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Changing sound output to hdmi

Anonymous
2010-12-20T15:31:12+00:00

I have an hdmi cord connected between my hdtv and my dell xps m1330 i can get the video to transfer fine but i cannot get the sound the play through the tv. I've looked on the internet for how to switch it and theres a lot of instructions for vista/ w7 but i cant figure out how to change the audio output to hdmi in windows xp.

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  1. Anonymous
    2010-12-21T09:50:32+00:00

    Hi ccmcmill12,

    Follow the below mentioned steps and check the results:

    a.    Click on the "Start" button

    b.    Click on "Control Panel"

    c.    With the Control Panel in "Control Panel Home" view please click on "Hardware and Sound"

    d.    Where it says "Sound" in green letters there are three options below that are in blue click on "Manage Audio Devices"

    e.    This will bring up a window labeled "Sound"

    f.     On the "Playback" tab there is listed the sound options available to you. One should read "Digital Output Device (HDMI)" Click on that.

    g.    There should now be a check mark on that option.

    h.    The Sound should then play through your HDMI hookups to the TV.

    Regards:

    Samhrutha G S - Microsoft Support.

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  1. Anonymous
    2017-01-29T00:17:35+00:00

    I had the same issue, try right clicking underneath the 'speakers' icon then click 'show disabled devices'. it should come up with hdmi output. i took me a while to figure this out.

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  2. Anonymous
    2015-02-07T19:51:17+00:00

    What happens wen in the "Playback" tab there is nothing "Speakers" listed? How do I add a device that isn't showing up?

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  3. Anonymous
    2011-03-15T23:28:20+00:00

    Have you got a Graphics card with a HDMI socket? (It's basically a USB socket, but, the sound will come from your graphics card. Generally it is located between the 'old-style' VGA connector, and the newer DVI one....for LCD monitors.)

    If 'no', one is required whether it be XP,Vista or Win 7.

    If your Audio Set-up is still Analogue, again, no-go. Has to be High Definition Sound.

    Sort all that out, then, you can hook up that HDMI cable.

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  4. Anonymous
    2011-03-15T21:46:18+00:00

    You obviously didn't read the question. He is asking about XP. Your response would be relevant to a Vista or 7 user.

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