My yamaha rx-v596 makes a clicking sound but does not turn on

What exactly are you trying to accomplish?

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http://www.retrevo.com/support/Yamaha-RX-V596-Receivers-manual/id/320ag000/t/2/

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http://service.us.panasonic.com/OPERMANPDF/SCBT230%20EZ%20SET%20UP.PDF

Typically you can find an adapter / cord that contains a 3.5mm headphone plug on one end and a pair of RCA plugs on the other. These RCA plugs should be able to be plugged into any available input on a receiver that isn't a PHONO input. These cables can typically be found online at various different places. Not to promote one site over another, but I have had good luck finding random cables like these at Cableswholesale.com and allelectronics.com. Hope this solves your problem.

Thanks,
Ben

Nope. Use S-Video or composite video In and digital audio in from the Cable Box, S- or composite-video out to the TV/Monitor.

OR (what I do) skip the receiver as a video middleman and take the HDMI video right to the TV; and run the Cable Box digital audio to the Receiver.

The right or left (side) output channel has blown out. If it uses discrete transistors you'll have to replace two of them (one PNP and one NPN) along with several resistors that are part of the circuit (I'm guessing the static occurs on any input source).
Now , if the static happens only on certain input, then the problem should not be in your amp.

You'll want to turn of the TV speakers in the Remote Menu and try turning up the volume level of the TV, which usually controls the level of the RCA outputs, as well

I have had similar problems on a Denon. I suspect your DSP needs repaired and/or replaced. Need to contact authorized Yamaha repair shop or a competent local repair facility. I have a Yamaha RX-V2092 which is similarly designed. I have had it for 10 years. Hope this helps.

Hi Rocco

I too have searched the user manual on this unit, and have not found any reference to "memory guard". Can you give me more information about the feature you are trying to operate and I will try to assist you further

Here is a link to a PDF version of the manual for free. Just enter an email address and there you go.

regards
Graeme

Nevermind... My center channel output was set to "NONE" I've had this receiver for a few years now, probably set it that way back when I got it. Oh well, Helps to re-read the user manual...

The info is in the "SET MENU" section of the manual, Pages 35-38. Should solve the issue for "almccrum" above as well.

If you don't have your manual it can be downloaded here:
www2.yamaha.co.jp/manual/pdf/av/english/re/RX-V596.pdf

Hi Dush

Sounds like the processor has locked up in the unit. Try powering it right down from the wall socket for a day to reset, and then retry operation. If that does not work, leave it disconnected for about 10 days to erase backup memory completely and then try again. Good luck. Don't forget to give me a "FixYa" rating if this works. If it doesn't, get back to me in here and we can talk more about it.

regards
Graeme

Sometimes the receivers turn off if the speakers are shorted in order to protect the AMP circuit. So try this - 1. Disconnect all cables (speakers), inputs from Tape Deck, VCR and other input devices), sub-woofers, rear speakers all. Except the AC power cord. Then turn it ON and see if it stays on. If it still has the same problem, then most probably your power circuit inside the receiver has a problem - like a shorted Capacitor or diode etc. Based on how technical you can be and what resources and time you want to spend, this is repairable. But based on the price of a receivers these days, it is not worth. Good Luck!