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A quick review of four POSSIBLE causes of audio cutting out follows. That will help us determine what is going on.
A quick review of four POSSIBLE causes of audio cutting out follows. That will help us determine what is going on.


1. If there is a non-Bose B1/B2 cable, OR if the B1/B2 cable has a defective, loose connection, audio can intermittently mute. It may happen with loud music because the speaker will be vibrating and shake the loose connection. This will sound like a clean muting of all audio for a second or so. There will be no visual indication.
==== Bass Module Cable ====
If there is a non-Bose B1/B2 cable, OR if the B1/B2 cable has a defective, loose connection, audio can intermittently mute. It may happen with loud music because the speaker will be vibrating and shake the loose connection. This will sound like a clean muting of all audio for a second or so. There will be no visual indication.
Fixable by tightening the screws in the connector.
Fixable by tightening the screws in the connector.
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==== Power Issues ====
2. Very low, out-of spec, AC power (less than ~105 VAC on a 120V system, or less than around ~215 V on a 230 V system. The manual states 110 and 220 for good measure) coupled with high signal level. This can be caused by a low power source, or one where the outlets are a very long distance from the electrical panel, extra equipment on the same electrical branch, power sags or dropouts, long or multiple extension cords, or small gauge extension cords.
Very low, out-of spec, AC power (less than ~105 VAC on a 120V system, or less than around ~215 V on a 230 V system. The manual states 110 and 220 for good measure) coupled with high signal level. This can be caused by a low power source, or one where the outlets are a very long distance from the electrical panel, extra equipment on the same electrical branch, power sags or dropouts, long or multiple extension cords, or small gauge extension cords.


In this case, loud music increases the current draw, and the voltage drop over the extension cord will lower the voltage enough to cause a reset of the {{T1}}, or the {{Model II}} Power Stand.
In this case, loud music increases the current draw, and the voltage drop over the extension cord will lower the voltage enough to cause a reset of the {{T1}}, or the {{Model II}} Power Stand.
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Those outages can happen any time, but are less likely to repeat, or unlikely to happen only at loud parts of the music.
Those outages can happen any time, but are less likely to repeat, or unlikely to happen only at loud parts of the music.


3. If the {{Model II}} Power Stand overheats, it may shut down. This can happen under direct sunlight outdoors when the temperature exceeds the [[Temperature|maximum operating temperature]]. Check the access to the fan is clear (opening at the front of the power stand) and that legs are on a flat sturdy surface. If the power stand is on a carpet, it may sink down and obscure the vents on the bottom.  
More: [[Power Considerations]]
 
==== Overheating ====
If the {{Model II}} Power Stand overheats, it may shut down. This can happen under direct sunlight outdoors when the temperature exceeds the [[Temperature|maximum operating temperature]]. Check the access to the fan is clear (opening at the front of the power stand) and that legs are on a flat sturdy surface. If the power stand is on a carpet, it may sink down and obscure the vents on the bottom.  


4. Defective units: If the first two are not the cause, then either the T1 or base unit may be defective, and you should contact customer service.
==== Defective Unit ====
Defective units: If the items above are not the cause, then either the {{T1}} or power stand may be defective, and you should contact customer service.


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