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 my Sony receiver going into protect mode?

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.

How do I stop my Sony receiver from turning off?

Note:

  1. Plug your device into a working wall outlet, and not on a power strip or surge protector, to reduce the possibility of a short circuit.
  2. Plug your device into a different wall outlet.
  3. Remove the batteries from the remote control to avoid sending unintentional signals to your device.
  4. Disconnect the speakers.

How do I unlock my Sony AV?

Turn on the Home Theater System. Press the STOP button and the EJECT button simultaneously for five seconds. The message UNLOCKED will be displayed to indicate that DVD disc tray is unlocked.

How do I get my stereo out of Protect Mode?

Turn off the receiver and let it cool for a few hours; then try again. If the protection mode warning doesn’t go away on its own, press the reset button. If that doesn’t work, disconnect the power lead from your receiver for 30 seconds and then reconnect it. If it still doesn’t work, it’s time to take it to the dealer.

What causes s protection?

Amplifier protection arises the moment the device detects potential harm to this very important circuitry component from a voltage fluctuation. As such the sound bar will mute the volume down automatically and inform user by displaying “S-PROTEC” in the display window.

How do you fix an amp in protection mode?

Steps to fix an amp in protect mode

  1. Check if your amp is warm.
  2. Check cables, terminals, and fuses.
  3. Check the voltage on your amp’s power cables.
  4. Check that you have a good ground.
  5. Unplug the amp from the speaker.
  6. Unplug the amp from the head unit.

What is Sony power protector?

The PROTECT and PUSH POWER messages will flash alternately when the protective device of the amplifier has been activated because a strong signal was input, or if there is a short-circuit detected. To resolve the issue, turn the amplifier off and leave it off for at least 30 minutes.

Why does my receiver keep turning off and on?

In many cases, premature shutoff of your unit can be caused by a problem with the speaker wiring between the receiver and speakers. A single strand of wire in the wrong place (causing a short circuit condition) will cause the unit to shut off at anything but very low volume levels.

How do you unlock a Sony surround sound system?

Press and hold the STOP button for approximately 5 seconds or until CHILD LOCK and ON appears on the front display panel. To deactivate (or cancel) the feature: Press and hold the STOP button for approximately 5 seconds or until CHILD LOCK and OFF appears on the front display panel.