Geekzone: technology news, blogs, forums
Guest
Welcome Guest.
You haven't logged in yet. If you don't have an account you can register now.
Forums › Home Theatre (incl HTPC) › Does DVI-HDMI cable carry sound?


2 posts

Wannabe Geek


Topic # 11997 22-Feb-2007 16:18
Send private message

I'm preparing to purchase a DVI-HDMI cable so that I would be able to transmit video from my PC to my TV. I currently have a stereo system that is set up with the TV set. 

My question is, after connecting the PC and TV, and playing a movie on my computer, I know the video will be transmitted, however will the sound ALSO be transmitted and played by my TV? Or would I have to connect my stereo system directly to the computer?

Create new topic
559 posts

Ultimate Geek
+1 received by user: 2

Trusted

  Reply # 61618 22-Feb-2007 16:54
Send private message

i dont know what a dv-hdmi cable is. But hdmi cables do carry sound

3535 posts

Uber Geek
+1 received by user: 125

Trusted

  Reply # 61621 22-Feb-2007 16:58
Send private message

This exact same topic was covered just recently here:

http://www.geekzone.co.nz/forums.asp?ForumId=34&TopicId=11954

I hope that helps.

1528 posts

Uber Geek

Trusted

  Reply # 61659 22-Feb-2007 22:51
Send private message

DVI = Digital Visual Interface (video only)
HDMI = High Definition Multimedia Interface (audio and video)


No, you wont get sound using a cable with a DVI connector
Yes you will have to connect your PC directly to your stereo




HTPC: Silverstone LC16M | abit IP35 Pro | Intel Quad Q9400 2.5GHz | Corsair 520HX | Samsung SH-S203D DVD Writer | NVIDIA GeForce GT 240 512MB RAM | 2 x 750GB Western Digital Caviar GP HDD | 4GB DDR800 RAM | D-Link DWA-547 Rangebooster N 650 Desktop | Blackgold BGT3540 | Microsoft Remote Control & Remote Keyboard for Windows Media Center | Windows 7 64bit

Mobile: Nokia N97, Nokia N900, Samsung Galaxy S, HTC EVO 3D, iPhone 4S, Samsung Galaxy S III (current)



2 posts

Wannabe Geek


  Reply # 61674 23-Feb-2007 03:50
Send private message

Thank You.

Create new topic

Twitter »

Follow us to receive Twitter updates when new discussions are posted in our forums:



Follow us to receive Twitter updates when news items and blogs are posted in our frontpage:



Follow us to receive Twitter updates when tech item prices are listed in our price comparison site:



Geekzone Live »

Try automatic live updates from Geekzone directly in your browser, without refreshing the page, with Geekzone Live now.


Updates »

Are you subscribed to our RSS feed? You can download the latest headlines and summaries from our stories directly to your computer or smartphone by using a feed reader.

Alternatively, you can receive a daily email with Geekzone updates.