TROUBLESHOOTING

 

 

 

 

SYMPTOM

DIAGNOSIS

REMEDY

Engine Noise

Source unit is not grounded prop-

Check connections and repair wiring as neces-

 

erly

sary

 

 

 

 

 

Noise is radiating into RCA signal

Check connections, run the RCA cables on a

 

cable

different route away from sources of high cur-

 

 

 

rent

 

 

 

 

 

Bad component in the signal

Check connections. Bypass all components

 

chain

between the Source unit and the amplifier.

 

 

 

Connect one component at a time to deter-

 

 

 

mine the culprit. Repair or replace components

 

 

 

as necessary

 

 

 

 

 

Noise is radiating into the speak-

Disconnect speakers and connect a test speak-

 

er cables

er to the output terminals or the source unit. If

 

 

 

noise is gone, reroute the speaker cables away

 

 

 

from sources of high current

 

 

 

 

 

Multiple grounds in the audio

Check ground connections and connect ampli-

 

system

fiers, signal processors, and other components

 

 

 

to a central location or try a different grounding

 

 

 

point on the chassis

 

 

 

IR Remote has

Batteries are weak

Check battery condition and replace as neces-

poor range

 

 

sary with (1) CR2025 (+3 volt) battery

 

Excessive dirt or dust on IR

Clean transmitter lens with Plexiglas solution

 

Remote transmitter lens

and a non-abrasive cloth as necessary

 

 

 

 

 

Excessive dirt or dust on source

Clean receiver lens (compact disc logo) with

 

unit receiver lens

Plexiglas solution and a non-abrasive cloth as

 

 

 

necessary

 

 

 

 

 

IR remote is outside of optimum

Operate IR remote within about 15 ft and ±45˚

 

transmitting range

from horizontal of the Source unit’s faceplate

 

 

 

 

 

High sunlight conditions

Operate IR remote closer to Source Unit

 

 

 

IR Remote

Batteries are dead

Check battery condition and replace as neces-

does not work

 

 

sary with (1) CR2025 (+3 volt) battery

(LED does not

Battery is installed incorrectly

Check battery installation and repair as neces-

illuminate)

 

 

sary (polarity is indicated on pc board)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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