B&K 200.2 S2, 200.1 S2 user manual Care and Cleaning, Troubleshooting

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TROUBLESHOOTING

 

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PROBLEM

 

POSSIBLE CAUSE

 

POSSIBLE SOLUTION

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

No sound

1.

Power cord not plugged in.

1.

Reconnect power cord.

 

(power 'on' LED not illu-

2.

Power off at AC source.

2.

Check AC switch or fuse.

 

minated).

3. AC power inlet fuse blown or

3. Check for shorts or overloading.

 

 

faulty.

4. Supply Control IN with a 5-24 Volt

 

 

4.

Control voltage not activated.

DC supply (Page 8).

 

 

5.

Power switch in off position

5.

Push in power switch.

 

 

(out).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

No sound on some or all

1.

Speaker leads loose or faulty.

1. Tighten, repair or replace cable.

 

selected channels

2.

Preamp to amp cables loose

2. Tighten, repair or replace cable.

 

(power 'on' LED illuminat-

or faulty.

3. Tighten, repair or replace cable.

 

ed).

3.

Source to line stage cables

4. Check all source settings.

 

 

loose or faulty.

5. Check all speaker fuses and replace

 

 

4.

Line stage or source not cor-

if blown. Replace fuse with same type

 

 

rectly selected.

and value.

 

 

5. Speaker fuse blown.

6.

Press balanced button to switch bal-

 

 

6.

Balanced button “in” when

anced inputs off (out position).

 

 

using RCA’s.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sound lacks direction

1.

Speakers connected out of

1.

Check all connections making sure

 

weak bass.

phase.

that cables are connected (+) to (+) and

 

 

 

 

(-) to (-).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loud hum or buzz on

1.

Poor ground connection in

1.

Check all connectors and repair as

 

one or more channels.

inter-connect cables.

necessary.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Channel sounds

1.

Blown rail fuse.

1.

WARNING: Blown rail fuses can be

 

distorted and low output.

 

 

an indication of a larger problem.

 

 

 

 

Replace ONLY with same type and

 

 

 

 

value. If fuses continue to blow, con-

 

 

 

 

sult a service professional.

 

 

 

 

Rail fuses require internal service.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

***Note: If unit continues to blow power fuses, DO NOT USE A HIGHER RATED FUSE, please con- tact customer service to have the unit serviced. When servicing fuses always disconnect AC power

before replacing.

CARE AND CLEANING

Under normal use, the amplifier will not require any special care. Over time you may wish to clean the exterior of the unit by wiping it with a cloth to remove any dirt or dust that accumulates on it. Unplug the amplifier and be sure that it has completely powered down before cleaning. Do not let any liquid enter the amplifier through the vents in the top cover. LIQUIDS CONDUCT ELECTRICI- TY!!! You may clean the connectors on the back panel with isopropyl alcohol annually.

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Contents Reference 200.2 S2 Accessories Included Table of Contents 2SAFETY Precautions Installation ConsiderationsPurpose and Function FeaturesPurpose and Function Design and ConstructionN T R O L I / O Back PanelInputs InputsXLR Balanced RCA UnbalancedINPUT/OUTPUT Connections Speaker OutputsMaking the Connection System InstallationConnects to Preamp control output Control TriggersTroubleshooting Care and CleaningReference 200.1 S2 Monoblock & Reference 200.2 S2 Specifications