Does this Insignia A/V receiver accept analog input (computer VGA)?

[Daboa]

Here is the link to my receiver model, Insignia NS-R5101AHD-A.

This is my first receiver and I'm wondering if it can take analog signal, adapted from my laptop VGA output (with sound coming through a 3.5mm to RCA splitter). I see a lot of composite and component and I'm not 100 clear on if any of them would work with just a passive adapter. Thanks for the help!

 

[americanaudiophile]

Each composite and component input should have an analog stereo connection that is or can be associated with it. There is usually an input set up menu that does this since you could also be using one of the digital inputs with it instead. Any of them will work fine with your Laptop.

 

[thee_prisoner]

In terms of stereo(2.0) it has several analog inputs. VGA is only video so no audio. IF you need to convert video, that is a another matter. This item doesn't have a VGA input.
Assuming you're using the splitter from the 3.5mm stereo out from the laptop to the red/white inputs on the receiver, that works. Just choose one left/right input and you should be fine.

Be seeing you, the Prisoner...

 

[Daboa]

Sorry, I should have clarified. I know that there is analog stereo input, but I'd like to route my laptop VIDEO through the receiver. Can I route VGA video through this receiver?

If I'd have to use a converter to convert it from analog to digital, it's not worth it to me.

 

[thee_prisoner]

You will need a converter. If you're hooking it up eventually to a TV and if the TV has a VGA input, you could go that route. The converter would cost you around 30-40.00.