Why is my subwoofer not working on my TV?

Why is my subwoofer not working on my TV?

NOTE: If a pattern that ends in .0 is selected, the subwoofer will not work. Verify that the subwoofer indicator light on the front panel of the A/V receiver is on. Depending on the audio source, the low frequency effect (LFE) signal may not be sent to your subwoofer.

How do you turn off an Active Subwoofer?

In that case, you will need to purchase an active subwoofer. Set the volume on the back of the active subwoofer to the middle position. If the subwoofer has a cut off frequency adjustment, set it to the maximum position to pass all low frequencies to the subwoofer. If your subwoofer has a standby function, turn it off.

How can I tell if my Sony subwoofer is active?

Sony® receivers will send a simulated LFE signal to the subwoofer and the SW indicator will light up. Verify the subwoofer power cord is plugged into an active AC outlet and that the subwoofer is powered on. If the subwoofer does not have a power cord, then it is a passive subwoofer. In that case, you will need to purchase an active subwoofer.

Can a subwoofer be connected to a receiver?

The sub does not have to be connected to the Sub Out connection to work. As long as you any some audio being routed to the receiver it will be available on the Left and Right pre-out connecitons. I was recommending you use these by plugging the sub cable into one of them. Hope that helps.

NOTE: If a pattern that ends in .0 is selected, the subwoofer will not work. Verify that the subwoofer indicator light on the front panel of the A/V receiver is on. Depending on the audio source, the low frequency effect (LFE) signal may not be sent to your subwoofer.

In that case, you will need to purchase an active subwoofer. Set the volume on the back of the active subwoofer to the middle position. If the subwoofer has a cut off frequency adjustment, set it to the maximum position to pass all low frequencies to the subwoofer. If your subwoofer has a standby function, turn it off.

Sony® receivers will send a simulated LFE signal to the subwoofer and the SW indicator will light up. Verify the subwoofer power cord is plugged into an active AC outlet and that the subwoofer is powered on. If the subwoofer does not have a power cord, then it is a passive subwoofer. In that case, you will need to purchase an active subwoofer.

Why do I not get thumping sound from my subwoofer?

If you do not hear a thumping sound then there is a possible service issue with the subwoofer. Connect the other end of the subwoofer cable to the subwoofer audio output connector on the back of the receiver. NOTE: Some receiver models may have two outputs to drive two subwoofers.