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PQA FAULT PROBLEM SOLUTIONS No sound (power LED off) AC supply not connected or switched off Check AC connections and switches Blown fuse Check and replace fuses at plug and IEC socket. USE ONLY SAME TYPE AND RATING! NO sound (Power LED on) No input, or input too low Level controls set too low Check input is connected, and LED Increase level controls Hum or buzz is audible Speakers faulty or not connected Noise from AC supply is being picked up in the signal path Check speakers and speaker connections Use good quality, shielded signal cables and ensure they are kept away from AC power cables and other AC powered equipment There is an earth problem Use a mains tester to ensure the AC outlet has a good earth. Power connected equipment(e.g mixer and amp) from the same AC outlet where possible. Distortion is audible Sound cuts out or is I ntermittent Excessive signal level Use the LED to ensure the AC outlet has a good earth. somewhere in signal chain. Power connected equipment from the same AC outlet where possible Damaged or poor quality cables Damaged or poor quality cables or connectors, connectors not properly inserted, amp overheating Use only high quality cables of the appropriate type, protect them from damage and regularly check connections. Check all cables and connections, refer to above sections regarding distortion and temp warning light Service All the products are thoroughly examined and tested before leaving the factory, and if used correctly will give you many years of excellent service. However, if a problem arises, proceed as follows: (A) contact the retailer from whom the unit was purchased and describe the symptoms of the fault. (B) if the retailer cannot help, return the equipment to the national distributor for your country. Use the original packaging to protect the product from damage. Include a note with the equipment stating your name and address, details of the problems, date code and date and place of purchase. www.pyleaudio.com Page5

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Service
All the products are thoroughly examined and tested
before leaving the factory, and if used correctly will give you
many years of excellent service. However,
if a problem arises, proceed as follows:
(A) contact the retailer from whom the unit was purchased and
describe the symptoms of the fault.
(B) if the retailer cannot help, return the equipment to the
national distributor for your country. Use the original packaging
to protect the product from damage. Include a note with the
equipment stating your name and address, details of the
problems, date code and date and place of purchase.
FAULT
PROBLEM
SOLUTIONS
No sound
(power
LED off)
AC supply not connected or
switched off
Blown fuse
Check AC connections and switches
Check and replace fuses at plug and IEC
socket. USE ONLY SAME TYPE AND RATING!
NO sound
(Power
LED on)
No input,
or input too low
Level controls set too low
Speakers faulty or
not connected
Check input is connected, and LED
Increase level controls
Check speakers and speaker connections
Hum or
buzz is
audible
Noise from AC supply is being
picked up in the signal path
There is an earth problem
Use good quality, shielded signal cables and
ensure they are kept away from AC power cables
and other AC powered equipment
Use a mains tester to ensure the AC outlet
has a good earth. Power connected equipment(e.g mixer
and amp) from the same AC outlet where possible.
Distortion
is
audible
Excessive signal level
somewhere in signal chain.
Damaged or poor quality
cables
Sound cuts
out or is I
ntermittent
Damaged or poor quality
cables or connectors,
connectors not properly
inserted, amp overheating
Use only high quality cables of the appropriate type,
protect them from damage and regularly
check connections.
Use the LED to ensure the
AC outlet has a good earth.
Power connected equipment from the same AC outlet
where possible
Check all cables and connections, refer to above
sections regarding distortion and temp warning light
PQA
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