How to Connect a Computer to a Stereo System
Locate your audio out jack by looking at the back of the computer., Plug in the male stereo audio cable., Take the other end of the stereo audio cable, and plug the male prong side into the stereo audio female Y cable. , Plug one end of the RCA...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Locate your audio out jack by looking at the back of the computer.
The out audio jack is usually coloured green. -
Step 2: Plug in the male stereo audio cable.
Put the male prong side of the stereo audio cable into the out audio jack that is located on the back of the computer. ,, Plug in the white male RCA with the white female RCA, and plug the red male RCA with the red female RCA. , The red port stands for right, and the white port stands for left. , Plug in the white male RCA with the white female port, and plug the red male RCA with the red female port. , On some stereos this is either done by the remote control, or manually. , This may vary depending on what kind of computer/OS you have.
Navigate to the Control Panel (usually through the Start menu).
Click on Hardware and Sound, then the Sound icon.
Click on the Playback tab.
Look at where it says Speakers.
If it has a green check mark, that means it's been recognized.
If it has a red down arrow that means it has no audio input.
Make sure all wires are plugged in correctly to avoid the computer from not recognizing the audio input. -
Step 3: Take the other end of the stereo audio cable
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Step 4: and plug the male prong side into the stereo audio female Y cable.
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Step 5: Plug one end of the RCA cable into the Y cable.
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Step 6: Locate the “AUX IN” red and white ports on the back of the stereo.
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Step 7: Plug the other end of the RCA cable with the stereo system ports.
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Step 8: Choose "AUX" on the stereo itself to receive the sound from the computer.
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Step 9: Check for connectivity on your computer.
Detailed Guide
The out audio jack is usually coloured green.
Put the male prong side of the stereo audio cable into the out audio jack that is located on the back of the computer. ,, Plug in the white male RCA with the white female RCA, and plug the red male RCA with the red female RCA. , The red port stands for right, and the white port stands for left. , Plug in the white male RCA with the white female port, and plug the red male RCA with the red female port. , On some stereos this is either done by the remote control, or manually. , This may vary depending on what kind of computer/OS you have.
Navigate to the Control Panel (usually through the Start menu).
Click on Hardware and Sound, then the Sound icon.
Click on the Playback tab.
Look at where it says Speakers.
If it has a green check mark, that means it's been recognized.
If it has a red down arrow that means it has no audio input.
Make sure all wires are plugged in correctly to avoid the computer from not recognizing the audio input.
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