Computer to TV hookup

I bought a (Belkin) Mini DisplayPort to (Belkin) HDMI Adapter the other day to connect my computer to my tv. For some reason even with the VG cord to do the audio part, it still wont come out from the TV speakers. How do I fix this?

Hi Kory,
koryfromportland wrote:
I bought a (Belkin) Mini DisplayPort to (Belkin) HDMI Adapter the other day to connect my computer to my tv. For some reason even with the VG cord to do the audio part, it still wont come out from the TV speakers. How do I fix this?
Sorry, I do not know what a "VG Cord" is. Have you tried a 3.5mm stereo mini plug to RCA adapter with male plugs to plug into your TV? Sys Prefs > Sound > select the proper output and make sure mute is off and volume is up?

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Message Edited by betcsu on 08-03-2009 06:19 PM

thats not what im trying to do.
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