Troubleshooting

Symptom

Possible Problem

Solution

 

 

 

Sound is distorted

Volume level is set too high

Decrease the volume

 

Sound source is distorted

If the iPod original sound source (MP3) is old or of poor quality, distortion

 

 

and noise are easily noticed with high-power speakers. Try a different

 

 

audio source such as a music CD.

 

 

If you are using an external sound source like older generation of iPod

 

 

or iPod Shuffle, try reducing the output volume on the device itself. Also

 

 

try turning bass boost OFF.

Unit/adaptor gets warm

This is normal

Turn unit off for awhile or lower volume

after extended play at

 

 

high volume

 

 

 

 

 

Can't hear

Line out jack is not meant for headphones.

The signal from the line out jack needs amplification. Use powered

headphones/speakers

Speakers need a power source

speakers/monitors or other amplified audio device.

attached to line out jack

 

 

 

 

 

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