Receiver Protection Mode

Discussion in 'Receivers and amplifiers' started by Mortifix, Jan 1, 2010.

  1. Mortifix

    Mortifix Member

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    I have a Denon AVR-788 which are hooked up to my Polk RM 6880. When I put the audio on DTS, the receiver tends to go into protect mode quite a bit while watching blu-ray movies. Can the speakers not handle the receiver? Should I look into getting my receiver serviced?
     
  2. JVC

    JVC Active member

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    This is usually caused by a single strand of speaker wire touching something it shouldn't, and shorting. Double check all your speaker wires, at both ends. Re-twist and re-connect them, to make sure they are ok.

    They are 8 ohm speakers, so the receiver should be able to handle them just fine. If there's not a rogue wire causing a short, it may mean a visit to the repair shop.
    Good luck!
     
  3. cactikid

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    always wary of that way as for my amp i preferred push in coloured connectors.
     

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