Wanna listen to your favorite music at the fullest volume and the receiver keeps shutting off? Frustrating, right? As a Yamaha receiver user, you aren’t alone in who faced this problem.
So, why does your Yamaha receiver shuts off when volume turned up?
The Yamaha receiver shuts down when volume is turned up automatically for short circuit. You have to troubleshoot to know if the short is internal or external. The external short can be on your speakers. In the case of internal, you have to take the receiver to the service center.
Confused about how to determine whether it’s an external or internal problem? Also, need further details about the warranty and everything? Just keep reading, and I will let you know everything you have to do.
Why Does Yamaha Receiver Shut Off When Volume Turned Up?
Just like how Sherwood RX 4109 faces this issue, Yamaha Receivers also suffer from this. There are some reasons for this problem occur. Here’s someone who has similar issue.
Let’s discuss the issues behind such case.
Reason 1: Overcurrent Condition
Yamaha sticks a computerized Built-in protection circuit on its receivers. When there are any overcurrent conditions, the protection circuit will be activated.
Let me explain in another way. Sometimes the unit draws a high level of electricity through the power supply or amplifier. The computer Yamaha has Built-in will automatically turn off the receiver.
This function is included in the system to protect the receiver and speaker system.
Now the question is, what causes a receiver to shut off?
There are some reasons for the receiver to shut off suddenly. Usually, there is a complication with the wiring between the speaker system and the receiver. There can be circuit overload. Even a strand of wire causing a short circuit can make this happen.
Also, there is another problem that can happen. You may not have a clear idea of connecting a particular speaker with a particular receiver. Such as, connecting 6.1 speakers to 7.1 receivers and you may even do a blunder.
And for these problems, the receiver can shut off suddenly. If this is the cause, it is an external problem.
Solution: Matching the Power of Reciever with Speaker
Match the power of the receiver with the speakers to avoid current overflow. See the recommended power rating of your sound system. Get a receiver that can meet the same capacity.
For example, a 100-watt receiver should be enough for a 100-watt speaker. But remember not to turn the volume all the way up.
Reason 2: Mismatch Impedance Of Receiver and Speaker
Matching the impedance of speakers and receivers is very important. Otherwise, the receiver can be damaged. For example, your speaker has a lower impedance than your A/V receiver. In this case, your receiver shuts off when the volume turned up.
Impedance or the restriction of power is rated as Ohm. In a higher ohm rating, a higher restriction or impedance is applied to the current. Common ohm ratings for home receivers and speakers are 4, 6, or 8 ohms.
Solution: Equalizing Receiver to Speaker
When you choose a receiver for your speakers, the ohm rating of both should be equal. Or the speaker’s ohm rating should be higher than the receiver’s.
Reason 3: Dust
Sometimes the problem isn’t even that complicated. Check if there is any dust on the receiver port or speaker jack. Dust can jam the current flow to the receiver.
Solution: Cleaning the jack and port
Clean the jack and port and check if the receiver works in a high volume.
How To Identify If the Problem is Internal Or External?
Now, how will you understand, whether the problem is external or internal? For that, you have to troubleshoot.
Here’re some steps you need to follow to understand whether the problem is internal or external.
Step 1: At first, you have to disconnect all the speaker wires from the receiver.
Step 2: Turn on the receiver. And turn up the volume high.
Step 3: If the receiver suddenly shuts off the problem is internal. If the receiver doesn’t shut off, the problem is external.
If the problem is external, your speaker system might have some problems. Now, you may wanna know which of your speakers is faulty. So, keep reconnecting all the speakers to the receiver one by one.
Before connecting, inspect the wire of all the speakers. Check if they are torn or twisted. Now if you don’t find a problem like this, first start reconnecting with your main speaker.
Connect the main speaker to the receiver, turn the receiver on and raise the volume. If it keeps running, your main speaker is fine.
But your receiver can suddenly shut down. That means, your main speaker or the wire of your main speaker is faulty.
If your main speaker is okay, reconnect your surround speakers one by one. And finally, your center channel speaker and subwoofer. In the same manner, check all the speakers and other devices.
If your subwoofer comes out faulty, you can use your old subwoofer, if you have any. You can easily connect an old subwoofer to the receiver.
You will find out one speaker is faulty. Now, the problem can be on your speaker, or on the wire. You can check whether the problem is in the speaker wire by yourself. Or you can directly take the speaker to the shop for repair.
Some of the compatible speakers for the Yamaha receiver are listed below.
Good outdoor speakers for Yamaha NS-AW150W. You can check the price on Amazon.
For a three-way speaker go for Yamaha 3-Way Bookshelf Speakers. You can check the availability on Amazon.
If none of those satisfied your checklist, then you can go for Yamaha 2-Way Indoor/Outdoor Speakers. You can check the price on Amazon.
What Can You Do If The Problem Is Internal?
For the internal problems of the receiver, take it to a professional for repair. I will recommend directly taking it to the Yamaha Customer Center.
You may get a Yamaha receiver warranty if there’s still time. For AVENTAGE (RX-A Series) A/V Receivers, Yamaha provides 3 years of warranty. And for the RX-Z Series A/V Receivers, they provide 5 years of warranty. (condition Applied).
Even if the warranty period is expired, you will get the best service from them. But repairing the receiver is a little costly.
Sometimes, especially in the case of very old models, the repair charge can be very high. Yamaha parts are already very expensive. And part of the old models is very hard to find. In that case, The best option for you is to replace the receiver.
For replacement, you can go for Yamaha again. Also, there are other good brands for receivers. Such as Denon, Marantz, Pioneer, Rotel, etc.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Why Does My Unit Shut Off At 1/4 Volume Or Less?
Because the unit may have sensed a short somewhere. Receivers are programmed to shut down in these cases. Troubleshoot by reconnecting all the speakers one by one with the receiver. Then turn the receiver on without attaching any speaker. You’ll know either the receiver or speaker system is faulty.
Why Yamaha Receiver Internal Error Show?
If you have repaired your receiver recently, this can occur. That’s because, In the new board, the region code may haven’t been set correctly. In this case, the “receiver internal error” is shown. Set the region code correctly.
Why R-S500 Receiver Shuts Off After 4 Hours, 8 Hours, Or 12 Hours Approximately?
Yamaha receivers have a feature in it called “Automatic Power Down”. For this feature, your receiver shuts off after 8 hours. This is to make energy saving. But if you don’t like this feature, change it from the advanced setup menu.
Conclusion
I guess, now you know, why your Yamaha receiver shuts off when volume turned up. Don’t worry, mostly the problem is external. And you can easily get it fixed.
I hope your problem will be solved soon. And you can hear your favorite music in full volume. Have a good day.
