Unit is in protection mode

Unit is in protect mode. Hold "advanced Surround" button and power switch for a couple seconds and it should turn on. If it turns back off, disconnect all your speaker wires and try again. If it still shuts off, the amp is bad and needs to go in for repair.

Overheat or low voltage. The unit is most likely going into protection mode.

hold the tune down (-) button and multi zone on/off button for two seconds then receiver should reset on the VSX-1019AHK model!!!

you can "release" the error by pressing the "down arrow" and the "zone 2 on/off" for 2 seconds.

Hi Pepe.

Only when there is no power at all, no led on, and no sign of life whatsoever, that means that the problem is likely the internal power supply board.


If instead the TV stays in stand-by, with the LED light on and flashing, but does not respond to remote, or to the buttons on the chassis, then the TV is in protect (safe) mode because an internal fault had been detected. In this case the fault is not necessary the PSU. Parts must be tested to find out. The clicking sound is the protection circuit that keeps turning off the PSU to prevent further damage.
If the problem is the PSU, often it is possible to see at a glance that one of the big electrolytic capacitors in PSU board has blown.

General troubleshooting on this article: Why my TV does not start up and remains in... . I do not think it will help in your case.


If that does not work, contact the manufacturer at the number listed on the owners manual to get the TV repaired by a licensed technician. Pioneer covers the PSU or other parts even out of warranty only when a determined factory defect concerning that model and year had been reported by a number of technicians.
To find the contact see:
USA:Pioneer Electronics
Contact us - Pioneer Europe
Pioneer Electronics Asiacenter
Contact Us - Pioneer UK
contact us - Welcome to the pioneer global media Website

Regards.

Check the resistance of the primary on the main power transformer, (with power off) should be 1-3 ohms. If open you need a new transformer.

If good turn it on and check for ac voltage (120v) there.

This unit is having a problem with component failure and is going into the protection mode. This protects the unit from further damage. You will have to take or send your television in for testing and service.The service center will have all the service information to analyze the problem and do the repairs. If you had given the brand name and model number of the television, i could have directed you to a customer support website or telephone number. This information can be found in your owners manual. I hope this information helps you with your problem.

Protet mode is a special diagnostic mode that starts when a fault is detected.

When in protection mode the unit is prevented from starting by protection circuit, so to prevent further damage.

Check the speakers and speakers wiring, a contact in speaker wires, or faulty speakers can send the unit in protection.

Try unplugging power cable for one hour or so. then connect cable back and see if you get rid of protect state. Sometimes accumulation of electrostatic charges inside circuit capacitors can kick in protect mode. In that case unplugging the unit from main for some times can get rid of electrostatic charges, and reset circuits by draining power completely.
If that was the problem, you will not get Protect when plugging back power cable.

If you do all the above and still get Protect, then there is a real fault.

In that case the unit may be disassembled and tested to find the fault.

If that is the case I suggest contacting the manufacturer at the number listed on the owners manual, or asking a quote on repair to a local technician.

Sounds like it is going into the protection mode. Probably because of a problem in one or both of the output channels. It may be time to see a repair guy. Good luck.

Protet mode is a special diagnostic mode that starts when a fault is detected.

When in protection mode the unit is prevented from starting by protection circuit, so to prevent further damage.

Check the speakers and speakers wiring, a contact in speaker wires, or faulty speakers can send the unit in protection.

Try unplugging power cable for one hour or so. then connect cable back and see if you get rid of protect state. Sometimes accumulation of electrostatic charges inside circuit capacitors can kick in protect mode. In that case unplugging the unit from main for some times can get rid of electrostatic charges, and reset circuits by draining power completely.
If that was the problem, you will not get Protect when plugging back power cable.

If you do all the above and still get Protect, then there is a real fault.

In that case the unit may be disassembled and tested to find the fault.

If that is the case I suggest contacting the manufacturer at the number listed on the owners manual, or asking a quote on repair to a local technician.