Installation guide

ARCHITECT
Model 1280 EQ • Model 1260
Model 1680 EQ • Model 1660
Installer’s Guide
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Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting the Architect
Many problems can be eliminated by re-checking the wiring and
settings of the Architect amplier. If a problem cannot be solved
using the guide below, please call the AudioControl factory for fur-
ther assistance or email us at [e-mail]
1. No Sound
a. Verify the Power LED is Blue.
b. Verify Protection LED is Blue.
c. Verify Channel Status LED is Blue.
d. Verify Source unit is operating.
e. Check the Speaker Connector plug on the rear panel
f. Check the AC Power Fuse on the rear panel.
2. Protection LED is Blue, but none of the Channel Status
LEDs are on:
a. Defeat the Signal-Sense circuit using the switch on the
rear panel. All of the Channel Status LEDs should turn on.
If they do not, call the AudioControl factory.
b. Verify Source unit is operating.
c. Adjust the preamp volume higher.
d. Adjust the Input Sensitivity control clockwise.
3. Channel Status LED is Red:
a. Check speaker leads for a short. Swap speaker connectors
on rear to see if the problem moves with the wires.
b. If the Architect is excessively hot, turn down the volume
and allow it to cool o. The Status LED should turn back
to Blue after a short while. Verify that any ventilation holes
have not become blocked.
c. The speaker impedance may be too low. Use an
ohmeter to measure the impedance on the speaker wires.