Getting audio through TV instead of MACBook using HDMI

I have a MacBook Pro - late 2008 model and apparently the Audio works differently using HDMI Cable. I have got perfect picture on the tv but no sound. After 3 days of reading other questions and answers I am still lost. So... I have a Macbook, a 2 year old Vivo TV, an HDMI Cable and the Apple adapter to use the HDMI Cable. My only problem is no sound. From my reading I can see that I need 'audio jack' and RCA cables... WHAT are these and how can I finally just get some sound on my tv using my mac. I really dont want to buy a new computer if I can avoid it.

If you go into system preferences, sound, select the output tab and click on your TV/Display name it should put the audio out through the TV.

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