If the Dreadnaught II should function abnormally during operation, please review the items in the following checklist. Please be sure to thoroughly check all other connected components such as speakers, preamplifiers, as well as cables.
Symptom | Possible Cause(s) | Remedy |
No power or front panel | Power cable is not inserted 100% into AC | Ensure that the AC cord is inserted all the |
lights and no sound. | input connector. | way into the Dreadnaught II and that the wall |
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| outlet is active. |
| Rear panel fuse is open. | Replace with same type and rating ONLY. |
| Circuit breaker is open (AC outlet). | Check the AC outlet circuit breaker and reset, |
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| if necessary, or contact your dealer. |
No audio output. | STEREO/SURROUND switch not set | Verify all switch settings to ensure that a |
| correctly. | given channel is assigned to the correct buss. |
| SURROUND buss is off, or in standby | Press the front panel SURROUND button |
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| once. The SURROUND LED should be |
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| illuminated green. |
| Overheating | If the front panel THERMAL LED is |
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| illuminated, shut down the Dreadnaught II |
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| until it cools. An external fan may be |
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| necessary. |
| Plus or minus fuse is open. | Check the rear panel fuse indicator LEDS. If |
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| one is on, an internal fuse is open. |
Hot/Warm | Normal operation |
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