Optimum settings for vga to svhs adapter

I have my mac connected to my tv via composite out on the vga to svhs adapter. The colours on the TV are washed out and there is hardly any contrast. the white is more of an off grey.
I was wondering if anyone knew anything i could do on my mac to make this any better? i don't really wanna change the picture settings on my tv as when i watch normal tv they'd be wrong and i'd have to change them again.
i'm more looking for the best settings for the tv from my mac, and an explanation of why the colours are so different would be good too!
not askin for much! ha,
cheers!

ok and one other question, Is there a way to close the lid on my mac book and not have the display go away on my LCD tv? Because if i leave the lid open its fine but if i close it then the computer basically just goes to sleep.

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