S-video connectors
The S-video connector is a round plug with several small metal pins.
S-video connector. You can plug this type of connector into your computer’s S-video input or output ports.
IMPORTANT The S-video connector resembles other Macintosh connectors, such as those for a printer, modem, mouse, or keyboard. Don’t confuse the connectors; they are not interchangeable.
Adapters for composite video
Many video devices use composite video format instead of S-video. The cables for these devices have RCA-type plugs, as shown below.
RCA plug. Use the adapters that come with your computer to plug this type of connector into your computer’s S-video input or output ports.
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