Bogen WV250 Manual, WV150, BOGEN WV100 specifications Troubleshooting

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Troubleshooting

PROBLEM

CONDITION

CAUSE

 

 

• Amplifier not plugged in.

 

Power Indicator LED is off.

• AC outlet dead.

 

• Power switch off.

 

 

 

 

• Circuit breaker tripped.

 

 

 

 

Power Indicator LED is red.

• No signal from source.

 

Input Signal / Clip LED is off.

• Module not installed correctly.

NO SOUND

 

 

Power Indicator LED is red.

• Master or input channel volume control turned down.

 

 

Input Signal / Clip LED is green.

 

• Rear panel master mute terminal shorted.

 

LED Output Meter is off.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Power Indicator LED is red.

• Speaker connections on amplifier are incorrect.

 

• Trans / Direct Out selector not set correctly.

 

Input Signal / Clip LED is green.

 

• Poor / broken speaker wiring.

 

LED Output Meter is operating.

 

• Defective speakers.

 

 

 

Power Indicator LED is red.

 

 

Input Signal / Clip LED is green.

• Partial short on the output.

 

Volume Controls are turned up and

 

shows little activity.

 

 

Unit is extremely hot.

 

 

 

 

 

Power Indicator LED is red.

• Signal from source is already distorted.

 

• Poor speaker connections.

 

Input Signal / Clip LED is green.

 

Trans-Out load on wrong tap.

DISTORTED

LED Output Meter is not in red.

• Bass control boosted too much.

SOUND

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Power Indicator LED is red.

• Input signal level to module too high (should cause red

 

clip LED).

 

Input Signal / Clip LED is red.

 

• Input module gain too high (if available).

 

LED Output Meter is not in red.

 

• Input module being overdriven by a high input signal.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Power Indicator LED is red.

• Input volume controls set too high.

 

Input Signal / Clip LED is green.

 

• Input master volume control set too high.

 

LED Output Meter in red.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lo-cut switch is set to ON.

POOR

Power Indicator LED is red.

• Speakers wired out of phase.

LOW FREQ.

• Check module bass control setting (if available).

Input / Signal Clip LED is green.

RESPONSE

• Check bass control setting

LED Output Meter not in red.

(NO BASS)

• Note: Transformer-coupled speakers have less bass

 

 

 

response.

 

 

 

 

 

• Poor electrical connections at input.

 

 

• Input cable routed near AC cables, power transformer, or

 

 

other EMI radiating devices.

 

Power Indicator LED is red.

• Electrically noisy devices operating on the same AC

NOISE/HUM

Volume controls are in normal,

circuit.

 

operational position.

• Poor equipment grounding.

 

 

- Ensure that all AC safety grounds are connected.

 

 

- Make sure that all components in audio chain are tied to

 

 

the same ground.

 

 

 

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Installation and Use Manual Domestic and International Listings Important Safety InformationContents Panel Descriptions Wall-Mount Power Vector Front PanelWall-Mount Power Vector Connector Board Rear Wall-Mount Power Vector Module Bay RearMounting InstallationPackage Contents Front Panel Input ConnectorInput Modules Module InstallationModules Output ModulesOhm Low-Impedance Speaker Connections ConnectionsSpeakers Transformer-Coupled Speaker ConnectionsCOM and GND Terminals Remote Volume ControlMute Control Bridging Mix BusSystem Expansion of Power Vector Amplifiers Operation Front Panel Controls & IndicatorsTrans Output / Direct Out Selector Switch Rear Panel ControlsOutput Limiter Block Diagram Specifications Troubleshooting Accessories/Components Warranty