Connecting The Subwoofer; Connecting To A Dedicated Subwoofer Output; Connecting To A Stereo Preamplifier Output - Monoprice 12229 User Manual

CONNECTING THE SUBWOOFER

Warning! To prevent possible personal injury and/or damage to your equipment, turn off
and unplug all equipment before making connections!
This subwoofer offers three types of connections, making it compatible with almost any
amplifier or AV receiver. The available connection types are, in order of quality:
• Using a single digital coaxial RCA cable to connect the LFE Input on the
subwoofer to a dedicated subwoofer output on an amplifier/AV receiver
• Using two RCA cables (or a single stereo RCA cable) to connect the Low Level
Inputs on the subwoofer to stereo preamplifier outputs on an amplifier/AV
receiver
• Using two speaker wires to connect the High Level Inputs on the subwoofer to
stereo speaker terminals on an amplifier/AV receiver

Connecting to a Dedicated Subwoofer Output

A dedicated subwoofer output is usually a single RCA jack marked "Subwoofer", "Sub
Pre Out", or something similar on the back of the amplifier/AV receiver. Refer to the
manufacturer's documentation for reference. Subwoofer outputs are monophonic, so if
you have two subwoofer outputs they are intended to drive two separate subwoofers.
To make this connection you will need a cable with a single RCA plug on each end (not
included).
1. Insert the RCA plug at the one end of the cable into the LFE Input jack on the
back of the subwoofer.
2. Insert the RCA plug at the other end of the cable into the subwoofer output jack
on the back of the amplifier/AV receiver.

Connecting to a Stereo Preamplifier Output

If your amplifier/receiver lacks a dedicated line level subwoofer output, the next best
option for connecting the subwoofer is to use preamplifier outputs. These outputs
should not be confused with line level outputs intended to connect components, such as
tape decks or DVD recorders, to the amp. Preamplifier outputs will usually be marked
as "Pre-amp Out" or something similar. Refer to your amplifier's user's manual to
determine which, if any, outputs are the pre-amp outputs.
To make this connection you will need a stereo RCA patch cable of the appropriate
length (not included).
1. Insert the white/left side of one end of the cable into the white/left Low Level
Input RCA jack on the back of the subwoofer.
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