Q: Mac Mini HDMI to Pioneer SC-87 Elite Receiver - No Audio
I just bought a brand new Mac Mini because I needed an HDMI port to plug into my Pioneer SC-87 receiver. When I plugged it in, I have perfect video output, but no audio output. I am using PLEX for movies and tried using VLC to see if it was the software...no dice, same problem. I could hear the audio playing from the Mac Mini internal speaker so I plugged in a 3.5 to TOSlink cable directly to the optical port on the receiver. The optical port on the receiver is correctly mapped to the corresponding HDMI port. Still, no audio. I have checked the System Preferences > Sound > Optical Output and it is selected. I have searched the community for an answer and I haven't really seen anything definitive. Does anyone have any other ideas I can try?
Posted on Sep 13, 2013 7:17 AM
I have fixed the problem. So, if you are reading this and have the same issue, do what I did. You will need to purchase a "Gefen HDMI Detective Plus" http://www.gefen.com/kvm/ext-hdmi-edidp.jsp?prod_id=8005
It basically is a small box that sits in between the mac mini and the receiver. It has dip switches that fools the mac into thinking it is connected to a compatible TV/monitor, etc. When it is connected, you will see an HDMI audio connection that you can select. Mine says EXTRON D. Not sure what that means, but it works. On the dip switches, I selected 1) on 2) off 3) on.
Posted on Sep 24, 2013 6:48 PM