Cant switch audio to Built-in HDMI Output while in TV

[ddevoogt]

Hi, I am using VLC on my macbook pro (post april 2010) to play .avi files on my samsung hdtv through the "mini display to hdmi" converter. I have no trouble having the sound go from the macbook to the tv when using itunes, quicktime but when I play files through vlc the sound goes through the computer only. I have made sure the the "built-in HDMI output" option is selected in the "System Preferences" in the Sound section. Although while in vlc I have gone to the "Audio" drop down menu and selected Audio devices and then am unable to select "Built-in HDMI Output" (Audio>Audio Devices>Built-in HDMI Output). I click the "Built-in HDMI Output" but the "Built-in Output" remains checked after several attempts.

Is there anyone who knows how to fix this?

[ddevoogt]

Looks like that its not a big deal!

I played around with the "problem" and turns out that if you have VLC open before you switch to your HD TV and leave it running, the sound device will be stuck on the previous setting (Built-in Output). So once you are connected, all you need to do is quit and re-open VLC if it was running before you switched displays... then the sound should be going through the tv.

I'm all about the one cord for audio and visual!!

[blakole]

awesome! ive been having the same problem! nice work. i hope you payed less then 15 for the HDMI that does audio...!!

[a2703116]

Tick the S/PDIF Option at vlc > preferences > audio should solve your problem?

If you have problems with QTKitServer (high CPU workload) on mac laptop by watching MKV files, just right click on the file 'Show View Options' and untick 'Show icon preview'.