How to connect a 5.1 sound system to the TV

Connecting a 5.1 sound system to your TV is the secret to making you feel like you are participating in the events of the movie. In the article below, WebTech360 will work with you to learn how to connect the speakers of the 5.1 sound system together, as well as connect this sound system to the TV.

Understanding the construction of sound 5.1

Understanding the construction of sound 5.1

5.1 sound system consists of 6 speakers: 5 normal speakers and 1 subwoofer.

The logical layout of the speakers 5.1:

- 1 speaker in the center opposite the listener, emitting character dialogues.

- 2 speakers to the left and right sides of the center speaker that emits front sounds.

- 2 speakers on the left and right and slightly backwards and slightly higher than the listener, emitting sounds behind people like people in the back, bullets flying, music, echo ...

5.1 sound system consists of 6 speakers: 5 normal speakers and 1 subwoofer.

- A subwoofer to listen behind the listener to hear very low sounds like dinosaur feet.

Connect the 5.1 sound system to the TV

1.     Step 1: Connect the picture between the system and the TV.

- On the player: Plug the video cord (with the yellow end) into the corresponding color VIDEO OUT port.

Connect the video cord (with the yellow end) to the corresponding color VIDEO OUT port.

- On TV: Plug the video cord into the corresponding color VIDEO IN port. If your TV does not have a Video In port, you can also use an HDMI cable to connect.

If your TV does not have a Video In port, you can also use an HDMI cable to connect.

2.     Step 2: Connect the audio between the system and the TV

- If the player has an OPTICAL IN port and the TV has an OPTICAL OUT port ---> use an Optical cord to connect 2 TVs to the system (this way gives high sound quality)

Audio connection between the system and the TV

- Connect via the white - red audio jack through the following steps: On the player, plug the audio cord into the AUDIO IN port with the corresponding color. On the TV, you Plug the audio cord into the AUDIO OUT port with the corresponding color.

3.     Step 3: Open the TV Settings ---> set the audio output to the system.

- You press the OPTIONS button on the remote, select the Speaker item and press the Sound System item.

Select Speakers

Select Sound System

So you have successfully connected the 5.1 sound system to the TV with 3 easy steps. Some 5.1 sound system is quality but the price is reasonable. Please see here .