Was Listening to Jack…it just died!
I have a Technic’s receiver SA-20. Was listening to JACK (lol) one day. Sound level was low. All of a sudden it just died! Keep getting a message that reads “overload”….the manual tells me to, check all the speaker wiring, turn off system, unplug it etc. I have done EVERYTHING to this receiver that I possibly can, with NO solution. I called the store where I purchased it from and NOT much to my surprise, they had NO clue as to the problem! I have tried to reset the receiver, I went over the speaker connections with a fine tooth comb. HELP ME PLEASE (if you can) I cannot stand listening to JACK from and old transistor radio!
Thanking you in advance
Nan
Hi Nan
That must have been a really great…or really bad tune!
Receivers generally have circuitry in them to prevent a total melt down should a short occur. The first thing to do is completely disconnect the speakers and speaker wires from the back of the receiver, then turn it on. If your receiver recovers, there is a short in either the speakers or the speaker wire and your receiver will live to play another day. If this is the case, use an AA battery and touch the speaker leads to either end of the battery. Don’t hold contact, just quickly touch the wires to the battery, if you get a clicking sound, that speaker and wire may be OK, if not there is a short. Do not reconnect to the receiver and bring both speakers in for service.
If the receiver still shows overload without any speakers connected it has failed and you will need to bring it in for service. We can repair it in store. I would suggest getting an estimate just to make sure it’s economical to repair. Even if you determine the problem is in the receiver you should test the speakers and wires as described above as a shorted wire or speaker could be the original cause. If you are unsure, bring everything in and our service staff would be pleased to help get your Jack back.
Mark