Samsung LA32B530 Not Recognised via Mini Display Port

Hi,
Tried connecting a Samsung LA32B530 LCD Screen to my MBP. The Screen is not recognised by the system. The screen is connected via the Mini Display Port to DVI adapter and from there via a DVI to HDMI cable. Screen on flickers blue when I plug the screen in but no signal recognised by screen and the screen is not recognised in the control panel.
The MBP is connected to the screen via the HDMI1 port which is said by Samsung to be used with a DVI to HDMI cables.
Any suggestions?

Try a PRAM and SMC Reset
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1379 for PRAM
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht3964 for SMC
If you have selected and switched to the correct HDMI ports with your TV Controller
Then try another lead.
see further threads here
https://discussions.apple.com/message/21042936#21042936

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