ok guys its me again the dude who went to bestbuy im setting up everything got the fronts and backs connected now im on the subwoofer and have no idea what im doing here, on the subwoofer it has line in/out and on my receiver just one spot to hook up the sub any suggestions on what cables i need to hook it up i just came back from bestbuy and bought a subwoofer cable but just one end on each side kinda pissed about it heres a pic of the back of my sub and receiver....

http://akamaipix.crutchfield.com/products/2004/107/h107PSW10B-b.jpeg

http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/StaticFiles/PUSA/Files/VSX-918V-K%20Back%20Panel.jpg

On your receiver, there's an connection called "subwoofer preout".

Use a subwoofer cable and a Y splitter (optional) to connect to the Left and Riger Line-ins on your subwoofer.

Set your speakers to "small", your x-over to 80hz and turn the low-pass on your sub to 160...let your receiver do the cross over

Great thread here...

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=1045531

You plug the "subwoofer preout" into the "Line in L" on the sub. You don't need a "Y" adaptor, there is only one speaker and one amplifier in the subwoofer enclosure, both of those inputs are summed together through two resistors.

You are good to go. Connect your cable between the Pioneer's "SubWoofer PreOut" jack and the "L" jack on the sub. (You can use the "R," it doesn't matter.)

Sub controls:
Volume: Mid point (straight up)
Low Pass (Hz): All the way up to 160 (or more)
Power: Auto or On
Phase: Zero

Now, follow the setup/calibration instructions in the Pioneer manual.

You plug the "subwoofer preout" into the "Line in L" on the sub. You don't need a "Y" adaptor, there is only one speaker and one amplifier in the subwoofer enclosure, both of those inputs are summed together through two resistors.

i did that and i have nothing coming out the sub at all and yes its powered on is there any setting i need to activate on my receiver im so frustrated right now fellas

i did that and i have nothing coming out the sub at all and yes its powered on is there any setting i need to activate on my receiver im so frustrated right now fellasIs the power switch on auto or ON? If the former, put it on ON until you get all the levels set.

Is the power switch on auto or ON? If the former, put it on ON until you get all the levels set.

it was on auto put it on on and now its working sweet now were do i get the presets for it im almost done sweet ness

You need to calibrate your system (the 'volume' for each speaker) so they are the same loudness at your listening position. Your user manual should give you more info. You'll want to set the speakers to "small" and/or use an 80Hz crossover. Once the speaker type and crossover has been set, you'll want to set the levels. The correct way to do this is with a Radio Shack SPL meter and a calibration disc. Your receiver likely has internal test tones that could also be used. If you don't want to spring for the SPL meter then try to borrow one or at least set the levels by ear. It won't be accurate but it will be better than no calibration.

ok for some reason after powering everything up i can only hear the 2 fronts and not the rears or center whats going on god i feel stupid with these questions guys im so sorry if i offend you with my stupid questions

ok for some reason after powering everything up i can only hear the 2 fronts and not the rears or center whats going on god i feel stupid with these questions guys im so sorry if i offend you with my stupid questionsHave you done any of the setup menus on the Pioneer? Have you followed the setup procedures in the manual?

Have you done any of the setup menus on the Pioneer? Have you followed the setup procedures in the manual?

ok i went through the mcaa setup were it does the testing of each speaker i heard output to all but once finished i played some music and heard nothing

What sources are you using? If it's a stereo source, like a regular CD, it'll play from the front l/r speakers unless you tell the receiver to apply some processing.

What sources are you using? If it's a stereo source, like a regular CD, it'll play from the front l/r speakers unless you tell the receiver to apply some processing.

ok now im using my ps3 to play transformers and i dont hear a damn thing now on my speakers

snavid972 where are you located? If someone on the forum is close to you maybe they can help you better. Go to this site and it explains all about setting up speakers and subs: http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=824554.

Bill

ok i went through the mcaa setup were it does the testing of each speaker i heard output to all but once finished i played some music and heard nothing

Don't get frustrated. There is a lot to learn (I'm still learning). If you're playing music, not hearing anything in the surround speakers is normal if it's a 2 channel source & you aren't using the DSP modes. Have you checked the audio output settings on the PS3?

Don't get frustrated. There is a lot to learn (I'm still learning). If you're playing music, not hearing anything in the surround speakers is normal if it's a 2 channel source & you aren't using the DSP modes. Have you checked the audio output settings on the PS3?

ok guys this is what i have setup on my ps3 sound i have dolby digital 5.1, dts 5., and for some reason linear pcm 2 ch is checked but greyed out at 44.1 khz and same for the 48khz im using the optical cable when i just played transormers only the 2 fronts were playing and sub , but no center or rears

have you verified in the AVR setting under speakers that it shows the rear/surrounds and center are enabled? should say yes or on or something to that effect.

have you verified in the AVR setting under speakers that it shows the rear/surrounds and center are enabled? should say yes or on or something to that effect.

when i hit the speaker button it shows sp a + b on and so on for a and b all is on
why is it saying 2 channel shouldnt it say 5

ok guys this is what i have setup on my ps3 sound i have dolby digital 5.1, dts 5., and for some reason linear pcm 2 ch is checked but greyed out at 44.1 khz and same for the 48khz im using the optical cable when i just played transormers only the 2 fronts were playing and sub , but no center or rears

Is the PS3 outputting "bitstream" over optical? Should be a setting in the audio menu.

Is the PS3 outputting "bitstream" over optical? Should be a setting in the audio menu.

it was on bitstream but i changed it to linear pcm i seen thats whats recommended, i need to adjust the bass as there is not that much in action seens but i got the 5.1 to work on movies now im worried about my ps3 games it will not do 5.1 is that normal or no??? any suggestions

Rtfm?

it was on bitstream but i changed it to linear pcm i seen thats whats recommended, i need to adjust the bass as there is not that much in action seens but i got the 5.1 to work on movies now im worried about my ps3 games it will not do 5.1 is that normal or no??? any suggestions

you'll need to set your settings to bitsteam when connected via optical cable for 5.1 sound

snavid, I don't mean this in any condescending manner whatsoever. You should read your receiver's operator's manual completely. You need to understand where all your receiver's adjustments are at and what they do to setup your stuff up properly. I usually read the manuals to my new toys in the bathroom. :D You need to know your receiver backwards and forwards to know how to get the most out of your setup.

I have an old Sony that had an A/B switch.

If you select both then your surrounds will not work as surrounds they will work just like your mains.

Select A.

There should also be a setup somewhere that allows you to enable the subwoofer. It will probably be "Subwoofer Yes/No."

There may also be a "phantom" setting. You want this off. Phantom means that you don't have a center speaker.

Rtfm?Twice. Then a couple of more times.