Emotiva A-100 user manual Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting

The Mini-X A-100 amplifier is carefully designed and manufactured from high quality precision components to ensure years of trouble free operation. We really doubt you’ll ever have any problems with your A-100, but if you do, here are a few things you could try.

First verify that the Line Voltage selector on the rear panel is set to the correct voltage.

Problem: No sound is heard from either channel (nothing is lit)

You have no AC power

•Verify that the rear panel AC Power switch is On

•Verify that your circuit is live

•Verify that the line cord on the A-100 is fully inserted and is tight

Problem: No sound or distorted sound is heard from either channel (the Status ring is BLUE)

The A-100 is not indicating a Fault condition

•Verify that the Volume control isn’t turned all the way down

•Check your source

•Check your speaker connections and speakers

Problem: No sound is heard from either channel (the Status ring is FLASHING AMBER)

The A-100 is in Protect mode, which indicates a Fault condition

•Switch the AC Power switch Off and On to clear the Fault condition

•If the fault remains, look for shorted speaker cables or damaged speakers

•Check your source (unplug the source and see if the fault goes away)

Problem: The Status ring is AMBER and the A-100 fails to come on when triggered

The A-100 is in Standby mode and should respond to a valid trigger signal

•Check your trigger connections

•Verify that the A-100 Power Mode switch is set to Auto (and not Off)

•Check the trigger settings on your source equipment

Problem: The Status ring is AMBER and the A-100 fails to come on when audio signal is present at the input

•Verify that the Power Mode switch is set to Auto

•Check your source and connections

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