Directed Audio XTR5002, XTR2502 Troubleshooting Tips, Symptom Probable Cause Action To Take

Troubleshooting Tips

Symptom	Probable Cause	Action To Take
No output
	Low or no remote turn-on	Check remote turn-on voltage at voltage amplifier and repair as needed..
	Fuse blown	Check power wire's integrity and check for speaker shorts.. Fix as needed
		and replace fuse..
	Power wires not connected	Check power wire and ground connections and repair or replace as needed..
	Audio input not connected..	Check RCA connections and repair or replace as needed..
	Speaker wires not connected	Check speaker wires and repair or replace as needed..
	Speaker are blown	Check system with known working speaker and repair or replace speakers as
		needed..
Audio cycles on and off
	Thermal protection engages when amplifier heat	Make sure there is proper ventilation for amplifier and improve ventilation
	sink temperature exceeds 75º C (167º F)	as needed..
	Loose or poor audio input	Check RCA connections and repair or replace as needed..
	Loose power connections	Check power wires and ground connections and repair or replace as needed..
Distorted output
	Amplifier level sensitivity set too high exceeding	Readjust gain.. Refer to the Adjusting the Sound of the System section of this
	maximum capability of amplifier	manual for detailed instructions..
	Impedance load to amplifier too low	Check speaker impedance load, if below 2Ω, rewire the speakers to achieve
		higher impedance.
	Shorted speaker wires	Check speaker wires and repair or replace as needed..

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