IBook (FireWire) won't output to TV

Since my previous topic has already been archived and I still haven't solved the problem, I'm going to ask again.
Basically, once I connect the iBook to the TV (a SONY Bravia KDL-32S2400) with the AV cable, nothing happens. The TV doesn't recognize any input at all and stays completely black. I'm wondering if there is something I have to do in Mac OS X before the iBook will output video/audio to my TV.
This is the AV Cable I'm using:
http://img.skitch.com/20080628-j8xh4du62c626nh8hnbc6eej6q.png
http://img.skitch.com/20080628-empstddt7jgwjdch8ip9ypyx9d.png
I've tried clicking "Detect Displays" in System Preferences as well, but that doesn't do anything either, and there isn't exactly much else to do there:
http://img.skitch.com/20080701-gdda1wxx5etu6nsrgcftm9mm4i.png
http://img.skitch.com/20080701-djiq53bd4qe5d8ga9hp6mywmq9.png

Hooking up a 8 year old notebook to a HDTV screen could be difficult.
I'm not sure if your WXGA (1366 x 768)panel is able to display a 800x600 resolution.
It seems that you have the original cable that came with the iBook
http://support.apple.com/kb/TA27234?viewlocale=en_US
In order to connect your iBook look for the - Video in - jacks on the back of your TV.
AUDIO-L (white)
AUDIO-R (red)
VIDEO (yellow)
Do the cables fit in exacty or are they a little bit too small ?
The Sony troubleshooting guide says:
-Check the connection between the optional video equipment and the TV.
- Press TV/VIDEO on the remote control (page 19).
- If you connect video equipment to the S VIDEO input of the TV, set Auto YC to
On in the Setup settings (page 33).
- Press MENU on the remote control. Select your desired input from the External
Inputs list.
The PDF manual for your TV at sony.com
http://esupport.sony.com/US/perl/model-documents.pl?mdl=KDL32S2400
If you fail to connect your iBook, you can ask the Sony support
http://esupport.sony.com/US/perl/contact-land.pl?mdl=KDL32S2400
If you get a proper connection, your TV will show up in the monitor settings in OS9 or OSX
http://support.apple.com/kb/TA27235?viewlocale=en_US

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