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Saturday, July 2, 2011

How to get audio using HDMI?

How to get Audio using HDMI*

  • First we need to find out what oprating system your computer has.
Note: make sure that the LCD TV/Montior where you are using HDMI is set to HDMI imput as well.

Windows XP:
  • First make sure that the HDMI cable is already connected to the Computer from the HDTV.
  • In Windows XP lower right side look for the speaker icon then right click on it. then selectProperties or Playback Devices
  • We should get the Sound and Device Properties window on the Sound window there will be settings and TABS that are for your Audio configuration.
  • Look for the Tab that will say Voice then on the windows look for the drop down that will sayDefault Device and select your HDMI from that List.
  • Since this is for XP your will have to restart windows to make the changes take effect.
Windows Vista:
  • In vista on the lower right hand side look for the speaker icon right click on it then selectPlayback Devices.
  • In the window Sounds Select the TAB that says Playback Devices.
  • A list will be in the Box HDMI should be listed there and should be the first on the list as well on the screen.
  • Right click on HDMI and set as default device.
  • Once HDMI is set as Default Device this should make Audio work on your system using HDMI.
  • Just Restart the Computer after the settings for teh HDMI ahs been set to Defauls.
Windows 7:
  • Exactly like Windows Vista, Follow steps from the Win Vista HDMI audio Settings above, thanks.
This is applicable to bothe Desktops and Laptops.

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