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Connected MacBoom to LG TV but i have no sound

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Squeako

macrumors newbie
Original poster
Oct 1, 2010
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Hi,

I am useless with computers and i am trying to connect my macbook to my LG tv via hdmi.

i have connected the headphone jack to the audio on my tv but i don't get any sound.

any help would be appreciated.

also how do i get my macbook to not go into sleep after 10 mins?

thanks
 
Hellhammer

Hellhammer

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Dec 10, 2008
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Have you selected the headphone jack as audio output from System Preferences > Sound? Also, make sure all cables are connected correctly (IIRC you have to push it quite hard)

To disable autosleep, go to System Preferences > Energy Saver
 
spinnerlys

spinnerlys

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Sep 7, 2008
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I guess the TV will not accept sound via analog input while you connected the HDMI cable, as the TV expects audio via HDMI too.
If you have one of the 2010 MacBooks, get a HDMI adapter capable of transferring sound.

If you don't have one of the 2010 MBs, look into the TV's manual and see, if there are ways to get video and sound on the same channel via other inputs.

How to: Connect a MacBook, MacBook Air, or MacBook Pro to a TV


Also have a look at the following links to learn more about Mac OS X:

 
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Squeako

macrumors newbie
Original poster
Oct 1, 2010
4
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Thanks for the energy saver tip.

still no sound for other advice thanks.
 
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NicoleRichie

macrumors 6502
Jun 30, 2007
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Got an amp and a set of speakers? Bypass the TV and go through that with the audio if the TV will not work.
 
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