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Pioneer VSX-D810 Amplifier Poweringoff message when turned on

Hi, my amp displays "poweringoff" within 5 seconds of being turned on. I'm fairly certain this is the protection mode, but I don't know how to reset it. I know that some models have a combination of two buttons you hold while powering it on, but I can't find any info on this model on the web.

I don't have the SM, and I'm not sure I want to shell out 15 bucks to get it. If that doesn't fix it, I don't have the electronics skills to go any deeper -- at that point I'd have to take it somewhere to be looked at, and the 15$ would be a waste. Does somebody happen to know the combination for this model, or maybe some common ones that I could try that might apply to the 810?

Much obliged!

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jazzgilbert
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I have a note at the back of my bench that says " To reactivate system control processor, press 'ADVANCED SURROUND' and 'ENTER' ( by jog ) together for 2 seconds ".

I'm pretty sure that this was for a Pioneer that I was having similar trouble with, but it is likely that if yours is going into protect mode, there is something actually wrong with it.

Probably wasn't for the same model - I can't remember now - CRAFT's disease and all that ( !! ) but worth a try, as often, the same codes do for more than one model from a manufacturer.

Arfa

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Arfa Daily

This problem can be caused most commonly either from overloading the unit, or by shorted finals. I'd be sure to check for shorted speaker wires. These units if I recall correctly use a STK like hybrid IC output device, and I have seen several output failures.

To reset the protection circut press and hold the Advanced Surround and Enter puttons simultaneously for at least 2 seconds. If the unit resets, then goes back into the shutdown mode, you are most likely dealing with a bad output IC.

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ampdoc

Well, I don't have those buttons (Adv. Surround & Enter). I have: Class, Memory, Band, MPX, Speakers, Midnight Station - & +, Tuning - &

+, Direct, Monitor, Digital NR, DSP Mode, Signal Select, Dolby/DTS, and Tone.

I've tried a few random buttons while powering up, no luck.

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jazzgilbert

I'll have a look and see if I've got a manual for it, but don't hold your breath ...

Arfa

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Arfa Daily

I appreciate you taking a look. I'm kinda tight on funding atm, and my current stereo died on me -- if I could get this one working, that would be amazingly good luck. It's got video and optical ins, both features I really needed and my old stereo didn't have 'em. Because I'm running audio from my pc, I get a lot of "power hum" using analog lines, so the optical is virtually a necessity.

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jazzgilbert

Finally got round to checking through the manuals, but haven't got one for that model - sorry.

Arfa

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Arfa Daily

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