The connects to the subwoofer using a DB9 male-to-female cable (looks like old VGA/monitor cable).
| Symptom | Likely cause | |---------|---------------| | No sound from one satellite | Broken wire near spring clip (common). Cut 1 inch, restrip. | | Subwoofer hum | Control pod DB9 loose or cable damaged. | | “No digital signal” on display | Source not set to PCM (for stereo) or Dolby/DTS for movies. | | Control pod lights but no sound | Blown amp fuse inside sub (requires disassembly). |
The Logitech Z-5500 Go to product viewer dialog for this item.
If your Control Pod lights up but the display doesn't show text, check Pin 13 (+12V). If the volume knob works but sound doesn't come out, check Pins 10, 11, and 12 (Data lines).
The most critical diagram is for the . The pod connects to the subwoofer using a male-to-male DB15 cable (like an old computer monitor cable). However, it is not a standard VGA pinout.
The connector is a standard DIN 45326 type. To read the pinout, look at the (the one on the cable) facing you.
| Component | Connects to | |-----------|--------------| | 4 satellite speakers | Subwoofer (rear binding posts) | | 1 center speaker | Subwoofer (center binding posts) | | Passive subwoofer (internal) | Built-in amp (inside sub enclosure) | | Control pod (main volume/input) | Subwoofer (DB9 / VGA-style cable) | | Signal sources (PC, console, TV, etc.) | Control pod (optical, coax, 6-channel direct) |
All speaker wires go from – not daisy-chained.