How to troubleshoot Citation 22

ezjam · 13th October 2010, 04:28 AM

Hi,

I have a Citation 22 that has permanently gone into the Protect mode. I have the Service Manual thanx to a guy from AudioKarma. However, I do not know how to proceed.

I have a Fluke meter and access to other lab equipment. However, I would appreciate some pointers as to where to start.

Thanx in advance.

ezjam

Tekko · 13th October 2010, 08:31 AM

ohm the output transistors and see which are shorted.

Also disconnect everything but the power cable and see if its a dc on the input/short on the speaker outputs issue before proceeding to troubleshoot the insides.

ezjam · 19th October 2010, 07:26 PM

Hi,

I measured all output resistor as suggested and none are shorted. However, while measuring the speaker outputs resistance, the Protect LED went off and the power came LED came on. Now every time I turn it on, the Protect LED is on for about 5 seconds and then shuts off and amplifier works as expected (I think.) I have not been able to do a through sound test as my citation 22 that I purchased with it is not working. I have tested it with a plain MP3 player, however, the sound coming out is not very pleasant.

I guess I have to get my hands on a pre-amp now.

Thanx for your help.

ezjam

ezjam · 19th October 2010, 08:51 PM

I measured all output transistors..

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Originally Posted by ezjam

Hi,

I measured all output transistors suggested and none are shorted. However, while measuring the speaker outputs resistance, the Protect LED went off and the power came LED came on. Now every time I turn it on, the Protect LED is on for about 5 seconds and then shuts off and amplifier works as expected (I think.) I have not been able to do a through sound test as my citation 22 that I purchased with it is not working. I have tested it with a plain MP3 player, however, the sound coming out is not very pleasant.

I guess I have to get my hands on a pre-amp now.

Thanx for your help.

ezjam

13th October 2010, 04:28 AM	#1
ezjam diyAudio Member Join Date: Oct 2010	How to troubleshoot Citation 22 Hi, I have a Citation 22 that has permanently gone into the Protect mode. I have the Service Manual thanx to a guy from AudioKarma. However, I do not know how to proceed. I have a Fluke meter and access to other lab equipment. However, I would appreciate some pointers as to where to start. Thanx in advance. ezjam

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13th October 2010, 08:31 AM	#2
Tekko diyAudio Member Join Date: Jan 2005	ohm the output transistors and see which are shorted. Also disconnect everything but the power cable and see if its a dc on the input/short on the speaker outputs issue before proceeding to troubleshoot the insides.

19th October 2010, 07:26 PM	#3
ezjam diyAudio Member Join Date: Oct 2010	Hi, I measured all output resistor as suggested and none are shorted. However, while measuring the speaker outputs resistance, the Protect LED went off and the power came LED came on. Now every time I turn it on, the Protect LED is on for about 5 seconds and then shuts off and amplifier works as expected (I think.) I have not been able to do a through sound test as my citation 22 that I purchased with it is not working. I have tested it with a plain MP3 player, however, the sound coming out is not very pleasant. I guess I have to get my hands on a pre-amp now. Thanx for your help. ezjam

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