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I could also tell you How to Hook Up each of these separately. Let me provide you with steps How to Hook PC, Stereo, TV, DVD and VCR together!!
- Determine how you are going to use each component in the system.
Do you want to play all of your audio on your stereo speakers? Are you
going to watch all your video on your TV or do you want to watch some
on your computer? Do you want to use the VCR for recording or simply as
a source? The easiest solution is to use your stereo receiver as a
command center and route all of your audio and video through it. This
way you can use your speakers and TV for audio and video, respectively.
The receiver has the most inputs available and is designed to integrate
multiple components into one cohesive system. Let's assume you are
using a basic set-up in which you route all audio to your stereo
speakers and all video to your TV. Your needs may differ, so be sure to
detemine them before purchasing cables or connecting wires.
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Determine
the connections available. Once you've figured out the path that the
audio and video will take, make note of the types of cables required to
get it there. In this example, we'll be connecting audio and video from
the PC, VCR and DVD
player to the stereo receiver. Then we'll connect speakers to the
receiver and send video to the television. Ideally, we'll want matching
output jacks from our media sources (i.e., PC, VCR, DVD) and input
connections on the receiver. If that's not possible, adapters may be
needed.
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Your
VCR should have analog connections (i.e., composite yellow video cable,
red and white audio cable). Connect these to an input on your receiver
labelled "VCR" or "Video" using basic RCA cables. If you intend to use
the VCR for recording, connect composite cables from your receiver's
composite video output and audio outputs to the VCR's inputs. This
additional connection will allow the VCR to record signals sent through
the receiver as well as play tapes.
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Connect the DVD Player video using an available connection such as the one for composite video
or component video. If you intend to use surround sound, connect your
DVD player audio with digital cable. If you're only using two speakers,
you can also use RCA connections as in Step 3. If you're using a
digital connection, check the receiver and DVD player to find a
matching digital connection (either coaxial or optical) and connect the
DVD output to the receiver "DVD" input with appropriate cable.
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The
PC will be the trickiest connection. If you're using an HDTV and want
to send HD video from your PC to your TV, you may need to connect the
video directly from the PC to the TV, as your receiver may not have an
HD connection port. Use an HDMI or DVI cable from your computer's port
to your television's input. If you're using HDMI, you must route the
audio to the receiver separately by connecting a digital audio output on your TV to the input on the receiver labeled "TV." If you're
using DVI, connect audio separately to the receiver using a 3.5 mm
mini-jack to RCA cable or digital connection.
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Connect
both audio and video from your PC to your receiver. If you just intend
to send standard video to your TV, you can route both the audio and
video through the receiver. Connections may vary, but you could likely
connect using an S-Video cable from the output on your PC to an
available S-Video input on your receiver. Run the audio separately with
a mini-jack to RCA cable.
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If
you want to listen to your television audio on your stereo speakers,
connect the TV audio outputs to your receiver using RCA cables or
digital cable if they're available. Again, digital cable will be
necessary if you want to enjoy surround sound formats. Use input
labelled "TV" or "Cable" when available.
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Output
the video from your stereo receiver to your TV. Obviously, you can't
watch video on your receiver, so you'll need to send it out to the TV.
Use an available connection such as S-Video, component video or
composite video to connect the receiver's video output with the TV's
input. DO NOT connect audio output elements.
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Connect
each speaker to the appropriate speaker output on your receiver using
speaker cable (i.e., Left Main, Right Main, Left Rear, Center Channel,
etc.). Be sure that the polarity of the cable matches on both the
output of the receiver and input of the speaker.
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With
all the components hooked up properly, you can switch between
components using your stereo receiver's menu. Be sure to tune the TV to
the input with which you have connected the receiver and/or
directly-connected video component.
Tips
Certain adapters are available if you don't have matching inputs and
outputs. If your computer only has S-Video output and your receiver has
composite video input, you can get an S-Video to composite video
converter to make the connection.
Make sure that each component uses the same input selection for both
video and audio. If you connect your PC using the S-Video port labelled
"Video 2," be sure that the PC audio is input into the audio for Video
2. You may need to use matching connections to input and output video
through your receiver if your receiver uses separate circuitry. If you
are using composite video connections to input your VCR and DVD player,
you may need to use a composite output to your television to get a
picture. Check your receiver for specifications. If it's not possible
to use matching inputs/outputs on your receiver, you may choose to
connect video directly from individual sources to the television.
You need to have a Bunch of Cables to perform this.
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