Why no video out content from my iMac G5 since the OS X 10.5.7 update

I use Apple Video Adapter which is connected to my HDTV, to view video or .jpg files from my iMac G5. It worked perfectly until Mac Update advised me to install the latest update, 10.5.7. However, now that I have done so, my TV says no video signal is being received from the Apple Video Adapter s-video line. The TV does receive s-video content from other video components such as my DVD player, when connected through the same input jack. So I know my HDTV doesn't have the problem. I haven't seen any discussions on this problem as yet and for lack of a solution, I am contemplating using Time Machine to restore my iMac to the prior OS, 10.5.6. Does anyone have a simpler solution before I resort to this drastic measure?

I eventually went to the Genius Bar at the Apple Store and discovered that a kink in the s-video cable caused the problem. Thanks "Genius Bar". I don't know what I would have done without you.

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