How to fix your Home Theatre System when it says: “Push Power Protector”

This error message could be caused by a few different things. From an online forums post by “Blackknight-UK“:

Follow the steps below to troubleshoot if the word PROTECT or PROTECTOR is flashing on the A/V receivers display.

  1. Check the speaker wires and speakers for proper connections.
  2. Reduce the volume level. IMPORTANT: If the receiver is played back at maximum volume level it may enter the protect mode. Maximum volume listening will cause the receiver to run very hot and may drain the output capacitors.
  3. Disable the surround sound option if both the A and B speakers are being used simultaneously.
  4. Ensure the top of the receiver has proper ventilation to keep it from overheating.
  5. If the message only occurs when using a DVD player, the sampling frequency may be set too high. IMPORTANT: Some receivers provide compatibility with the higher sampling frequencies through alternate connections. Consult the owners manual for specific information.
  6. Unplug the AC power cord for about 1 to 2 hours to reset the output transformers.

Thanks blackknight!

51 thoughts on “How to fix your Home Theatre System when it says: “Push Power Protector””

  1. I have a Sony surround bar sound that when I turned it on, it says press power detector. How do I fix this problem? I haven’t used this surround sound since Dec and it was working fine.

  3. How can i fix my sony home theatre when it shows this “Push Power Protector”? The model is DAV-DZ 170. I have have followed some of the basic solutions but still the problem is there.

  4. I’M using a sony hcd-fl5d and it tells me push power protect for about 8 month just just yesterday night the set start by it self, what is the course of this please?

  5. Likewise here ,i am experiencing this push power protect on my sony dvd home theatre system DAV-TZ200
    I tried the operating instruction , but still not working . Could anyone advice? I hate Sony for this problem a long time issue.

  6. Please when ever I turn on my Sony home theatre bravia he will display push power protector. Please i need your help on how to fix it.

  7. When ever I turn on my Sony home theatre bravia he display push power protector. Please i need your help on how to fix it.

  11. Hi im fredrick, how can i fix the “push power protector” on my sony DZ590K? Thanks

  12. HOW DO I FIX MY SONY DVDHOME TEATRE SYSTEN DAV-DZ340K It is showing Protect Push Pwr ?

  13. If you can’t get it out of the push power protector mode, how do you disable surround sound and turn the volume down?

  14. i hate sony product with protection system. that really bab.doent help the product.

  15. Hai i am inbarajan using Sony home theater Dav -DZ270 it’s showing push power protector..how do i fix it?

  17. Is there a way I can fix my sony home theatre when it shows this “Push Power Protector”? The model is SONY DAV-HDX 678WF. I have have followed several troubleshooting tips online without success and it continues to display the error PUSH POWER PROTECTOR..

    THANKS!

  18. Seriously i am thinking that why I purchased sony home theater.
    3 year before I purchased it and really i never got pleasent mood till yet.
    Service center also third class in my city.
    25 thousands system is ideal.
    In other 2 thousands Philips DVD giving me tomorrow pleasure

  19. Here’s what I’ve found works, though it sometimes takes several exhausting tries.

    To override PUSH POWER PROTECTOR, hold eject and stop. Then press start.

    Sometimes it works on the first try. Sometimes it takes 25 tries. But it always works on my DAV-HDX 500 Sony.

    Good luck!!!

  20. I have the Sony DAV-DZ340K that has been displaying ‘push power protect’. What could be the problem?

  21. Is there a way to fix the Power Protector on my Sony S-Air? I have tried everything researched on the internet and nothing has worked.

  22. How to reset the push power problem of Sony davdz 120 k, it doesn’t seem to be work ,, I almost tried everything acconding to the adviser , plss any one over there who can help ….

  23. Hi it’s kavish l have dav-dz590k home theater system and display push power protector. I have try all instructions online,but still the same problem. Please guide me how to slove this issue.
    Thanks

  25. Hi im Sinothi I got the same problem on my sony its been a week now I switch it off and on checked speaker wires still the same

  26. This is the same story I get it round the year I did all possible things to get it.
    Keep checking wires change interchange, every now and then but this is not working what should I do and how to avoid this problems

  27. Worst part of Sony amplifiers is this push protect power. Don’t recommend Sony here after.

  28. Hi l havehome theatre system sony dav-dz590k model and it’s display push power protector.how to solve this problem.

  29. I have the same issue and tried everything suggested but nothing works. Looks like it is toast. Will never buy a Sony audio/video product again!

  31. I have Sony model DAV-DZ150K home theatre and displays Push Power Protector. I found the “cold reset code” on Google 6 months ago and fixed the problem. Now can’t find this morning!? Can you please help me with the reset code, thank you.

  32. My home theater has been displaying push power protector have remove all sound ICs but still displaying push power protector and is has been like that for the last 3 months
    Kind help
    Regard,
    Ken Rodgers

  33. My home theater has been displaying push power protector have removed all sound ICs but still displaying push power protector and is has been like that for the last 3 months
    Kindly help

  34. hi. I m using Sony DVD and since I last used it three months back and now when I switch it on it start by saying…Please wait and then the push the power protector will start flashing. Please advise

  35. I have the same issue. Push Power Protect flashing on the screen. I have the Sony Dvd Home Theater. I have tried every suggestion. Still no luck.

  36. Same problem of Push Pwr Protect. Tried 100 times to start but no success. Even service centre guys came to attend, they did hit and trial method, worked for few days and again same problem. Feel like throwing out from my window.

  38. Purchase Sony and get repaired on 60% of cost and still get this Push Power protector problem repeatedly. It works in Service centre but whatever you do at home it works most unpredictably for may be 1-2 days or in next turn 5-10 minutes. Lying idle for months now due to this issue

  40. How can I fixed my Sony DVD home theatre system DAV-DZ860 asking me to push power protector every time I try to,power it on this has just started few days a go and I have been using it for the past year
    Any solution please

  41. I have purchased sony dz 510 sony home theater in 2010 within 2 months it shows push power protector.
    I have done one time in warranty period. I do not use regurally last 4 years it is idle every time mecanic say some parts are gone and charge rs 1500 to rs 1800 . I ave repaired 3 times .the problem is same again it shows push power protector.I would say sony products
    are worse and too costly.Specially do not by home theater .or sony should change or remove push power protector from panel

  42. Is there a way I can fix sony home theatre when it shows this “Push Power Protector”? The model is SONY DAV-DZ 87OW. I have have followed several troubleshooting tips online without success and it continues to display the error PUSH POWER PROTECTOR.. Pls help out.

    THANKS!

  43. Hi how can I reset my home theatre when it shows this “Push Power Protector”? The model is SONY DAV-DZ 87OW. I have have followed several troubleshooting tips online without success and it continues to display the error PUSH POWER PROTECTOR.. Pls help out.

  44. Playback proceeds for more than 2 mins when volume is at minimum (making no sense of listening to the playback) while increasing the volume even just by 5 causes it to return the error again of *Push power protector).

    I’ve been down for almost 3 weeks now, I’m using the DAV-TZ710.

  45. I have experienced the same problem. Resetting it almost doesn’t work. I’ve had to unplug every single fibre and disconnect all the cables connected on the inside, then leave it off for like an hour. the cables connecting the DVD to other speakers are all good.

  47. how to clear power push protector from home theatre dz 290k having done all basic techniques to clear the mess all in vain.

  48. I have same problem I unplug mine then plug back in works for a while but goes back to push power protector

  49. Push power protect seemed to be a scam in sony home theater sound system. Imagine I have 2 units with different model with same problem and when I brought them to authorized sony service center they refused to fix them saying it is the main board fault and it will cost me a lot and take time.

  50. I am getting push power protect on sony MHC VX 333 model. How to override this error

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