Macbook to TV(S-video/composite)

Hey I recently bought a mini DVI to Video adapter for my Macbook so that I can connect it to a Television set. Connected with S-video & Composite(yellow jack), both ways does not connect properly.. what shows on the TV is in black White and the picture just goes up and down(freaking out).
Can anyone help me with this?

I had a concern along the same lines, so I'll try asking in this thread rather than starting another.
I recently decided that I wanted to have the ability to play video from my MacBook (earliest model) on a TV. The TV is nothing special, so it uses your run-of-the-mill S-video cable. If I understand correctly, the MacBook uses a mini DisplayPort, so I'd need an adapter between the two. Am I correct that Apple pretty much produces every video adapter BUT this one? Do they really expect you to daisy chain two adapters (e.g. mDP to mDVI and mDVI to S-video)? Seems low.
Please correct me if I'm missing something. I'd just like to get this thing running Thanks for your input!

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Thanks guys for your help, I actually found some advice from this website
http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=101628
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