SOURCE: my Kenwood KDC-X493 deck is flashing "Protect" ,
You can unplug the unit for 10 minutes. This will clear this.
SOURCE: My Kenwood KDC-252U radio just started flashing protect on the screen.
Usually, when you see "Protect", the audio system has detected a short in the wiring. You'll have to check for loose or broken wires and missing insulation on wires that are touching anything else in the vehicle. Check all of the speaker leads from the wiring harness to the speakers.
If you can't find any wiring issues, press the reset button behind the faceplate. To take the faceplate off, press in on the upper left corner and then pull the left side away from the dash. Use a pen point or an unfolded paper clip to press the recessed button. It's below the CD slot a bit left of the center of the main unit.
If the "Protect" message continues, your CD-receiver requires service at a service center.
I hope this helps. You can see a picture of the location of the reset button on page 4 of the manual. You can find a copy of the manual from Kenwood support here: http://www.kenwood.com/cs/ce/index.php?model=KDC-252U&lang=index . The current link to the manual is http://manual.kenwood.com/files/52d6099c6e64c.pdf .
Cindy Wells
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