HP XP599AAABA, 2011XI manual Connecting the Hdmi Cable Select Models, Getting Hdmi Sound

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Connecting the HDMI Cable (Select Models)

Connect one end of the HDMI cable to the back of the monitor and the other end connector to the input device. The HDMI cable is included with select models.

NOTE: The audio stream must be connected directly to external speakers or to an audio receiver.

Figure 3-5Connecting the HDMI Cable (cable provided with select models only)

Getting HDMI Sound

If you use HDMI to connect to a monitor model without speakers, you must activate HDMI sound by adjusting the setting in Microsoft Windows. If HDMI is not activated, you can not hear any sound. To activate HDMI sound on your computer:

1.Right-click on the volume icon in the Windows system tray.

2.Click Playback Devices. The sound window opens.

3.On the Playback tab, click the HDMI output audio device that is listed.

4.Click Set Default.

5.Click Apply.

6.Click OK to close the window.

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Contents User Guide Fourth Edition April Document Part Number About This Guide Iv About This Guide Table of contents Appendix a Troubleshooting Product Features LCD MonitorsPage Important Safety Information Safety and Maintenance GuidelinesSafety Precautions Maintenance Guidelines Cleaning the Monitor Shipping the MonitorUnpacking the Monitor Setting Up the MonitorAssembling the Monitor Connecting Monitor Cables 2Inserting the Monitor PanelConnecting the VGA Video Cable Connecting the DVI-D Video Cable Select Models Connecting the Hdmi Cable Select Models Getting Hdmi SoundConnecting the Power Cord 6Connecting the Power Cord Connecting Monitor CablesHigh-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection Hdcp select models Installing the Cable Management ClipTurning on the Monitor Selecting Video Input ConnectorsHP Watermark and Image Retention Policy Adjusting The Tilt 8Tilt Adjustment Setting Up the MonitorConnecting External Speakers and Audio Cable Select Models Operating the Monitor Installing DriversCD Software and Utilities Using the On-Screen Display OSD Front-Panel ControlsOSD Menu Selections Default setting is off. DCR automatically Power-Saver Feature on Support Identifying Monitor Conditions HdmiPower-Saver Feature Troubleshooting Solving Common ProblemsSolving Common Problems Have the following information available when you call Locating the Rating LabelTechnical Specifications HP LCD MonitorsPreset Video Modes Table B-42511x SpecificationsTable B-6 Entering User Modes Power AdaptersLCD Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy Agency Regulatory Notices Federal Communications Commission NoticeModifications CablesAvis Canadien Canadian NoticeEuropean Union Regulatory Notice Japanese Notice Korean Notice Power Cord Set Requirements German Ergonomics NoticeProduct Environmental Notices Japanese Power Cord RequirementsEnergy Star Qualification Chemical Substances HP Recycling Program