Monitor Audio with Xbox

[derangedyeti]

I have a monitor that only has HDMI, VGA, and DVI inputs. It gives no audio.

I want to hook up my xbox to it, but I cannot figure out how to get sound out of my xbox at the same time.

I have a PC right next to that if that helps.

 

[jaguarskx]

If you connect to the monitor using the HDMI cable you should be able to get sound from your monitor (assuming it has speakers).

HDMI carries both sound and video signals. The other connections are video only.

 

[derangedyeti]

I realize that. I have no speakers or OUTPUT for sound on my monitor. So now what.

 

[jaguarskx]

Okay, you stated "It gives no audio," which is not exactly like "It has no speakers."

You will need to do some surgery which will void your warranty. Basically when using the analog audio port, the connector blocks the HDMI port. What you need to do is pry off the plastic casing so that you can use both audio and HDMI ports. See following video where a guy uses a Dremel to cut off chunks of plastic from the audio adapter. Don't do that, I recommend just taking a dull knife and pry off the black plastic case.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5t_q_jwRGdE

I'm guess the audio adapter has RCA plugs so if you want to connect it to a pair of PC speakers then to need to buy a RCA to 3.5mm headphone adapter cable.

 

[derangedyeti]

Thanks alot. This helps. I will go pick one up at best buy and get to work on it.

 

[derangedyeti]

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