Changing the sound output device, Details, How to use – Sony SVE14A25CXH User Manual

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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

[Details]

and select

Hardware and Sound.

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 these steps.

1. Open Control Panel

[Details]

and select

Hardware and Sound.

2. Select Sound.
3. Select the Playback tab.
4. Select the HDMI device or OPTICAL OUT (optical digital audio output) icon and

Properties.

5. Select the Advanced tab.
6. Select the sample rate and bit depth (for example, 16 bit, 48000 Hz (DVD quality))

which the device supports.

7. Select OK.

Related Topic

Connecting External Speakers or Headphones

Connecting a High-Quality Digital Sound Output Device between Your VAIO Computer and a
TV

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