I came across a Sony setup (HCD-541) w/ the subwoofer (SEN-R5420). The sub has the system power cable and speaker inputs, and connects to the receiver via a "system control" cable. The receiver doesn't work, although it will power on. It lights up, as does the sub, but the display doesn't light up, and tuner and such doesn't work.

Question is can the sub work by itself? It's got the power cord, and an input used to get low level from the receiver, and I'd like to hook it up in place of my under performing Yamaha 6" sub. This thing is a monster, and I hate to get rid of it just because the receiver quit working. Thanks!

hi guys. im new here and i just ran across this thread. Im in the same boat as codaic. did anyone ever find an awnser for him? thanx