Apple 8100/80AV manual Connecting a VCR to view video images or capture frames

Connecting a VCR to view video images or capture frames

The steps that follow tell you how to connect a stereo VCR to the Macintosh so that you can view video or capture a single video frame and hear the sound from the VCR through the computer’s speaker. You can use these instructions as a model for connecting your equipment to any video device.

Before you start:

mMake sure that the VCR has a cable with either a composite (RCA plug) connector or an S-video connector.

If the VCR has an RCA plug, make sure you have the adapter for composite video marked with the ˜ icon.

mPlace the VCR near the Macintosh.

mShut down the Macintosh and turn off the VCR.

Then follow these steps:

1Assemble the cables you need to connect the VCR to the Macintosh.

You need the following cables (available at an electronics supply store): m Video cable with S-video connectors or RCA plugs at each end.

S-video S-video

Adapter for composite video

RCA RCA S-video

mAudio cable with dual RCA plugs at one end and a stereo miniplug at the other end.

RCA

Stereo miniplug

You can also use an all-in-one cable (with one video and two audio RCA plugs at each end) if you attach appropriate adapters.

IMPORTANT A Y-shaped adapter is supplied with the round microphone for some models of the Macintosh. This adapter is not compatible with your Macintosh.

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