SoundCraft NOTEPAD 102 User Manual page 15

Under NO circumstances must the AC power mains earth be disconnected
PROBLEM SOLVING
Basic problem solving is within the scope of any user if a few basic rules are fol-
lowed.
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The Block Diagram is a representative sketch of all the components of the console,
showing how they connect together and how the signal flows through the system.
Once you have become familiar with the various component blocks you will find the
Block Diagram is quite easy to follow and you will have gained a valuable under-
standing of the internal structure of the console.
Each component has a specific function and only by getting to know what each part
is supposed to do will you be able to tell if there is a genuine fault! Many "faults"
are the result of incorrect connection or control settings which may have been over-
looked.
Basic Troubleshooting is a process of applying logical thought to the signal path
through the console and tracking down the problem by elimination.
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If in doubt please contact Soundcraft customer support.
PRODUCTS UNDER WARRANTY
UK customers should contact their local dealer.
Customers outside the UK are requested to contact their territorial distributor who is
able to offer support in the local time zone and language. Please see the distributor
listings on our website (www.soundcraft.com) to locate your local distributor.
OUT-OF-WARRANTY PRODUCTS
For out-of-warranty consoles purchased in the United Kingdom, please contact the
Customer Services Department (e-mail: soundcraft.support@harman.com) at the
factory in Potters Bar, Hertfordshire: Telephone +44 (0)1707 665000.
For all other out-of-warranty consoles, please contact the appropriate territorial
distributor. When mailing or faxing please remember to give as much information as
possible. This should include your name, address and a daytime telephone number.
Should you experience any difficulty please contact Customer Services Department
(e-mail: soundcraft.support@harman.com)
Soundcraft Notepad User Guide
from the mains lead.
Get to know the Block Diagram of your console (see page 14).
Get to know what all controls and/or connections in the system are supposed
to do.
Learn where to look for common trouble spots.
Swap input connections to check that the source is really present. Check
both Mic and Line inputs.
Route channels to different outputs or to auxiliary sends to identify problems
on the Master section.
Compare a suspect channel with an adjacent channel which has been set up
identically.
Warning!
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