Projector problems...

Hi,
I have just purchased a new Macbook and I have tried to connect it too my projector (Benq PB2250). I realised first of all that the cable I use to connect it too my G5 iMac is different from the one I need for the MacBook, so I went and brought a new cable. The cable plugs in to the port on the side and yes a connection for S Video and a yellow aux plug.
I then connected it all up to my Projector and got nothing except the image repeated 4 times (ish) all over the projected image whilst it was grey and looked like it was snowing on the projected image.
It was really really bad and you couldn't see anything. Totally useless.
I have tried every resoloution I can think of and can't seem to find the right one! Apple care were more then useless! grrr
As I said it is a BENQ P250 projector here are some other relevant information points:
Native Resolution: XGA (1024 x 768)
Projection System: DLP
2200 ANSI lumens
Contrast Ratio: 2000:1
Resolution Support: 640 x 350 to 1280 x 1024
I'm not sure anything else is relevant.
I have connected the projector to my iMac with no problems.
There seems to be many more display options on my iMac like - best for video and overscan and choose the option for Pal or NTSC - none of those are availble on my MacBook !
Can anyone help?? Thanks.

Yes, it does - it clearly says "MacBook" in the description.

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