Monster ITV Link

HI guys
after seeking advice from apple over the phone as to the best way to connect my macbook to my TV they advised I get a Monster ITV Link cable with a scart adapter. The picture displays by using this but in black and white, is there anything I can do?
Thank you for your help

hey there & welcome to Discussions.
i have a Monster iTV link w/ miniDVI> S-video. also has a 1/8" stereo mini plug to stereo RCA plugs. 10 foot cable made for a 12" P'Book G4. works. has come in handy.

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