How to set up HDMI

First of all, it must be said that This exit is equipped with all modern video cards for personal computers, in addition, HDMI can be found on laptops, even on those models that use the built-in graphics card.

To start, it is recommended explore the capabilities of your video adapter. If your video card does not have an HDMI output, you can use the DVI channel using a special adapter, which is also called DVI-HDMI connector. A feature of such adapters is the ability to transmit an audio signal.

In order to configure HDMI, you will need to study the technical characteristics of the TV to which you are connected. Be sure to make sure that his The HDMI input is for receiving an audio signal. To connect, you only need HDMI-HDMI cable, one end of which is inserted into the video card of the computer, and the second - into the connector of the TV.

If you want the TV and monitor to work simultaneously, you need to set the synchronous operation of these devices. To do this, open the menu "Start" and enter into "Control Panel". Next, you must select "Screen" and click on the item "Screen Resolution Settings".

In the dialog that appears, you need to activate the function "Duplicate screen". Now the computer will send the same image to all devices. If you want both displays to work independently of each other, you must activate the mode "Expand Screen". In this case, you will need to first assign the computer display to the main device.

To configure HDMI, you also need adjust the transmission of sound signal. To do this, you need to open "Control Panel" and select item Equipment and sound. Then click on "Management of sound devices". A dialog box appears in which you should go to the "Management of sound devices". Here it is necessary to note the equipment HDMI Outputby clicking on its icon with the left mouse button, and then click on the button "Default".

Then click on the button "Apply" and close the dialog box. Now, as a test, you can start a video and make sure that the HDMI output is working correctly. It is worth noting that if you disconnect the cable from the port, the standard audio port will turn on automatically.

As you could see, setting up the HDMI output is quite simple and you do not need any special knowledge. Finally, how to choose the right HDMI cable.

Such cables are of two types: to support high resolution, as well as to support HDTV resolution. As for the length of the wires, it canvary from 1 to 10 meters. However, it should be remembered that the longer the cable length, the greater the probability of signal loss. Therefore, some manufacturers offer so-called active HDMI cableswhich use different technologies for data transmission over long distances. When buying a cable, be sure to pay attention not only to the quality of the wire, but also to the connectors.