Trouble Connecting MBP to HDTV

Hi, I've checked multiple threads on multiple forums with people having similar issues but haven't found a resolution yet!
I'm attempting to connect my Late 2011 MacBook Pro to my Sony HDTV using a minidisplay port/Thunderbolt to HDMI cable that I bought off Amazon:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Cable-Matters-Plated-Premium-DisplayPort/dp/B004CADYDO/r ef=sr_1_13?ie=UTF8&qid=1362671342&sr=8-13
However, after plugging it all in and turning my TV to the correct HDMI port, there's no picture.
My MBP does the blue screen flash that supposedly shows it has detected the external display, but then nothing happens.
In System Preferences > Display, there is no tab for "Arrange Multiple Displays" (In which the mirroring option can be found) which seems to suggest it can't detect the TV at all.
How do I get my MBP picture on the TV?!
Thanks.

Hi yakeman90,
If you are having issues getting your HDTV to work correctly with your MacBook Pro, you may find the following article helpful:
Apple computers: Troubleshooting issues with video on internal or external displays
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1573
Regards,
- Brenden

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