Troubleshooting - Phoenix Gold Z Serie Manual De Instrucciones

Troubleshooting

SYMPTOM
Amplifier will not
power up
Protection LED comes
on when amplifier is
powered up
No output
Low Output
Distorted sound
Amplifier
gets very hot
Engine noise
(static type)
Engine Noise
(alternator whine)
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Z Series Slim Active Bass Enclosures
POSSIBLE REMEDY
Check to make sure you have a good ground connection.
Check that the Remote Input (Turn-On) has at least 5VDC.
Check that there is battery power on the (+) terminal.
Check that there is at least 12V.
Check all fuse, replace if necessary.
Make sure that the Protection LED is not illuminated. If it is glowing red,
shut off the amplifier briefly, and then repower it.
Check the amplifier is not too hot.
Check that the fuses are OK.
Check that the unit is properly grounded.
Check that the remote Input (Turn-On) has at least 5V DC
Check that the RCA audio cables are plugged into the proper inputs.
Reset the Level Control.
Check the Crossover Control settings.
Check that the Input Level Control is set to match the signal level of the head unit.
Always try to set the Input Level as low as possible.
Check that all crossover frequencies are properly set.
Check for short circuits on the speaker leads.
Check that there is good air circulation around the amp. In some applications, it
may be necessary to add and external cooling fan.
This is usually caused by poor quality RCA cables, which can pick up radiated noise.
Use only the best quality cables, and route them away from power cables.
Check that the RCA grounds are not shorted to the vehicle chassis
Check that the head unit is properly grounded.