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mzo0163 · 10-28-2009, 01:33 AM

Is it wise to plug the subwoofers power cable into a receivers switched outlet so that when you turn on the receiver the sub turns on as well. Or is it necessary to plug the sub into a seperate outlet such as a power strip. Im only asking this because my sub is always on otherwise, unless I physically get up and turn it on and off...which is a pain...

jstutman · 10-28-2009, 01:35 AM

It is not wise at all, check the recievers maximum. It most likely will be excedded by the sub's amp. I honestly think that most recievers manual even tells you not to use it for a self powered subwoofer as well.

Blu-Raider · 10-28-2009, 01:36 AM

Do NOT do this!!!

Moefiz · 10-28-2009, 01:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Blu-Raider

Do NOT do this!!!

Totally agree....

Which one are you trying to replace

Steve · 10-28-2009, 01:40 AM

Yeah this is a bad idea. Just plug the subwoofer into a wall receptacle and let it go into and out of standby mode on its own.

mzo0163 · 10-28-2009, 01:41 AM

Will do, thanks everyone.

Rob J in WNY · 10-28-2009, 01:42 AM

The switched outlets on the back of stereo equipment are rated to run components, such as Blu-ray or DVD players (or, in the case of my history, CD players, cassette decks, turntables, equalizers

).

High-draw components like subwoofers should not be plugged into them.

mj79 · 10-28-2009, 01:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Blu-Raider

Do NOT do this!!!

lol... im just picturing the smokey conclusion , if he actually did it

Propellarhead9 · 10-28-2009, 01:47 AM

I have seen someone do it before. It was a sight to behold, like the 4th of July in a stereo cabinet.

mzo0163 · 10-28-2009, 01:48 AM

So i checked the back of my sub and it says that the light will show green when its on and red when its in standby but the light is always green, even when my receiver is off. How do I get it to go in standby? Theres no switches or anything on the back of it that I can see that would put it in standby...

Hammie · 10-28-2009, 01:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mzo0163

So i checked the back of my sub and it says that the light will show green when its on and red when its in standby but the light is always green, even when my receiver is off. How do I get it to go in standby? Theres no switches or anything on the back of it that I can see that would put it in standby...

What sub do you have?

mzo0163 · 10-28-2009, 01:51 AM

jbl venue 10"

Propellarhead9 · 10-28-2009, 01:52 AM

I've used JBL powered speakers before for a stage set up. Usually they were in standby if they didn't have a signal coming to them. I'm not sure if your sub is the same way or not.

Rob J in WNY · 10-28-2009, 01:55 AM

mzo0163,

Some subwoofers will wait several minutes before going from powered-on to standby mode. Check your sub after you stop playing audio after 15 minutes (best yet, shut the receiver off and wait 15 minutes). The LED should show standby mode.

crazyBLUE · 10-28-2009, 02:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rob J in WNY

mzo0163,

Some subwoofers will wait several minutes before going from powered-on to standby mode. Check your sub after you stop playing audio after 15 minutes (best yet, shut the receiver off and wait 15 minutes). The LED should show standby mode.

Both my subs do this Rob . The light will stay green for about 5 minutes before going amber to standby .

mzo0163 · 10-28-2009, 02:06 AM

The light is always green, I know this because I can see it when the room is dark. It never switches to red for standby.

Hammie · 10-28-2009, 03:09 AM

On the back of your sub, there should be a switch that says AUTO - ON. Switch it to AUTO. When the Auto Switch is in the “auto” position, the subwoofer will automatically
enter the Standby mode after approximately 10 minutes when no signal
is detected from your system. The subwoofer will then power ON instantly
when a signal is detected.

I got this right from your manual.

crazyBLUE · 10-28-2009, 03:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by louhamilton

On the back of your sub, there should be a switch that says AUTO - ON. Switch it to AUTO. When the Auto Switch is in the “auto” position, the subwoofer will automatically
enter the Standby mode after approximately 10 minutes when no signal
is detected from your system. The subwoofer will then power ON instantly
when a signal is detected.

I got this right from your manual.

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Hammie · 10-28-2009, 03:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crazyBLUE

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Maybe I should have been more harsh and said

RTFM!!!

mzo0163 · 10-28-2009, 04:34 AM

I wasnt sure what that switch did until you just informed me since I no longer have the manual but Ive been switching it back and forth and it hasnt made a difference so im not sure whats going on with it. Ive left it in each position for at least an hour and no red light....

10-28-2009, 01:33 AM	#1
mzo0163 Member Member since:Feb 2009	probly a stupid question... Is it wise to plug the subwoofers power cable into a receivers switched outlet so that when you turn on the receiver the sub turns on as well. Or is it necessary to plug the sub into a seperate outlet such as a power strip. Im only asking this because my sub is always on otherwise, unless I physically get up and turn it on and off...which is a pain...

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10-28-2009, 01:35 AM	#2
jstutman Senior Member Member since:Feb 2009 Blu-ray collection:74 Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:8	It is not wise at all, check the recievers maximum. It most likely will be excedded by the sub's amp. I honestly think that most recievers manual even tells you not to use it for a self powered subwoofer as well.

10-28-2009, 01:36 AM	#3
Blu-Raider Expert Member Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Dark Side of the Moon Home Theater Gallery:12 Blu-ray collection:64 Blu-ray reviews:2	Do NOT do this!!!

10-28-2009, 01:40 AM	#5
Steve Blu-ray Knight Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:May 2008 Location:Anna, TX 4K collection:128 Blu-ray collection:416 Trading Score:41	Yeah this is a bad idea. Just plug the subwoofer into a wall receptacle and let it go into and out of standby mode on its own.

10-28-2009, 01:41 AM	#6
mzo0163 Member Member since:Feb 2009	Will do, thanks everyone.

10-28-2009, 01:42 AM	#7
Rob J in WNY Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2008 Location:'Western' N.Y. State (MEMBER OF THE "ECPP")™ Home Theater Gallery:24 4K collection:30 Blu-ray collection:486 iTunes collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 15	The switched outlets on the back of stereo equipment are rated to run components, such as Blu-ray or DVD players (or, in the case of my history, CD players, cassette decks, turntables, equalizers ). High-draw components like subwoofers should not be plugged into them.

10-28-2009, 01:47 AM	#9
Propellarhead9 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jul 2009 Location:Clarksville, Indiana 4K collection:498 Blu-ray collection:1721 Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:9	I have seen someone do it before. It was a sight to behold, like the 4th of July in a stereo cabinet.

10-28-2009, 01:48 AM	#10
mzo0163 Member Member since:Feb 2009	So i checked the back of my sub and it says that the light will show green when its on and red when its in standby but the light is always green, even when my receiver is off. How do I get it to go in standby? Theres no switches or anything on the back of it that I can see that would put it in standby...

10-28-2009, 01:51 AM	#12
mzo0163 Member Member since:Feb 2009	jbl venue 10"

10-28-2009, 01:52 AM	#13
Propellarhead9 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jul 2009 Location:Clarksville, Indiana 4K collection:498 Blu-ray collection:1721 Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:9	I've used JBL powered speakers before for a stage set up. Usually they were in standby if they didn't have a signal coming to them. I'm not sure if your sub is the same way or not.

10-28-2009, 01:55 AM	#14
Rob J in WNY Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2008 Location:'Western' N.Y. State (MEMBER OF THE "ECPP")™ Home Theater Gallery:24 4K collection:30 Blu-ray collection:486 iTunes collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 15	mzo0163, Some subwoofers will wait several minutes before going from powered-on to standby mode. Check your sub after you stop playing audio after 15 minutes (best yet, shut the receiver off and wait 15 minutes). The LED should show standby mode.

10-28-2009, 02:06 AM	#16
mzo0163 Member Member since:Feb 2009	The light is always green, I know this because I can see it when the room is dark. It never switches to red for standby.

10-28-2009, 03:09 AM	#17
Hammie Blu-ray Champion Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:May 2008 Location:Washington, DC Metro Home Theater Gallery:53 Blu-ray collection:545 DVD collection:12 Trading Score:12	On the back of your sub, there should be a switch that says AUTO - ON. Switch it to AUTO. When the Auto Switch is in the “auto” position, the subwoofer will automatically enter the Standby mode after approximately 10 minutes when no signal is detected from your system. The subwoofer will then power ON instantly when a signal is detected. I got this right from your manual.

10-28-2009, 04:34 AM	#20
mzo0163 Member Member since:Feb 2009	I wasnt sure what that switch did until you just informed me since I no longer have the manual but Ive been switching it back and forth and it hasnt made a difference so im not sure whats going on with it. Ive left it in each position for at least an hour and no red light....

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