Laptop HDMI output to standalone HTIB (NO TV)  by metturr -
5/11/10 6:23 PM  I got a new Sony Vaio VPCCW27FX Laptop with Blu
ray player and HDMI port bcoz I hav a Panasonic SC-BT300 HTIB. I
DO NOT hav a TV for now. So, my question is: Can I use a HDMI
cable to send the audio output to my HTIB and watch the video
right on my laptop? I did connect the hdmi cable and no audio
output. So, I've called Sony Tech support and hav askd them why
don't I get audio in my home theater system. Their response was
that this type of connection is not possible (i mean you cannot
get audio output with this type of conn and laptop has to be
connected to TV only). Please advise me what do I hav to do in
order for me to use this connection and get audio output on my
HTIB? I will buy a TV in the future but rt now plz suggest me.