I tried to plug in speakers to the monitor but I can't seem to figure out how to make it actually play - anyone else have this problem before?
1481987
You won't want to plug the speakers into the monitor, you'll want to plug the speakers into the device you're displaying.
1481988
The monitors don't provide sound, they are just a display device. Plug your speakers into your computer, or whatever device you have your monitor connected to.
201420
Luis, here is what I did. I have a basic Dell monitor with a DVI & VGA input connected to my PS3. What I did: (Display)I bought a HDMI to DVI (or HDMI to VGA) and used the HDMI output from the PS3. (Audio)Then, I connected the the PS3 component plug (red/yellow/white) to a pair of desktop speakers. How to: Use the basic component plug (red/yellow/white) [red and white = audio] Go to Radioshack / Amazon or good electronics store and visit the audio department. Purchase an "Audio Component to headphone Jack adapter" What this does : connect red and white component from Xbox/PS3 to this adapter and plug speakers to the other side of the adapter. It should work! Contact me if you need clarification!
332977
Check to see if you have a good connection. Make sure the cable is plugged all the way in and none of the wires are showing or stretched anywhere. Also check for an updated driver. If none of those two work then you probably blew the speakers.
1851274
It doesn't have speakers. I think it's just meant to be a high resolution monitor. You would have to purchase speakers, or use the speakers that are apart of the device you're connecting it to.
1550354
I remember having that issue when I first hooked mine up as well. I think the source for your audio on the TV is messed up. Make sure you have audio coming out of the TV and not through a receiver or make sure the receiver will play the audio. I have to turn off my TV speakers in order for the audio to play tthrough an external source.
771203
I have the same system and have no problems playing my ipod through all the speakers. There must be something wrong in your settings for that port? I guess I never changed anything when I hooked up my ipod.
969364
Since no one else has answered this, I'll give it a shot. I'm not really sure, but I don't think you would get sound if you hook up a DVD player or a cable box to this monitor, even if you are using an HDMI cable. Also, I don't know if there would be any way to adjust the screen size and resolution to get the best picture out of the monitor. There may be workarounds for both, but I've never tried it.
905645
My apologies for the long time to respond to this, this is the first time I get asked a question through Amazon. Anyways the power supply worked great for me but the problem could be from the power source or the speakers. So try to test your speaker with the same power supply at another location in your house or a friends house maybe with a portable mp3 player. Also if someone else has the same speakers borrow the power adapter or swap your friend's speakers from the monitor just to test it.
1103054
Does the monitor you are using have any speakers?If so, are you using a HDMI cable (directly, without a DVI or VGA converter)?If not, did you connect separate speakers to the audio out port (green) in the back?I feel certain the answer to all questions is NO. You need at least one YES answer to hear anything.
1778398
There are no speakers to this monitor. I have to use external speakers with their own volume control.
1205710
You should be able to use a DVI cable with the audio cable giving you sound and picture I had the same problem and it worked for me.
364334
Yes, the speakers will play sound if using hdmi but only if the device that is hooked up to the monitor is able to send video and audio via hdmi.
1128768
Hi - Have you consulted the manual? If it did not come with a manual, you can always find one online. I have not heard of this problem before. When you try to play it out of the speakers, make sure you have the headphones removed from the jack. Also look for a master volume control.
1641929
I don't use the monitor for sound. I have a seperate pair of speakers hooked up!!
1403994
Have you installed the disc programme it came with ? If so then it should play through your speakers automatically.
185141
It all depends on what program you are using. I purchased the garage band app, which is awesome. But i did come across the issue you are asking about, and in the Garage Band app, you have to turn on the monitor to hear yourself play. The ishred app that you get for free with the cable doesnt have too many options so i deleted it. Any more questions feel free to ask. But if the monitor function is on, and u still have no sound, then the cable may be bad.
909575
No speakers on the monitor, so I am using separate ones. But I do love my monitor!