HP m1288a, m1299a, m1050y (PJ720AV) Connecting the PC to a Home Audio System, Y adapter cables

The following diagram shows a typical 7.1 audio installation:

Connecting the PC to a Home Audio System

You can connect your HP Media Center PC to your home stereo or home theater multichannel audio receiver/amplifiers using your existing speakers.

For example, see “2.1 home stereo installation” on page 44, or “6/5.1 home audio installation” on page 45.

Y adapter cables

Most home receiver/amplifiers have RCA-type input 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-plug 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: 1 Y adapter cable

■4/4.1 speaker system: 2 Y adapter cables

■6/5.1 speaker system: 3 Y adapter cables

■8/7.1 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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Y adapter and extension cables are purchased separately.

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