Operating instructions
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If you are having problems with your AD-4 Audio Distribution System, 
please read the information below before contacting technical support.
If you continue to have problems, see Chapter 6 for more information on 
contacting RTI technical support.
AD-4 DOES NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY
Symptom: No sound 
Possible Causes:
 - AC power unplugged > Check AC cable and outlet.
 - Main power switch not on > Is main power light on?
 - Outlet has no power > Verify outlet has power.
 - Blown fuse > Check main fuse.
 - Mute jack > Is mute jack in active mode?
Symptom: No sound from individual zones. 
Possible Causes:
 - Faulty wiring > Verify all wiring.
 - Zone output not on > Are zone output light(s) on?
Symptom: No sound via remote source wallplate. 
Possible Causes: 
 - Faulty wiring > Verify all wiring & terminations.
 - Verify source output > Make sure source has audio output.
Symptom: No IR control via remote source wallplate. 
Possible Causes: 
 - Faulty wiring > Verify all wiring & terminations.
 - IR signal level > Adjust IR signal going into AD-4.
 - IR emitter > Verify IR emitter is working.
 - IR emitter placement > Verify emitter is properly placed.
Symptom: No IR control of AD-4. 
Possible Causes:
 - Faulty wiring > Jack is 1/8” mono, tip = IR+, ring=Gnd.
 - IR signal level > Adjust IR signal going into AD-4.
 - CTRL IN > Verify connection is to CTRL IN
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