Niles Audio RVL-6 - Manual (Page 37)

Troubleshooting Guidelines
SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES AND TEST PROCEDURE
RVL-6 will not turn on • Check to make sure that the 12V DC wall adapter is plugged into a
switched outlet.
• Check that the room you are trying to control has a control module
installed.
• Test that the wall adapter outputs 12V DC by measuring its output with
a voltmeter (tip is positive, sleeve is ground). If the wall adapter is good
go to Control Module Troubleshooting on page 36.
Front panel operation is possible • Go to Module Troubleshooting on page 36.
but keypad/IR Sensor operation
is poor
RVL-6 operates, but the operation • Go to IR Troubleshooting on page 37.
of the A/V components via
hand-held remotes is poor
Front panel controls don’t operate • Go to IR Troubleshooting on page 37.
Room Control Module Troubleshooting
CAUTION: Unplug 12V DC power before plugging or unplugging any connector.
1) Unplug all SENSOR/KEYPAD connectors
Power down the RVL-6 by unplugging 12V DC power supply. Remove all of the SENSOR/KEYPAD connectors.
Retest the front-panel controls.
• Controls now work: Go to Step 2
• Poor Operation Continues: Go to Step 3
2) Plug in one SENSOR/KEYPAD Connector at a time, retesting for poor operation each time you add a
new connector.
• All SENSOR/KEYPAD connectors reconnected and front panel controls now work:
If you have tested all of your SENSOR/KEYPAD connectors, you have probably jiggled a loose con-
nection back into place. To prevent a re-occurrence of the problem, inspect all connectors for secure
connections.
• You’ve identified the SENSOR/KEYPAD connector causing the problem:
Go to the IR Troubleshooting section (see page 37).
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