Connecting The Pc To A Home Audio System - HP PC Getting Started Manual

Connecting the PC to a home audio system

You can connect your PC to your home stereo or home theater multichannel audio
receiver/amplifiers using your existing speakers.
For example, see "2 or 2.1 home stereo installation" on page 30, or
"5.1 (5 speakers and a subwoofer) home audio installation" on page 31.
Y adapter cables
Most home receiver/amplifiers have RCA-type connectors. You may need
to connect Y adapter cables between your PC and your receiver/
amplifier. Y adapter cables have one 1/8-inch (3.5-mm) stereo mini-jack
on one end and two RCA connectors on the other end. These cables are
purchased separately.
NOTE: Y adapter and extension cables are purchased separately.
The number of Y adapter cables you need to connect to your home stereo
system depends on the number of speakers you install:
• 2/2.1 speaker system: 1 Y adapter cable
• 4/4.1 speaker system: 2 Y adapter cables
• 5.1 speaker system: 3 Y adapter cables
• 7.1 speaker system: 4 Y adapter cables
Connecting a home stereo to a PC typically requires audio cables that are long
enough to connect from the PC to the stereo. You may also need to purchase RCA or
mini-extension cables.
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