2Attach one end of the video cable to the Video Out socket on the VCR (follow the directions that came with the VCR).
3Plug the other end of the video cable (or adapter) into the
If the connector doesn’t slide easily into the port, realign it and try again. Using force could damage the computer or cable.
4Plug the RCA connectors on the audio cable into the left and right Audio Out sockets on the VCR.
5Plug the stereo miniplug on the audio cable into the sound input port on the Macintosh.
For more information about the sound input port and the stereo miniplug, see Chapter 7.
The illustration below shows the correct connections.
Sound input | |
port | port |
Video Out | Audio Out ports |
port | (left and right) |
| VCR |
3.5mm miniplug to dual
6Turn on the computer and the VCR.
You can now begin working with the video equipment connected to your Macintosh. The next two sections explain how to view video on the screen and capture a single frame.
Using Video With Your Power Macintosh 8100/80 A V | 101 |