VAIO User Guide SVE14A1 Series

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# Changing the Sound Output Device

If there is no sound from the device connected to your VAIO computer, you need to change the device for sound output.

1. Click (Start) and Control Panel.

1. Click Hardware and Sound.

1. Click Sound.

1. Click the Playback tab.

1. 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 click Set Default.

1. Click 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. Click (Start) and Control Panel.

1. Click Hardware and Sound.

1. Click Sound.

1. Click the Playback tab.

1. Select the icon of your HDMI device or OPTICAL OUT (optical digital audio output) and click Properties.

1. Click the Advanced tab.

1. Select the sample rate and bit depth (for example, 16 bit, 48000 Hz (DVD quality)) which the device supports.

1. Click OK.

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