Service Information / Troubleshooting
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If your installation has followed the pro-
cedures in this manual, you should enjoy
many years of trouble-free operation and
high-quality listening enjoyment. The
PA5800 does not contain any user-ser-
viceable parts. If you suspect a problem
that may require service assistance, con-
tact your dealer, installer or an autho-
rized Harman Kardon service depot.
You may also contact Harman Kardon
via the World Wide Web at:
http://www.harmankardon.com.
It is important that any repairs be carried
out only by an authorized Harman
Kardon service agent to ensure proper
service and preserve the protection of
your Limited Warranty. It is a good idea
to keep your sales slip or receipt in a safe
place (along with this manual) so that it
will be available to verify the purchase
date for warranty claims.
Input/Output Protection
Under some conditions, such as a shorted
speaker wire, DC voltage on an input
connection or thermal overload, the
Harman Kardon PA5800 will place itself
in a “protect” mode to prevent damage
to the amplifier. When this happens, the
ring surrounding the power switch will
flash and alternate between red and
amber.
When this occurs, IMMEDIATELY turn off
the unit using the power switch and cor-
rect the problem. Then turn the unit
back on. If the unit continues to go into
a protect mode, contact your dealer or
installer for assistance.
PROBLEM
Amplifier will not turn on.
Amplifier turns on, but no audio from
one or more channels.
Audio plays, then cuts off.
DIAGONSIS
• Power Switch turned off.
(No Power Light LED)
• Remote trigger cable not properly
connected.
• Inputs not connected to
proper jack.
• Speakers not connected properly.
• Improper settings or output levels
from processor or controller.
• Amplifier shorted (LED flashes
amber).
TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS
• Turn on Power Switch.
• Verify connection of trigger cable
at both ends.
• Check input connections.
• Check speaker connections.
• Check the settings on your preamp,
processor or controller.
• Check speaker connections for
short circuit.
Troubleshooting Chart
The items listed below are a brief guide to minor problems that may arise with audio equipment such as the PA5800. Before taking a
unit in for service, you should check to see if any of these hints solve the problem. If these solutions do not rectify the problem or if
the problem reoccurs, contact your dealer or an authorized Harman Kardon
service depot for assistance.
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