Playing computer based audio files, be it I-Pod, Android, I-product, Laptop or MP3 player on your "Home Theater" audio system is very easy.
First: You need a set of phono jacks marked AUX IN or LINE IN on the back of the amplifier which are not, currently in use. This will be the input..
If you do not have such an input then you can take another pair and double it by using a switch.
Next you will need a cable.. the link is to Radio Shack, all links in this post will be to Radio shack but there may be better sources.
MP3-Player 1/8" Jack to PHONO plugs cordNow, this will work if the player is running on batteries.. IF you run the player off line or vehicle/house battery power and get an annoying HUMM or other noise then
Ground Loop Islator Use of this will require a different Cable from the one above (One that ends in a pair of phono jacks instead of phono plugs) but that should not be a problem. NOTE: Rumor has it this thing limits frequency response..
Finally,,, If you need to switch,, A common A/B switch,, You can use ones designed for either Audio or Video use (just skip the 3rd lead)
I have a couple I picked up around here for under 10 bucks (Video 3 position) Radio Shack should have them
Finally, (This is not the best solution but it works if you do not mind fussing with it a bit)
If you can not find or create an open set of AUX or LINE in jacks on your home theater there is the FM option.
YES, You too can own and operate your very own low power FM radio station.. Many companies sell such devices, Including RADIO shack, Radio Shack used to sell the I-Beam and I-Rock units (one of them comes with a 12 volt lighter plug the other only eats aaa batteries) Belkin makes one (I think Best Buy carried that one) and several other companies as well.. The problem is you can not always find a spot where there is not adjecent channel interference.
Hope this helps.
