Vista - How to play sound on TV?

vulpix · 05-25-2009

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.

05-25-2009	#1 (permalink)
vulpix Vista Home Premium 32bit 1 posts	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; 05-25-2009 at 05:27 PM..
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