VGA to HDMI issue with Toshiba TV

Hi,
I'm having issues connecting an old powerbook G4 running 10.4.11 into a Toshiba TV. I have a DVI to VGA converter from the laptop connected to a VGA to HDMI cable running to the TV's HDMI input. The laptop recognises the television in the display settings but is giving me a blue screen. I've tried restarting, and re plugging in the cables and it just won't work.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks

You need a DVI to HDMI converter or cable. HDMI uses digital video, which is lost when you go to VGA.

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