Connecting Macbook to Samsung TV

I purchased a mini dvi to video adapter, a yellow video cable and headphone to red/white audio cable.
However when attempting to connect to my Samsung tv all I get is 'no signal'.
I am unable to change the tv source to PC as this remains greyed out on the options list.
Please can you help!

not sure how old of a model tv you have but i have a samsung too; a hdtv. if you have a hdmi port i would recommend that you get the mini dvi to hdmi cable (video) and get a 3.5MM to RCA (audio). you can get both of these for cheap @ onsale.com. This way you can use the PC input.
I love using this in closed lid mode; highly recommend it. let me know if this helps.

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