Troubleshooting - Yamaha HS8S Owner's Manual

Troubleshooting

Symptom
Power won't turn on / The power cord might not be connected
front panel logo properly.
doesn't light.
The power switch might not be turned on.
No sound. One or more cables might not be
connected properly.
The source equipment might not be
supplying an audio signal.
The level setting might be too low.
Are cables connected to both the XLR and
phone jack INPUT connectors?
Noisy or distorted One or more cables might be corroded,
sound. shorted, or otherwise broken.
The system might be picking up external
noise.
Possible Cause Solution
Check and connect the power cord.
Turn the power switch ON. If the problem persists,
contact your Yamaha dealer.
Check that all cables are properly connected.
Make sure that the source equipment is
functioning properly and delivering the required
signal.
Adjust the output level setting of the source
equipment, or use the LEVEL control to increase
the output level.
The XLR and phone jack input connectors can not
be used simultaneously. Use only one input
connector at a time.
Replace faulty cable(s).
Try changing the positions or layout of the cables.
Try changing the location of other electrical/
electronic devices that are near the speakers.
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