Macbook Sound to TV?

I'm using a Mini-DVI to HDMI adapter, then an HDMI cable from the adapter to the TV's HDMI port. How can I get the sound to work though? I've tried everything...
I'm running Lion on my Pro if that matters...

Hi Alex,
It depends which MBP you have.
If you have an April 2010 or later:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4241
Connect the adapter to the MBP and theHDMI cable from the adapter to the TV, then go to System Preferences > Sound> Output > select HDMI.
If it's an earlier one, you could use somthing like this:
http://eshop.macsales.com/item/NewerTech/CBLMDPHDMID/
Or you could use a 3.5mm stereo mini plug to RCA adapter, then run RCA to proper ports on TV or sound system. You could also use a 3.5mm mini Toslink/optical if your TV or sound system will accept that.

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