Acoustic Solutions SP 101 - Manual (Page 11)

TROUBLE SHOOTING
PROBLEM POSSIBLE SOLUTION
No power when switched on • Mains socket not switched on, or faulty.
• Plug not fully inserted into wall socket
• Mains fuse has blown in plug.
• Internal mains fuse has blown inside unit,
this will need to be replaced by a qualified
service technician
• Power cord has become damaged, this
should be replaced immediately by a
qualified service technician.
No sound • Power not turned on.
• Speaker setting is off on function menu
(see page 13)
• Volume setting is low (see page 8)
• Loudspeaker cables are not connected
(see page 6)
• No input audio equipment is connected, or
is faulty (see page 6)
• Correct audio input source not selected on
front panel (see page 7)
No sound in one channel • Balance control set incorrectly (see page
11)
• Audio source input cables connected
incorrectly, or are damaged.
• Audio input source faulty.
• Loudspeaker cables connected incorrectly,
or are damaged.
• Loudspeakers are faulty.
Loud buzz or hum • Audio input cables damaged or not
correctly connected.
• Turntable earth lead incorrectly fitted.
• Turntable head shell incorrectly fitted.
• Tape machine sited too close to amplifier,
or TV.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE SOLUTION
Will not play or make tape
recordings
• Tape input / output connections reversed.
Weak bass, diffused stereo
image
• Speaker connections out of phase,
check + and – terminals are connected to
corresponding terminals on both amp and
loudspeakers.
Distorted sound • Frayed wires may be touching on speaker
terminals causing distortion.
• Bass and treble controls may be set too
high for loudspeaker specification.
• Volume control may be set too high.
LCD display not working • Internal fault would need servicing by a
qualified service technician
LCD display reads ‘Error 1’ • Internal fault would need servicing by a
qualified service technician
Audio input source switches
not working
• Internal fault would need servicing by a
qualified service technician
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
To clean the amplifier, wipe the case with a slightly moist lint-free cloth. Do not
use any cleaning fluids containing alcohol, ammonia or abrasives.
Do not spray a aerosol at, or near, the amplifier.
Always use original packaging if it is necessary to transport the unit at any
time.
If this unit is used in a dusty environment, it may be necessary to have the
unit serviced at your local dealer periodically. It is not advisable to allow large
deposits of dust to accumulate within this unit as it may prevent correct cooling.
Similarly dust deposits which become damp can sometimes lead to electrical
problems which may cause severe damage to the delicate electronics within
this unit.
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