Fault diagnostics, Power supply test points, Iq settings – Arcam DiVA Ampliers P75 Plus User Manual

Page 4: Hints & tips

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A65, A75 & P75 Service Guide


Fault diagnostics

Fault Action
No power

Check mains fuse
Check transformer connections
Check power supply rails

Stuck in protection

Check power supply rails
Check protection circuit voltages
Check for dry joints on o/p devices

Intermittent audio on one channel

Check for dry joints around o/p
devices

Fails to respond to commands

Check supply to remote circuit
Check IC Z900
Check remote flex foil cable
Check for dry joints on selector pcb

Volume control rubs on front panel

Pull knob out from fascia

Audio crackles on o/p

Check for component break down
using hot air gun & freezer spray
Check transformer connections

Power supply test points

Position Voltage
LK125

+37 volts DC

LK126

-37 volts DC

LK271 or black speaker terminal

0 volts

LK303

+15 volts DC

LK301

- 15 volts DC

Q300 emitter

+38 volts DC

Q304 emitter

+38 volts DC

Q302 emitter

-38 volts DC

Q305 emitter

-38 volts DC

D910 emitter

+5 volts DC remote supply


IQ settings

Model

IQ setting

Comments - (22/01/02)

A65 37mV

A75 37mV

P75 37mV

A85

12mV

Set for 8.5mV cold, reset for 12mV when warm

P85

12mV

Set for 8.5mV cold, reset for 12mV when warm

A65 plus

12 to 15mV

A75 plus

12 to 15mV

P75 plus

12 to 15mV

Hints & tips

!

To isolate a fault between pre and power stage remove C602 (left channel) or C702 (right
channel).

!

Always check and re-solder o/p device SAP15N and SAP15P pin connections.

!

Replace Z900 IC if software version is below version 3 ( note version 82 is also ok ).

!

Make sure R127 is not touching LK130.

!

When replacing the top cover with a new top it may be necessary to re-drill the fixing holes.

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