I have a Yamaha RX-V681. It went into protection mode.

Followed directions from past posts to get out of protection mode. Hold tone/ straight buttons then power. But no action. Only light next to power button. Happened after power outage. This is receiver toast?

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If your Yamaha RX-V681 is not responding after following the steps to exit protection mode, it is possible that there is a more serious issue with the unit. It is recommended to unplug the unit and let it sit for a few minutes before attempting the procedure again. If this does not work, it may be necessary to have the unit serviced by a professional technician or contact Yamaha customer support for further assistance.

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