Connecting HDTV to Macbook Pro to use as second display

I connected an HDTV to my macbook pro using hdmi cable. Is there a way to turn off Mirroring, it doesn't seem to be giving me the option in the system preferences. Do I need to connect it with VGA cable instead to get the "Non" mirroring option. I want to use it as a second display, not a mirroring display.

System Preferences > Displays > Arrangement > uncheck Mirror Displays

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