how to connect sound or audio to my tv using hdmi adapter. I tried to connect thru sound settings but my tv is not found.

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how to connect sound or audio to my tv using hdmi adapter. I tried to connect thru sound settings but my tv is not found.

how to connect sound to my tv set using hdmi adapter. Im using 2009 macbook pro 13". I went to sound settings then output and it shows internal speaker built- in, it wont locate my tv set. pls. help, thanks

MacBook Pro, Mac OS X (10.6.8)

Posted on Feb 14, 2014 11:53 AM

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Feb 14, 2014 12:50 PM in response to cyfox

You probably can't because it looks like your MacBook Pro is too old to carry audio over HDMI. You will need to run a separate audio cable from the audio out port on the MacBook Pro to the audio in port on the TV.

Check your MacBook Pro model year against the list in this Apple tech note:

About Mini DisplayPort to HDMI adapters

Learn about the Mini DisplayPort in the latest Mac models that enables audio and video output for DisplayPort and HDMI.

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