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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

BEFORE GOING THROUGH THE FOLLOWING CHART, BE SURE THE BATTERY PACK IS FULLY

CHARGED. The POWER LAMP should light up when the unit comes on. The POWER LAMP will grow

dim as the batteries discharge. Because of the nature of nicad batteries, the batteries may fail during

use or be permanently damaged by the time the time the POWER LAMP is dim enough for you to

notice a change. Keep the batteries fully charged when not in use to insure long battery life.

Continuous charging will not harm the battery pack, although it is not necessary. In extreme cases a

continuous charge of two to three days may be necessary to restore a deeply discharged battery pack.

If the battery pack still will not except a charge after two to three days then the pack will need to be

replaced. See page 2 for charging instructions.

It is important to follow these steps in the sequence listed.

SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE

POWER LAMP NOT ON 1) Equipment turned off. Check Volume - On/Off

control.

2) Battery pack discharged. Recharge unit.

CHARGING LAMP NOT ON WITH CHARGER

PLUGGED INTO CHARGING JACK 1) CH-40 not plugged into 110v supply.

2) 110V supply switched off or defective. Check

110VAC outlet for voltage by plugging in a lamp or

other AC device.

3) CH-40 charger defective.

NO SOUND FROM SPEAKER 1) Volume turned down. Check Volume - On/Off

control.

2) Mic not plugged in.

3) Mic muted. Check mute switch on microphone

body.

4) Defective mic or cable.

INTERMITTENT AUDIO OR "CRACKLING"

SOUND FROM SPEAKER 1) Defective mic or cable. Try different mic and

cable.

2) Dirty cable plugs. Clean cable ends with clean

alcohol and a clean soft cloth. A brand new cord

stored in a sealed container such as a plastic bag

will give off a gas that forms a coating on the

plugs ("outgassing"). This coating can cause

improper contact when the plug is connected to

the jack on the equipment. It will appear that the

cord is defective. It is a good idea to clean the

cord periodically, and after the system has been

stored. Clean the plugs with alcohol and a clean

cloth.

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