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How can I use my computer audio output?
The easiest way to connect the audio output of your computer is to use the “line” output of your sound card. We recommend a stereo 3.5mm mini phone plug to dual RCA cable or mini plug to dual RCA jack adapter with a RCA jack stereo cable to go to the audio input of your sound system, such as the “aux” input.
Where does the aux cord plug into the computer?
Headphone jack – The 3.5-millimeter headphone jack can reliably be found on most computers somewhere on the side of a laptop or the back of a computer case. For speakers or headphones, the plug is color-coded in green and usually has a headphone symbol identifying it.
How do I connect my laptop to my stereo?
To connect your computer to your home stereo, follow these steps:
- Turn down the volume on your stereo and sound card.
- Find the correct cable.
- Plug the 1/8-inch stereo plug into your sound card’s speaker jack.
- Plug the cable’s two RCA phono plugs into the stereo’s Aux Input or Tape Input jacks.
How do I connect my computer to my home theater system?
If your PC provides HDMI, connect it to one of the HDMI inputs on your TV or Home Theater Receiver. If you are using the HDMI connection, it should also transfer audio, as HDMI can pass both video and audio signals.
Which color is audio output on computer?
Color-coding scheme for connectors and ports
| Color | Function | Connector on PC |
|---|---|---|
| User input | ||
| Pink | Analog microphone audio input (mono or stereo) | 3.5 mm TRS |
| Light blue | Analog line level audio input | 3.5 mm TRS |
| Lime green | Analog line level audio output, front stereo (speakers or headphones) | 3.5 mm TRS |
How do I connect my 5.1 speakers to my computer?
Connect the sound cable with black connectors into the Rear Speaker Out port on the back of the computer. Plug the other end of the cable into the black port on the subwoofer, next to the green port. Connect the sound cable with orange connectors into the orange Center or Digital Out port on the back of the computer.
What’s the best way to hook up a CB radio?
Buy a 2.5mm plug, a 3.5mm socket, and some wire. Put the plug in your CB, try shorting pins on it, until you activate the transmit. Take it out, permanently wire up the short, then add connections to the 3.5mm socket. Presto! Audio through, PTT remanently on. Everyone gets annoyed at you because you “hog” the airwaves.
What do I need to connect my stereo to my computer?
We recommend a 3.5mm mini phone plug to Rca jack adapter with a RCA jack stereo cable which plugs into the “line” input of your computer’s sound card. You then connect the RCA jack stereo ends to the audio output of your tape deck or cd player, such as one of the “tape” output jacks.
What kind of cable do I need to connect my sound card to my computer?
The easiest way to connect the audio output of your computer is to use the “line” output of your sound card. We recommend a stereo 3.5mm mini phone plug to dual RCA cable or mini plug to dual RCA jack adapter with a RCA jack stereo cable to go to the audio input of your sound system, such as the “aux” input.
How can I connect my computer to my surround sound?
Surround sound amps and receivers have all of their analog inputs and outputs (except phono) at this same level. You can use any of these: Aux, Tape, Tuner, CD, etc for connecting your computers Line level or Headphone level output.