MBP - Mini Display Port VGA?

Hi,
So I'm trying to connect my Mid-2012 13" MBP to my TV via a Mini Display Port to VGA adaptor. The problem is it won't work ^_^
My TV simply says 'No PC input', but my Mac detects the display. I have tried booting in Safe Mode, as I found suggsted in a seperate thread, but to no avail. I am running 10.8.2
If anyone could shed some light it would be great.
Thanks,
Ryan

Does the mac detect the display, or does it detect an analog output? In my experience, the VGA adapter will get recognized no matter if a display is plugged in or not.
-check the VGA cable to be sure there aren't any bent/mashed pins
-try a different display port adapter

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