11 Troubleshooting
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Troubleshooting Index
Symptoms
Cause
Solution
Unit does not function
(no display or audio).
Batteries dead. Replace batteries.
Incorrect AC adapter. Use only Alesis P6 or
equivalent.
No/incorrect INPUT
connection.
On battery power, the
BassFX will turn on only
when a mono 1/4” plug
is inserted into the
INPUT jack.
Audio distorted, even
in BYPASS.
Input level too high. Reduce instrument
output level.
Output level too high. Turn down master
volume.
Batteries low. Replace batteries.
No sound, level low. Incorrect input/output
connections.
Refer to pages 14 and 17.
Master volume or
program level set too low.
Change setting.
Display dim, # or
EDITED dot flashing.
Batteries almost dead. Replace batteries.