Musical Fidelity KW 500 Specifications download pdf (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

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