Cerwin-Vega P1500x, P1800SX instruction manual Troubleshooting, Problem Cause Solution

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Troubleshooting

Problem

Cause

 

 

 

 

 

Solution

No Sound

Loudspeaker

is

not

Verify the loudspeaker is indeed connected to an active AC power source.

 

connected

to

 

active

Various outlets may need to be switched ‘on’. Use a lamp as another way to be

 

AC power

 

 

 

 

sure the AC power source is active.

 

Loudspeaker

 

power

Verify that the power switch on the back of the loudspeaker is ‘ON’.

 

switch is in the ‘OFF’

 

 

 

position

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Input level is set to

Set the input level to a setting where sound can be heard.

 

minimum setting

 

 

 

 

Main volume is set to

Set the volume level to a setting where sound can be heard.

 

minimum setting

 

 

 

 

Audio

source

 

is

not

Use the Signal indicator on the back of the loudspeaker to verify an audio

 

active, volume

is

set

 

signal is indeed present.

 

too

low,

or

poor

Verify that the audio equipment is turned ‘ON’ and set to output an audio

 

connection

 

 

 

 

 

signal at a volume level above minimum.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Verify the cable connection from the audio source output to the loudspeaker

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

input is correct.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Audio mixers may have a MUTE or LOOP switch that may need to be

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

disengaged.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Microphones that require phantom power must be used with an external

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

power source.

 

 

 

 

 

No Power

Loudspeaker

is

not

Verify the loudspeaker is indeed connected to an active AC power source.

 

connected

to

 

active

Various outlets may need to be switched ‘ON’. Use a lamp as another way to be

 

AC power

 

 

 

 

sure the AC power source is active.

 

Loudspeaker

 

power

Verify that the power switch on the back of the loudspeaker is ‘ON’.

 

switch is in the ‘OFF’

 

 

 

position

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AC

power

 

source

Verify if the AC power source is too low or too high. The loudspeaker will

 

voltage is too low or

protect itself if the AC power source is 10% lower or 10% higher than the

 

high

 

 

 

 

 

loudspeaker’s intended voltage setting.

 

Loudspeaker

fuse

is

Disconnect all power connections and inspect and replace, if necessary, the

 

blown

 

 

 

 

fuse located on the rear of the loudspeaker. See Specifications for fuse

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

information.

Shutdown

Loudspeaker

 

self-

Avoid placing the loudspeaker near a heat source or under direct sun light.

 

protection

 

 

 

 

Avoid using an audio source with clipped and/or distorted input signal.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Verify the limiter indicators are not always on and if so, lower the input and

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

volume levels until the limiter indicator is ‘OFF’.

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Series Manual Contents Important Safety Instructions Important Safety Instructions Regulatory Certification Introduction Before you begin Loudspeaker placement Quick StartInput 1, Input 2, Input 3 Level Knobs Input 1, Input 2 MIC/LINE SwitchP1500X Mixer Rear Panel MICIndicators SIGNAL/CLIP IndicatorsMain Volume Knob & Remote Volume Control Input 1 & Input 2 Input JacksHigh Pass Filter Switch Custom Features Enhanced EQ SwitchVega Bass Boost Switch Front Limiter Light SwitchSIGNAL/CLIP Indicator P1800SX Mixer Rear PanelHPF Thru & LPF SUB Custom Features Polarity ReverseLink Output Front Limiter LightPower Inlet & Fuse P1500X and P1800SX Power Connections Rear PanelMain Power Voltage Selector Main Power SwitchUsing the P1500X as a floor/stage monitor Using the pole mount Using the suspension points XLR Application #1 Single P1500XEquipment Cable Type Application #2 Adding a second P1500X Application #3 Adding Subwoofers P1500X Equipment Cable Type Input From P1800SX Thru 1 outputSignal Flow Recommended SettingsOutput Application #4 Daisy-ChainMIX Application #5 Adding a P1500X as a Stage Monitor Application #6 Large Venue/Front of House Remote Main Volume Protective GrillCERWIN-VEGA! Professional Troubleshooting Problem Cause SolutionTroubleshooting Bad cable connectionsSpecifications Package ContentsCare and Maintenance Appendix a Cable ConnectionsCERWIN-VEGA! Professional Warranty KRKThis Warranty does not Cover How to Obtain Warranty Service
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