Specifications
18 Troubleshooting
No Output
• Checkthatallyoursystemcomponentsareturnedon.
• Checkyourspeakerwiresandconnections.
• Checkallinterconnectingcables.
• Tryhookingupadifferentspeaker.Thelackofoutput
could point to a problem with other equipment in your
system (amp, pre-amp, processor, etc.)
Weak or no Output from Electrostatic Panel, Loss of Highs
• Checkthepowercord.Isitproperlyconnectedtothe
speaker and to the wall?
• Isthepowercordconnectedtoaswitchedoutlet?
• Dirtanddustmayneedtobevacuumedoff.Pleasesee
the FAQ regarding vacuuming.
• Checkthebindingposts.Arethedirty?Ifsocleanthem
with rubbing alcohol.
• Checkthebindingposts.Aretheloose?Makesurethey
are firmly hand-tightened.
• Hasaforeignsubstance(suchasahouseholdcleaning
chemical or soap) been applied to the panel? If so the
speaker will require servicing.
Popping and Ticking Sounds, Funny Noises
• Theseoccasionalnoisesareharmlessandwillnothurt
your audio system or your speaker. All electrostatic
speakers are guilty of making odd noises at one time or
another. It is the result of airborne contaminates (most
notably dust). Vacuuming is recommended.
• Thesenoisesmaybecausedbydirtanddustparticles
collecting on the speaker, by high humidity.
• Dirtanddustmayneedtobevacuumedoff.Pleasesee
the FAQ regarding vacuuming.
Muddy Bass
• Possiblymeanslowelectrostaticpaneloutput.See
'WeakOutputfromElectrostaticPanel,LossofHighs’.
Lack of Bass, No Bass
• Checkyourspeakerwires.Isthepolaritycorrect?
• Checkthebindingposts.Arethedirty?Ifsocleanthem
with rubbing alcohol.
• Checkthebindingposts.Aretheloose?Makesurethey
are firmly hand-tightened.
Poor Imaging
• Checkthepolarityofthespeakerwires.Aretheycon-
nected properly?
• AreyourspeakerssetupinanL-shapedroom?Ifso,
you may experience off-center imaging. Talk to your
dealer about acoustical room treatment options.
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