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    Sound problem with HDMI

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by the3vilGenius, Sep 6, 2009.

  1. the3vilGenius

    the3vilGenius 3vil knows no fear

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    I have a philips ambilight lcd and im trying to watch a movie on it from my laptop through HDMI. the screen comes up but when i play a movie there is no sound. I went to my mobility center to see if the dmi connection was displayed and enabled and it was so i dont see the problem. It shows Speakers, indepent (rtc) headphones and HDMI
     
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    There have been others that have experienced the same problem. I believe it has something to do with the Cyberlink Software. I'm not sure anyone figured out how to get it working, however.
     
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  3. the3vilGenius

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    I cant seem to find those posts
     
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    namaiki "basically rocks" Super Moderator

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    Try set HDMI to default under Playback Devices.
     
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  5. the3vilGenius

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    Tryed it already, and even disabled the other 2 temporarly. nothing works
     
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    namaiki "basically rocks" Super Moderator

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    What program are you using to play?
     
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  7. the3vilGenius

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    vlc but i tryed media player as well
     
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    namaiki "basically rocks" Super Moderator

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    Try Media Player Classic (not the same as Windows Media Player).

    In Media Player Classic, click the menu Options -> Output and under DirectShow Audio, select Digital Audio(HDMI).
     
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  9. the3vilGenius

    the3vilGenius 3vil knows no fear

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    yeah but if i play youtube or something it doesnt play sound as well so what will that change? I never had this problem with my hp
     
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    Well, at least check if HDMI Audio Out will work at all in MPC on your problem PC.

    Has HDMI Audio Out ever worked on the above PC?
     
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    the3vilGenius 3vil knows no fear

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    No first time i tryed it was today
     
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    my problem remains unsolved :(
     
    the3vilGenius, Sep 7, 2009
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    Change the settings in your sound card software! thats what I did. I had to change the settings in the Realtek software.

    I suspect its something different in the M17X.

    good luck.
     
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    and where do i do that or what do i have to change
     
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    Hi,

    Sorry I did not respond earlier.....I have just returned from work. Well on the M17 I clicked on the "Realtek HD audio manager" icon in my system tray. Once opened I clicked on "set default device" only once I had my PC connected to my TV snd it worked then.

    What sound hardware/software do you guys use in the M17X?
     
    tonytoff, Sep 7, 2009
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    the3vilGenius 3vil knows no fear

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    Nah i already did that in the mobility center and it is the same thing basicly. thx guys anyway but i think there is a less easy answer for this im afraid.
     
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    OK good luck mate! I think sometimes its good to take a rest away from a problem and then come back the next day and look at it with a fresh pair of eyes.
    Im sure its just a settings issue and somehow needs the default output device changing.

    Good luck either way!
     
    tonytoff, Sep 7, 2009
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