Can I connect my Mac to my TV via RCA cables?

I'm trying to connect my new Mac Mini to a TV that doesn't have HDMI nor DVI. It only has RCA connections and a Scart. I bought a converter to VGA from the Mac and another converter to RCA, but I only got a black screen on TV. Does anyone know how can I see my wonderful Lion on my TV? I read that it may be because of the resolution.How should be that resolution?
Thank you very much

First we need to know which one of the 9 different models of MacBook you have. To see which model you have go to the Apple in the upper left corner and select About This Mac, then click on More Info. When System Profiler comes up check the Model Identifier and post it back here.
The Late 2008 model 5,1 Aluminum Unibody and the Late 2009 model 6,1 and Mid 2010 model 7,1 White Unibody have a Mini DisplayPort.
The Early 2006 model 1,1 through Early 2008 model 4,1s plus the Early and Mid 2009 model 5,2s have Mini-DVI ports. Each would take a different adapter to connect with the TV.
And also what input plug you'll be using on your TV. VGA, DVI, Composite or HDMI. (Composite is the red, white and yellow RCA plugs on your TV or red, white and S-Video plugs.)

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