General maintenance and service – OSD Audio MX-1260 User Manual

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Connect the right or left output from the audio source to the

right or left input of the zone you are bridging. Repeat this

for each zone you want in bridged mode.

The “BR/ST” switch should be in the bridged (BR) position.

Make sure the switch is in this mode only on the zones you

want bridged.

Connect the speaker cables coming from one speaker to

the “speaker input” connector on the back of the amplifier.

For bridging, one speaker will connect to one connector.

Make sure to follow the labeling on the back of the amp

where the speaker input connector is labeled for the

bridged zone. The speaker input connector is removable

to make connection easier. When connecting the cable to

the connector, check for any wire strands that might be

sticking out of the connection terminal that could cause a

short.

BUS 1 & 2 Connection: The BUS inputs are used to input

audio sources such as a preamp, CD, tuner, and MP3

player over multiple zones. For example, you could have a

CD player on BUS 1 that goes to zones 1 and 2 and an

MP3 player on BUS 2 going to zones 3 and 4. The other

two zones could have independent input sources. When

designing a single-source, multiple-zone system, this

mode is perfect. Use a good quality RCA type patch cord.

Connect the right and left outputs from the preamp to the

right and left input connectors on the back of the amplifier.

Repeat this for each channel and or zone. Then, with the

zones on which you want to access one of the BUS

sources, put the input switch into the appropriate setting (1

or 2) position. Proceed to connect the speaker cable to

the amplifier as per the instructions in the “Stereo

Connection” section of this manual.

General Maintenance and Service

The front panel is finished with a high-grade anodizing

process to ensure that it maintains a flawless appearance.

Occasionally, you should wipe off any dust build up with a

damp, soft cloth.

DO NOT use any kind of cleaning solution or cleanser on

these units.

If for some reason the amplifier needs to be repaired,

please contact us immediately. We will issue a Return

Authorization Number (RA#) as well as a UPS call tag for

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SYMPTOM

POSSIBLE CAUSE AND

TEST PROCEDURE

Very little or no sound

on some or all channels.

1. Check the SEN/ ADJ knob that it is not

turned down.

2. Check input switch is in correct position

settings.

3. Audio cable to the input is bad. Connect

the nonworking channel to a cable known to

be good.

4. Bridging switch is in the wrong position.

No sound on one

channel pair and zone

LED is red.

1. Check that connections are secure and that

there are no loose strands of wire crossing

from positive to negative terminals at the

2. Disconnect the speaker wire at both ends.

Separate the two conductors at both ends

and test with a meter for a short circuit. If

there is no short, connect the two conductors

at one end and test for continuity.

Hum from all the

speakers.

1. Hum can be caused due to a ground

components (especially those connected to

antenna or cable TV feeds).

2. Check for faulty cables, faulty source

signals, an ungrounded phono system, cable

feed, and/or a defective component.

3. Reverse the AC plug of the components

with non-polarized plugs.

4. Test the AC receptacle using a ground

tester.

Bass is weak and stereo

sound is “phasey”.

two adjacent channels are connected

normally but the bridging switch is set to the

bridged position, the two speakers will be out

of phase.

2. The speakers may be wired out of phase.

Recheck polarity and reverse the connections

on the back of one speaker if necessary.

Sound is distorted on

one or more channels at

normal volume.

1. Check the setting on the SEN/ADJ knob.

You may need to turn down controls.

the return. This unit should not be shipped back to

OSD Audio without the RA#.

DO NOT attempt to open or dismantle

this amplifier. THIS WILL VOID THE

WARRANTY!

MX 1260

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