Musical Fidelity A308 Stereo Amplifier User Manual


 
A308
CR
Power Instructions for Use Page 6 of 7
Issue 3: March 2003
PROBLEMS ?
Basic problem solving with an amplifier is similar to troubleshooting any other electrical or
electronic equipment. Always check the most obvious possible causes first. To give you a few
ideas of what to look for, check the following:
If none of these actions effect a cure, please contact your dealer, or an authorised Musical
Fidelity service agent. Remember, never open the case of the A308
CR
Power amplifier your-
self, as this will invalidate the guarantee.
Problem Possible Cause Remedy
No power when MAINS Mains plug not inserted Plug in securely
POWER switch is operated fully into rear socket
No sound Tape monitor function has Switch off tape monitor
been selected on the pre- at the pre-amplifier
amplifier
Wrong connections between Check audio input lead
pre-amplifier and the A308
CR
connections
Speakers not connected, or Check speaker cables
incorrectly wired
The sound is not precise, Speakers are connected out of Ensure method of conn-
lacking bass and stereo phase, i.e. connections to one- ection is the same for left
image speaker (+ and -) are reversed and right speakers