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No audio from any channel.

No audio from one or more 

channels.

No audio from one channel 

or one zone only.

Hum or buzzing sound is 

heard.

Amplifier will not turn on.

•Power cable to the amplifier is incorrectly connected or plugged into an outlet that 

does not have power.  Check connections and verify power on the outlet. 

•Audio  cable  to  the  source  component  is  not  connected  properly,  connected  to 

incorrect BUS input or the cable is defective. Check connections or replace cable 

with one that has been verified as good.

•The Input Selection switches are set incorrectly. Refer to instructions for correct 

settings.

•Audio cable to the source component is not connected properly or the cable is 

defective. Check connections or replace cable with one that has been verified as 

good.

•The Input Selection switch is positioned incorrectly. Refer to installation instructions 

for proper settings.

•The Bridging switch is positioned incorrectly. Refer to installation instructions for 

proper settings.

•Check the connections of the speaker wire at both the speaker and amplifier. 

•Check the front panel LED for the zone that is not working.  If it is red, you either 

have a short on one of the speaker wires for that zone or a thermal issue.  Check 

wires and speaker connections for shorts or allow amplifier to cool. 

•The level adjustment on the channel is turned down. Turn it to the right slowly to 

raise the volume.

•Test the bad channel by connecting it to a speaker that you know works. 

•Audio cable to the source component is not connected properly or the cable is 

defective. Check connections or replace cable with one that has been verified as 

good.

•The Input Selection switch is positioned incorrectly. Refer to installation instructions 

for proper settings.

•The Bridging switch is positioned incorrectly. Refer to installation instructions for 

proper settings.

•Check the connections of the speaker wire at both the speaker and amplifier. 

 

•Check RCA input cables by removing them one at time (powering down the amplifier 

before disconnecting) and checking to see if a connection or cable is to blame.

 

•The amplifier must be plugged into a live outlet. 

•The power switch on the front panel must be on. 

•The Power Mode switch may be set to the wrong mode for your system. 

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Summary of Contents for E-1230-A

Page 1: ...LIFIER E 1230 A TWELVE CHANNEL POWER IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS INTRODUCTION FEATURES INSTALLATION A FIRST STEPS B GETTING CONTROL C GETTING CONNECTED SETTING UP AMPLIFIER TROUBLESHOOTING SPECIFICA...

Page 2: ...e caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over 13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time 14 Refer all servicing to qu...

Page 3: ...INSTALLATION FRIENDLY CONNECTIONS Each speaker channel features a removable 2 conductor speaker wire connector that accommodates up to 14 gauge stranded speaker wire The power cord is removable as we...

Page 4: ...cross any all channels Channel Gain Control Bus outputs Allow bus inputs to be sent to other amplifiers Speaker outputs Power on mode controls Choose among three different methods to turn on the ampli...

Page 5: ...ls together for increased power Individual audio sense channel inputs Allow the connection of audio sources in addition to BUS inputs Input selection switch Choose between bus inputs and individual in...

Page 6: ...all high level connections At each loudspeaker level connection ensure that at least 2 inches of each conductor are separated Strip away 1 4 inch of insulation from each conductor Connect the appropri...

Page 7: ...e two channels into one through a process known as bridging The output of the two combined channels can then be used to power one speaker To bridge two adjacent channels first make sure that the ampli...

Page 8: ...EPISODE MULTI ROOM INSTALLATION 8 3076079 3076079 ROOM1 ROOM6 ROOM5 ROOM4 ROOM3 ROOM2 OUTPUT L R OUTPUT L R OUTPUT L R CD PLAYER IPOD DVD PLAYER OUTPUT L R L R L R L R DVD INPUT CD INPUT TAPE INPUT...

Page 9: ...ZONE6 ZONE5 ZONE4 ZONE3 ZONE2 OUTPUT L R CD PLAYER DVD PLAYER TUNER IPOD OUTPUT L R OUTPUT L R OUTPUT L R DVD INPUT CD INPUT TAPE INPUT TUNER INPUT L R L R L R L R L R L R ZONE 1 OUTPUT ZONE 2 OUTPUT...

Page 10: ...076079 L R L R L R VCR INPUT CD INPUT DVD INPUT L R MULTIROOM OUTPUT SUBWOOFER OUTPUT SPEAKER OUTPUTS LEFT REAR LEFT RIGHT CENTER REAR RIGHT ROOM6 ROOM5 ROOM4 OUTPUT L R OUTPUT L R OUTPUT L R VCR DVD...

Page 11: ...at both the speaker and amplifier Check the front panel LED for the zone that is not working If it is red you either have a short on one of the speaker wires for that zone or a thermal issue Check wir...

Page 12: ...0 kHz 8 06 THD 20 Hz 20 kHz 4 20 THD 20 Hz 20 kHz 8 17 w x 4 h including feet x 15 deep 28 lbs 2 Year Limited Warranty Episode Amplifier Products have a 2 Year Limited Warranty This warranty includes...

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