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On 28 Oct 2003 13:06:52 -0800, (Webs) wrote:

I have an old Pioneer VSX-453 Dolby Surround receiver. I just
purchased a new Paradigm PDR-10 subwoofer to complete my surround
sound setup. Unfortunately I've lost the owner's manual for the
receiver and I don't know the best way to connect the sub to the
receiver.

There is an RCA-type output on the back of the receiver that says,
"Center Amp Pre Out". The sub has a "Low-Level Input" with an
RCA-type plug. Because I don't have the receiver manual and don't
know exactly what the "Center Amp Pre Out" is, I hesitate to try to
hook it up this way 'just to see' for fear that I may damage
something. Any suggestions on this method?

No damage but you will not get the required sub/LFE signals from that
jack. Isn't there a subwoofer or LFE output on this old receiver?

The other option I realize I have is to use the "Speaker-Level Input"
on the sub and connect it to the "B" speakers on the receiver.
However, when I do this and have both "A" and "B" speakers on, the "A"
speakers become very quiet, almost as if they're not there at all.

Doesn't the PDR-10 have speaker level inputs and outputs? If so,
connect the L/R outputs of the receiver to the PDR's inputs and the
L/R speakers to the output connectors on the PDR.

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. If anyone knows where I
can find a copy of an owner's manual online for the Pioneer VSX-453,
that might also be helpful.

Pioneer is pretty good about selling these things. Try 1-800-PIONEER.

Kal