HDMI connection latest mbp?

i have the latest mbp, and when i try connect it to my sony hd tv via hdmi cable ONLY the mbp screen just blinks once and thats it. doesn't connect and theres no option to switch to the tv in preferences etc.  anyone have a fix?

it wrked once before and my mbp screen wen a little smaller and the airport icon showed up and had a tick besides sony tv but nw nothing is happening like that the mbp screen just blinks twice and thats its :/

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