Musical Fidelity KW 500 - Manual (Page 9)

kW 500 Integrated Amplifier Instructions for use Page 9 of 10 Issue 2: Sept 2004
TROUBLESHOOTING
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 kW 500 Integrated amplifier
yourself, as this will invalidate the guarantee.
Problem Possible Cause Remedy
No power when POWER Mains plug not inserted Plug in securely
button is pressed fully into rear socket
No sound Tape monitor function has Switch off tape monitor
been selected
Mute funtion is still active Press the mute button
(feet LEDs are still red) again to cancel
Wrong connections between Check audio input lead
input sources and the kW 500 connections
amplifier
Speakers not connected, or Check speaker cables
incorrectly wired
Sound is not precise, lacking Speakers are connected out of Ensure speakers are
in bass and stereo image phase, i.e., connections to one connected correctly
speaker (+ and -) are reversed