The HDMI interface allows you to transfer audio and video from one device to another. In most cases, to connect devices, it is enough to connect them using an HDMI cable. But no one is immune from difficulties. Fortunately, most of them can be quickly and easily solved on your own.
First, make sure that the connectors on the computer and TV are of the same version and type. The type can be determined by size - if it is approximately the same for the device and cable, then there should be no problems when connecting. The version is more difficult to determine, since it is written in the technical documentation for the TV / computer, or somewhere near the connector itself. Usually, many versions after 2006 are quite compatible with each other and are able to transmit sound along with video.
If everything is in order, then firmly plug the cables into the connectors. For the best effect, they can be fixed with special screws, which are provided in the designs of some cable models.
List of problems that may arise when connecting:
- The image is not displayed on the TV, while it is on the computer / laptop monitor;
- No sound is transmitted to the TV;
- The image on the TV or laptop/computer screen is distorted.
Step 1: Image Adjustment
Unfortunately, the image and audio on the TV do not always appear immediately after you plug in the cable, since you need to make the appropriate settings for this. Here's what you might need to do to get the image to appear:
Step 2: Sound setup
A common problem for many HDMI users. This standard supports the transmission of audio and video content at the same time, but not always the sound comes immediately after connection. Cables or connectors that are too old do not support ARC technology. Also, sound problems may occur when using cables from 2010 and earlier.
Fortunately, in most cases it is enough to make some adjustments to the operating system and update the drivers.
To properly connect the computer and the TV, it is enough to know how to plug in the HDMI cable. Connection should not be difficult. The only difficulty is that for normal operation, you may have to make additional settings on the TV and / or computer operating system.