Does the subwoofer turn on when audio is demanded or is it manual off and on?
1504057
There is both. When not in use it goes to power saver mode, and then turns back on when called for. And it has the manual switch
1504058
Everything turns on/off based on the setting (or "sound profile") you are using from the pre-set options. But ultimately, there is no manual off/on button for the sub-woofer, if that's what you mean.
1504059
Auto-activated. It sleeps after "X" amount of inactivity, and awakes automatically with audio input.
844609
Do you hear any sound or no sound at all from subwoofer? Check if accidentally you changed the mode to "Night Mode", in this mode there is very low sound from sub.
444030
You ask if the sub has a separate RCA subwoofer input. The only input it has is an RCA input. On the back of the sub the following are found. 1. Volume Control. 2. Frequency Control: from 60Hz to 200 Hz. 3. Power cord plug. 4. On/Off switch and 5. RCA Input with both right (red) and left (white). There are no other controls or inputs on this sub. I hope this answers your question.
1502918
Mine died after 3 years. Reciever and surround speakers still running, though. I almost always forgot to turn the sub off. I see it apparently doesn't pull much current, but I believe that this "constant on" had something to do with the failure. It's an electrical failure, simply won't turn on: it's dead. Replaced it with a Klipsch R sw10, a much better subwoofer.
2055198
You know, I never thought about checking it. All I can say is I have one serving each of our computers and they work perfectly. Thinking of replacing the regular APC on the TV. But I'm not sure it will shut off my subwoofer when the tv is turned off because the tv still draws an amp or two when it's off. Maybe I'll try one of the 'master control" surge arresters to see if will shut off the subwoofer, before I get another one. Anyway, when you turn on or off the computer, the monitor and speakers come on or off with it. Nice.
2284699
Are you sure it isn't the subwoofer? It stays on all the time even when the system is turned off and produces a low level hum, constantly. That seems to be the norm for all the subs and the Onkyo receivers. I was surprised to walk into my media room and hear the hum coming from the sub and the system was turned off. Sub is always in stand by. Just a thought.
1074401
Yes the sound bar works without subwoofer turned on. Also, when the sound bar is turned off, the sub woofer goes to 'standby' automatically.
1877096
The sub plugs in directly. I assume there's a AC-DC transformer inside, but haven't opened it up yet.
2077467
Yes. Use input 2 (for some reason this is the primary input, and input 1 is secondary). Then, there is a switch on the back of the amp, slide it to manual (the auto setting allows the amp to turn off if it hears no significant input for about 5 seconds.) This auto/manual switch only effects input 2, input 1 will always do the turn on and off thing based upon what it is hearing for input). The instructions explain this but, its not very clear.
17273
The only subwoofer setting it has is off or a volume level of 1 through 12. That volume level only affects the subwoofer and you can change it while driving. You press the dial in until you get to the subwoofer option and then spin it to turn the volume of the sub up or down. Hope this helps.
1816345
There is a level adjust knob on the back of the unit, have you turned the knob up as to not be on "0"? Confirmed the LFE input is properly seated and also that the subwoofer power supply is plugged into your wall outlet?
176811
no, the subwoofer has the power supply. the power and volume are controlled from one of the speakers though
474571
My experience is the opposite... too much solid, rich bass, so I keep the volume knob located on the subwoofer control panel turned down to about 15%. Surprising for such an inexpensive system. Assure your connections, assure the subwoofer volume is tuned up, try a different audio cable between your sound source and subwoofer, try a different sound source. If none of these things work, consider returning them for replacement.
1719472
Dear Jamie, Excellent question! The subwoofer is both wireless and has its own amp. Please let me know if I can be of additional assistance. Regards, Eric Cohen World Wide Stereo
1287005
There is no on-off switch. The unit draws very little power from its wall-wart power supply which would remain powered-up even with the unit switched off. I recommend leaving it on or controlling it along with the other audio equipment. Powering it up while monitoring its output results in a loud "thump."
1670778
1. Check the subwoofer power switch and that the plug is secured.2. Is the subwoofer status indicator blinking green on the powerbar? If so the wireless connection has been disrupted. Turn both the powerbar and the subwoofer off and then back on.3. If that does not work you have to re-sych the devices.4. To re-sych turn off the subwoofer. Press and hold the SYNCH button on the back of the bar for a few seconds. The LED should blink, then turn the subwoofer back on.
1542895
Yes it is always on. No battery required. Has a nice rich tone! Need to add a preamp or something similar if you want to have a volume control.