HP a1720n, a1712n, a1709n, a1700n Connecting the Computer to a Home Audio System, Adapter cables

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Connecting the Computer to a Home Audio System

You can connect your computer to your home stereo or home theater multichannel audio receiver/amplifiers by using your existing speakers.

For examples, see “2.1 home stereo installation” or “5.1 home audio installation.”

Y adapter cables

Most home receiver/amplifiers have RCA-type input connectors. You may need to connect Y adapter cables between your computer 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.

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: One Y adapter cable

4/4.1 speaker system: Two Y adapter cables

6/5.1 speaker system: Three Y adapter cables

8/7.1 speaker system: Four Y adapter cables

Connecting a home stereo to a computer typically requires audio cables that are long enough to connect from the computer to the stereo. You may also need to purchase RCA or mini-extension cables.

NOTE: Y adapter and extension cables are purchased separately.

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Contents Start Here USA Table of Contents Connecting the Television Signal and Video Cables Getting Help IndexVi Start Here Putting Your Computer Together Placing the computer in the proper locationConnecting to the computer Using surge protectionConnector Icon/label Description and function Connector Icon/label Description and function Rear speaker out Center/subwoofer Connector Icon/label Description and function Line Rear black connector to connect rear speakers Connector Icon/label VGAConnecting a Digital Camera Photo or Video Connecting Other Devices Setting Up a Local Area Network Click the Display SettingsSetting Up Your Computer Setting Up a Wired Ethernet Connection Integrated Wireless DevicesConnecting the Wireless LAN Device Select models onlyChecking the wireless LAN device installation Using wireless security featuresConnecting a Modem Getting Started guideStart Here Connecting Speakers or Microphone Using SpeakersSound Connector Types Sound Connector Illustration TypeSound connector Type 3 Type 6 Type S Description Line Out lime green for front speakersSpeaker Configurations Connecting a MicrophoneName Speaker system See Speaker types Name Speaker systemConnecting 2/2.1 Two Speakers and a Subwoofer Audio Speakers Connecting 4.1 Four Speakers and a Subwoofer Audio Speakers Connecting 5.1 Five Speakers and a Subwoofer Audio Speakers Connecting Speakers or Microphone Connecting 7.1 Seven Speakers and a Subwoofer Audio Speakers Connecting Speakers or Microphone Connecting the Computer to a Home Audio System Adapter cablesHome stereo installation Computer to 2.1 multichannel audio system connectionHome audio installation procedure Home audio installationComputer to 5.1 multichannel audio system connection Connecting Speakers or Microphone Computer to 7.1 multichannel audio system connection Home audio installation procedure Connecting Digital Audio Connecting Speakers or Microphone Connecting the speakers Connector DescriptionConnecting the FlexiJack connector Start Here Using TV Cables Audio and Video CablesCable Name Description Connecting the TV Signal Source Connecting a dual tuner TV Tuner Description RequirementsConnecting the Remote Sensor Wall to VCR to TV, using coaxial cable Existing setup Setting the computer with a splitter Start Here Connecting the Television Signal and Video Cables Cables for connecting the computer to a TV Using Your TV as a MonitorConnecting the computer to a TV Click Display Settings Adjusting the screen resolutionClick the Display Settings tab Viewing the computer desktop on a TV screenConnecting more than one display Click the Advanced Settings button Disconnecting the TVDisabling the TV-out Option Connecting to a Monitor or High-Definition TV Choosing the AV connection to useCable Port Connection description Connecting an Hdmi device HdmiConnecting a DVI device Connector on the Computer Connector on the ComputerConnecting to a Standard TV Connecting to component videoConnecting to S-video Start Here Finding Guides on the Web Finding Onscreen GuidesClick All Programs Click User Guides Using HP Connections or Compaq Connections Using the Onscreen Help and Support CenterUsing the PC Help & Tools Folder Click All Programs Click PC Help & ToolsGetting messages Turning off messagesReactivating messages Index Connecting 43 Remote IR cable Index Part number

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