Owners Manual

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TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM No audio and POWER INDICATOR is o.
CAUSE and
SOLUTION
No voltage at BATT+ and/or REM terminals, or
bad or no ground connection. Check voltages at
amplier terminals with VOM.
PROBLEM
No audio and PROTECT and POWER
INDICATORS ash.
CAUSE and
SOLUTION
Voltage less than 9V on BATT+ connection.
Check vehicle charging system.
PROBLEM No audio and PROTECT INDICATOR is on.
CAUSE and
SOLUTION
Amplier is overheated. Make sure amplier
cooling is not blocked at mounting location.
Verify that speaker-system impedance is within
specied limits. Or, there may be voltage
greater than 16V (or less than 8.5V) on BATT+
connection. Check vehicle charging system.
PROBLEM Amplier fuse keeps blowing.
CAUSE and
SOLUTION
The wiring is connected incorrectly or there is a
short circuit. Review installation precautions and
procedures. Check wiring connections.
PROBLEM Distorted audio.
CAUSE and
SOLUTION
Gain is not set properly. Check INPUT LEVEL
setting. Check speaker wires for shorts or
grounds. Amplier or source unit may be
defective.
PROBLEM
Distorted audio and PROTECT INDICATOR
ashes.
CAUSE and
SOLUTION
Short circuit in speaker or wire. Remove speaker
leads one at a time to locate shorted speaker or
wire, and repair.
PROBLEM Music lacks dynamics or "punch."
CAUSE and
SOLUTION
Speakers are not connected properly. Check
speaker connections for proper polarity.