How to connect Macbook to LG 42PQ30 using Mini DVi to HDMI??

Hi,
I have a unibody macbook. I am using a mini dvi to hdmi(1.3b) connector to connect to my new LG 42PQ30 plasma tv. It gives me a black screen with the message "No Signal" hovering around the screen. Please let me know about any solutions that you have. Thanks.

Go into Displays preferences on the Mac and make sure a compatible timing is being sent to the TV.

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