Can't get PC to TV Converter to work!

[reverbflange]

Ok, I have tried everything I can think of.
Dell Inspiron 1501 Windows Vista
I lowered the screen res. on my laptop,
tried messing with the flicker, etc, etc, etc...

I have the Gigaware PC to TV Converter. I've had it working before (somehow) on my brother-in-laws 42" LCD HDTV, so I know it is compatible.

Now the best I can get is the color bars and some text from the converter its self. Every once in a while I can get a super faint picture of my laptop background on the TV,  but that is rare...

Anyone have any good ideas?

[Geek-9pm]

No, Not good for you. Good for me.
Just send it all to me and go try again.
Don't be afraid to walk away from it.
You will find something better.
You were just not made for each other.
Now, maybe you have learned your lesson.
You are better off with it.

Well, it you must know. It is easier if you don't try it with a laptop.

[reverbflange]

Well, I'm not looking to buy a desktop to run this. The whole reason I bought that converter is because I have a laptop, and would like to use a TV as a secondary monitor.

I have had it working a few times, but happened randomly, and now I can't get it to work again.

Any useful info on helping me accomplish my goal?

Secondary monitor is turned on, screen resolution has been lowered, tried all flicker rates possible, reset converter, restarted computer, everything 10x over...

It truly SUCKS that there is no tech support for this device, and no manual.
Too late to take it back, $100 later. Just want to figure it out.