Harman-Kardon 5.1 manual Troubleshooting Guide, Input/Output Protection

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Input/Output Protection

Under some conditions, such as a shorted speaker wire, DC voltage on an input connection or thermal overload, the Citation 5.1 will place itself in a “protect” mode to prevent damage to your speakers. When this happens the power indicator will turn red and no signal will be heard. You may hear a relay “click” on as the unit goes into its protection mode.

When this occurs, turn the unit off using the rear panel switch, and correct the problem. Turn the unit back on. If the unit continues to go into a protect mode, contact your dealer or installer for assistance.

Troubleshooting Guide

The Citation 5.1 is designed for trouble free operation. In normal use, most users will not encounter any problems with the unit. However, as with any sophisticated electronic device, there may be occasional problems on initial installation, or during the life of the unit. The items on this list are a brief guide to the minor problems that you may be able to correct yourself. If these solutions do not rectify a problem, or if the problem persists, contact your dealer, installer or an authorized Citation service center for assistance.

Problem

Diagnosis

Troubleshooting Hints

Page

 

 

 

 

Amplifier will not turn on.

Master Power Switch Turned

Turn on Master Power

8, 19

 

Off. (No Power Light LED)

Switch.

 

 

 

Make certain power cord

8

 

 

is firmly inserted into

 

 

 

receptacle.

 

 

Remote turn-on system not

Check all connections and

8, 9

 

properly configured.

switch settings for remote

 

 

(Power Light LED is amber)

system.

 

 

 

Check External Trigger

9

 

 

Device.

 

Amplifier turns on, but

Inputs not connected to

Check Input Connections.

11-16

no audio from one or

proper jack.

 

 

more channels.

 

 

 

 

Speakers not connected

Check Speaker Connections.

13-18

 

properly.

 

 

 

Improper settings or output

Check the settings on your

Consult the

 

levels from the processor or

preamp, processor or

manual for

 

controller.

controller.

the source

 

 

 

device.

Audio plays, then cuts off.

Amplifier Shorted

Check Speaker connections

13-18

 

(LED is red)

for short circuit.

 

 

 

 

 

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Harman-Kardon 5.1 manual Troubleshooting Guide, Input/Output Protection