Optical cable from Macbook to Hi-Fi. No Audio

Hi Guys
Help required. I want to listen to my Itunes and movies from my macbook via my HI-FI speakers. I've connected a Sandstrom digtial optical cable from the macbook (white) to my Panasonic SCPM29 HI-Fi (with optical out) but there is no audio coming out of the speakers. Input is set to AUX on Hi-fi.
Helpful pictures included.
Any ideas
Thanks
Sandstrom from macbook
Reverse of Hi-Fi with sandstrom cable in optical out port

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