Radio Shack XL-200 - Troubleshooting and Safety; Resolving Common Amplifier Issues

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Troubleshooting
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Troubleshooting
We do not expect you to have any problems with your RadioShack High-Power 2/1
Channel Bridgeable Amplifier, but if you have a problem, this chart might help. If not,
take the amplifier to your local RadioShack store for assistance.
Symptom Possible Cause Suggestion
No power — the amplifier’s
POWER indicator does not
light after the vehicle’s auto
sound system is turned on
Power problem. Check the amplifier’s and
auto sound system’s fuses
and replace them if neces-
sary (see “Replacing a
Fuse” on Page 18).
The vehicle’s ignition is not
turned on.
Start the vehicle.
The amplifier is not con-
nected to the auto sound
system/vehicle correctly.
Check all connections.
No sound The auto sound system is
not turned on or the volume
is set to minimum.
Turn the auto sound system
on or adjust its volume.
The amplifier’s
LEVEL (MIN/
MAX)
control is set to mini-
mum.
Adjust
LEVEL (MIN/MAX)
.
The amplifier is not con-
nected to the auto sound
system/vehicle correctly.
Check all connections.
The amplifier might have
shut down.
Turn your auto sound sys-
tem off and let the amplifier
cool. Make sure the ampli-
fier is properly ventilated.
Then turn your auto sound
system back on. The ampli-
fier turns itself back on when
it is cooled.
The amplifier detected an
input overload. Reduce the
auto sound system’s vol-
ume.
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