When it goes into protect mode the amp will shut down with the standby light blinking. Share this conversation . While the unit is in the standby mode, it can be turned ON from the Remote Control unit. RCA cables are colored cables that easily plug into the back of the amp, but make sure the ones you get are compatible with the amp you have. Submitted: 10 years ago. Answered in 28 minutes by: 12/13/2009. Hey guys, I have been having some on going issues with my Kenwood KDC-248U head unit. Electronics Technician: Aric, Technician replied 10 years ago. Since then, whenever a sudden loud sound comes on, during a movie for example, it goes into protect mode which is very annoying. Satisfied Customers: 53,578. Using speakers with incorrect impedance or running it at excessive volume can trigger the protection circuit. The problem is that it costs a lot to have the thing reset every time, so I was wondering how I can do it myself. Kenwood car stereos have protect mode and sometimes it gets turned on. What’s on the Front Panel of Your Kenwood Audio-Video Receiver? Afterward, turn on the amp to see if that solves the issue. Standby mode While the standby indicator of the unit is lit, a small amount of current is flowing into the unit’s internal circuitry to back up the memory. How do I get a Kenwood receiver out of standby mode? Category: Consumer Electronics. It went into protect mode about a month ago, I unplugged the radio, plugged it back in and it worked for about three weeks before it did it again. Pull the RCA plug cables out from the back of the amp, then replace them with new ones. You did not tell us if you got out of the protect mode or if you need help with that. My kenwood kdc mp335 is on protect mode but its not blinking. Ask Your Own Consumer Electronics Question. Category: Consumer Electronics. G.DawG: Posted on Friday, July 18, 2003 - 16:37 GMT . I am looking to replace it (if replacing it would fix the problem) unless anyone has a solution. For the second time in a few months a lightning storm has caused my amp to go into protection mode. This condition is referred to as the standby mode of the unit. My cb radio puts out 35 watts in my truck and triggers my stereo to protect mode… Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube. Aric, Technician. Reset button is not fixing problem. Hi. All help appreciated. It has gotten progressively worse and now it seems to do it every few times I get into the truck. I've had a Kenwood KR-V7040 for years, and somewhat recently got surround sound.