Component cable on standard definition input

Hi, I have an Iphone 3G with a component cable. I know this is intended for a high definition input. However, I only have a standard def input. When I plug the blue cable into the yellow video-in plug on the standard def TV, I only get a black and white picture, but no color. I don't get any video if I try the green and red plugs.
I know my problem would be solved with a composite cable, but I'm not close to an Apple store now, and I wold prefer not to buy a new cable. Any ideas for making this work with my current component cable? Thanks.

Sorry. You need the proper cable.

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