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snidy10 · 2007-06-02, 10:01 PM

I have a Yamaha RX-V661BL. When I turn it up, it shuts down, and it's not really loud. I returned it, and the replacement does the same thing. What's the cause.
My speakers are
Klipch Synergy F3 front
Klipch Synergy C-3 center
Klipch Synergy B-2 rare
Klipch Sub-10

kgeorge78 · 2007-06-03, 12:43 AM

bad speaker connection or over heating.

make sure you dont have any loose speaker wires hitting the back of the receiver (Why they dont surround the terminals with plastic is beyond me!)

57 · 2007-06-03, 10:38 AM

As kgeorge78 says, you probably have a short on your speaker wires. Since you've replaced the receiver, I'd suspect it's at one of the speakers - either a wire touching another wire, or a problem with one of the speakers. Try disconnecting all the speakers and adding them in one at a time until the problem surfaces, or simply check all the wires at the speakers to ensure you don't have wires touching, etc.

Things to check first.

hugh · 2007-06-03, 10:49 AM

It goes without saying but in the troubleshooting section of your manual it should discuss what causes the receiver to shut down.

kgeorge78 · 2007-06-03, 11:22 AM

Dont feel bad, I've had 4 receivers in the past year and I've had this problem with every one - My guage is very thick so I get loose strands all over. I finally broke down and got banana plugs.

snidy10 · 2007-06-03, 12:24 PM

I double checked all of the wiring, I do use banana plugs on all connections. And I did read the troubleshooting in the manual, but it didn't help.
Could it be a defective speaker? They all sound ok except for my left rear has a lower volume.

Yaamon · 2007-06-03, 12:35 PM

Do you have anything sitting on top of the receiver ??

There should be nothing on top as most receivers have vented slots on the top to let the heat vent outward.

If you have anything sitting on top remove it.

If you have balanced the volume and your left rear volume is still low remove the speaker wire at the receiver for the rear left and then try it again.

Good luck.

jlet · 2007-06-03, 12:43 PM

Swap the speakers and see if the problem moves with the speaker or stay with the receiver.

snidy10 · 2007-06-05, 10:38 PM

I replaced the bad speaker and all is well, thanks' for the help.

57 · 2007-06-05, 11:58 PM

Thanks for the feedback. It's great to get confirmation of the issue.

charlie3133 · 2007-06-08, 02:37 PM

I had this the other day. I am setting up a 102 inch front projection home theatre. I laid all my cables out on the floor (connected) and ran a test (HD Serenity). Everything was great. then we ran the cables up on the ceiling and fitted crown molding to cover the wires.
Rechecked system, ran for 15 seconds or so and my receiver (Onkyo 604) shuts off

Take deep breath, try again, same thing. Go into panic mode imagining a damaged wire somewhere and having to rip the crown molding down ( yes I have run a spare set) rush around and find my father in law had by mistake pulled a banana plug out of one of my surrounds and it was touching the other banana plug. Shove it back in, turn the volume UP and all is well; Resumed
huge grins

2007-06-02, 10:01 PM	#1
snidy10 Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 3	Receiver shuts down I have a Yamaha RX-V661BL. When I turn it up, it shuts down, and it's not really loud. I returned it, and the replacement does the same thing. What's the cause. My speakers are Klipch Synergy F3 front Klipch Synergy C-3 center Klipch Synergy B-2 rare Klipch Sub-10

2007-06-03, 10:38 AM	#3
57 Moderator Join Date: May 2002 Location: Toronto, Rogers, 8300HD, eHDD, Panasonic TCP65S1, Denon AVR4310Ci; 8300HD, eHDD & Sony KDL40W3000 Posts: 50,347	As kgeorge78 says, you probably have a short on your speaker wires. Since you've replaced the receiver, I'd suspect it's at one of the speakers - either a wire touching another wire, or a problem with one of the speakers. Try disconnecting all the speakers and adding them in one at a time until the problem surfaces, or simply check all the wires at the speakers to ensure you don't have wires touching, etc. Things to check first. __________________ 57's Home Theatre (Latest equipment & photos) 57's Optimization Services (Home Theatre Optimization)

2007-06-03, 10:49 AM	#4
hugh Member #1 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Toronto Posts: 47,501	It goes without saying but in the troubleshooting section of your manual it should discuss what causes the receiver to shut down. __________________ As of January 2012, I am no longer the owner of the Digital Home website. If you have questions about the operation of the site, please contact VSAdmin. For personal inquiries contact me at the Hugh Thompson website.

2007-06-03, 12:35 PM	#7
Yaamon Veteran Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: 300 Steelcase Road W, #20 Markham,905470 9604 ext 230 Posts: 1,795	Do you have anything sitting on top of the receiver ?? There should be nothing on top as most receivers have vented slots on the top to let the heat vent outward. If you have anything sitting on top remove it. If you have balanced the volume and your left rear volume is still low remove the speaker wire at the receiver for the rear left and then try it again. Good luck. __________________ CM4228/9521/7775;F.RmJvc70FH96/8300HDPvr/Dish 612;B.Rm LC52LE810UN/8642HD;Study LG50PK550/Xbox360;

2007-06-03, 12:43 PM	#8
jlet Veteran Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Carleton Place, Ontario, Rogers Cable Posts: 1,733	Swap the speakers and see if the problem moves with the speaker or stay with the receiver. __________________ SA8300HD; Panasonic TH-50PZ850; Sony STR-DA5ES; Tannoy: Arden, S8C, S8LR; SVS 16-46PC+; Oppo 971; Harmony 659/680

2007-06-03, 12:43 AM	#2
kgeorge78 Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 731	bad speaker connection or over heating. make sure you dont have any loose speaker wires hitting the back of the receiver (Why they dont surround the terminals with plastic is beyond me!)

2007-06-03, 11:22 AM	#5
kgeorge78 Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 731	Dont feel bad, I've had 4 receivers in the past year and I've had this problem with every one - My guage is very thick so I get loose strands all over. I finally broke down and got banana plugs.

2007-06-03, 12:24 PM	#6
snidy10 Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 3	I double checked all of the wiring, I do use banana plugs on all connections. And I did read the troubleshooting in the manual, but it didn't help. Could it be a defective speaker? They all sound ok except for my left rear has a lower volume.

2007-06-05, 10:38 PM	#9
snidy10 Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 3	I replaced the bad speaker and all is well, thanks' for the help.

2007-06-05, 11:58 PM	#10
57 Moderator Join Date: May 2002 Location: Toronto, Rogers, 8300HD, eHDD, Panasonic TCP65S1, Denon AVR4310Ci; 8300HD, eHDD & Sony KDL40W3000 Posts: 50,347	Thanks for the feedback. It's great to get confirmation of the issue. __________________ 57's Home Theatre (Latest equipment & photos) 57's Optimization Services (Home Theatre Optimization)

2007-06-08, 02:37 PM	#11
charlie3133 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Vancouver Posts: 153	I had this the other day. I am setting up a 102 inch front projection home theatre. I laid all my cables out on the floor (connected) and ran a test (HD Serenity). Everything was great. then we ran the cables up on the ceiling and fitted crown molding to cover the wires. Rechecked system, ran for 15 seconds or so and my receiver (Onkyo 604) shuts off Take deep breath, try again, same thing. Go into panic mode imagining a damaged wire somewhere and having to rip the crown molding down ( yes I have run a spare set) rush around and find my father in law had by mistake pulled a banana plug out of one of my surrounds and it was touching the other banana plug. Shove it back in, turn the volume UP and all is well; Resumed huge grins

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