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Care and maintenance, For future reference, Troubleshooting – ATI Amplifier Technologies ATP8700 User Manual

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Symptom

Possible Cause

Solution Options

Unit does not turn on when remote No AC Power.

Make certain AC power cord is plugged into a live outlet.

or front panel buttons are pressed.

Make certain rear panel MAIN POWER switch is ON.

No sound from digital audio source

Input not properly selected.

Make certain the correct digital input is associated to the source.

No DTS when a DVD is playing

Incorrect bitstream output

Check the DVD player’s setup menus to make certain

from DVD player.

DTS output is selected.

Check the disc menu to make certain DTS is selected

No sound from rear

Incorrect speaker configuration. Check Speaker Configuration menu to make certain

surround speakers.

that surround speakers are set to “small” or “large”.

Unit does not respond to remote

Low remote battery power.

Change the batteries.

control commands.

Remote set to different device.

Press the AVC button to make sure the remote is

Remote sensor is obscured.

Make certain the front-panel remote sensor is not

blocked or connect an external remote sensor.

No sound from one or more channels. Poor connections.

Check interconnects to the amplifier and connections

from the amplifier to the speakers.

Incorrect surround mode.

Check surround mode to make certain it provides output to

all speakers.

Incorrect speaker configuration. Check Speaker Configuration menu to make certain

all speakers are set to “small” or “large”.

Care and Maintenance

CLEANING

When the unit becomes dirty, wipe it with a clean, soft, dry

cloth. If necessary, first wipe the surface with a soft cloth

slightly dampened with mild soapy water, then with a fresh

cloth dampened with clean water. Wipe dry immediately with

a dry cloth. NEVER use benzene, thinner, alcohol or any other

volatile cleaning agent. Do not use abrasive cleaners, as they

may damage the finish of the metal parts. Avoid spraying

insecticide, waxes, polishing agents, or any aerosol product

near the unit.

WHEN YOU ARE AWAY

If you will not be using your system for an extended period

of time, it is always a good idea to turn the unit off using the

MAIN POWER button on the rear panel of the A/V PROCESSOR.

This will prevent the automatic turn on circuits from

accidentally turning the system on during your absence.

For Future Reference

Model Number_______________________________________

Serial Number_______________________________________

Date of Purchase_____________________________________

Where Purchased ____________________________________

Troubleshooting

Your new A/V PROCESSOR is designed to provide years of

trouble-free operation. However, the complexity of today’s

sophisticated home theater systems means that you might

encounter an occasional problem with your system involving

the A/V PROCESSOR. Listed below are some of the more

common issues you could encounter.

SYSTEM RESET

In rare cases the A/V PROCESSOR’s internal processor may

freeze or lock-up causing abnormal operation. This is common

to all microprocessor-controlled devices when the unit is subject

to excessive static discharge, AC line noise, or power spikes.

In most cases it is easy to solve this problem by simply

unplugging the A/V PROCESSOR from its AC power source for

about five minutes. After waiting, reconnect the power cord

and turn the unit on. If the unit functions normally, no

further action is needed.

In the event that the unit still does not operate properly,

it may be necessary to manually reset the processor. Note,

however, that when the processor is reset you will lose all

settings including digital audio assignments, surround mode

settings, speaker configurations, tuner presets and any other

memory items. For this reason we strongly recommend that

you record these settings so that it is easy to restore them

after resetting the processor.

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