Sony Sub wont work with Pioneer 1018

[Hendricks4333]

I cant seem to get a signal to go to my Sony SA - W3000 Sub. I have a good cable going from the subwoofer labeled input for the receiver and and to the input on the subwoofer that is labeled in the instructions. I have it powered on.

[D1-2005]

Is there an otion in the menu of the reciever to turn the sub on?

[Another_Dude]

The connection labeled "Input" on your AVR has me scratching my head.

It doesn't seem like you would plug any of your speakers into an "Input".

[gearyt]

Originally Posted by Another_Dude

The connection labeled "Input" on your AVR has me scratching my head.

It doesn't seem like you would plug any of your speakers into an "Input".

sounds like the wrong hole problem, prob the direct audio input ( IE: Sony 550 )
Make sure you are in "pre-out" not "multichannel in"

http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PU...s/VSX-1018AH-K

http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PU...1018AH-K.Popup

[Hendricks4333]

Originally Posted by Another_Dude

The connection labeled "Input" on your AVR has me scratching my head.

It doesn't seem like you would plug any of your speakers into an "Input".

sorry its not an input, just a connection that is labeled subwoofer.

[prerich]

Originally Posted by gearyt

sounds like the wrong hole problem, prob the direct audio input ( IE: Sony 550 )
Make sure you are in "pre-out" not "multichannel in"

http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PU...s/VSX-1018AH-K

http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PU...1018AH-K.Popup

Bingo!!!! +1

[callas01]

you want to use the one on you pre out that is labled sub woofer. I am reading it on you manual page 21 Here

[prerich]

Originally Posted by Hendricks4333

sorry its not an input, just a connection that is labeled subwoofer.

Don't connect it to the subwoofer connection on the bottom - connect it the one close to the top - shaded in white.

[Hendricks4333]

Originally Posted by prerich

Don't connect it to the subwoofer connection on the bottom - connect it the one close to the top - shaded in white.

This is where I have it connected, the one shaded in white that says subwoofer, right above the speaker connections. Hmmm, this is frustrating, every time I select MCACC it never recognizes the Sub and always says the level is too low.

[gearyt]

Originally Posted by Hendricks4333

This is where I have it connected, the one shaded in white that says subwoofer, right above the speaker connections. Hmmm, this is frustrating, every time I select MCACC it never recognizes the Sub and always says the level is too low.

OK... Connected right, now we will look at the cable and sub...

http://www.sonystyle.com/webapp/wcs/...3000+&aq=f&oq=

where is your level, and did you try changing the phase... different cable ??

[Hendricks4333]

Originally Posted by gearyt

OK... Connected right, now we will look at the cable and sub...

http://www.sonystyle.com/webapp/wcs/...3000+&aq=f&oq=

where is your level, and did you try changing the phase... different cable ??

for some reason my computer wont load that link, Ive tried the cable that comes with it and a cable I got from monoprice. Same result. The power light is lit on the sub.

[gearyt]

unplug the cable from the amp
put your finger on the center pin
you should get a loud 60 HZ hum

[Samsang]

If you DID plug it into the wrong socket, don't sweat it. Remember, there are two kinds of people in the world: those who have plugged an audio cable into the wrong socket, and those who haven't yet!

[Rob J in WNY]

Originally Posted by D1-2005

Is there an otion in the menu of the reciever to turn the sub on?

+1

You definitely need to check three things.

1. The aforementioned, by D1-2005.

2. Make sure there is a signal going out of the subwoofer output on the reciever (test with another known-good amplified sub or audio device with a line level input).

3. Make sure your Sony subwoofer is in correct working order and that the volume control on it is not turned down all the way (go 50% setting to be sure).

Good luck!

[Hendricks4333]

Originally Posted by Samsang

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Yea, that's where I've had it plugged in.

[Hendricks4333]

Originally Posted by Rob J in WNY

+1

You definitely need to check three things.

1. The aforementioned, by D1-2005.

2. Make sure there is a signal going out of the subwoofer output on the reciever (test with another known-good amplified sub or audio device with a line level input).

3. Make sure your Sony subwoofer is in correct working order and that the volume control on it is not turned down all the way (go 50% setting to be sure).

Good luck!

this is my first HT set up, I dont have another woofer. I can tell you that I have the volume set over 50%. I can not find a setting to turn the woofer on in my menu. There is a section in the MCACC that has front speakers selected as yes and under SW it was no and I changed it to yes and still nothing.

How do I test that the signal is coming out of the receiver? Also how do I test the woofer is in good working order?

[crackinhedz]

pg. 69 user manual:

LFE ATT = 0 (not Off)

[Hendricks4333]

Originally Posted by crackinhedz

pg. 69 user manual:

LFE ATT = 0 (not Off)

My LFE level is at 0.

[callas01]

so you have to have the speakers set to small? Pg 48 of the manual

[Eddie2u]

Originally Posted by Hendricks4333

this is my first HT set up, I dont have another woofer. I can tell you that I have the volume set over 50%. I can not find a setting to turn the woofer on in my menu. There is a section in the MCACC that has front speakers selected as yes and under SW it was no and I changed it to yes and still nothing.

How do I test that the signal is coming out of the receiver? Also how do I test the woofer is in good working order?

Did you run MCACC? It will check and set all of your speakers. Insert the mic that came with your receiver and it should start. It did with mine.

Take note after you run MCACC if you want to hear your subwoofer in stereo mode the sub setting should be changed from yes to plus. Also you have a volume control on your remote for each channel including the subwoofer.