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Bluray to old hdtv

Just got a blu ray with only an hdmi output and a digital audio output.
I got an hdmi to dvi cable/adapter to connect it to my tv, but nothing I've tried produces any audio.  Any ideas what I can do to get this working?
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The adapter(HDMI-DVI) works just like a HDMI except that it does not carry audio signals

Need to run  audio cable with an optical or coax  directly to your receiver ,
and  switch the audio on your receiver while changing to your blu-ray player
on your TV input button, just work around this and try it.

There is 5 way  for audio connection, just take a look
http://hometheater.about.com/od/hometheaterdoityourself/ss/Five_Ways_To_Access_Audio_From_a_Blu-ray_Disc_Player_5.htm

Hope understand your question completely. If not , please point it out

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I tried running a single rca cable from the audio out to several of the inputs on the tv, but still no sound.
Maybe I don't fully understand what it is you're saying to do while changing to the input button?
This is a similar image for the back...I'm plugged into Video 1 (where the dvi is) and tried direct cable from bluray to the one labeled mono in that same block...

http://tinyurl.com/pvuxkfr
duncanb7 is on the right track.  There should be an audio input on the TV to go along with the DVI input.  It may not be digital, though, which may be the problem.

Your TV has DVI input but not HDMI?
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Just last try, turn-off  HDMI audio on Bluray player on Audio setup menu in order
to let your or other  audio up through your connection

and just read tips#4
http://hometheaterreview.com/five-tips-to-successfully-set-up-your-blu-ray-player/

What is model number or name of your HDTV, Could we have a view on its backpanel
by phone photo if the model is too old or hard to find in google ?
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Bluray is BDP-S3100
HDtv is Hitachi 57T600
That appears to be the exact same thing, but you'll probably wait 2 to 3 weeks for delivery from china instead of 2 to 3 days for delivery from Amazon. Note how the price bumps up when you choose anything other than just the wallwart power supply from the picklist.

Note also that seller does not offer a tracking number unless you pay an extra $2.50... Personally, I wouldn't buy anything on ebay without a tracking number.
What am I looking for exactly?  Just anything that shows coaxial to rca converter?  What's toslink have to do with it?  Just trying to find something cheap to get me through the month end, when I'll probably replace this tv with a flat panel.
Most BD players and DVRs have both coaxial and toslink digital audio outputs... the Sony BDP-S3100 has only a coaxial digital audio output (i.e. besides the digital audio in its HDMI output)...  I mentioned the toslink because Amazon offers a combo deal with that converter + a toslink cable (as does that ebay seller), and I was just making sure you realized that a toslink cable wouldn't work with your BD player.
Sounds like I need a digital coax AND the converter?  All I have are rca cables...
Usually, digital coax cables are the same as composite video cables (the ones with the yellow RCA plugs).  Do you have one of those?
Yes, I have the red/white/yellow cables.
So the only problem I have is the conversion of the digital audio output to the analog input, correct?  I just want to be sure I'm getting everything I need to get this working...thanks for the help.
I browsed around on monoprice.com, but didn't see a less-expensive way to do it.
Any other offerings on Amazon?  Not exactly sure what specifically to look for, but that one is showing out of stock now. :(
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I just grabbed the first one...really hoping to replace this tv soon anyway, so this is a temporary setup until then.  
Thank you for all of the help on this one - I do appreciate it! :^)