How To Hookup PC Speakers to a TV
The built-in speakers on most television sets can seldom compare to a quality pair of external stereo speakers, such as used for home theater. Connecting PC speakers to a TV is a good option in homes with limited or no space for full-size speakers, or where economics and portability are factors. A pair of PC speakers can be connected to a TV and disconnected in seconds for use with a computer or other electronic device. The only special equipment needed for this connection is a Y adapter sold in electronics stores.
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Things You'll Need
- PC speakers with built-in amplifier
- Television with RCA audio jacks
- RCA-type audio cables
- Y-adapter with RCA jacks on one end and a jack for a 1/8-inch mini-plug on the other.
Instructions
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Plug a set of RCA audio cables into the Audio Out jacks on the back of the television, connecting the red plug to the right audio channel and the white plug to the left channel.
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Insert the other ends of the cables into the jacks in the Y-adapter.
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Plug the audio cord attached to the right PC speaker into the mini-plug jack on the Y-adapter. The right speaker contains an amplifier for powering both PC speakers, with volume and tone control knobs located either on the front or back of the speaker.
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Plug the cable attached to the left speaker into the mini-plug audio jack on the back of the right speaker.
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Plug the power adapter into the AC jack on the back of the right-channel speaker, then plug the power transformer into a wall outlet.
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Switch on the PC speakers and turn on the television to hear programming through both the external speakers and the TV's built in speakers.
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Use the TV remote control to turn off the television's built-in speakers by pressing the Menu button and using the up and down arrow keys to toggle to Speakers. Use the left and right arrow keys to switch the built-in speakers on or off.
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Tips & Warnings
Only use PC speakers with a built-in amplifier. The audio signal out of a television is not powerful enough to drive even a small pair of speakers.
Turn off all equipment while making connections to prevent a sudden power surge or accidentally crossed wire from damaging the TV or the speakers.
