HP 2009m 20-inch Diagonal HD Ready LCD Monitor - Manual (Page 16)

Connecting the HDMI Cable (Select Models Only)
Connect one end of the HDMI cable to the back of the monitor and the other end to a computer with an HDMI
connector.
Audio and Video Cables and Adapters
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.
Cable/Adapter Name Description
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.