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There are several different forms of "trouble". At least initially, let's break them down into Acoustics, Gear, Venue. | <table><tr> | ||
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<td valign="top">There are several different forms of "trouble". At least initially, let's break them down into Acoustics, Gear, Venue, Power. | |||
:In general, troubleshooting is the identification of, or diagnosis of "trouble" in a system caused by a system failure of some sort. The problem is initially described as symptoms of malfunction, and troubleshooting is the process of determining the causes of these symptoms. | |||
— Source: [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Troubleshooting Troubleshooting] - Wikipedia | |||
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== Acoustics == | == Acoustics == | ||
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**On/Off switch if there is one on the cable | **On/Off switch if there is one on the cable | ||
*Signal Path | *Signal Path | ||
**Connect your sound source directly to the {{L1 nl}} system. | **Connect your sound source directly to the {{L1 nl}} system. That is: eliminate everything between your instrument or microphone and the {{L1 nl}} System. | ||
***{{Classic}} or {{Model I}} try Power Stand Channels 1 or 2. | ***{{Classic}} or {{Model I}} try Power Stand Channels 1 or 2. | ||
***{{Classic}} or {{Model I}} remove anything connected to the Channel 1 or Channel 2 insert points. | |||
***{{Model II}} and a {{T1}} try Channels 1,2,3 | ***{{Model II}} and a {{T1}} try Channels 1,2,3 | ||
***{{Model II}} and no {{T1}} try the Analog Input. Your signal source must NOT be stereo. See [[Model II#Stereo Source to Power Stand Analog Input?|Model II - Stereo Source to Power Stand Analog Input?]] | ***{{Model II}} and no {{T1}} try the Analog Input. Your signal source must NOT be stereo. See [[Model II#Stereo Source to Power Stand Analog Input?|Model II - Stereo Source to Power Stand Analog Input?]] | ||
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You can hear the sound but it is not loud enough. | You can hear the sound but it is not loud enough. | ||
{{#lst:{{PAGENAME}}|CheckSource}} | {{#lst:{{PAGENAME}}|CheckSource}} | ||
=== Bass sounds fuzzy === | |||
{{B1 Cable Warning}} | |||
==== Does not Respond to [[R1 Remote]]==== | ==== Does not Respond to [[R1 Remote]]==== | ||
{{Classic icon | {{Classic icon}}{{Model I icon}} | ||
* Check connections (See [[PS1 Powerstand Connections/Interactive]] for close up view of input panel). | * Check connections (See [[PS1 Powerstand Connections/Interactive]] for close up view of input panel). | ||
** Power Stand | ** Power Stand | ||
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Intermittent sound can result from: | Intermittent sound can result from: | ||
*poor connection to the {{B1}}. Check the wires in the Speakon connectors. See: [[B1 Cable Connections]] | *poor connection to the {{B1}}. Check the wires in the Speakon connectors. See: [[B1 Cable Connections]] | ||
*poor connection to the {{R1}}. Reseat the connections at both ends | *poor connection to the {{R1}}. Reseat the connections at both ends. | ||
{{#lst:{{PAGENAME}}|CheckSource}} | {{#lst:{{PAGENAME}}|CheckSource}} | ||
* On the {{Classic}} or {{Model I}} check that the Presets buttons are completely on a Preset. If you have recently changed Presets, go up an then back down again to make sure you are completely dialed in. See: [http://bose.infopop.cc/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/867107664/m/63410054 Preset 56.5] hint from DJ Argyx. | |||
=== Sound Drop Outs - at High Volume === | === Sound Drop Outs - at High Volume === | ||
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Keep adding items to the signal chain until you hear the hum. When you get the hum, remove the source and make sure that the hum goes away. When you are sure you know what is causing the hum, check that the source of the hum is connected to the same power source as the {{PS1}} | Keep adding items to the signal chain until you hear the hum. When you get the hum, remove the source and make sure that the hum goes away. When you are sure you know what is causing the hum, check that the source of the hum is connected to the same power source as the {{PS1}} | ||
*Try a [[DI]] with a | *Try a [[DI]] with a ground lift between the device that causes the hum and the {{PS1}} | ||
=== Cell Phone === | === Cell Phone === | ||