There are 2 hdmi slots on the back of this tv. only one of the hdmi slots produces sound. How do I get the other to make sound also?
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First things first, this isn't a TV: this is a monitor, not a TV. There is only one HDMI slot on the back of this monitor. There are two inputs on the back that you can choose from, HDMI and VGA. The blue one is VGA and does not support sound.
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Yes, the sound is already part of the HDMI input. It will be stripped out and used in the SPDIF output (the output HDMI will still include the sound). Please note that SPDIF outputs sound only for "A" input set
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It depends on your TV. Many don't relay sound from HDMI in to their own OUT ports, or (as Brandon suggested) might do so only after their settings were changed (see TV manual). See AVSForum.com for discussion and a place to get more detailed help.
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Hi there... I'm not an expert in the subject, but I think you can fix it by going to "System Preferences" and after clicking "Sound" choosing HDMI in output, so it goes through the TV and not through the computer's speakers. Hope this helps!!!
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With an HDMI connection, you should not need a separate audio connect. Unless I'm mistaken, you should have HDMI on both units.
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My guess is without knowing your setup is that one of your tv's don't have Audio out. Notice the plugs that it uses in the picture, some higher and lower end tv's skip this as it is an old tech also since it cancels the HD sound with analog sound.
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Could be the cable, or the connection between the cable and the set or cable box also. I'd try giggling the cable first and next replacing the HDMI cable or swapping to a composite cable bundle.
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HDMI sends sound to monitor and mine has internal speakers, so it works that way. USB speakers work fine, if you don't have that kind of monitor
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Thanks for all the answers. Yes, with the VGA cable the sound works. If i use the HDMI i lose the sound.
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Why do you connect audio separately? HDMI should be sufficient to give you both video and audio if you hook it up through a common receiver. At least it works in my case. Try that. Bob.
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Hello,I made the same mistake, check that you have ALL the cables connected. There are three total- HDMI- Power- I forget the name if the last. But there are three cables to be connected.
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Mine did this also. I don't have the manual handy, so my terms may be off, but here is my remembrance of the problem. There are settings that detect the HDMI source into the reciever. In the settings somewhere, there is a setting which allows the unit to automatically decide which HDMI source to default to. You need to disable this option. Look in the manual, it's in there.
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Is it connected to a surround sound system? Via HDMI, coaxial or optical ports? If it is connected via HDMI, try connecting via coaxial or optical cables. I believe that may solve the issue.
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I used hdmi. Get the latest hdmi because some old hdmi won't output the sound.
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I have one of my hdmi outputs going to the receiver, then the receiver's output going to the TV. The audio passes along the hdmi.
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I wish I could help you. I'm only using the splitter to show the same image on 2 computer screens at the same time. No sound is being used. Joe
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Honestly I have never tried that before but to try and answer your question I have to assume a few things here. One is that you are ok with how bad these things sound, to be frank these have terrible speakers and I'm not saying this as some audiophile who has very discerning tastes. As a general user these speakers are just barely audible and their reproduction of anything resembling sound is poor at best. You would do much better with a $5 pair of ear buds. I'm also assuming that you have two available HDMI ports that are not "mirrored" or "cloned". Because if you are running the HDMI through a splitter to get two separate video feeds your setup should work. Unfortunately using two separate HDMI ports will most likely not work because the card will define one port as the active sound out put and use just that one. Your best bet is to use a Y splitter audio cable (3.5MM) and go from the sound port to the monitors. HDMI in this case is probably no the best way to make this setup work.