subwoofer connection to Denon AVC-3030

akamoses44
akamoses44 Posts: 7
edited February 2014 in Basic Hookup/Wiring Questions
How do I connect a powerd subwoofer to my recently aquired Denon AVC-3030? I didn't get a owners manual. Thanks for any advice.
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  • Conradicles
    Conradicles Posts: 6,079
    edited April 2010
    Here is a picture of the rear.
    You want to use the pre-outs that are located near the top in the middle. That is a very nice amp you have there. Loved mine I had back in the day. Hope that helps!
    Eric.
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  • superjunior
    superjunior Posts: 1,632
    edited April 2010
    not familiar with the denon but there should be an output on the back labeled sub out.
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  • polkatese
    polkatese Posts: 6,767
    edited April 2010
    I had one of this beast. It was pre-subwoofer time. Eric had it right, use the pre-out, but you need to jerry rig that connection to still have the pre-out and main-in jumper in place. Otherwise, you'll get no sound from the speakers (connection), since the pre-amp section would be detached from the power-amp section.

    The best way perhaps to use a Y RCA: male on one-end and male and female on the other end, for each channel (L&R).
    I am sorry, I have no opinion on the matter. I am sure you do. So, don't mind me, I just want to talk audio and pie.
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  • paulnolin
    paulnolin Posts: 3
    edited February 2014
    Can you clarify the "jerry rig" part? I have this receiver and desperately want to connect to my old Polk sub. I see jumpers on the back, but don't have the receiver manual to know how to wire. Not an audio expert, so any help would be appreciated. Thanks!
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  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User] Posts: 7,658
    edited February 2014
    Hello,
    You'll need two "Y-cables" to make the connections. Look for ones that a male connection at the base of the "Y" and a male plug on one of the branches and a female plug on the other branch. These are usually found at most electronic parts stores, possibly a Radio Shack. Then remove the two joining connections that are at the center of the rear panel near the top. These are probably labelled "preamp out" and "power amp in". Place the base of the "Y" into the preamp out and the male plug on the "Y" cable's branch into the "power amp in" connection. Do the same with the other channel. Now you have two female connections that can be used to send a signal to the subwoofer.
    Regards, Ken
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  • cabriolet97816166
    cabriolet97816166 Posts: 2
    How come my treble and bass controls aren't working on my denon 3030 avc amplifier
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  • cabriolet97816166
    cabriolet97816166 Posts: 2
    How come my speaker has a echoing sound to it when I turn it on
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  • SeleniumFalcon
    SeleniumFalcon Posts: 3,760
    edited July 26
    Hello,
    Welcome! Do you have the owner's manual for the Denon? If not, I'll try and get one for you.
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  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 25,412
    https://www.manualslib.com/products/Denon-Avc-3030-3942123.html
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  • SeleniumFalcon
    SeleniumFalcon Posts: 3,760
    I believe that is for the service manual.
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  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 25,412
    SeleniumFalcon wrote: »
    I believe that is for the service manual.

    Don't believe so. If you go into it it's instructions on use.
    If @cabriolet97816166 does not have the remote it may be more difficult.
    The units tone controls are defeated and it is in a DSP mode other than stereo.
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  • SeleniumFalcon
    SeleniumFalcon Posts: 3,760
    edited July 26
    I contacted a Denon product specialist and received this information:

    "I found it in DMeida, but it's only available in Japanese. There's no English version manual.

    FYI, AVC models are only sold in Europe and APAC. They're not sold in the US and Canada."

    Maybe if we hear back from the poster we can assist further.
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  • SeleniumFalcon
    SeleniumFalcon Posts: 3,760
    Images from the Denon owner's manual:

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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,494
    The Denon product specialist was mistaken.
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  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 25,412
    edited July 26
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