connecting macbook pro (A1278) to TV via hdmi cable

I'm trying to connect my macbook pro (A1278) to my TV via the hdmi cable, but it doesn't work. The connection does not work. What is on my macbook screen does not appear on my TV. My tv displays just a black screen. Is there some sort of settings that I need to activate? What is the problem?

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