T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G
If you suspect that your amplifier is not operating properly, you should check all
the connections carefully. Pay particular attention to speaker phasing and channel
connections. RCA plugs should be fully inserted - a frequent cause of problems is
that RCA plug surrounds do not make proper contact. Below are some commonly
encountered problems with suggestions for possible cure. The list is not exhaustive:
If you have any unresolved problems, please consult your appointed Roksan dealer or
distributor.
SYMPTOM
•
No power.
•
No output on
one or both
channels.
•
Very low sound
output.
•
Poor
loudspeaker
imaging, lack of
Bass output.
•
Hum from
loudspeakers.
LIKELY CAUSE
•
AC Mains lead not inserted
properly
•
Unit not switched on.
•
Missing or bad input signal
connection
•
Incorrect speaker
connection
•
Wrong input selected on
integrated or pre-amplifier
•
Tape Monitor selected on
integrated or pre-amplifier
•
Over heating
•
Amplifier or pre-amplifier
are in the mute position.
•
Loudspeakers connected
out of phase.
•
Incorrect grounding.
Caspian Stereo Power Amplifier
SUGGESTED REMEDY
•
Ensure AC mains lead is
fully inserted
•
Switch unit on at front left
underside.
•
Check to make sure that
the integrated amplifier
or the pre-amplifier are
connected
•
Check all input
connections
•
Check speaker output
connections on rear panel
•
Select correct input,
ascertain source is working
•
Deselect Tape Monitor on
your integrated or pre-
amplifier
•
Allow amplifier to cool,
increase ventilation or use
at lower volume
•
Deselect Mute (check
volume setting first)
•
Switch to RCA or XLR as
appropriate.
•
Check polarity of speaker
connections (especially
important if bi-wiring, bi-
amping).
•
Check Mains polarity
and grounding on all
connected equipment.
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