HELP - JVC RX-6008V Overload

[agentdisco]

I have a JVC RX-6008V receiver as part of a basic home theatre package (home theatre in a box) I got 5 years ago and it has worked fine.

Yesterday I switched the speaker cable for my side and rear surround speakers because I moved them to new wall mounts. The previous speaker cable I had was very cheap and came with the system. The upgraded speaker cable is 16 gauge.

Now, everytime I turn on the receiver to watch a DVD, the receiver flashes "OVERLOAD" and shuts off when there is an increase in volume. I have checked all the connections several times to make sure they are correct (+ to +, - to -), I have consulted the owner's manual (which says nothing other than "find the cause of the short circuit") and I don't know what else to do. The ONLY change to the system is the speaker cable!

At each connection point there IS a small amount of bare wire (this is a wire connection, not plugs), but there was some with the previous cable as well.

Can someone help me troubleshoot this? THANK YOU!!

 

[stizach]

Check all your connections to ensure that no bare wire is touching metal or that the + and - are not touching this will cause the signal to be sent back to the amp thus describing the issue that you are reffering to.

 

[agentdisco]

thanks

Stizach - thanks, that was it. Had some + and = rubbing up against each other on one of the speakers. Fixed it and it all sounds great now.

 

[baccus]

Jvc

Good morning,

One question can i please know whats the cause of reciver overload?