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A6 INSTALLATION MANUAL
Chapter 5: Troubleshooting
Table 5-1: General
Symptom Possible Cause Solution
Amplifier Will Not
Power Up
1. Power switch is Off
2. Circuit breaker tripped
1. Turn switch On. Switch is located on
the back of unit.
2. Reset circuit breaker. The A6 draws
3.7A of AC currect. Ensure that
combined current draw of all devices
on circuit does not exceed the circuit’s
capacity.
Table 5-2: Audio
Symptom Possible Cause Solution
No Audio From One or
More Channels
1. Loose/bad speaker cable connection
2. Break/short in speaker cable
3. Speaker is defective
4. RCA patch cable defective
5. Source not sending audio
6. Bus Mode Button or Bridge Mode set
incorrectly. Verify BUS MODE or BRIDGE
MODE switch settings
1. Check cable ends at binding posts
and speaker terminals.
2. Check continuity of each speaker
cable using multimeter. If short or open
is indicated, check wiring for proper
connections.
3. Swap with known good speaker.
4. Swap with known good patch cable.
5. Verify source is powered up and play-
ing. Check any tape monitor settings on
A/V Receiver.
6. Verify/correct switch settings.
No Audio From One Channel Amplifier is overheating due to
inadequate ventalation or prolonged
operation at clipping levels.
1. (a) Turn the amplifier off and allow the
internal circuits to cool.
(b) Ensure that the amplifier has
proper ventilation. Add cooling fan if
necessary.
(c) Lower the gain level controls for
that channel pair.
No Audio From One Channel Unit may require service. Contact ELAN Technical Support.
Very Low or No Sound on Some or All
Channels
Audio input cable is bad. Check source equipment cables for
damage and faulty connections and cor-
rect.