Symptom
Possible Cause
Component
The component is plugged into a switched outlet
is not receiving power.
and the PowerCenter has not been turned On.
The component is plugged into a switched outlet,
but power on the component is not On.
In some instances, a component plugged
into a switched outlet won't receive power
when the PowerCenter is turned On unless
the component power is also switched On.
Speakers emit
The PowerCenter is sharing AC power
a humming
with equipment that is not properly grounded.
or buzzing noise.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Remedy
•
Turn the PowerCenter On.
•
Or, plug the component into
an unswitched outlet.
•
Turn the component power On.
•
Connect your PowerCenter
to a dedicated outlet.
•
Try unplugging different
components from the PowerCenter
one at a time to see if the noise
stops. If a component is discovered
to be improperly grounded, attach
a copper wire from the component's
chassis to the PowerCenter's
grounding post.
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