Troubleshooting; No Audio (Power Led Is Off); No Audio (Protect Led Is On); Distorted Audio - Infinity 310a Service Manual

Power Amplifier
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ROUBLESHOOTING
• PROBLEM:

No audio (POWER LED is off).

CAUSE and SOLUTION:
No voltage at BATT+ and/or REM terminals, or
bad or no ground connection. Check voltages
at amplifier terminals with VOM.
• PROBLEM:
No audio (PROTECT LED flashes every
4 seconds).
CAUSE and SOLUTION:
DC voltage on amplifier output. Amplifier may
need service; see enclosed warranty card for
service information.
• PROBLEM:

No audio (PROTECT LED is on).

CAUSE and SOLUTION:
Amplifier is overheated. Make sure amplifier
cooling is not blocked at mounting location;
verify that speaker-system impedance is within
specified limits.
• PROBLEM:
No audio (PROTECT and POWER LEDs flash).
CAUSE and SOLUTION:
Voltage less than 9V on BATT+ connection.
Check vehicle charging system.
Reference 310a/311a
• PROBLEM:
No audio (PROTECT LED is on).
CAUSE and SOLUTION:
Voltage greater than 16V or less than 8.5V on
BATT+ connection. Check vehicle charging
system.
• PROBLEM:

Distorted audio.

CAUSE and SOLUTION:
Input sensitivity is not set properly, or amplifier
or source unit is defective. Check INPUT LEVEL
setting, or check speaker wires for shorts or
grounds.
• PROBLEM:
Distorted audio (PROTECT LED flashes).
CAUSE and SOLUTION:
Short circuit in speaker or wire. Remove
speaker leads one at a time to locate shorted
speaker or wire, then repair.
• PROBLEM:
Music lacks "punch. "
CAUSE and SOLUTION:
Speakers are not connected properly. Check
speaker connections for proper polarity.
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