TroubleShooting Guide
When there is a problem consult this guide first. If the problem persists, or you have additional questions, call your local Niles dealer or Niles Technical Support at
Symptom | Possible Causes and Test Procedure |
No sound on one channel | Short circuit or loose wire at the speaker or |
| amplifier terminals. Check that the connections are |
| secure and that there are no loose strands of wire |
| crossing from the positive to the negative terminals |
| at the back of the amplifier and /or the speaker. |
| Short circuit or a break in the speaker wire. Dis- |
| connect the speaker wire at both ends, separate the |
| 2 conductors at both ends and test with a meter for |
| a short circuit. If there is no short, connect the two |
| conductors at one end and test with a meter for |
| continuity. |
| Speaker is not working. Connect the speaker to a |
| channel that plays another speaker. |
| Audio cable to input is bad. Connect another cable |
| that is known to be good. |
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No sound on both channels | Audio cable to the main inputs is bad. Connect |
| another cable that is known to be good. |
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Hum from the speakers | Hum may be caused by a ground loop between |
| two of the other components in the system. To test |
| for another ground loop, try reversing the ac plugs |
| of each of the components in the system. |
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