TROUBLESHOOTING
Basic troubleshooting of an amplifier is similar to troubleshooting of any other electrical or electronic equipment. Always check the most obvious possible causes first. To give you a few ideas of what to look for, check the following:
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No | power | when | Mains plug not | inserted | Plug | in | securely |
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Sound | is | not | precise, | Speakers are | connected out | Make | sure | that | both | ||||||
lacking | in | bass | and | of phase |
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If none of these actions effect a cure, please contact your dealer, or an authorised Musical Fidelity service agent. Remember, never open the case of the A1001 yourself, as this will invalidate the guarantee.
A1001 | Instructions For Use. Page 7 |