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Maintenance & Troubleshooting
Maintenance
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Unplug rack (and fiber box, if included) from power during periods of non-use.
•
Store equipment in a clean dry place free from moisture, debris, and extreme
temperatures.
•
Keep announcers rack and equipment covered from dust/debris when not in use.
•
Clean equipment annually or as needed using electronic equipment duster and a
dry cloth.
Troubleshooting
This section lists potential problems with the system, indicates possible causes, and
suggests corrective action. This list does not include every possible problem, but it does
represent some of the more common situations that may occur. If individual components
fail to work, refer to troubleshooting sections in the manufacturers' manuals. If the
problem persists, please contact Daktronics for assistance.
Note: Be sure to power on the announcer's rack, fiber box, and cabinet breakers. Make
sure all connections from source to the fiber box are complete.
Symptom/Condition
Announcer's interface
microphone signal does
not appear at mixer
Announcer only hears self
through headphones
Announcer hears nothing
through headphones
Possible Cause
Announcer's interface does
not have power
Announcer's interface is not
plugged into appropriate
inputs on the announcer's
interface plate
Improper mixer fader settings
for MIC 1
The announcer's interface
"push-to-talk" button is not
being pressed
Switch on the announcer's
interface is set to MIC ONLY
Announcer's interface is not
plugged into appropriate
inputs on the announcer's
interface plate
AUX1 settings are improperly
set on mixer
Announcer's interface
HEADPHONE VOLUME is turned
down
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Potential Solution
Verify the interface is plugged into
live wall outlet
Plug announcer's interface
into Aux 1 and Mic 1 on the
announcer's interface plate (part
# EN-2416)
Adjust mixer fader settings
Hold the MOMENTARY button while
speaking into the microphone
Switch to AUX IN
Plug announcer's interface
into Aux 1 and Mic 1 on the
announcer's interface plate (part
# EN-2416)
Check MIC1 and AUX1 mixer
settings
Turn HEADPHONE VOLUME knob to
an appropriate level
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