What am I doing wrong here? - Blu-ray Forum

nothing.sound · 12-20-2008, 04:26 PM

Ok I just moved and am now hooking my system up after about a month and for some reason I'm only getting sound out of the sub and the centre channel.

Im using a yamaha receiver through hdmi with a ps3. I haven't hooked up the surrounds yet, so I'm just looking to get two channel or all three fronts working.

I'll attach a picture of the back of my speakers. Does it have to do with the metal straps??

gearyt · 12-20-2008, 04:27 PM

straps are right... can you run a sound check ??
which amp are you using ??

nothing.sound · 12-20-2008, 04:29 PM

yamaha rxv 663 or something like that, it doesnt matter what I do i only get sound from the center channel.

What should I be checking off on my ps3 settings, since im only using the three fronts??

It's crazy cause usually im really good at this stuff.

nothing.sound · 12-20-2008, 04:32 PM

i should be getting sound from my fronts on two channel stereo.

I'm getting it on the centre when i put it on sound decoder.

aramis109 · 12-20-2008, 04:49 PM

Why do you have the straps AND cable on the positive terminal? Usually I see one or the other. I'm not real knowledgable on that, however.

Johnny Vinyl · 12-20-2008, 04:54 PM

I'm a bit confused. Unless you are using all 4 terminals shown (when you bi-wire), the straps or connectors should stay in place. I only see 1 not 2 straps.

red_5ive · 12-20-2008, 04:55 PM

Not sure if the 663 has it or not, but maybe the A/B speaker switch is in the B or Off position, and you're plugged into A?

JJ · 12-20-2008, 04:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by red_5ive

Not sure if the 663 has it or not, but maybe the A/B speaker switch is in the B or Off position, and you're plugged into A?

I did that once in my set-up, was so upset when I discovered that it was my own mistake! Try this if the 663 does have it, that could be the source.

gearyt · 12-20-2008, 04:57 PM

nice amp - run YPAO (w/Optimizer Microphone)
let me know if you get sound out of each speaker

http://www.onecall.com/ProductDetails.aspx?id=90960

gearyt · 12-20-2008, 04:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by John72953

I'm a bit confused. Unless you are using all 4 terminals shown (when you bi-wire), the straps or connectors should stay in place. I only see 1 not 2 straps.

two metal straps and one short red wire which is unnecessary is what I see

nothing.sound · 12-20-2008, 05:00 PM

lol, i never got the ypao mic with mine, I got jipped . Also I don't think that the receiver has an a or b switch. If so where would I change it, in the receiver menu??

I have straps on both sides, connecting the black low and high, and the otheer connecting the red low and high.

clyon · 12-20-2008, 05:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nothing.sound

Ok I just moved and am now hooking my system up after about a month and for some reason I'm only getting sound out of the sub and the centre channel.

Im using a yamaha receiver through hdmi with a ps3. I haven't hooked up the surrounds yet, so I'm just looking to get two channel or all three fronts working.

I'll attach a picture of the back of my speakers. Does it have to do with the metal straps??

you have to bi wire them... or you should have gotten a gold plated jumper plates. one plate each to jump the hi/lo on the + & - of the speaker

JJ · 12-20-2008, 05:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by clyon

you have to bi wire them... or you should have gotten a gold plated jumper plates. one plate each to jump the hi/lo on the + & - of the speaker

No, no, his gold plates are fine, located where they should be.

gearyt · 12-20-2008, 05:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nothing.sound

lol, i never got the ypao mic with mine, I got jipped . Also I don't think that the receiver has an a or b switch. If so where would I change it, in the receiver menu??

ok.... do you have something like video essentials that will send a tone out to each speaker ??

nothing.sound · 12-20-2008, 05:09 PM

i could bi-wire them, cause that's how I had it before. however before I bi-wired them, they worked fine set up just like this. But I'm going to bi -wire them right now.

JJ · 12-20-2008, 05:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nothing.sound

i could bi-wire them, cause that's how I had it before. however before I bi-wired them, they worked fine set up just like this. But I'm going to bi -wire them right now.

Don't forget to remove the plates if you do!

clyon · 12-20-2008, 05:12 PM

[QUOTE=gearyt;1424295]

Quote:

Originally Posted by nothing.sound

lol, i never got the ypao mic with mine, I got jipped . Also I don't think that the receiver has an a or b switch. If so where would I change it, in the receiver menu??
/QUOTE]

ok.... do you have something like video essentials that will send a tone out to each speaker ??

Yamaha's have a speaker test.. hit the TEST buton on the remote.

it is something simple, just what

red_5ive · 12-20-2008, 05:13 PM

If all else fails, try resetting the unit. Procedure is on on p. 119 of the 663 manual.

According to the manual there is a also a presence/B speaker option, so I wonder if you're plugged into those instead of the mains.

Johnny Vinyl · 12-20-2008, 05:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gearyt

two metal straps and one short red wire which is unnecessary is what I see

I saw that as well, which is why I was so confused. Kinda thought (as I'm unfamiliar with those speakers) that the metal plates I saw were part of the design and not the "removable" connector type.

nothing.sound · 12-20-2008, 05:25 PM

ok guys, i got it working, whoa that was crappy. It was a speaker a or b switch. I found it on the front of the receiver. I had to pull it all out to bi-wire them and than I seen the switch, lol.

Thank you guys so much for helping me, this board is freaking amazing. Merry christmas to everyone.

12-20-2008, 04:27 PM	#2
gearyt Moderator Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Henderson, NV Home Theater Gallery:8 Blu-ray collection:33	straps are right... can you run a sound check ?? which amp are you using ?? Mitisubshi WS-73903 73" Projection - 1080i ( Family Room ) Panasonic DMP-BD10AK Onyko TH-SR705 w/ XM, AirPort(TX-NR905 Soon) M&K THX series (7.1) S-5000 Fronts, S-150 Center, SUR-55T tripoles, LCR-550 Rears, MX-350 Sub Panasonic TH-42PX60U Plasma - 1080i ( Master Bedroom ) Panasonic DMP-BD30 Yamaha DSP-A1 Amplifier Polk LCiC Center, AB Series Fronts, Rears, Surr's, M&K 70B Sub

12-20-2008, 04:49 PM	#5
aramis109 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Milwaukee, WI Home Theater Gallery:10 Blu-ray collection:351 Trading Score:18	Why do you have the straps AND cable on the positive terminal? Usually I see one or the other. I'm not real knowledgable on that, however. Panasonic TC-P50G10 1080p Plasma \| Onkyo 805 \| PS3 Slim \| Xbox360 \| Wii \| APC H10 \| Harmony One Def Tech BP6B Fronts \| Def Tech CLR 2002 Center\| Def Tech BP2X Surrounds \| PA-120 Subwoofer

12-20-2008, 04:54 PM	#6
Johnny Vinyl Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:At the crossroad of Analogue Dr & 2CH Ave Home Theater Gallery:27 Blu-ray collection:172 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:7	I'm a bit confused. Unless you are using all 4 terminals shown (when you bi-wire), the straps or connectors should stay in place. I only see 1 not 2 straps. John - I love the smell of vinyl in the morning! My personal motto: "Live Life! Leave A Legacy!" I reserve the right to post as a member. When I post as a Moderator I will select a color depending on my mood! AudioQuest - Genesis - McIntosh - Nottingham - Ortofon - PS Audio - Rega - Valab/King

12-20-2008, 04:55 PM	#7
red_5ive Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:California Home Theater Gallery:18 Blu-ray collection:391 PS3 collection:37 Blu-ray reviews: 1 Hardware reviews:2 Trading Score:1	Not sure if the 663 has it or not, but maybe the A/B speaker switch is in the B or Off position, and you're plugged into A? Defeat of deduct must go over defense before detail does.

12-20-2008, 04:57 PM	#9
gearyt Moderator Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Henderson, NV Home Theater Gallery:8 Blu-ray collection:33	nice amp - run YPAO (w/Optimizer Microphone) let me know if you get sound out of each speaker http://www.onecall.com/ProductDetails.aspx?id=90960 Mitisubshi WS-73903 73" Projection - 1080i ( Family Room ) Panasonic DMP-BD10AK Onyko TH-SR705 w/ XM, AirPort(TX-NR905 Soon) M&K THX series (7.1) S-5000 Fronts, S-150 Center, SUR-55T tripoles, LCR-550 Rears, MX-350 Sub Panasonic TH-42PX60U Plasma - 1080i ( Master Bedroom ) Panasonic DMP-BD30 Yamaha DSP-A1 Amplifier Polk LCiC Center, AB Series Fronts, Rears, Surr's, M&K 70B Sub

12-20-2008, 04:29 PM	#3
nothing.sound Senior Member Member since:Oct 2007 Home Theater Gallery:16 Blu-ray collection:264	yamaha rxv 663 or something like that, it doesnt matter what I do i only get sound from the center channel. What should I be checking off on my ps3 settings, since im only using the three fronts?? It's crazy cause usually im really good at this stuff.

12-20-2008, 04:32 PM	#4
nothing.sound Senior Member Member since:Oct 2007 Home Theater Gallery:16 Blu-ray collection:264	i should be getting sound from my fronts on two channel stereo. I'm getting it on the centre when i put it on sound decoder.

12-20-2008, 05:00 PM	#11
nothing.sound Senior Member Member since:Oct 2007 Home Theater Gallery:16 Blu-ray collection:264	lol, i never got the ypao mic with mine, I got jipped . Also I don't think that the receiver has an a or b switch. If so where would I change it, in the receiver menu?? I have straps on both sides, connecting the black low and high, and the otheer connecting the red low and high.

12-20-2008, 05:09 PM	#15
nothing.sound Senior Member Member since:Oct 2007 Home Theater Gallery:16 Blu-ray collection:264	i could bi-wire them, cause that's how I had it before. however before I bi-wired them, they worked fine set up just like this. But I'm going to bi -wire them right now.

12-20-2008, 05:13 PM	#18
red_5ive Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:California Home Theater Gallery:18 Blu-ray collection:391 PS3 collection:37 Blu-ray reviews: 1 Hardware reviews:2 Trading Score:1	If all else fails, try resetting the unit. Procedure is on on p. 119 of the 663 manual. According to the manual there is a also a presence/B speaker option, so I wonder if you're plugged into those instead of the mains. Defeat of deduct must go over defense before detail does. Last edited by red_5ive; 12-20-2008 at 05:17 PM.

12-20-2008, 05:25 PM	#20
nothing.sound Senior Member Member since:Oct 2007 Home Theater Gallery:16 Blu-ray collection:264	ok guys, i got it working, whoa that was crappy. It was a speaker a or b switch. I found it on the front of the receiver. I had to pull it all out to bi-wire them and than I seen the switch, lol. Thank you guys so much for helping me, this board is freaking amazing. Merry christmas to everyone.

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