Sony VAIO SVF15N1 How To Use Manual page 52

Note
The shape of the HDMI output port varies depending on the model you purchased. Be sure to use an HDMI cable that is
compatible with the HDMI output port on your VAIO computer.
If a device driver other than the one provided by Sony is used, the image will not be displayed and audio will not be heard.
Always use the device driver provided by Sony for updates.
To hear sound from a device connected to the HDMI output port, you need to change the sound output device. For detailed
instructions, see Changing the Sound Output
Hint
The HDMI output port on your VAIO computer is compliant with the High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP)
standard and capable of encrypting the transmission channel of digital video signals for the purpose of copyright protection,
which enables you to view a wide variety of copyright protected and high-quality content.
Connecting a High-Quality Digital Sound Output Device between Your VAIO
Computer and a TV
You can connect a high-quality home theater receiver or other surround sound decoder devices between your VAIO computer
and a TV using an HDMI connection.
1. Make sure the HDMI connection has been set up between the TV and the home theater receiver or surround sound
decoder device.
2. Change the device for sound output to the HDMI output. (See
3. Turn on the TV and set its input to the HDMI input.
4. Turn on the home theater receiver or surround sound decoder device and set its input to the HDMI input.
5. Plug one end of an HDMI cable to the HDMI input port on the home theater receiver or surround sound decoder device
and the other end to the HDMI output port on your VAIO computer.
Hint
You can adjust the screen resolution of the connected TV with your VAIO computer. See
the Screen Image on an HDMI-Connected Device
With the HDMI connection, the volume can be adjusted by the connected audio device only. Your VAIO computer has no
control over the output volume of any connected devices.
Changing the Sound Output Device
If there is no sound coming from an external device connected to your VAIO computer, you need to change the device for
sound output.
1. Open Control Panel and select Hardware and Sound. (See
2. Select Sound.
3. Select the Playback tab.
4. Ensure there is a check mark next to the icon of the device you intend to output computer sound from.
If there is no check mark next to the icon, select it and Set Default.
5. Select OK.
To change the sound rate and bit depth
The sound rate and bit depth of the digital audio output signal should be set according to your digital audio device.
Follow the above steps 1 to 3, and then select the HDMI device icon and Properties. On the Advanced tab, select the sample
rate and bit depth (for example, 16 bit, 48000 Hz (DVD quality)) which the device supports, and then OK.
Device.
Changing the Sound Output Device
for more information.
Opening Control Panel
for more information.)
Changing the Resolution (Size) of
to open Control Panel.)