Using a Dell 2408 with X360 via HDMI...

Matt Van Dam · 28 May 2009 at 16:46

Hi folks,

As above, if I use my Dell 2408 as my display for an Xbox360 how will I be able source the sound?

I previously had a PS3 connected to a Dell 2407 via component and used the red/white audio cables and got a jack that combined them into a standard PC sized jack (3.5mm I believe?) so I could use my PC speakers, how would I do this with HDMI?

I know the 2408 has an audio out on the back, is it as simple as plugging my PC speakers into it? By the way, the monitor is boxed up as i'm moving soon so haven't had chance to try this yet.

Many thanks.

RIZZEE · 28 May 2009 at 16:53

the 3.5mm cable should plug into the audio out on the back of the monitor then to the speakers i think

Matt Van Dam · 28 May 2009 at 16:54

RIZZEE said:
the 3.5mm cable should plug into the audio out on the back of the monitor then to the speakers i think

HDMI doesn't have a seperate audio connection though...

RIZZEE · 28 May 2009 at 16:59

plug your pc speakers to the connection in the monitor?

Matt Van Dam · 28 May 2009 at 17:01

As above Rizzee, that seems to be the obvious solution, but the monitor is boxed up awaiting removal so I can't try it. I'm hoping forummers who have a 2408 and X360 can tell me how their setup works.

RIZZEE · 28 May 2009 at 17:07

ah right, sorry, what i would have done, shouldnt be a problem
sure someone here has that setup

xxxslayeriiixxx · 25 Jun 2009 at 07:14

ey van dam i read a post that you did and it said you had 2 dell ultrasharps but dell collected the older one u wanted to replace. im currently in that situation with having 2 dell ultrasharps 2408wfp a02. i was wondering how did dell get it back after 2 weeks? did they keep calling you or soemthing? or if u dont return it, u get charged?

sorry for the out of topic response i couldnt find a way to contact u since i dont use aim