Trouble connecting laptop to HDTV

i currently have a 12in macbook pro and im trying to connect to my new LG led tv. I have a rocketfish HDMI port and HDMI cable connected to the tv but the display wont carry over the tv just says no display connected. the laptop knows its connected because i get the little triangle sqaure docking symbol in the upper left and it detects the LG tv but still will not work anyone have this same issue?

Hi yakeman90,
If you are having issues getting your HDTV to work correctly with your MacBook Pro, you may find the following article helpful:
Apple computers: Troubleshooting issues with video on internal or external displays
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1573
Regards,
- Brenden

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I believe that you need to go into your audio settings when the laptop is connected to the TV and change the default audio device from the built-in laptop speakers to the entry marked "HD audio" or something similar.
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RGB is component.
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What is your TV an what is the Operating system on your laptop ?
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Hi yakeman90,
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