Connect MBP to HDTV problem..

So I connected my MBP to HDTV through a MiniDisplayPort to DVI <-> DVI to HDMI cable, and all I can see is my MBP wallpaper on my HDTV.
I haven't changed any options so I figure that's the problem, but I've been looking online and on my computer for about 30 minutes now and can't find the options to change!
What's going on?

in the system preferences select display while its hooked up to the HDTV /// inside of there you should be able to mirror your displays /// seems like its not mirrored /// if you drag an app to the right of the screen and keep going does it show up on the HDTV? if it does its set up as a second monitor not a mirrored monitor.
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http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1573
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I'm seeing that the "rocketfish" adapter is not handling the job (from these forums).
I enjoy watching youtube videos, hulu, etc on the big screen through my laptop. The other Windows laptops I'ved had from Sony, HP, Dell, all had HDMI and was easy peasy.
I don't have the patience to buy and return 10 different types of adaters (nor would Best Buy appreciate that)
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