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How to connect full system computer-cable Wires

Click here for help identifying the different types of wires and connectors

Click here for help identifying connectors on the back of components


Click here to see this wiring diagram

Wiring Instructions:

    Note: These instructions do not include any additional customizations you may have made.

    Select the components below to add them to the diagram.

    No TV No Receiver No TV Source No CD No Computer
    TV A/V Receiver Cable Box CD Player Computer
    Input Selector Satellite SACD Player
    No VCR No DVD Player No DVD Recorder No Game System No Record Player
    VCR DVD Player DVD Recorder Game System Record Player
    VCR/DVD Combo BluRay Player TiVo / DVR

    Start Over with a new diagram

    Wiring Diagram     Resize Diagram: 100%

    Instructions for using this page:
    • Click the buttons at the top to add Audio/Video components to the diagram.
    • Click add or remove to add or remove outputs from a component.
    • Use the first drop down list on each component to connect to a different component.
    • Use the second drop down list to change the type of wire. More stars below means better quality wire.
    Types of Wires
    that can then be bookmarked or shared with others or copy the URL below.