ELAN M86A INSTALLATION MANUAL
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Chapter 6: Troubleshooting
General
Symptom Possible Cause Solution
M86A will not
power up.
1. Power cable is disconnected
2. Circuit breaker tripped
1. Connect power cable
2. Set circuit breaker.
The M86A draws 12 amps of AC current. Ensure that
combined current draw of all devices on circuit does not
exceed the circuit’s capacity.
Audio
Symptom Possible Cause Solution
No audio in a
specific zone.
1. Source not playing 1. Press Play, tune station, turn source on etc.
No source selected in the zone
3. Source selected in a different zone 3. Use front panel LEDS to verify correct zone selected
4. Variable output turned down 4. Adjust volume
5. Speakers or volume controls
miswired
5. Correct wiring
6. Pre-amp audio output connected to
incorrect amplifier inputs
6. Correct wiring
No audio in ANY
zone
1. See Above
2. Verify M86A is powered
3. Verify External amp is powered
4. Source Audio not connected to
M86A
1. Perform steps above
2. See Above
3. Check power cord and breaker for amplifier
4. Connect Source Audio
Audio quits, zone
LEDs turn off, no
control over system,
blue power LED
blinking
M86A overheating or has gone into
thermal shutdown
Check ventilation
Check fan operation (Use B1 button)
Check speaker wiring for miswire causing a short
Allow M86A to cool down until the power LED stops blinking
and then turn zone(s) on at a low volume. If problem
persists, call ELAN Technical Support
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