Musical Fidelity M6I manual Problems?, Power

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	when	POWER	Mains power plug is not fully inserted into rear				Plug in securely.
button is pressed.			socket.
No sound			Mute function is still active.				Press the MUTE button on the remote control to cancel.
			Wrong connections between input sources and				Check audio input lead connections.
			the unit				Check speaker cables.
			Speakers not connected, or incorrectly wired
Sound cut			Loose connection				Check speaker and input connections.
			Output overload or short circuit				Switch unit off. Check speaker connections for shorting
							strands or wires. When all has been double-checked
							reduce volume and switch unit back on.
							N.B. Take great care when bi-wiring or bi-amping that
							speaker bass and treble linking straps are removed; see
							speaker manual for more information.
Sound is	not	precise,	Speakers are connected out of phase, i.e.,				Ensure speakers are connected with same polarity at
lacking in bass and stereo			connections	to	one	speaker	amplifier and speaker ends.
image.			(+ and –) are reversed.
Hum.			Audio connector plug not fully pushed in				Insert plug securely.
			Cable Fault				Check cable is connected at both ends.
			Unsuitable			cable	N.B. Some esoteric cables have internal wiring
			(e.g. cable grounds not connected)				intentionally disconnected/modified. For best results on
							all inputs analogue AND digital, please use good quality
							screened coax; signal and screens both separately
							connected at both ends.
No audio output, or too			Incorrect or missing connections				Check connections and make sure they are secure.
low level output.
No audio output from USB			USB Cable not connected				Check connections and make sure they are secure.
input			USB Driver not selected (PC or MAC)				See P.9 PC users or Mac users section
Not detected when			USB Cable faulty				Check and replace cable
connected to USB			USB not working/enabled on computer				Check USB port functions with another device.
			Correct USB drivers not installed				Please check with the computer manufacturer. Enquire
			(can happen particularly with factory-				about USB driver or update.
			preinstalled Windows operating systems)

Dropouts in sound (USB	Shared USB port with another device
input)	Computer busy with another application
	Computer low on resources

Avoid sharing the USB port with other devices, if possible.

At times an application (program) may intervene, sometimes invisibly e.g. a virus scanner. When this happens, computer resources are temporarily used up, and playback may falter. This is not a fault. Try running fewer applications if possible.

Remote control does not	Amplifier’s POWER switch is set to off.	Set switch to on.
work.	One or more batteries fitted the wrong way	Insert batteries correctly.
	round.	Change batteries for a new set.
	Batteries are flat.
		Ensure there is no obstruction between the remote
	Remote control is not pointed directly towards	control and amplifier front.
	the front panel of the amplifier.	Lighting such as fluorescent, incandescent, or even
	Interference from another source.	sunlight contains large amounts of infra red radiation.
		Ensure such sources are not shining directly on the infra
		red window as this could swamp the signal from the
		remote control.
		Also check the system and any other nearby remotes for
		stuck buttons.
Remote control range has	Batteries are running out	Change batteries for a new set.
greatly reduced

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 M6i, as this will invalidate the guarantee.

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