Symptom
Possible Cause
Component is
The component is plugged into a switched outlet
not receiving power.
and the PowerCenter has not been turned On.
The PowerCenter 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 with
a humming or
equipment that is not properly grounded.
buzzing noise.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Remedy
• Turn the PowerCenter On.
• Or, plug the component into an
• Turn the component power On.
• Connect your PowerCenter
• Try unplugging different components
Unswitched outlet.
to a dedicated outlet.
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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