Should my new Mac mini work with my HD tv via the HDMI port?

I am using the apple HDMI cable with a Genesis brand HD tv. When I start up the mini, I see the start-up screen and the apple shows, but once it is beyond that, it disappears. The screen shows a resolution and not the "no signal" but nothing beyond that. Any ideas? Unfortunately, I can't test the VGA adapter, because I didn't buy one.
Thanks.

Open Displays preferences and switch to the other display (TV) or put the Mini into Mirror mode.

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