How to connect a column to computer from a music center, bluetooth and usb? How to connect 2 columns to a computer and speakers without an amplifier?

Published by B. Windows
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11 Apr 2017.

An article on the options for connecting columns through the amplifier to the Windows 7, 10 computer.

It is clear that the computer can be connected to the computer. And the amplifier then why? Name "Amplifier" He speaks for itself to strengthen the sound, make it clearer, better, with a stereo effect. Amplifier gives an additional effect in power, removes distortion.

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Amplifier and column


The device provides specialized terminals for connecting to a computer, and in the last models there are USV - entrance.

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USB - computer input

Connection diagram of amplifier to computer

Option number 1

  • turn on both devices: amplifier and stationary computer.
  • determine the sound terminals on the computer, connect the stereo plug to them (3.5 mm).
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Audio connectors on a computer (sound terminals)

  • distribute sound plug on the rear panel of the amplifying device.
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Sound connectors panel in amplifier

  • connect computer audio terminals with amplifier terminals, by plugs.
  • observe the connection of two devices in accordance with the names of the connection terminals. For example, terminal RCA. Computer to a similar terminal of the amplifier with a plug, and the second tap plug to another pair terminal.
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Connecting two devices in accordance with the names of the connection terminals

  • connect the amplifier to the network by installing the transition toggle switch to the position "AUX".
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Amplifier. Installing the transition token to "AUX"

  • connect the computer to the network.
  • determine the option "Speaker" In the settings of the computer.
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Definition of the "Speaker" option in the computer settings

  • set the option "Application" and "Devais" approximately in the same position.
  • run the player device, turn on the sound.
  • connection Completed, provided that sounds coming from the speaker.
  • adjust the volume knob on the stereo - amplifier.


Option number 2.

  • turn on both devices.
  • connect one end USB cable with similar ( USB) Computer input.
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USB Cable, USB Computer Connector

  • connect the second connector USB Cable S. USB Amplifier input.
  • turn on both devices together.
  • activate the icon "Speaker" on the computer.
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Speaker icon on computer

  • activate key "Playback devices".
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Key "Playback Devices" Activated

  • find option "Amplifier" In the window that opens, turn on the sound.
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Enable sound

  • set the option "Application" and "Devais", approximately, in the same position.
  • check the sound, turning on the player. Speakers (columns) must give sound.
  • adjust the volume control on the amplifier.


Often ask a question, is it possible connecting columns to a computer without amplifier?
Theoretically, yes. However, the sound will be poor quality, quiet, with interference, because the output power of the columns will not be enough for normal sound.
Below, we will tell about how to properly connect the columns to the computer through the amplifier.

Connecting columns through the amplifier to the Windows 7 stationary computer

It was said above that the plug for connecting the speakers to the amplifier of the two wired, as a rule. In modern amplifying devices there is a marking for connecting.

Scheme:

  • install the number of inputs / outputs on the computer system board. If there are six login terminals - access is required to purchase a sound card from the developer's site.
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Computer entry / output terminals

  • connect the computer's output terminals with the audio system inputs, according to the instructions.
  • configure a computer by activating the option "Control Panel".
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Control Panel

  • press key "Sound Effect Manager".
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Sound Effect Manager

  • choose any of the options: «Stereo "," quadraphonic "," 5.1 "or "7.1".
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Options: "Stereo", "Quadraphonic", "5.1" or "7.1"

  • set up the option "Sound effects" (optional) going to the menu "Equalizer"By selecting the timbre, sound according to the use of a CD, a music studio, DVD.
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Selection of sound effects

  • press key "Confirm" (OK) (Connection confirmation).


On the latest models of computers, you can see the terminal for digital sound ( SPDIF.).

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Exterior SPDIF connector and switching cable


Such a connector is characterized by an optical connection, consequently, high quality, lack of interference, noise, low background sound. When using a terminal for digital sound ( SPDIF.), Audio system (columns) must have a special surround sound decoder.
If the sound system has a standard socket RCA.You can connect columns as indicated above (without decoder)

Connecting columns through the amplifier to the Windows 10 stationary computer

The latest developments of computers on the platform Windows 10. Have a lot of advantages, however, the sound is required to customize even when installing sound amplifiers.
Scheme:
Option number 1

  • turn on the computer.
  • log in with the right mouse button in the option "Sound".
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Setting the "Sound" option

    • select the option "Playback Devices" From the menu.
    • select a submenu "Speakers", activate it with double touch.
    • review the menu open "Properties."
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Menu "Properties"

 

  • press the key "Additional settings".
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Additional settings

  • choose a string 2. 4bit / 44100 Hz.
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Row 24bit / 44100 Hz

  • sound is configured.


Option number 2.

  • log in to the menu "Start".
  • press the key "Device Manager", Enter it in activity.
  • enter the menu "Sound".
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Menu "Sound"

  • then in the menu "Audio devices".
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"Sound" menu, "audio device" submenu

  • press the key "Device Search", Connecting in automatic mode.
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Device search page


As a last resort, if the sound does not go, i.e. the columns are connected, you should install a sound card for the system. Windows 10., using the site of the manufacturer.
We looked at different options for connecting columns to a computer with an amplifier and without it, as well as options for connecting to computers of different platform Windows.

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