HP W2338h Audio and Video Cables and Adapters

Setting Up the Monitor

Audio and Video Cables and Adapters

The following table shows the cable and adapter types that may be required to connect the monitor to the computer, TV, or set-top box.

The number and type of cables required may vary by model. Some cables and adapters are included for select models only and may be sold separately.

Cable/Adapter	Name	Description
	HDMI cable	HDMI transmits an all-digital signal. It is the
		recommended choice for playback from a DVD
		or DVR.
		HDMI is capable of transmitting both
		uncompressed digital audio and digital video
		signals, because it has video, audio, and control
		signals.
	DVI cable	DVI transmits an all-digital video signal.

VGA cable VGA transmits an analog video signal.

DVI-to-VGA adapter	Connects a DVI monitor to a VGA connector on the
	back of the computer, TV, or set-top box or connects
	a VGA monitor to a DVI connector on the back of
	the computer, TV, or set-top box.
DVI-to-HDMI adapter	Connects a DVI monitor to an HDMI connector on
	the back of the computer, TV, or set-top box or
	connects an HDMI monitor to a DVI connector on
	the back of the computer, TV, or set-top box.
	NOTE: If you use a DVI-to-HDMI adapter, you must
	connect the green audio cable to enable the
	speakers.
VGA-to-DVI-I cable	Converts an analog video signal to a digital video
	signal.

NOTE: When using a VGA or DVI signal, you must connect your audio separately because a VGA or DVI signal converts only video data, not audio data. A separate audio connection is not necessary when you use an HDMI signal, because an HDMI signal can convert both video and audio data.

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