N o S o u n d i n O n e C h a n n e l

Check the pre-amp (RCA/Mini-Din) cables for open connections and make corrections. Did you find open connections?

NO

YES

Reverse the left and right inputs.

 

You’re done

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SOUND IS NOW IN...

 

 

 

 

Opposite Channel

Same Channel

Problem is further up the signal path. Reconnect RCA’s to amp as normal. Reverse RCA inputs at crossover.

Problem is in the speaker or speaker wire of the silent channel. Check speaker leads for pinched, shorted, or open connections.

SOUND IS NOW IN...

Opposite Channel

Same Channel

Reverse RCA outouts of head unit

Problem is in the crossover. Contact

 

 

 

your dealer.

 

 

 

 

 

 

SOUND IS NOW IN...

 

 

 

 

Opposite Channel

Same Channel

Problem is in the head unit

Problem is in the RCA cables.

A m p l i f i e r Tu r n i n g D o w n a t H i g h Vo l u m e

Check speaker cables for shorts. Check for excessively low speaker impedance. Fixed?

NO

Check voltage supply to ensure sufficient voltage is being delivered. Is amp getting enough air to cool off? Did that solve the problem?

NO

 

 

YES

 

If

 

using passive crossovers, are the

 

 

 

 

You’re

done

 

connections correct?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

YES

You’re done

NO

Voltage at amp may be dropping below minimum limits.

YES

Power output of amp may exceed power handling of parts. Upgrade as needed.

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