My new Mac mini works hdmi to hdmi on hdtv but not screen monitor?

Hi everyone. Today I purchased a Mac mini.
I have connected it to my LG flatron w2261v monitor using a hdmi to hdmi cable. My screen is telling me to check signal cable and haven't been able to see the screen to set it up.
The mini works on my HDTV and I get a picture. If the monitor has an hdmi port it should work right? Or have I set it up incorrectly? Thanks for your help!

Thanks so mich for replying. This is my first Mac experience, after having windows vista :)
I purchased a generic hdmi cable to save $29. I just took a punt on the cable because I saw both the screen and mini had a port so thought that cable would do haha
I used the same cable on both the monitor and tv with the mini. I've swapped the ends of the cord etc, with no luck.
Perhaps I should try dvi-d on my monitor and use the adapter instead? Or maybe get the apple hdmi to hdmi cable and not be cheap? Whatever gives the best picture?
People are also saying that the hdmi provides the sound?? I had my old speakers plugged in it too...I'm lost sorry, this is a whole new platform for me!
I'm just not sure as I haven't even seen the start up screen yet to connect my mouse and keyboard and set up the device. Do you think it's wise to be resetting something if I haven't even done anything yet? It's literally out of the box and never used.

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