HI, My Sony receiver does exactly the same thing only it flashes for no apparent reason. The 'PROTECT' message comes on randomly, sometimes when I've been listening to music for a while, sometimes as soon as I start it up. Even when there's nothing at all plugged into the receiver. The only way to make it go away seems to be unplugging the thing and waiting a couple of hours. Then it will turn on. Its still under warrantee for me so I think I'll try and take it back. David

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