Hacking the Logitech Z5500 - Page 11

FinderRO · 7th July 2009, 06:28 PM

Hi guys,
I also have a podless set of Z-5500 (spring-clip vers.)
I bought a Pioneer receiver and hooked up the satellites from this set, and they are working great.
Now I need to connect the receiver to the amplifier on the sub.
By looking at the previous pin-outs, the SUB+ has to go to PIN2 and the SUB- to PIN13. SUB+ and SUB- are from the cable between the receiver and the sub.
I was thinking of drilling a hole in the back of the sub and install an RCA connector for this cable.

Then I will have to check the signal that comes from the receiver for the sub, for this connection, cause if it's too loud I might have to install a pot.

There is also a few more pins that need to be connected.
From previous posts I understand that PIN6 must be connected to PIN13 to turn the amp on.
Then PIN7 must be connected to PIN13 to unmute the Left,Right and Sub channels.
There is also PIN8 that when connected to PIN13 it does unmute for the Center channel. If that is true I will not bother with it.
Now, for these PIN6,PIN7 links to PIN13, I was thinking of installing an ON/OFF switch on the sub.

This is all I'm thinking of doing and I hope all goes well.
Does it seem right?
I gathered information from all previous posts, but there are 4 types of Logitech systems being discussed in this thread: Z-5500 (spring-clip vers), Z-5500 (RCA vers), Z-5450 and Z-5300.
A little bit confusing...

MOTORHEAD · 4th August 2009, 08:30 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by FinderRO
Hi guys,
I also have a podless set of Z-5500 (spring-clip vers.)
I bought a Pioneer receiver and hooked up the satellites from this set, and they are working great.
Now I need to connect the receiver to the amplifier on the sub.
By looking at the previous pin-outs, the SUB+ has to go to PIN2 and the SUB- to PIN13. SUB+ and SUB- are from the cable between the receiver and the sub.
I was thinking of drilling a hole in the back of the sub and install an RCA connector for this cable.

Then I will have to check the signal that comes from the receiver for the sub, for this connection, cause if it's too loud I might have to install a pot.

There is also a few more pins that need to be connected.
From previous posts I understand that PIN6 must be connected to PIN13 to turn the amp on.
Then PIN7 must be connected to PIN13 to unmute the Left,Right and Sub channels.
There is also PIN8 that when connected to PIN13 it does unmute for the Center channel. If that is true I will not bother with it.
Now, for these PIN6,PIN7 links to PIN13, I was thinking of installing an ON/OFF switch on the sub.

This is all I'm thinking of doing and I hope all goes well.
Does it seem right?
I gathered information from all previous posts, but there are 4 types of Logitech systems being discussed in this thread: Z-5500 (spring-clip vers), Z-5500 (RCA vers), Z-5450 and Z-5300.
A little bit confusing...

(((IF YOU STILL NEED HELP BUDDY JUST LET ME KNOW)))... I HAVE DONE THIS TO 6 Z-5500 SUBS TO DATE WITH THE SPRING CLIP (V)... SOUND PERFECT, WITH NO BULL @#$& CONTROL POD.

FinderRO · 4th August 2009, 11:24 PM

I've done the job successfully.
Working great with my Pioneer receiver, for 2 weeks now...

Thanks to everyone for all the information in this thread.

miguelulbrich · 28th August 2009, 04:58 PM

Hello Guys,

After TWO Creative G550W with problems, I Have changed to Z-5500. But again other PROBLEM. The Z-5500 doesn't turn on.

I have checked the fuse and it's ok.

But when I check 8V Line (Pin 10), the value is ZERO. But I can't figure out which components are present to delivery 8V line. I see two wires (blue) coming to a capacitor (0.1uF) with a AM152 (Rectifier bridge ?).

Anybody can help me?

Sorry for my english.

Thanks,
Miguel

harenf · 12th September 2009, 12:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FinderRO

I've done the job successfully.
Working great with my Pioneer receiver, for 2 weeks now...

Thanks to everyone for all the information in this thread.

Hey FinderRO,

How is the sound quality when connected the receiver, is there a noticable difference than previously via the buildin Z5's amp.

Cheers!

dede · 12th September 2009, 07:43 PM

Hello,

Did someone find where are located the crossovers ?

Is there a way to mod the cut of frequency ?

Thanks

Anthony

bail_w · 26th September 2009, 10:28 PM

I have a spring clip version of Z5500 without a controller pod. Can anyone tell me where to buy a DB-15 connector and a RCA cable that i can solder to the connector?

bail_w · 08:43 AM

Actually, can someone enlighted me how to connect my 3 stereo jacks cable to the db-15 connector?

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sandfire · 1st October 2009, 09:56 PM

Hey Guys I have this system too with the 15 pin and spring connectors and i was wondering if anyone could help me out how to get it to work without the controller! and show me what i will need! If you have pictures on how or a vid that would work too! thanks to anyone that can help me!

bail_w · 2nd October 2009, 03:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sandfire

Hey Guys I have this system too with the 15 pin and spring connectors and i was wondering if anyone could help me out how to get it to work without the controller! and show me what i will need! If you have pictures on how or a vid that would work too! thanks to anyone that can help me!

I will be assembling my own db15 connector to 3 stereo jacks this weeken, i will let you know how it goes.

29th September 2009, 08:34 AM	#108
bail_w diyAudio Member Join Date: Sep 2009	Actually, can someone enlighted me how to connect my 3 stereo jacks cable to the db-15 connector? An externally hosted image should be here but it no longer works. Please upload images instead of linking to them to prevent this. http://www.diyaudio.com/forums/attac...8&d=1195243855 Last edited by bail_w; 29th September 2009 at 08:43 AM.

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7th July 2009, 06:28 PM	#101
FinderRO diyAudio Member Join Date: Jul 2009	Hi guys, I also have a podless set of Z-5500 (spring-clip vers.) I bought a Pioneer receiver and hooked up the satellites from this set, and they are working great. Now I need to connect the receiver to the amplifier on the sub. By looking at the previous pin-outs, the SUB+ has to go to PIN2 and the SUB- to PIN13. SUB+ and SUB- are from the cable between the receiver and the sub. I was thinking of drilling a hole in the back of the sub and install an RCA connector for this cable. Then I will have to check the signal that comes from the receiver for the sub, for this connection, cause if it's too loud I might have to install a pot. There is also a few more pins that need to be connected. From previous posts I understand that PIN6 must be connected to PIN13 to turn the amp on. Then PIN7 must be connected to PIN13 to unmute the Left,Right and Sub channels. There is also PIN8 that when connected to PIN13 it does unmute for the Center channel. If that is true I will not bother with it. Now, for these PIN6,PIN7 links to PIN13, I was thinking of installing an ON/OFF switch on the sub. This is all I'm thinking of doing and I hope all goes well. Does it seem right? I gathered information from all previous posts, but there are 4 types of Logitech systems being discussed in this thread: Z-5500 (spring-clip vers), Z-5500 (RCA vers), Z-5450 and Z-5300. A little bit confusing...

4th August 2009, 11:24 PM	#103
FinderRO diyAudio Member Join Date: Jul 2009	I've done the job successfully. Working great with my Pioneer receiver, for 2 weeks now... Thanks to everyone for all the information in this thread.

28th August 2009, 04:58 PM	#104
miguelulbrich diyAudio Member Join Date: Aug 2009	Hello Guys, After TWO Creative G550W with problems, I Have changed to Z-5500. But again other PROBLEM. The Z-5500 doesn't turn on. I have checked the fuse and it's ok. But when I check 8V Line (Pin 10), the value is ZERO. But I can't figure out which components are present to delivery 8V line. I see two wires (blue) coming to a capacitor (0.1uF) with a AM152 (Rectifier bridge ?). Anybody can help me? Sorry for my english. Thanks, Miguel

12th September 2009, 07:43 PM	#106
dede diyAudio Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: versailles	Hello, Did someone find where are located the crossovers ? Is there a way to mod the cut of frequency ? Thanks Anthony

26th September 2009, 10:28 PM	#107
bail_w diyAudio Member Join Date: Sep 2009	I have a spring clip version of Z5500 without a controller pod. Can anyone tell me where to buy a DB-15 connector and a RCA cable that i can solder to the connector?

1st October 2009, 09:56 PM	#109
sandfire diyAudio Member Join Date: Oct 2009	Hey Guys I have this system too with the 15 pin and spring connectors and i was wondering if anyone could help me out how to get it to work without the controller! and show me what i will need! If you have pictures on how or a vid that would work too! thanks to anyone that can help me!