Musical Fidelity X-LPSV8 manual LPSV8AMPLIFIER PROBLEMS?, Problem Probable Cause Remedy

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X-LPSV8AMPLIFIER PROBLEMS?

Basic problem-solving with an amplifier is similar to troubleshooting other electrical or electronic equipment. Always check the most obvious possible causes first, such as the following examples:

Problem

Probable Cause

Remedy

 

 

 

No power

Mains power supply is not fully

Plug in securely

 

inserted into mains socket

 

 

Mains power supply lead is not fully

 

 

inserted into rear socket

 

 

 

 

No sound

Wrong connections between input

Check audio input lead connections

 

sources and the unit

 

 

Cartridge incorrectly wired

Check cartridge wiring

 

 

 

Sound is not precise, lacking in bass

Cartridge incorrectly wired

Double-check cartridge wiring using

and stereo image

 

cartridge and turntable

 

Input connector plugs not fully

manuals/wiring diagrams.

 

Check plugs are inserted fully and

 

pushed in

 

Output connector plugs not fully

securely

 

 

 

pushed in

 

 

 

 

Hum

Turntable not earthed and needs

Check turntable earthing lead is

 

earthing

connected to earthing post on XLPS

 

 

V8

 

Turntable already earthed and makes

Disconnect Earthing lead from

 

hum loop in system

earthing post

 

Audio connector plug not fully

Insert plug securely

 

pushed in

Check cable is connected at both

 

Cable Fault

ends.

 

Unsuitable Cable

N.B. some esoteric cables have

 

(e.g. cable grounds not connected)

internal wiring intentionally

 

disconnected/modified. For best

 

 

 

 

results on all inputs AND outputs,

 

 

please use good quality screened

 

 

coax; fully connected signal-to signal,

 

 

screen-to-screen.

 

 

 

Plop Heard in speakers when

High gain of XLPS V8 amplifying

Not a fault.

switching on or off or changing

circuit transients.

Please ensure volume level on

MM/MC switch

 

amplifier is turned down if switching

 

 

the XLPS V8 on or off or changing

 

 

cartridge type switch whilst

 

 

connected.

If none of these actions affect a cure, please contact the dealer, or an authorised Musical Fidelity service agent. Remember; never open the case of the X-LPS V8, as this will invalidate the guarantee.

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Contents LPSV8 Contents LPSGeneral Advice Installation Precautions & User InformationLPSV8 Item Disposal InformationInstallation Introduction Power ConnectionsPower LED Unit Rear Panel Facilities and ConnectionAmplifier Operation StartingLPSV8AMPLIFIER PROBLEMS? Problem Probable Cause RemedyAmplifier Specifications Nominal phono responseManual Revision