Lexicon CX-5, CX-7 manual Troubleshooting & Maintenance, Lexicon

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Troubleshooting & Maintenance

Troubleshooting & Maintenance

Lexicon

TROUBLESHOOTING

No front panel LEDs are lit.

1.Make sure the unit is plugged in and the rear panel power switch is set to on.

The red Standby LED is flashing rapidly.

1.Power the amplifier off. Allow the amplifier to cool before powering it on again.

2.Check the incoming line voltage. It should not be more than 10% below the mains supply voltage indicated in the Specifications (page A-2).

One or more channels is not passing audio, and the corresponding channel status LED is flashing blue.

1.Reduce system volume level.

2.Power the amplifier off. Allow the amplifier to cool before powering it on again.

3.If the problem persists after the amplifier has cooled, contact an authorized Lexicon dealer or Harman Specialty Group Customer Service @ www.harmanspecialtygroup.com or 781-280-0300.

The standby button does not appear to be functioning.

1.Make sure the rear panel power switch is set to on.

2.Make certain the rear panel TRIGGER INPUT switch is set to OFF.

One or more channels is not passing audio, but the corresponding channel status LED is lit blue.

1.Reduce system volume level.

2.Make sure the UNBAL/BAL switch is set to the connector being used (UNBAL for RCA and BAL for XLR).

Audio sounds out-of-phase.

1. Check to ensure proper speaker wiring.

A humming sound is present in the audio.

1. Set the GROUND LIFT switches to ON.

One or more channels is outputting distorted sound.

1.Reduce system volume level.

2.Make sure speakers have compatible impedance ratings (see page 2-5).

The TRIGGER INPUT is connected to an external device, but the amplifer does not power on and off with the external device.

1. Make sure the TRIGGER INPUT switch is set to ON or DELAY.

The amplifier and other electrical devices in the listening room suddenly lose power.

1. Reset the circuit breakers for the affected device(s).

If all else fails . . .

1.Contact an authorized Lexicon dealer.

2.Contact Harman Specialty Group customer service @ www.harmanspecialty group.com.

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Contents Power Amplifier Power Amplifier LX CXUser Guide User Guide IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS DOCUMENTATION CONVENTIONS Introduction Section 3 Troubleshooting and MaintenanceIntroduction Section 1 Getting StartedES DESEMPAQUETANDO E INSPECCIÓN US UNPACKING AND INSPECTIONDE AUSPACKEND UND INSPEKTION FR DÉBALLER ET INSPECTIÓNGetting Started HighlightsABOUT THE CX POWER AMPLIFIERS Getting StartedLexicon CX Power Amplifiers INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONSHIGHLIGHTS Getting StartedBasic Operation 1. Standby Button Basic OperationFRONT PANEL OVERVIEW LexiconWhen the main power transformer temperature 2. Channel Status LEDsCX Power Amplifiers Basic OperationLexicon REAR PANEL OVERVIEWBasic Operation The CX-7rear panel is shown above. The CX-5rear3. INPUT 1 to 7 CX-7or 1 to 5 CX-5 1. Power Switch2. AC Input Connector 4. OUTPUT 1 to 7 CX-7or 1 to 5 CX-5REAR PANEL OVERVIEW continued Basic OperationLexicon 8. TRIGGER INPUT Switch 5. UNBAL/BAL Switch6. GROUND LIFT Switches 7. TRIGGER INPUTCURRENT PROTECTION PROTECTION MODESTHERMAL PROTECTION DC PROTECTIONTroubleshooting & Maintenance Troubleshooting & Maintenance TROUBLESHOOTINGLexicon MAINTENANCE Troubleshooting & MaintenanceCX Power Amplifiers Appendix Audio Output Connectors SPECIFICATIONSAudio Input Connectors AppendixAppendix DECLARATION OF CONFORMITYCX Power Amplifiers 2-2to IndexFront Panel Rear PanelWhat is Covered? LIMITED WARRANTYWhat is the Duration of this Warranty? How is Service Obtained?UNITED STATES ServicePOSTAGE WILL BE PAID BY ADDRESSEE Harman Specialty Group 3 Oak Park