Connect Imac to Panasonic TV

HELP!! I'm completely computer illiterate and I don't know what to do! I have a Mini DisplayPort to HDMI Adapter plugged into my IMAC (version 10.5.8). I have this connected to my Panasonic TV via an HDMI to HDMI cable. I thought this would automatically display the computer screen on the TV, but it doesn't. I have the TV set on the HDMI channel. Is there something I need to do to the TV or the computer? When in look in system preferences => displays, I can't see anything that would relate to the TV. Could it be that my cable is faulty, or is it just me that is faulty!!! Any help would be much appreciated!

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