Emotiva A-100 Home Theater System User Manual


 
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Troubleshooting
The Mini-X A-100 amplier is carefully designed and manufactured from high quality
precision components to ensure years of trouble free operation. We really doubt you’ll ever
have any problems with your A-100, but if you do, here are a few things you could try.
First verify that the Line Voltage selector on the rear panel is set to the correct voltage.
Problem: No sound is heard from either channel (nothing is lit)
You have no AC power
Verify that the rear panel AC Power switch is On
Verify that your circuit is live
Verify that the line cord on the A-100 is fully inserted and is tight
Problem: No sound or distorted sound is heard from either channel
(the Status ring is BLUE)
The A-100 is not indicating a Fault condition
Verify that the Volume control isn’t turned all the way down
Check your source
Check your speaker connections and speakers
Problem: No sound is heard from either channel (the Status ring is FLASHING AMBER)
The A-100 is in Protect mode, which indicates a Fault condition
Switch the AC Power switch Off and On to clear the Fault condition
If the fault remains, look for shorted speaker cables or damaged speakers
Check your source (unplug the source and see if the fault goes away)
Problem: The Status ring is AMBER and the A-100 fails to come on when triggered
The A-100 is in Standby mode and should respond to a valid trigger signal
Check your trigger connections
Verify that the A-100 Power Mode switch is set to Auto (and not Off)
Check the trigger settings on your source equipment
Problem: The Status ring is AMBER and the A-100 fails to come on when audio signal
is present at the input
Verify that the Power Mode switch is set to Auto
Check your source and connections