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Amplifier Troubleshooting Guide
Status LEDs on Amplifier not Lit
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Head Unit (Source) Turned “ON”
Verify
Remote turn-on wire from source to amplifier has proper voltage
Power (B+) connections at amplifier, terminal blocks, and battery are secure
Ground (GND) connections at amplifier and vehicle chassis are secure
Battery B+ fuse is OK
Amplifier fuse is OK
B+ at battery and B+ at amplifier have proper voltage
Status LEDs Lit, no Output from Speakers
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Speakers in Normal Operating
Condition
Verify
High-level cables from speaker(s) to amplifier are securely connected
RCA cables from amplifier to source are securely connected
Sensitivity adjustment on amplifier is correctly adjusted
Engine Noise from Speaker(s)
Turn source “OFF”
Disconnect RCA cables at amplifier
If noise stops, check equipment & cables leading to amplifier
Verify
RCA cables are of good quality with no breakage to internal shields
RCA cables from source to amplifier are not run alongside power
Amplifier Output Distorted
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Music not Recorded with Intentional Distortion
Verify
Source output to amplifier is not distorted
Amplifier input sensitivity is correctly adjusted
Amplifier Shuts Down, Red and Green LEDs are Lit
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Amplifier is in Thermal
Protection Mode
Verify
Amplifier is mounted with adequate air circulation around vents
Amplifier does not have obstructions blocking back or side panel vents
Amplifier is not mounted under carpet
Speakers meet correct impedance for application (mono or stereo hookup)
Amplifier Does Not Turn “ON”, and Red LED is Lit
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Amplifier not Connected to
a Shorted Speaker
Verify
Speaker crossover is not defective
High-level cables from speaker to amplifier are not shorted
Amplifier Does Not Turn “ON”, and Red LED Lit
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Speakers, Crossovers, and
Cable are OK
Amplifier requires service
