How do I connect my computer to my surround sound receiver?
John Thompson
Published May 09, 2026
How do I connect my computer to my surround sound receiver?
The easiest way to connect the audio output of your computer is to use the “line” output of your sound card. We recommend a stereo 3.5mm mini phone plug to dual RCA cable or mini plug to dual RCA jack adapter with a RCA jack stereo cable to go to the audio input of your sound system, such as the “aux” input.
How do I get 5.1 on my computer?
How to Configure 5.1 Sound on Windows 10
- Press Windows key + R to open a Run window and type “mmsys.
- Go to the Playback and select your playback device that is capable of outputting 5.1 sound.
- In the Speaker Setup window, select 5.1 Surround and hit Next.
Can you hook up a PC to an Onkyo receiver?
I have just tried to hook up my PC to my Onkyo receiver with an HDMI cable, and the audio comes out fine, but it will only display the PC desktop (home) screen, not what I am playing. I have tried the HDMI cable through other inputs on the TV and it works fine.
Why does Windows 7 not recognize Onkyo receiver?
You are right, UPnP would be the main suspect. Did you mean driver for the “sound card” instead of the video card? Onkyo does not provide windows drivers for the receiver. Windows 7 automatically installed its own Microsoft “High definition audio device” driver.
Why is my Onkyo remote not showing up in home assistant?
The other day I noticed that my Onkyo Receiver was not showing up in Home Assistant, nor was the Onkyo Remote app on my phone able to connect to it. After some searching I came across this post suggesting a solution.
Why does my HP laptop not recognize Onkyo?
HP has a proprietary and Acer uses RealTek. Intel’s drivers will be what you likely need to update. Note Intel has been known for awful bugs in their HDMI implementation, so don’t be shocked if you have to suffer with this for a while.
Why does my PC not recognize my Onkyo receiver?
When I power cycle the receiver (but not the PC), the receiver shows up as a disconnected audio device (video is fine). “Scan for hardware changes” does not do anything. The only way to get it to work is to disable the device and enable it.
How to connect my PC to my Onkyo tx-nr525?
How to connect my PC to my Onkyo TX-NR525 only for audio not video? i want to connect my pc to it so i can use the 5.1 surround for gaming and music. But i have tried many combos and still nothing works, i can connect it to the receiver and i get audio and video on my Television.
How to connect a Sanyo t.v.to an Onkyo receiver?
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How can I stream music to my Onkyo home theater?
Whether you have an iPhone®, an Android device, or another compatible mobile device with Bluetooth capability, streaming music through your Onkyo home theater system is easier with the UBT-1 Bluetooth USB Adapter. Plug-in, Pair, Play. Just insert the UBT-1 Bluetooth adapter into the front-panel USB port, pair the devices, and select your music.