HDMI sound distortion on a mini 311

When playing through the TV using HDMI the sound is badly distorted, no matter how low the sound level is set on the computer or the TV. I've updated the Nvidia drivers (sp45034.exe) but it made no difference. I've flashed the BIOS too. If I play the same recording through the computer speakers, it sounds fine.
XP Home
Mini 311 1000NR
Thanks in advance - Chuck

I have the exact same issue. I have been asked to return for repair (which I did). Service center "reassembled" the unit. Obviously they never checked the issue because once received back, the problem continued (no change from before). Very frustrating.
Tested two HDMI cables, and two TV's. Same garbled audio on all equipment. Audio is fine on built in soundcard/speakers.
Bought this to be able to stream on the TV... so much for that idea.

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