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Why does my receiver keep saying protect?

By Matthew Sanders

Why does my receiver keep saying protect?

PROTECT or PROTECTOR is flashing in the display of the home audio device. If there has been an electrical surge or power outage, then the internal surge protection inside the home audio device may have been triggered to protect the device from the surge. This is normal.

Why is my push power protector not working?

If a cord is frayed or in contact with another terminal, an error will occur. Fix the connection to prevent a short circuit. Make sure the speaker impedance is within the recommended range. If the impedance is not correct, sound will not come out properly and the speaker may be damaged.

What to do if your home power protector is flashing?

This is normal. To reset the internal surge protection circuit unplug the AC power cord from the wall for at least 30 minutes. Ensure the top of the home audio device has proper ventilation to keep it from overheating. Running the home audio device in a poorly ventilated cabinet can trigger the protection circuit.

What causes a speaker to go into Protect Mode?

Reduce the volume level. If the impedance of any of the speakers is below the rated impedance range indicated on the rear of the home audio device next to the speaker connections, the home audio device may enter the PROTECT mode. Raising the volume with a low impedance speaker will trigger the protection circuit.

Why is push power / protect / protector flashing in my speakers?

If the words PROTECT / PROTECTOR and PUSH POWER appear in alternating sequence on the display of your home audio device, or if the words PROTECT or PROTECTOR appear, there may be an external speaker issue or connection issue that is triggering the protection circuit.

If a cord is frayed or in contact with another terminal, an error will occur. Fix the connection to prevent a short circuit. Make sure the speaker impedance is within the recommended range. If the impedance is not correct, sound will not come out properly and the speaker may be damaged.

Reduce the volume level. If the impedance of any of the speakers is below the rated impedance range indicated on the rear of the home audio device next to the speaker connections, the home audio device may enter the PROTECT mode. Raising the volume with a low impedance speaker will trigger the protection circuit.

What does protector mean on a Sony stereo?

“Protector” is an indicator that there are either shorted speaker outputs inside the unit, a shorted speaker wire, or a blown speaker connected to the unit. Unplug the unit from AC power for 30 minutes, and disconnect all of the speakers and other associated equipment.

If the words PROTECT / PROTECTOR and PUSH POWER appear in alternating sequence on the display of your home audio device, or if the words PROTECT or PROTECTOR appear, there may be an external speaker issue or connection issue that is triggering the protection circuit.