Profile California 400SX - Manual (Page 14)

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ROUBLE SHOOTING THE SYSTEM
We have put together this trouble-shooting guide if you experience problems after installing
the amplifier. Please keep in mind that the majority of problems incurred are caused by
improper installation and not the equipment itself. In addition, there are many components in
the system that could cause various signal problems such as inducted electrical noise and
engine noise.
Before you can properly address the problem, you must first find the component that is
causing the problem. This will take patience and a process of elimination.
LOOK FOR.... SOLUTION
No Output
Blown fuse Replace
Bad RCA Cable(s) Replace
+12V at power terminal Check connection
+12V at remote terminal Check connection
Grounding point clean and tight Check for ground w/meter
Head Unit's fader not in center position Set to center position
Low Output
Check level adjustments Re-adjust
Bad RCA cable(s) Replace
Improper level matching Re-adjust
Engine Noise
Grounding points are clean and tight Check for ground w/meter
Ground all components at same point Ground at same point
Change for better ground
Bad RCA cable(s) Replace
High Quality shielded RCA cables Rejects inducted noise
Low Vehicle charging system and/or battery Fix and/or replace
Protection L.E.D. Illuminated
Speaker short Check speaker connection
for short circuit
Speaker grounding out Make sure speaker wires
do not touch chassis ground
Impedance too low Check speaker impedance
(Min 2 ohm Stereo, 4 Mono)
Overheating Check mounting location
for Adequate air Circulation
Speaker impedance too low
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