Connect ipod classic (gen 4) to a TV

Tried connecting ipod classic (gen 4) to Panasonic flatscreen TV. I get only sound. Same with a friends ipod. Followed instructions using AV cables.
Been looking at this for a day now.
Anyone have a similar problem or know a solution?
Regards. T

Do you have a 4th gen iPod or an iPod Classic? They're not the same and the instructions will be different.
If you need help identifying your iPod, try here:
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=61688
Then, if you don't have a Classic, you might want to post in the correct forum.
Best of luck.

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