How do I watch TV through my Macbook on my Sony Bravia?

Firstly, I am not great with technology, so if you have answer, please explain in terms a five year old can understand!
I have a macbook pro, six months old. I bought a Mini Display Port to HDMI cable.
I plugged it into the Macbook and then into an HDMI socket on the back of my Sony Bravia but all I get is a Macbook purple screen on my TV screen.
How would I get an MP4 I have downloaded to play on it?
Thanks!

Hi Johnnox,
It sounds like your display is set to extended desktop; have you tried changing the display configuration to mirrored display?
To do this. Go to the menu bar. click on the apple menu. Chose System Preferences. When System Preferences opens, click on the display icon. Then click on the tab called "arrangement." There will be a check box labeled "mirrored display," check this box.
What you see on the tv should now match what you see on the MacBook.
Good luck!
-TT

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