Using Apple TV's optical option only (no HDMI)

I have a Apple TV 2, that I use exclusively for music on my patio.  I hook the Apple TV to a powered AudioSource Powered Amp via a GefenTV audio digital converter.  Then I use one of our iPads or iPhones via remote and AirPlay to access iTunes music.  Here's my challenge:  playing music works perfectly.  When I try to switch to a concert (think Foo Fighters live) the audio will not come through unless....I hook an HDMI cable to my TV.  Then it will "kick-in" and play the concert over the optical.  I know it's not going through HDMI, because the patio speakers are independent on my home system.  When I unplug the HDMI, the concert will stop playing after 5-10 seconds, and won't go back on unless I hook up the HDMI again.   I have no problem switching back to the music at any point, but no video.....Short of me hooking up a dummy HDMI that I'll never use, any suggestions???

AFAIK this is how it works, I think I've seen some posts that say you don't need a TV at all, but I wonder if those posters are actually trying to play music videos.
If the file isn't protected, you might try just exporting the audio to a new file.

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