Can't see HDV playback on external HDTV

I'm using my PowerBook 12" to edit an HDV project. My laptop is connected to my Sharp Aquos via a DVI-HMDI cable. My Video Playback is set to Digital Cinema Desktop Preview, and External Video is set to All Frames. When I place the playhead on a frame, the frame appears on the tv. But when I play the video, it stays stuck on that frame on the tv.
Is there a way to see it play on my tv? Or do I just need a better computer?
Thanks for your replies.

With HDV you cannot see a realtime preview on an external TV/Camera monitor. This is only for SD DV. The reason for this is because Final cut needs a realtime card to playback projects on external TVs, and these can only be put into desktops such as Powermacs/Macpros. A workaround- connect a standard XGA or above monitor, open frinal cut, drag your canvas window onto it, expand it to full screen, and away you go.

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