Connect MacBook mid-2009 to TV via S-Video

Previously, I had a Mac Mini 1.66 GHz Core Duo connected to my TV via a DVI-to-video adapter, which has an S-Video output:
http://store.apple.com/nl/product/M9267G/A
I've sold the Mac Mini and bought a MacBook white, mid-2009. Wanting to connect the MacBook in the same way, I've bought a mini-DVI-to-DVI adapter. However, the DVI-to-video adapter has a couple of pins extra, which make it impossible to connect to the mini-DVI-to-DVI adapter.
How can I connect my MacBook white to my TV, which has a S-Video input?

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