Trouble Shooting - T+A TCI C 2 User Manual

Trouble-shooting
Many problems have
correspondingly simple solution. The following section
describes a few difficulties you may encounter, and the
measures you need to take to cure them.
If you find it impossible to solve a problem with the help
of these notes please ask your authorised  specialist
dealer for advice.
No output signal, or seriously distorted
Problem:
signal at the loudspeakers.
Short-circuit at the loudspeaker cables;
Cause:
e.g. through stray wire strands at the
terminal clamps, or mechanical damage to
the cables.
Check loudspeaker cables and terminals
Remedy:
carefully, twist wire ends neatly (conductor
sleeves can also be used); be sure to
replace damaged cables!
Flat sound image, insufficient bass
Problem:
response.
The loudspeaker cables are connected
Cause:
with reversed polarity.
Check the speaker connections at the
Remedy:
loudspeakers
speaker terminals, referring to the wiring
diagram; correct if necessary.
Problem: Excessive or booming bass response.
The loudspeaker is set up too close to the
Cause:
wall or in one corner of the room.
Maintain a minimum distance of 50 cm to
Remedy:
the side walls, or change the setting of the
' '
BASS switch on the back of the speaker.
Sympathetic vibration of floor, room walls
Cause:
or furniture.
Use spikes or damping elements to suit
Remedy:
your installation. Ask your specialist 
dealer for advice.
Problem: No treble response from the TCI C2.
The high voltage for the electrostatic treble
Cause:
units is not present.
Remedy: Check the mains supply.
a simple cause and
and at the amplifier's
a
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