Connecting Mac Mini to Sharp LCD 45" TV

I just purchased a MINI for Xmas 09'. I have tried to connect it to my 45" tv via: DVI and S-Video connections, both have been un-successful! The only time the Mini shows a display is if I connect to a 17" computer monitor.....
I purchased the Mivi- Dvi to Video Adapter/ Mini DisplayPort to DVI adapter/
Mini-DVI to S-Video Adapter and not 1 works with TV. The only time it shows display is when I connect using the Mini-DVI to VGA adapter and connect to my 17" computer monitor.........
IS there something I'm connecting wrong? Does the MINI even connect to a 45" TV?
HELLLLLLLLLLLLLLPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP! Its driving me NUTZ!
My TV is a SHARP LC-45GD7U. It has "S" Video inputs, DVI-I (29Pin) Inputs.
It also has HDMI but it is being used via CABLE TV!
Any info would HELP! THANKS!

Hi- sorry to hear you are having problems.
Did you try using the mini-dvi to dvi adaptor that was included for free in your mac mini box? Give that a try, but that being said, the mini display port to DVI adaptor should have worked.
Just a note- the S-video adaptor will NOT work with the new 2009 minis. At all. You should bring that back to the store and return it.
Also, can you give us the following details:
1. Model of your Panasonic set.
2. Exactly what do you see on your screen when you try to connect? Black screen? Blue screen? Garbled screen? Screen with huge or blurry text? Please be as specific as possible.

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