Troubleshooting - Emotiva basX A-100 User Manual

Troubleshooting

The BASX A-100 amplifier is carefully designed and manufactured from high quality precision
components to ensure years of trouble free operation. We really doubt you'll ever have any
problems with your A-100, but if you do, here are a few things you could try.
First verify that the Line Voltage selector on the rear panel is set to the correct voltage.
Problem: No sound is heard from either channel (nothing is lit)
You have no AC power
• Verify that the rear panel AC Power switch is On
• Verify that your circuit is live
• Verify that the line cord on the A-100 is fully inserted and is tight
Problem: No sound or distorted sound is heard from either channel
(the Status ring is BLUE)
The A-100 is not indicating a Fault condition
• Verify that the Volume control isn't turned all the way down
• Check your source
• Check your speaker connections and speakers
Problem: No sound is heard from either channel
(the Status ring is FLASHING AMBER)
The A-100 is in Protect mode, which indicates a Fault condition
• Switch the AC Power switch Off and On to clear the Fault condition
• If the fault remains, look for shorted speaker cables or damaged speakers
• Check your source (unplug the source and see if the fault goes away)
Problem: The Status ring is AMBER and the A-100 fails to come on when triggered
The A-100 is in Standby mode and should respond to a valid trigger signal
• Check your trigger connections
• Check the trigger settings on your source equipment
Problem: The Status ring is AMBER and the A-100 fails to come on when audio signal
is present at the input
• Verify that the Trigger Switch is set to Auto
• Check your source and connections
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