Crown CT 8150 Computer Hardware User Manual


 
CT Power Amplifiers
page 15
CT Power Amplifiers
Operation Manual
15 Troubleshooting
15.1 Power Indicator
OFF
CONDITION: Power indicator is OFF.
POSSIBLE REASON
• The amplier has lost AC power.
• The amplier’s Power switch is off.
• The amplier is not plugged into the power receptacle.
• The amplier output level is so high that the power supply
circuit breaker has tripped. Allow the unit to cool. Turn
down the Level controls. Press the Reset Switch on the
back panel.
CONDITION: Power indicator is FLASHING.
POSSIBLE REASON
• The AC line voltage has dropped below +15/-25 or has
risen above +15/-25% of the nomi nal line voltage of the
power supply.
• Amp is in Deep Sleep Mode.
FLASHING
15.2 Fault Indicator
FLASHING
CONDITION: Fault indicator is FLASHING.
POSSIBLE REASON
• The amplier channel has stopped operat ing. Refer the
unit to an authorized Crown Service Center.
• Check for shorted outputs
15.3 Thermal Indicator
ON
CONDITION: Thermal indicator is ON.
POSSIBLE REASON
• The amplier is becoming too hot for safe operation.
Allow amplifier to cool. Check for loads less than 4 ohms,
and for excessive input levels. Check for proper
ventilation and proper mode-switch set ting.
15.4 Clip Indicator
ON or FLASHING
CONDITION: Clip indicator is ON or FLASHING.
POSSIBLE REASON
• input level or output level is distorting
15.5 Signal Indicator
OFF
CONDITION: Signal indicator is flashing even
though audio is applied, and the channel is
ready.
POSSIBLE REASON
• Input signal level is very low
• Level controls are turned down
15.6 Ready Indicator
OFF
CONDITION: Ready indicator is OFF.
POSSIBLE REASON
• Amplier may be in deep sleep
CONDITION: Thermal indicator is flashing
POSSIBLE REASON
• Amplier has become too hot to operate. Allow amplier
to cool. Amplifier will not pass audio if amplifier has
become too hot
FLASHING
CONDITION: Ready Indicator flashing
POSSIBLE REASON
• Amplier is in Standby mode. Flashing will stop once
there is an input signal.
FLASHING