How to Run a Stereo System Through a Computer
Hooking up your stereo through your computer is a great way to play your MP3s and digital music without any hassle. This setup is ideal for parties and even DJs. When you create a playlist on your computer, you don't need to change CDs to keep the music playing for hours.
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Instructions
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Power off your stereo. If it is on when you plug in the cord, loud static will crackle from the speakers.
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Locate the two input jacks on your stereo. They will be red and white. Plug the double end of the stereo-to-computer cord into these jacks by matching the colors.
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Plug the other end of the cord into the the audio input jack of your computer. If you have a laptop, plug it into the head phone jack.
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Select the Auxiliary or Video function on your stereo. Your computer will play out of this mode.
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Tips & Warnings
Turn off your stereo before removing the adapter jack from the computer.
Resources
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Comments
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ewencocktail
Aug 09, 2010
ahhh, many thanks... this is exactly the page i was looking for. i've been trying to set this up for so long but never knew which cables i needed for the laptop.
