HP 2229h User Manual

The following table shows the cable and adapter types that may be required to connect the monitor to the computer, 
TV, or set-top box.
The number and type of cables required may vary by model. Some cables and adapters are included for select 
models only and may be sold separately.

HDMI cable

HDMI transmits an all-digital signal. It is the 
recommended choice for playback from a DVD 
or DVR.
HDMI is capable of transmitting both 
uncompressed digital audio and digital video 
signals, because it has video, audio, and control 
signals.

DVI cable

DVI transmits an all-digital video signal.

VGA cable

VGA transmits an analog video signal.

DVI-to-VGA adapter

Connects a DVI monitor to a VGA connector on the 
back of the computer, TV, or set-top box or connects 
a VGA monitor to a DVI connector on the back of 
the computer, TV, or set-top box.

DVI-to-HDMI adapter

Connects a DVI monitor to an HDMI connector on 
the back of the computer, TV, or set-top box or 
connects an HDMI monitor to a DVI connector on 
the back of the computer, TV, or set-top box.

NOTE: If you use a DVI-to-HDMI adapter, you must 
connect the green audio cable to enable the 
speakers.

VGA-to-DVI-I cable

Converts an analog video signal to a digital video 
signal.

NOTE: When using a VGA or DVI signal, you must connect your audio separately because a VGA or DVI signal 
converts only video data, not audio data. A separate audio connection is not necessary when you use an HDMI 
signal, because an HDMI signal can convert both video and audio data.