputs.
d. Verify the source unit is operating
correctly and playing, not paused.
e. Check the speaker connections on
the rear panel are secure.
f. If the unit does not power up at all,
unplug the power cord and check
the AC Power Fuse on the rear
panel.
2 . Speaker channels cutting in and out:
a. If using external volume controls,
check that they can handle the
power output.
b. Make sure the speaker impedance
is not less than 4 Ohms, or 8 Ohms
when used in bridged mono.
c. There may be a short in the wires.
Suspect a short if the problem hap-
pens only at higher volume levels.
3 . Speaker Buzzing or Crackling at high
volume:
a. Reduce any preamplifier/equalizer
low-frequency boost.
b. Turn off your “Sounds of the
Pacific Northwest” chainsaw and
bacon-frying CD.
c. Check that the crossover settings
are matched to your speakers.
Mindfulness
1. Take a deep breath in, hold it, and
chant the specifications page.
2. Breath out slowly, while contem-
plating the joy of Pantages G4
ownership.
4. Isn’t it nice to know that the
Pantages G4 is so efficient that
electrons can be free from the
mundane life of room heating, and
have more free time and energy to
push the loudspeakers around and
reproduce your wonderful music.
3. Breath in and out again as normal,
and assume the “Salute to the
Electron” position while reading
the rest of this manual.
4. Do not try this on the bus ride
home though. People might talk.
Troubleshooting and Mindfulness
LED Function Table
LED Color Description
LED C0lor Description
Blue
The unit is on
Bright Red DC Error
Red
The unit is in standby mode Yellow
Jumping to Hyperspace
Off
The unit is powered off