Need help connecting MacBook to TV

I'm trying to connect my MacBook to a regular everyday TV (i.e. only the three A/V inputs), but having trouble with the monitor (audio isn't a problem).
I have a Dynex mini-DVI to video converter and a yellow video cable, but it only puts a very scattered picture on the TV. Should that theoretically work, or do I need to make use of the S-video output on the converter? (I THINK that's what the second output is... I'm not too much of a technophile.) If I need something else, can anyone recommend anything?

Your TV has a DVI input connector. You need a bunch of stuff:
1) Mini DisplayPort to DVI adapter. Apple sells these.
2) DVI-D video cable. Both ends should be DVI-D. This is the standard PC monitor video cable.
3) Stereo mini cable. Both ends should be stereo mini
Attach the Mini DisplayPort adapter to your MacBook. Attach the DVI-D cable to this adapter, and attach the other end to your TV. There is only one DVI-D connector; if you have a DVI-D cable, you won't mistake the connector for something else.
Attach the stereo mini cable to your MacBook. Attach the other end to the input marked "PC Audio In (stereo) on the back of your TV.
If you don't get a picyure immediately, shut down your Mac. With the TV powered on, boot up your Mac. Then, if necessary, open System Preferences and pick Displays. All should be fine now. You can probably get display resolution of 1024x768 pixels.

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