Link electronic MC-6 owner manual Basic Troubleshooting, Condition Cause Remedy

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Basic Troubleshooting

A summary of fault conditions and their causes and remedies are listed below.

The MC-6 Multi-Channel Power Amplifier can produce high power levels that, without well-designed protection circuitry, could damage loudspeakers. Therefore, most fault conditions will result in the MC-6 reverting to Standby Mode.

Condition:

Cause:

Remedy:

Front panel STANDBY/POWER BUTTON does not

Light bulb defective.

Remove STNADBY/POWER BUTTON from front panel

illuminate after pressing, amplifier operates

 

and replace bulb located under button. Use

normally:

 

replacement bulb kit and instructions supplied by

 

 

your dealer.

Front panel STANDBY/POWER BUTTON lamp does not

Incorrect power connections or circuit breaker

Review Installation/Rear Panel Power Connections

illuminate after pressing and amplifier does not

positions on rear panel of amplifier.

section of Owner’s Manual.

operate normally.

 

 

 

Abnormal Operation of the MC-6 internal circuitry.

Contact your dealer immediately.

Front panel STANDBY/POWER BUTTON reverts to

Excessive sub-sonic or DC signals produced by

Repair or replace source component. Identify and

Standby Mode during listening but can be returned

source components.

correct abnormal conditions such as low frequency

to normal operation:

 

rumble and/or acoustic feedback caused by

 

 

phono playback (if applicable).

 

Severe clipping of amplifier circuitry.

Reduce volume slightly or use higher efficiency

 

 

loudspeakers.

AC MAINS CIRCUIT BREAKER switches OFF or will not

AC mains voltage too high for amplifier.

Consult your dealer immediately to have the

remain ON:

 

amplifier reconfigured for the proper AC mains

 

 

voltage.

 

Abnormal operation of amplifier internal circuitry.

Contact your dealer immediately.

50/60 Hz buzz noise in loudspeakers:

Ground loop condition created between

Use balanced system configuration if possible.

 

components in system.

 

 

 

Inspect interconnect cables for poor connection or

 

 

termination.

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Contents MC-6 Multi-Channel Power Amplifier Introduction Jeff Rowland Design GroupProduct Features Contents Initial Inspection, Unpacking, and Contents Amplifier Maintenance and Cleaning Maintenance and CleaningAmplifier Front Panel Function Control Amplifier Front PanelAmplifier Front Panel Function Control Amplifier Rear Panel Function Controls Amplifier Rear Panel+ Warning if ANY Output Terminals are Jumpered Rear Panel Power Connections Installation Use, Care, and Signal Connections Signal ConnectionsSignal Connections Contents Directory Diagram for Single-Channel Monoblock Configuration To Configure the Amplifier for Single-Channel Monoblock Use Diagram for Two-Channel Stereo, High Current Configuration Full Range LoudspeakerPage Bi-Wireable Loudspeaker Connect your right tweeter loudspeaker cable to the Channel Tri-Wireable Loudspeaker Page Diagram for Three-Channel Configuration To Configure the Amplifier for Three Channel Use Diagram for Four-Channel Configuration To Configure the Amplifier for Four-Channel Use Diagram for Five-Channel Configuration Center Channel Loudspeaker Left RearTo Configure the Amplifier for Five-Channel Use Diagram for Six-Channel Configuration To Configure the Amplifier for Six-Channel Use MC-6 Multi-Channel Power Amplifier Specifications Basic Troubleshooting Condition Cause RemedyAdditional Information Post Office Box 7231 Colorado Springs, Colorado 80933 USA

MC-6 specifications

The Link electronic MC-6 is an advanced multi-channel sound system controller designed for musicians, sound engineers, and music producers who require high-quality sound management and versatile control in their audio setups. Known for its innovative features and robust performance, the MC-6 stands out as a vital tool in both live sound and studio environments.

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