Component AV cables not working???

Do you have the right cable? The "older" cable plugged into the audio jack, but this only works with older model iPods. You should have the cable that plugs into the dock connector. It's unfortunately a more expensive cable.

Is there video playing on the iPhone screen?

There could also be an issue with how the TV is set up. I've connected an iPod/iPhone up to a HDTV before and sometimes you need to make some setting changes on the TV to make it work properly. The iPhone isn't going to put out HDTV quality video, however the results are very acceptable once you get everything set up properly.

Hopefully this page will give youo more information:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1454

I would certainly take it to the store you bought it from and get them to prove it all works corectly

Damballa wrote:
Well, it looks like if I want video out of a 3GS you not only have to have the component AV cables for 49.95 but you also have to have the Universal dock for another 50 bucks.

Don't know where you got that info, but it's not true. I've got a 3gs & I output movies fine to my TV & I don't own a universal dock. You use the dock if you're going to keep your cables connected to the TV. It also includes an Apple Remote so you can pause and adjust the volume from a distance.

Get your money back from these people. Go to an apple store buy the cables & have the geniuses show you how they work.

I had exactly the same problem - same message and audio only. Took it back to the Apple store and as soon as the tech saw the "not made to work.." message he said it was a bad cable. We switched to a new cable and everything works perfectly

Hi,

I have the same exact issue; the only difference that I can play videos from my youtube but not from the TV app TVU. so if it's the cable or the app.

thanks