Boston Acoustics 1005 manual Amplifier Troubleshooting Guide

Models: 1005

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Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting

Amplifier Troubleshooting Guide

Status LEDs on Amplifier not Lit—Head Unit (Source) Turned “ON”

VerifyRemote turn-on wire from source to amplifier has proper voltage

Power (B+) connections at amplifier, terminal blocks, and battery are secure Ground (GND) connections at amplifier and vehicle chassis are secure Battery B+ fuse and amplifier fuse are OK

B+ at battery and B+ at amplifier have proper voltage

Status LEDs Lit, no Output from Speakers—Speakers in Normal Operating Condition

VerifyHigh-level cables from speaker(s) to amplifier are securely connected

RCA or Speaker Level Input from amplifier to source are securely connected Sensitivity adjustment on amplifier is correctly adjusted

Engine Noise from Speaker(s)

Turn source “OFF” and disconnect RCA cables at amplifier

If noise stops, check equipment and cables leading to amplifier

VerifyRCA cables are of good quality with no breakage to internal shields RCA cables from source to amplifier are not run alongside power

Amplifier Output Distorted—Music not Recorded with Intentional Distortion

VerifySource output to amplifier is not distorted

Amplifier input sensitivity is correctly adjusted

Amplifier Shutting Down, RED LED Lit—Amplifier in Thermal Protection Mode

VerifyAmplifier is mounted with adequate space around heatsink

Amplifier is not mounted under carpet

Speakers meet correct impedance for application (mono or stereo hookup)

Amplifier not Turning “ON”, RED LED Lit—Amplifier not Connected to a Shorted Speaker

VerifySpeaker crossover is not defective

High-level cables from speaker to amplifier are not shorted

Amplifier not Turning “ON”, RED LED Lit—Speakers, Crossovers, and Cable OK

 

Internal fuse needs to be replaced

Verify

Replace fuse with fuse of same value

Amplifier not Turning “ON”, RED LED Lit—Speakers, Crossovers, and Cable OK Amplifier requires service

If Service Seems Necessary:

First, contact the dealer from whom you purchased the product, or contact us via e- mail at:

USA and Canada: support@bostona.com

Europe: support@bostona.com

Japan: ba_info@dm-holdings.com

Asia/Pacific countries: service@dm-singapore.com

We will promptly advise you of what action to take.

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Boston Acoustics 1005 manual Amplifier Troubleshooting Guide