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    iMac to TV (AUDIO)

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by want_an_apple, Oct 30, 2010.

  1. want_an_apple

    want_an_apple Notebook Enthusiast

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    hello, you may have read my other thread about hooking up my iMac to my tv so now i need to get Audio to my tv. well i think you need to place th cord in one of the 3 slots (the red white and yellow holes) i need to know which one. also im not sure cable i need to be using or where to find it. I will probably need to buy it from the internet because the cable is gonna have to be around 40ft, so if anyone could give me a link to a cable that would be VERY appreciated, Thanks :)
     
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  2. RningOnFumes

    RningOnFumes Newbie

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    I briefly read your other thread.

    Do you have an entertainment system (speakers) around or near this TV?
    One option is to acquire a Toslink cable, one with the jack that fits your audio out. The audio out should be a dual optical and audio jack, just have to change it in the preferences.

    Second is to get a splitter from the audio jack to the (L) and (R) audio ports in the back of the tv.

    Last is a slightly more expensive route than either of the above. There is a cable out there that combines your audio and hdmi into one hdmi plug. I can't seem to remember that cable. It's a bit new and not made by Apple but is geared for Apple users. Google mac audio and hdmi keywords.
     
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  3. doh123

    doh123 Without ME its just AWESO

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    I have one of these...
    Mini Displayport Male and USB Male Audio to HDMI Female Converting Adapter for Macbook
    I bought for an older Macbook pro that didn't have audio out of the HDMI... it works great, even on newer ones as well. Just plug it in the Mini-DP, the USB, and plug HDMI into the TV. Set the sound device in your System preferences to the USB sound device, and it all works great.
     
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