I need help getting sound to come out of my TV when using HDMI. Any solutions?

I'm able to pull up my picture when connecting my HDMI cable to my Macbook pro...however I can't get the sound to come out of my Toshiba TV. When I go under system preferences, then sound and select my Toshiba TV as an option. It says it has no output controls. I fiddled with my sound setting in my TV and stil no luck. Does anyone know any solutions for this problem. Help is greatly appreciated.

Hey jbarwins
Check to make sure that you are up to date on your computer. Another recommendation would be to try a different cable and also reset the NVRAM on your computer.
About NVRAM and PRAM
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1379
OS X Mountain Lion: Use a television as a display
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1339
Thanks for using Apple Support Communities.
Regards,
-Norm G.

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