How do I connect my subwoofer to my RCA receiver?

If the subwoofer’s LINE IN uses RCA cables and the subwoofer out on the receiver/amplifier also uses RCA, plug it in using an RCA cable. If the cable is split on one end (a y-cable for both right and left channels), plug it in the R and L ports on the subwoofer.

Why is my Sony woofer not working?

Disconnect the AC power cord of the subwoofer and reconnect it after one minute. After turning on the subwoofer, set the link settings between the Soundbar Speaker and the Subwoofer again. If the issue is still not resolved, reset the Soundbar.

Do RCA cables have positive and negative?

There are no neg and pos in RCA cables. Each cable contains its own positive and negative lead. Just plug the proper right channel or left channel plug into the appropriate socket.

Can you use an RCA cable for a subwoofer?

you can use a standard RCA cable, but a subwoofer cable is suggested as it has more shield in it and provides more clarity and resolution. a subwoofer cable comes with a standard RCA connector but is thicker than the standard RCA cable.

How do I reset my Sony subwoofer?

Turn off the subwoofer….Reset the system.

Press the Power button to turn on the soundbar.
Press and hold the Power button while pressing the Input button and the VOL- button (at the same time).
When RESET appears on the front panel display, release the buttons.
Unplug the power cord for 30 seconds.

Why does my RCA cable have 3 wires?

It acts as a cacellation wire to help reduce noise. It also helps the wires acheve a better “cross” to reduce noise. The closer the wires are to running in oppisite directions, the better.

How to connect a RCA audio plug to a subwoofer with?

The receiver requires a audio pin input for the subwoofer but the subwoofer i only has speaker wire. I went to Radio Shack and they sold me some Solder-type Phono Plugs, I cant figure out how to connect them. Can someone help me out. You can’t. If the sub has an RCA jack input, it’s a line level input, not speaker level.

How to connect a subwoofer to a receiver without a speaker?

Example of a powered subwoofer with 2 types of signal inputs (speaker level and RCA jacks) along with sound controls. Note: Not all subwoofers have speaker level inputs, which makes it a problem connecting them to a receiver without a subwoofer output.

Can you hook a speaker level to a RCA jack?

If you hook a speaker level signal to the RCA jack you will damage the sub, the amplifier or both. And when I say damage, I mean destroy. You can’t. If the sub has an RCA jack input, it’s a line level input, not speaker level. You can’t hook a speaker level signal to a line input. And the RCA cable needs shielded wire, not speaker wire.

How to connect my Sony TV to my Receiver?

How to Connect My Sony TV to My Receiver 1 Connect a Coaxial Digital Cable, Optical Digital Cable, or Audio cable to… 2 Connect the other end of the cable to the corresponding jacks on the A/V receiver… 3 Power on your TV. 4 Set the TV Audio out setting to either Fixed or Variable . See More….

How can I tell if my Sony subwoofer is active?

Sony® receivers will send a simulated LFE signal to the subwoofer and the SW indicator will light up. Verify the subwoofer power cord is plugged into an active AC outlet and that the subwoofer is powered on. If the subwoofer does not have a power cord, then it is a passive subwoofer. In that case, you will need to purchase an active subwoofer.