Power Station: Troubleshooting Guide

FAQs
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WON’T TURN ON

  1. Make sure AC cord is securely connected at both ends.
  2. Verify the power source with something you know works.
  3. Check the mains fuse, and replace if necessary. If it blows again, refer to qualified service personnel.

NO SOUND

  1. Check input cable.
  2. Check volume controls.
  3. Make sure the amplifier volume and/or gain controls are turned up.
  4. Unplug the FX loop, check for sound.
  5. Connect a jumper cable from FX send directly to FX return; check for sound.
  6. Connect a jumper cable from Line Out directly to Line In; check for sound.
  7. Check speaker cable to see if it is disconnected or shorted.
  8. Make sure that the impedance selector is fully engaged in its detent.
  9. Check the standby switch.
  10. Check for a blown speaker.
  11. Check the mains fuse, and replace if necessary. If it blows again, refer to qualified service personnel.

WON’T SWITCH TO OPERATE / NO ATTENUATION

  1. Check the mains fuse, and replace if necessary. If it blows again, refer to qualified service
    personnel.
  2. Make sure you are using the top TO SPKR output, this must be used first.

SQUEEL / FEEDBACK

  1. Move your guitar/pickups away from your amplifier.

EFFECTS NOT OPERATING

  1. Make sure effects send and return cables are good and properly connected.
  2. Check footswitch/remote switcher cable (TRS).

RUNNING HOT

  1. Make sure that the unit has adequate ventilation.
  2. Make sure that the impedance selector is set to the proper impedance.
  3. Power tubes may be drawing excessive current, refer to qualified service personnel.

DISTORTION

  1. Check the impedance setting.
  2. Check the speaker cable for shorts.
  3. Check the speaker.
  4. Check the signal level at other devices in the signal path or in the loop.
  5. Power tubes may be weak, refer to qualified service personnel.

BLOWING MAINS FUSE

  1. Bad power tube or other internal power supply component; refer to qualified service personnel.