Connecting 5.1 home theater

Hi,
I have recently purchased one touchsmart 610-1110 as well as one creative inspire T6160 which is a 5.1 home theater system. Now i need some suggestions how to make a connection in between these two.Customer care alreday told i can't connect these two as the 5.1 has three inputs ( C/sub,L/R & LS/RS) whereas the touchsmart has got only two out (one sub and one audio out ) with one microphone and one headphone I/O but, as per the product specifications it supports 5.1(Integrated IDT 92HD89D) so i am still hopeful of conneting these two.The touch smart has got 4 jack sensing covering its 4 I/O port for audio( sub, audio out, microphoe & headphone). It has got on-board hp beats audio(2.1).
Thans,
Regars
SUBRATA

Hello sub_rama:
Have you look at usb pinnicle connector? This is a usb connector device that connects to VCR ,TV, camras and audio devices. You might want to check it and see if these connections are what you are looking for. http://www.pinnaclesys.com/PublicSite/us/Products/Consumer+Products/Home+Video/Studio+Family/Studio+... This may work. frrw

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