Pioneer VSX 3800 receiver shuts off by itself during operation. Sometimes cannot get it to power back up without unplugging it and plugging it back in. What could cause this problem? Thanks
This is the "Protect" mode. It is either a bad speaker, or not good ventilation, or a channel going out in the receiver. Please provide more details about the problem so I can help you better. How long is it playing before it shuts off, does it shut off even if the volume is low? Disconnect the speakers form the receiver and then turn it on and let it play without speakers, if it still shuts off then the problem is not the speakers. More information is needed to better diagnose this problem.
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Pioneer vsx 3800 - power up OK. Radio sound comes on after approx 10 min warm-up. No warm-up time needed for sound for CD or AUX.
Three plugs in back of unit - two used by CD & Turntable. Jiggling these cords helps the sound come on sooner and also cut off. Taping on the side of the unit also lets the sound come on. Once unit is on for more than 15 - 20 mins, works fine.
Off and on feedback in all modes - cd, radio, etc Have to jiggle the power cords for CD & turntable plugged into the back in addition to playing with the speaker wires.
I was considering taking off the cover and just seeing if anything loose or needs cleaning. Any other suggestions. Love the unit. Thanks..
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