Troubleshooting - Musical Fidelity A300 Instructions For Use Manual

Basic troubleshooting of an amplifier is similar to troubleshooting of any other electrical or
electronic equipment. Always check the most obvious possible causes first. To give you a few
ideas of what to look for, check the following:
Problem
No power when POWER
is pressed
No sound
Sound is not precise,
lacking in bass and
stereo image
Remote control unit will
not operate
Range of remote control
has dramatically reduced
If none of these actions effect a cure, please contact your dealer, or an authorised Musical
Fidelity service agent. Remember, never open the case of the A300 yourself, as this will invali-
date the guarantee.
issue 3/13.07.2000
Probable Cause
Mains plug not inserted
correctly
Volume control is set
to minimum
Wrong input selected
Mute is selected
Unit has not yet come out
of power-up mute
Tape Monitor button is
depressed
Speakers are not connected,
or are connected incorrectly
Speakers are connected
out of phase
POWER switch set to OFF
Batteries not inserted in
remote control unit
Batteries flat
Remote control not pointed at
IR receiver lens
Batteries running out
A300

TROUBLESHOOTING

Remedy
Plug in securely
Turn up the volume
Select correct input
Press mute button on
remote control
Wait 10-15 seconds on
power-up for unit to
un-mute
Press Tape monitor
button
Check speaker cables
Make sure that both
speakers are connected
correctly
Set switch to ON
Insert batteries
Change batteries
Ensure line of sight
between remote control
and IR receiver lens is not
obstructed
Change batteries
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