Audio Turns Off When TV Is Turned Off

[downingp]

I have my new, latest generation Mac mini setup as an HTPC. I have a Pionner receiver and a Panasonic TV as my components. I have an HDMI cable going from my Mac mini into my receiver, then I have an HDMI going from the receiver into the TV. Everything seems to be working for the most part, however one thing is bugging me. When I am listening to music with either iTunes or Pandora I don't necessarily need the TV turned on. The problem is when I turn the tv off, the music stops. Is there a way I can listen to music with the TV off?

Thanks.

 

[seannixon]

Hit the play/pause button to resume music playback

 

[downingp]

That doesn't work either

 

[seannixon]

Sorry, didn't read your post correctly, I assumed you were using an AppleTV