Hooking Macbook to Toshiba LCD HDTV

Am trying to hook my 2008 Macbook to my Toshiba 40RV52R 40" LCD TV, using Mini-DVI connector, HDMI cables and PC audio cables from the Macbook's headphone jack. Am getting great picture, but can't seem to get the audio to work.
Toshiba customer service says its a setting on the Macbook, Apple store employees told me it was a setting on the TV that needs to be adjusted. Can someone tell me which one is right?
It seems simple enough, so it's incredibly frustrating that I can't seem to get it to work. Any help would be greatly appreciated!!

What type of audio cable are you using?

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