The S-video connector is a round plug with several small metal pins. You can plug this type of connector into your computer’s S-video input or output port.

S-video connector

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’re not interchangeable.

Using adapters for composite video

Many video devices use composite video format instead of S-video. The cables for these devices have RCA-type plugs.

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 port.

Connecting Additional Equipment

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