Cannot get new Mac Mini to detect TV

I've just got a new Mac Mini which I wanted to connect to my TV via HDMI. I used to use my Macbook to connect to it using mini DVI to HDMI and it worked fine but the Mac Mini doesn't detect it at all. I've tried changing the resolution and various other things but no luck. Any ideas how to get it working?

Install the recent EFI firmware update for your mini that was just released. It should be available through software update. Do one power cycle of your mini after this firmware update.
Power your mini off. Power on the TV and switch to the specific HDMI port connected to your mini. Now, power on the mini. See if this TV first scenario and the firmware update resolve your TV detection and HDMI picture.

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