Manley Labs MM/MC GRAMOPHONE CARTRIDGE PREAMPLIFIER Stereo Amplifier User Manual


 
TROUBLESHOOTING
The STEELHEAD’s system architecture is designed with a variety of features so as to allow
flexibility in accommodating as many cartridges and as much downstream gear as possible. Access
to these capabilities rest on the assumption that all STEELHEAD systems are functioning properly.
If trouble is encountered please review the following short list of symptoms and corrective remedies
before contacting your dealer or us.
Symptom Possible Cause Corrective Action
NO lights, power. Bad mains fuse. Replace with correct fuse.
Bad or unplugged Check cables and outlets.
power cable.
AC outlet not energized.
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Power supply pilot ON,
‘HEAD not responding. 16-pin connector not seated. Check for proper connection.
Dim badge lamps, LEDs. Mains Voltage selector Check for proper setting.
Weak output. switch set to 220 V instead
of 110 V. Be sure of local
mains voltage before
changing switch setting!
Tube locator diagram RIAA amp board
7044 7044 6922 6922 7044 7044
Output heard in one Bad tube in affected Alternate or replace suspect
channel only. channel. tube.
Weak or distorted Bad tube in affected Alternate or replace suspect
output in one channel. channel. tube(s).
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