Can you get audio through your TV with just the HDMI cable?

Question

Hello everyone

I was wondering if HD equipement (in this case, the Playstation 3) can output audio as well through the HDMI cable.

I am asking this because I wish to use the HDMI cable to output via high definition to the TV.

So just by switching the TV into "DVI" mode, would I be able to get both audio and video?

If not, how exactly would you get audio?

For example, using component cables gives you 3 video plugs and 2 audio plugs (the red and white one). You can get both video and audio through the TV.

In the case of a HDMI cable, is is just the one plug.

Anyone know?

Thank you.

Answer 1

Yes. HDMI carries both audio and video; however, if your TV has only a DVI port, then you need a separate audio cable to get the audio.

Answer 2

yeah, the HDMI cable will transfer audio and video. it's an all-in-one cable. i don't see why you would want to use DVI though.

Answer 3

yes that's what hdmi is digital video and sound in just one cable