To connect a car radio to a power supply you'll need to do the following:
What can I use to power a car stereo at home?
You need a 12V power cord to use your car stereo power supply for home use, but you can easily get that from a hardware store. Cut the end of the power cord and connect the black wire with the line of white around the stereo's red and yellow wires. Make sure every wire is completely covered before you plug it in.
Why is my receiver not working?
Your receiver may have speaker fuses or circuit breakers on its back panel next to the speaker connections. If all of your stereo components stop working, find the receiver's circuit breaker or fuse, usually on the back panel, and: * Reset the breaker or replace the fuse with one of the same rating.
How do I test my receiver without a speaker?
You could bring a couple of 4.7 Ohm, 5 Watt resistors and a set of headphones. Connect the resistors to the speaker outputs then plug in the headphones and listen to a tuner or other source. The idea is, is to make the amplifier deliver some current while listening to the sound quality.
How do I troubleshoot my stereo speakers?
Remove each speaker wire at the back of the amplifier or receiver and check it with an Ohmmeter.
Why my surround sound is not working?
Try different cables to verify this is not a bad set of cables. Try setting the Audio/Video (A/V) receiver to a different Surround Sound mode. Check each speaker to make sure they are properly connected to the A/V receiver. Perform a Test Tone function to verify if the speakers are working correctly.
How do I test my surround?
First, right-click the speaker icon in your taskbar and select “Sounds” from the menu that pops up. (You can also open the Control Panel and click Hardware and Sound > Sound.) In the window that appears, choose the “Playback” tab, then select the surround sound output device you'd like to test from the list.
Why is my subwoofer not working?
Check connections and speaker wires. Starting from the subwoofer, check all the wires and connection points running to amplifiers, receivers, or speakers. Check to make sure that cables are firmly connected and plugged into the correct spots. Check outlets, power cable, and fuse.
Why is my wireless subwoofer not working?
Wireless transmission issues that result in no sound from the subwoofer are generally caused by connection or interference issues. The on/standby indicator on the subwoofer is a good starting point for troubleshooting.
How do you diagnose a subwoofer problem?
You can find out if your subwoofer is blown by listening to the sound, reviewing the movement of the woofer, and using a multimeter to find out if the coil is blown. Test the sound at a low volume to listen for whether your sub has been blown.
What does a bad subwoofer sound like?
Audio. A blown subwoofer damages sound quality, producing cracks, pops and general static. To test the subwoofer, start audio playback at a low volume. Gradually increase the volume and bass, listening for any disturbances in sound quality.
