Troubleshooting Index

Troubleshooting – Chapter 5

CHAPTER 5

TROUBLESHOOTING

If you experience problems while operating the NanoVerb, please use the following table to locate possible causes and solutions before contacting Alesis Product Support for assistance.

Symptom	Cause
The Power LED does not	No power.
light when the unit is
powered on.
Sound is distorted, Red	Input level is too high.
“Input” LED is lit
Sound is excessively noisy,	Input level is too low
Green “Input” LED barely
lit.

Solution

Check that the power cable is plugged in properly.

Turn down the Input Level control.

Turn up the Input Level control.

	Output level is too low	Turn Output up and reduce
	and Aux Return on mixer	Aux Return level on mixer.
	is up full.
No audio is heard.	Bypass function is on	Turn the Mix control to the
	with Mix turned 100%	left or press the Bypass
	wet.	Footswitch.
	Output level is too low.	Turn the Output control to
		the right.
Hum or noise from output.	Ground loop, unshielded	Try plugging the unit into
	cables.	another power jack or
		different audio cables.
Unit does not respond to	Unknown software	Power down and power up
front panel controls.	conflict, cosmic rays, or	again.
	static electricity.

Maintenance/Service

Cleaning

Disconnect the AC cord, then use a damp cloth to clean the NanoVerb’s metal and plastic surfaces. For heavy dirt, use a non-abrasive household cleaner such as Formula 409 or Fantastik. DO NOT SPRAY THE CLEANER DIRECTLY ONTO THE FRONT OF THE UNIT AS IT MAY DESTROY THE LUBRICANTS USED IN THE SWITCHES AND CONTROLS! Spray onto a cloth, then use cloth to clean the unit.

Refer All Servicing to Alesis

We believe that the NanoVerb is one of the most reliable multieffects processors that can be made using current technology, and should provide years of trouble-free use. However, should problems occur, DO NOT attempt to service the unit yourself.

Service on this product should be performed only by qualified technicians. NO USER -

SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

Obtaining Repair Service

Before contacting Alesis, check over all your connections, and make sure you’ve read the manual.

NanoVerb Reference Manual

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