How To Connect Your Computer to your TV Through HDMI

Having a small laptop or a small monitor may no longer be enough for your needs. Whether you are using it in doing for school or a job, or even in playing online video games, indeed, having a bigger screen would make it easier. However, to purchase a new monitor or laptop may not be an option for you as of the moment. So, what do you do?

If you have a spare television (of course, I am assuming that you have at least a LED TV to use) or if you happen to find any inexpensive LED TV, you may connect your TV to your computer in just a few easy steps.

There are so many LED TVs that are out in the market. But be sure that you purchase from reputable companies who would provide you with what you truly need and would not just take a run on your money.

What is an HDMI?

HDMI is short for High Definition Multimedia Interface, HDMI is a connector and cable capable of transmitting high-quality and high-bandwidth streams of audio and video between devices.

With the right setup, HDMI can make a significant difference in a home-theater system. The current standard can carry 1080p high-definition signals, and it supports eight channels of uncompressed audio

How To Connect Your Monitor to your TV using HDMI Cable:

·        Shut down the computer. Turn off the monitor or TV.

·        Connect an HDMI cable to the computer and to the display.

·        Turn on the display and select the HDMI input as the input source to view.

·        Turn on the computer.

How to set up HDMI sound:

1.Right-click the Volume icon (white speaker) on the taskbar.

2.Click Playback Devices. This opens the Sound window.

3.On the Playback tab, click Digital Output Device (HDMI) if it is present. If it is not present, click Realtek HDMI Output.

Digital Output Device (HDMI) selection

Realtek HDMI Output selection

4.Click Set Default.

5.Click Apply.

6.Do one of the following:

o   If you used Digital Output Device (HDMI), click OK to close the window. This completes the steps to activate HDMI sound for this option.

o   If you used Realtek HDMI Output, continue with step 7.

7.Double-click Realtek HDMI Output.

8.The Properties window opens.

9.Click the Supported Formats tab. Place a check in the 48.0 KHz check box, and ensure that there is no check in the Dolby Digital check box and all other check boxes.

10.Click OK to apply the changes and close the window.

Supported Formats settings in the Realtek HDMI Output Properties window

Important Note: For most displays to play back audio, the sample rate must be 48.0 KHz.

You have the options to use TV sizes from 40” and up. Check out a wide array of LED TVs from AVision which you can find via Lazada and Shopee.

For more inquiries you may call 243-4143 or you may send a message through AVision Philippines Facebook Page.