If you have a problem with your Studiomaster product or think it has developed a fault you should first carefully check the
Trouble Shooting section in this guide. If this does not solve the problem or if the product is physically damaged, contact
your local dealer or distributor for service details.
Should it be recommended you return the product to your nearest Studiomaster Service Centre you must first contact them.
You will be asked for the product type and serial number. You will then be given a Returns Authorisation (RA) number.
Pack the unit in its original carton to protect it from shipping damage.
You must have the Return Authorisation number clearly marked on the outside of the carton or we may refuse the
delivery. Studiomaster cannot be held responsible for damage resulting from the equipment being packed
incorrectly.
Label the equipment clearly with your name and address and include a clear description of the fault.
Please write your Serial number here for future reference....
No power on LED.....
Check A.C. power cord/mains lead is connected to wall supply and switched on.
Check A.C. power cord/mains lead is fully pushed into Fusion rear panel socket.
Check Fusion is switched on.
Check correct voltage is selected.
Check Fusion A.C. fuse (on rear panel, inside the power inlet connector). Always replace with the same type and rating.
UK only - Check fuse in ‘mains’ plug
No sound.....
Check for a signal on the meters.
Check the amplifier and speaker system is connected and switched on.
Use headphones to check the output of the Fusion.
Check that the fader of the channel being used and the OUTPUT fader are raised to ‘normal’ positions (0dB).
Check the sound source - is it on?
Headphones distorting.....
Is the phones level set too high?
Are headphones being used with too low an impedance? 150-200 ohm types will give best performance, 32-50 ohm
types can be used but may give lower maximum sound level.
Mic channel:
1. Aux/DSP send can be configured
pre, post fader and pre E.Q.
Factory set: post fader.
Access: internal jumper - HDR2 on
mic channels
Stereo channel 8/9-10/11:
1. Standard RIAA or IEC addendum.
Factory set to IEC - Adds a 20Hz
high pass filter to the standard RIAA
equalisation.
Access: internal jumper - HDR2
(channel 8-9) and HDR4 (channel
10-11) on input connector PCB in
base.
Output section:
1. LED metering- VU or PPM.
Factory set: VU.
Access: internal jumper - HDR1 on
each meter PCB.
2. Output level- 0VU = +10dBu or +4dBu
Factory set: +10dBu.
Access: internal jumper - HDR1 on
output PCB.
3. Booth output signal select:
Follow main output, always mono,
always stereo.
Factory set: Follow main output.
Access: internal jumper - HDR1 on
output PCB
Service Information
Trouble Shooting
Internal Feature Options
The following options are accessed by removing the front panel.
Only qualified service personnel should undertake this work.