18
Milan Series
Troubleshooting
Fault
Check
Action
No power to the loudspeaker
Is the mains lead plugged in?
Connect the mains lead
Is the mains outlet live?
Check the mains outlet or switch to
another outlet
Is the power switch on?
Press the mains switch
No sound / quiet sound
Are the level controls turned down
(anti-clockwise)?
Turn the control slowly clockwise
Is the source sending a signal?
Verify signal at the source output. Un-mute
muted outputs or mixer channels. Check
cables and replace
No sound from connected microphone
Is the microphone a condenser type needing
phantom power?
Milan does not supply +48v phantom power.
Use a dynamic microphone or connect to a
mixer with phantom power
No sound although loudspeaker is on
Is the loudspeaker in protect mode?
Turn off the mains switch, unplug the
loudspeaker before reconnecting
Does the loudspeaker remain in
protect mode?
Refer to qualifi ed service personnel
Distorted sound
Is the input signal level too high?
Reduce mixer, preamp or source level
Is the mic/line switch set incorrectly
Change mic/line setting to correct source
Distorted sound, limit LED is on continuously
Are the level controls set too high?
Reduce volume controls or use
additional loudspeakers
Exaggerated bass response when used as
fl oor monitor
Is the Low Cut fi lter switched out?
Switch the Low Cut fi lter to 'on' and/or
reduce the bass control
Hum or noise
Are the connected sources balanced?
Use balanced cables and 3-pole connectors
wherever possible. Check wiring
Ground loops?
Lift audio ground on affected device
with adapter
Are signal cables near or running parallel to
mains cables?
Move signal cables
