Model 1707 Integrated Amplifier User Manual
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Trouble Shooting
– Model 1707 Integrated Amplifier
Problem
Likely Cause
Action
Unit will not power up when depressing and
releasing the SELECT dial
Power switch on the wall plug is
not on, or the unit is not plugged
in
Turn the mains power wall socket switch
on and ensure the unit is plugged in and
the power cable is securely seated in the
power receptacle on the rear of the unit.
Power Switch is on, but unit still
does not power up
If the wall socket is ON and the unit
plugged in correctly, check the Model 1707
mains fuse
– see Page 13
There is no sound coming from the system
The mute function has been
selected and or the volume is set
too low
If the RED MUTE LED is illuminated,
depress the VOLUME dial on the front
panel and then release it. The MUTE LED
will extinguish. If no sound is coming from
the speakers, try adjusting the volume
control in the clockwise direction. The level
will be indicated by the green light within
the volume dial recess
Incorrect source is selected
Make sure the input SELECT dial is turned
to select the source you have plugged into
the rear panel of the unit and/or that you
have plugged your source into the correct
RCA receptacle on the rear of the unit.
Hum and a ‘shhhh’ sound comes out of the
speakers when Phono is selected
No source is connected to the
Phono input
Without
a turntable connected to the
Phono input on the rear panel, you will get
hum and hiss from the loudspeakers when
you turn the volume up. Once you connect
a turntable, this noise will disappear
A turntable is connected, but there
is still hum coming from the
speakers
Make sure that the turntable earth bond
wire is firmly attached to the Phono Ground
Thumbscrew located in the top left-hand
corner on the rear panel. See Figre 2 and
Figure 3 (green wire) for details
The sound coming from the loudspeakers
unit and through the headphones has no
bass and is not a proper stereo sound
The input and/or output
interconnects on the unit
’s rear
panel are not pushed completely
into their associated receptacles
Make sure all interconnect plugs are fully
seated into their respective sockets. Make
sure the speaker wiring polarity is correct :
+ on the Model 1707 to + on the
loudspeaker and - to - on the speaker
The remote control is not working
The remote control batteries are
flat
Replace the remote control batteries
– See
Page 12
The remote-control range is low and/or
control of the Model 1707 using the Remote
is erratic
The remote control batteries are
flat
Replace the remote control batteries
– See
Page 12
The remote control is not working despite
replacing the batteries
Hang-up of the microprocessor
controller within the Model 1707 -
highly unlikely but possible
Turn the power switch on the wall OFF.
Wait 20 seconds. Turn the switch ON and
then retry the remote control
If your unit is still not working correctly, kindly contact Ovation High Fidelity
via the ‘Contact’ page at www.ovationhifidelity.com
