Why can't I see my Apple TV menu on the HDTV screen?

I just bought the Apple TV and, following the setup guide, connected it to my HDTV.  I have my IMAC in the same room and I am using a wireless network.  I thought that the Apple TV menu would appear on the TV screen, prompting me through a series of steps to hook up to the network.  It did not do anything.  I know the Apple remote is hooked up - the white light on the Apple TV flashes when I push most any button, but I can go no further.  What up?

Do you have another TV you can try on or perhaps a friends? Is your TV HDCP compatible? Is it a newer model or have you had it for awhile?
Otherwise take it in to see if it will work in the apple store, to determine if it's a device issue or a communication problem with your set.

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