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Morning Oscar1975,
Thanks for using Apple Support Communities.
AirPlay Mirroring requires either an Apple TV uses.
For more information on this, take a look at this article:
About AirPlay Mirroring in OS X Mountain Lion
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5404
If your not using an apple tv and are just trying to use the tv as a monitor.
OS X Mountain Lion: Use a television as a display
http://support.apple.com/kb/PH10671
Best of luck,
Mario

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