Audio and video cables and adapters, Audio and video cables and adapters –8 – HP w2216h 21.6 inch Widescreen LCD Monitor User Manual

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Setting Up the Monitor

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User’s Guide

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.

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.

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.

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