

Uncompressed digital video & audio is transmitted by HDMI cables with only one single cable.Ī group of electronics manufacturers including Toshiba, Sony, and Sanyo has created HDMI for transferring uncompressed video and either eight-channel compressed or uncompressed audio into digital TVs, computers, Blu-ray or DVD players, and more. High Definition Media Input (HDMI), although proprietary, is a wildly successful digital video and audio transfer interface. In the next section, I will talk about the most relevant ones of these cable types and their uses in thorough detail. USB connector and 12V trigger work with both analog and digital connections, and therefore, does not fall under the two categories. Analog cables include VGA, Component Video, S-Video, Composite Audio & Video, 3.5mm input, 3.5mm output, etcetera. HDMI, DisplayPort, Ethernet, DVI, Optical are digital cables. There are two broad ranges you can divide into the types of connections or cables a projector supports, which are – digital cables and analog cables.

Plug one end of the video cable into the port on the external screen. When you're ready, here's how to set it up: Make sure you have the correct cable(s) and adapter(s) for your devices. For more info, go to Surface sound, volume, and audio accessories. Audio will play from your Surface speakers unless you've connected external speakers.

Tip: For best results when using your Surface with a high-resolution monitor, we recommend using an active HDMI cable.ĭepending on which Surface you have, you'll need one of the following:Ī USB-C to VGA adapter and VGA cable (sold separately)Ī Mini DisplayPort to VGA adapter and VGA cable (sold separately)Ī VGA adapter and cable are for video only.
