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How to play sound on TV?
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    How to play sound on TV? (solved)

    System: Vista Home Premium 32bit

    I am currently displaying my computer monitor on my TV. I am using HDMI output from my computer, and DVI input on my TV. The problem is that I cannot hear sound from the TV--it's still coming my from my computer speakers.

    My computer has a manual entitled "Important Audio Settings." It reads as follows:

    To set S/PDIF as your default audio playback device, follow these steps:
    1. Select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Sound icon.
    2. Select the Playback tab.
    3. Select S/PDIF Interface > Set Default, and then click OK.
    4. Start QuickPlay (or restart it if it is already running), and you should hear audio on your device.


    My problem is that I do not have the option "S/PDIF Interface" in my Playback tab.
    I found a website that suggested right-clicking the white area and checking "show disabled devices," but it's still not showing up! How can I get this option to appear?

    Please help me. Thank you.



    EDIT: I received a response on a separate forum:
    Quote Originally Posted by "vulpix"
    Quote Originally Posted by "Minion4Hire"
    HDMI handles digital audio - DVI does not. There's your problem. You'll need to run a separate audio cable from your computer to your television (or home theatre) in order to get sound.
    Ah, of course. I guess I should have looked at those red and white audio ports right next to the DVI port on my TV. I hooked up some audio cables and it's finally working. Awesome. Thanks a lot.
    Problem solved.

    Last edited by vulpix; 25 May 2009 at 04:27 PM.
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