Stream video (with audio) from laptop through receiver?

[Guinness6]

Hi All,

I'd like to stream some movies onto my tv, passing though the reciever (whats the point of watching a movie on the 'big screen' if you can't use the 'big speakers'?).

I have a Yamaha RX-V765 and connect the laptop via HDMI, which works fine but no sound. Could I also use a 1/8" cable from the headphone jack into the receiver? Any other options?

Thanks!

 

[jp_over]

If you're using Win7 - type "sound" in the search bar (alternatively, pull up the "sound" menu from Control Panel). This should give you an option to select the TV/LCD and set it as your default. After you do so the sound should work.

Using a 1/8 TRS to dual RCA (mini stereo to dual RCA) as a work around will get you there, but the above should likely fix your issue.

 

[Adam]

And if you are using OS X, go into System Preferences - Sound - Output and select the HDMI output. The default used to be (and probably still is) not to use the HDMI output until you select it.

 

[Guinness6]

Thanks so much! I had just about given up, this was my last ditch attempt. I won't be able to check for a few days due to my work schedule, but at least I have some hope now!

 

[raymondy]

If you're using Win7 - type "sound" in the search bar (alternatively, pull up the "sound" menu from Control Panel). This should give you an option to select the TV/LCD and set it as your default. After you do so the sound should work.
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Using a 1/8 TRS to dual RCA (mini stereo to dual RCA) as a work around will get you there, but the above should likely fix your issue.

Is it the same for win 8?

 

[jp_over]

Is it the same for win 8?

Sorry - I can't confirm on Win8. However, it doesn't hurt to try.