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. Check to see if the effects loop is connected
    correctly.
  5. Check speaker cable to see if it is disconnected
    or shorted.
  6. Make sure that the impedance selector is fully
    engaged in its detent.
  7. Check the standby switch.
  8. Check for a blown speaker.
  9. Check the mains fuse, and replace if necessary.
    If it blows again, refer to qualified service personnel.

WON’T SWITCH TO OPERATE

  1. Check the mains fuse, and replace if necessary. If it blows again, refer to qualified service
    personnel.

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).
    NOTE: Always set the amplifier to standby when
    taking breaks and turn the amplifier off when
    not in use. This will extend tube life and improve
    long term reliability.

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).