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.