TROUBLESHOOTING
The STEELHEAD’s system architecture is designed with a variety of features so as to allow
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ex-
ibility in accommodating as many cartridges and as much downstream gear as possible. Access to
these capabilities rest on the assumption that all STEELHEAD systems are functioning properly. If
trouble is encountered please review the following short list of symptoms and corrective remedies
before contacting your dealer or us.
Symptom
Possible Cause
Corrective Action
NO lights, power.
Bad mains fuse.
Replace with correct fuse.
Bad or unplugged
Check cables and outlets.
power cable.
AC outlet not energized.
Rolling Grayout®™
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Power supply pilot ON,
‘HEAD not responding.
16-pin connector not seated. Check for proper connection.
Dim badge lamps, LEDs.
Mains Voltage selector Check for proper setting.
Weak output.
switch set to 220 V instead
of 110 V. Be sure of lo-
cal mains voltage before
changing switch setting!
Tube locator diagram
RIAA amp board
5687
5687 6922
6922 5687 5687
Output heard in one
Bad tube in affected
Alternate or replace suspect
channel only.
channel.
tube(s).
Weak or distorted
Bad tube in affected
Alternate or replace suspect
output in one channel.
channel.
tube(s).
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