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Troubleshooting

Has a mic or guitar been left connected?

If a mic or guitar is connected to the FA-101, disconnect the mic or guitar and turn the input sensitivity knob all
the way toward the left (lowering the input level).

Have you connected the grounding terminal?

Connecting the chassis of your computer or the grounding terminal of your computer’s AC power cord to an
electrical ground may solve the problem. Also, make sure that a device that produces a strong magnetic field,
such as a television or microwave oven, is not located nearby.

Could numerous audio devices be connected?

Noise may occur if numerous audio devices are connected. Do not connect audio devices you are not using.

Is the output level indicator lit red?

If you are inputting sound via the

combo input jacks

, use the FA-101’s input sensitivity knobs to lower the
input level.

Is the input level appropriate?

If you are inputting audio via

input jacks 7 and 8

, use the FA-101's

input level adjustment knob

(rear panel)
to adjust the input level. If you are inputting audio via the

combo input jacks

, use the

input sensitivity knobs

(front panel) to adjust the input level.
If you are inputting audio via the

INPUT2 combo input jack

, check the setting of the

input impedance select
switch

.

Is the direct monitor volume set appropriately?

Adjust the volume as described in

Direct Monitor Volume

(p. 11).

Does the noise decrease when you turn down the volume of your guitar?

If the noise decreases when you turn down the volume of your guitar, the guitar pickup may be affected by
noise from your computer or display. Try locating the guitar as far away from the computer as possible.

Are you using the correct jack?

Connect your guitar to the

INPUT 2

combo input jack.

Is the input impedance select switch set correctly?

Set the

input impedance select switch

to

Hi-Z

.

Is the input level appropriate?

Turn the

input sensitivity knob

toward the right to adjust the input volume.

Noise or distortion occurs when the FA-101 is not connected to your computerThe sound is too weak

Sound is distorted

Sound of a device connected to the input jacks is distorted

Insufficient volume from a device connected to the audio input/output jacks

A substantial amount of noise is present in the guitar sound

Insufficient volume from your guitar

Insufficient volume from a mic

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