KW550

AMPLIFIER PROBLEMS?

Basic problem-solving with an amplifier is similar to troubleshooting other electrical or electronic equipment. Always check the most obvious possible causes first, such as the following examples:

Problem

Probable Cause

Remedy

 

 

 

No power when POWER button is

Mains power plug is not fully inserted

Plug in securely

pressed

into rear socket

 

 

 

 

No sound

Mute function is still active

Press the MUTE button on the

 

Wrong connections between input

remote control to cancel

 

sources and the unit

Check audio input lead connections

 

Speakers not connected, or

Check speaker cables

 

incorrectly wired

 

 

Devices connected to both AUX1 rear

Remove one of the devices

 

connector and PDI front panel input

 

 

simultaneously

 

 

 

 

Sound is not precise, lacking in bass

Speakers are connected out of phase,

Ensure speakers are connected

and stereo image

i.e., connections to one speaker (+

correctly

 

and -) are reversed

 

 

 

 

Hum

Audio connector plug not fully

Insert plug securely

 

pushed in

 

 

 

 

Remote control does not work

Amplifier’s POWER switch is set to

Set switch to on

 

off

Insert batteries correctly

 

One or more batteries fitted the wrong

Change batteries for a new set

 

way round

Ensure there is no obstruction

 

Batteries are flat

 

between the remote control and

 

Remote control is not pointed directly

amplifier front

 

towards the front panel of the

 

 

amplifier

 

 

 

 

Remote control range has greatly

Batteries are running out

Change batteries for a new set.

reduced

 

 

 

 

 

If none of these actions affect a cure, please contact your dealer, or an authorised Musical Fidelity service agent. Remember; never open the case of the KW550 yourself, as this will invalidate the guarantee.

Issue 1: August 2006

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Musical Fidelity KW550 manual Amplifier PROBLEMS?, Problem Probable Cause Remedy