Connecting The Hdmi Cable (Select Models Only); Audio And Video Cables And Adapters - HP 1859M User Manual

Setting Up the Monitor

Connecting the HDMI Cable (Select Models Only)

Connect one end of the HDMI cable to the back of the monitor and the other end to a computer with an HDMI
connector.

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.
Cable/Adapter
3–6 Features may vary by model.
Name
HDMI cable
DVI cable
VGA cable
DVI-to-VGA adapter
Description
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 transmits an all-digital video signal.
VGA transmits an analog video signal.
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.
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