2009 Macbook to HDMI: Low quality/blurry video

I have a Macbook Pro from mid-2009, Apple's Mini Display Port to VGA Adapter, and a VGA Adapter to HDMI cable. My computer connects to the HDMI input on my TV just fine, but when I try to show a video that has been downloaded to my computer on the other display, the resolution of the video is good, but the video is not clear- the frames don't change quickly enough, even though it is set at 60 HZ. Will downloading Mountain Lion fix the solution? Or is my computer just too old? I've tried the same cables with my friend's 2011 or 2012 Macbook Air and the video on the display is seamless. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Hi musketeer23,
If you are have issues with the video quality on an external device connected to your MacBook Pro, you may find the following article useful:
Apple computers: Troubleshooting issues with video on internal or external displays
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1573
Regards,
- Brenden

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