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Audio and Video Cables and Adapters, Cable/Adapter, Description - speakers

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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 HDMI cable DVI cable Description 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 transmits an all-digital video signal. VGA cable VGA transmits an analog video signal. DVI-to-VGA adapter DVI-to-HDMI adapter VGA-to-DVI-I cable 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. 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. 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. User's Guide 3-5

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Setting Up the Monitor
User’s Guide
3–5
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.