Connecting video equipment for input to the computer | Apple 8500

Connecting video equipment for input to the computer

When you connect video equipment to the Power Macintosh, you can view video on the computer, capture video images, and hear the sound from the video equipment through the computer’s speaker. The instructions that follow are for connecting a stereo VCR and video camera, but you can use them as a model for connecting your computer to any video equipment.

Connecting a VCR or video camera for input

Before you start, do the following:

mMake sure that the VCR or camera has either a composite video (RCA-type) port or an S-video port.

mPlace the VCR or camera near the Macintosh.

mShut down the Macintosh and turn off the VCR or camera.

Then follow these steps:

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

Depending on what kind of ports your VCR or camera has, you’ll need different cables (available at an electronics supply store).

m If your equipment has an S-video port, you’ll need the following cables: Video cable with S-video connectors at each end.

S-video

S-video

Audio cable with dual RCA connectors (plugs) at each end.

RCA

RCA

mIf your equipment has a composite video port (for an RCA-type port), you’ll need an all-in-one cable (three joined cables—one video and two audio) with RCA-type connectors at each end. (The red connector is for the right audio port, the white connector is for the left audio port, and the yellow connector is for composite video.)

RCA

RCA

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Apple 8500 Connecting video equipment for input to the computer, Audio cable with dual RCA connectors plugs at each end

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User’sGuide Apple Computer, Inc Contents Connecting Additional Equipment Getting Help 145 Installing or reinstalling CD-ROM software 125129 155 FCC statement Radio and television interference DOC statement Vcci statement CD-ROM drivePage Welcome to Power Macintosh Page Chapter Getting Started Getting Help ChapterPage Getting Started Mouse Computer power cord Monitor power cordMonitor Apple PlainTalk Microphone optional Plugging in the computer Connecting the monitor power cord Installing an expansion cardConnecting a monitor Place the monitor next to the computer On some monitors, the cord is already attached Connect the monitor power cord to the monitorPlug in the monitor power cord Attach the monitor cable to the monitor Connecting the monitor cableOn some monitors, the cable is already attached Connecting the mouse and keyboard Connecting a keyboard with a built-in cable Connecting a keyboard with a separate cable Turn on your monitor Connecting other equipmentTurning the computer on Chapter Check to see what’s on your screen Hard disk icon Macintosh desktop Problems turning your computer on? 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with the Look For button Macintosh Guide window, click the Look For button If you want to close Macintosh Guide, click here Tips for using Macintosh Guide Identifying objects on the screen Click one of the category buttons Learning useful shortcutsMain Macintosh Shortcuts window appears Chapter Connecting Additional Equipment Your computer at a glance Optional Power-on light Green lightSpeaker CD-ROM drive Optional Monitor Monitor port Scsi port ² Power socket Ethernet port AauiAccess covers for ADB port Keyboard or a trackball Audio input ports ¾ S-video input port Connecting audio equipmentAbout your computer’s A/V panel Video output port Computer’s sound ports accept these 3.5 mm connectors About your computer’s sound ports Connecting most audio equipment Place the audio equipment near the Macintosh Connecting and positioning a microphone Turn on the computer and the audio equipment Turn on the computer Your finished connections should look something like this Connecting external stereo speakersIf the speakers take a dual-plug cable, connect both plugs Assemble the speakers and the cable you need Connecting video equipment Video connectors Composite video connectors Connecting video equipment for input to the computer Audio cable with dual RCA connectors plugs at each end Follow the directions that came with the VCR or camera Video connection for input from a VCR Composite video connection for input from a VCR Composite video connection for input from a camera Turn on the computer and the VCR or camera Assemble the VCR and cables you need Connecting video equipment for output from the computerAudio cable with dual RCA connectors plugs at both ends Follow the directions that came with the VCR Video connection for output from the computer Composite video connection for output from the computer Using a television as a monitor Television used as a monitor with an S-video connection Chapter Connecting external Scsi devices Before you connect a device Scsi terminator Connecting a Scsi device Expanding memory Installing internal drives Connecting network cables About Macintosh networking Connecting Additional Equipment Page Installing and Using Application Programs Installing application programs Chapter Working with several programs at a time Hiding and showing windows on the desktop Switching programsFinding out which programs are open Special memory requirements Using Power Macintosh application programsBacking up your files Shared libraries Using the Optional CD-ROM Drive Inserting a CD-ROM disc Tray opens Open the tray Ejecting a CD-ROM discPress the Open/Close button for your CD-ROM drive Take the CD-ROM disc out of the tray Playing audio CDs Working with Photo CDs Sharing a CD-ROM disc over a network Troubleshooting IIpartPage When you have questions If you have trouble Take your time Start over Select Restart from the dialog box that appears While holding down the Space bar, restart your computer Rebuild your desktop regularlyDesktop is 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Initializing a hard disk CD-ROM disc will remain in the CD-ROM drive Starting up from a CD-ROM discStarting up from a floppy disk Turn your computer on List of drives, click the disk you want to initialize How to initialize a hard diskOpen the Drive Setup icon Try these suggestions first Repairing a damaged diskWhen do you need to repair a disk? Disks can become damaged by repeated use and handling How to test a hard disk List of drives, click the disk you want to test How to repair a hard disk or floppy disk Open the Disk First Aid icon Click the icon of the disk you want to test If Disk First Aid cannot correct the problemClick Repair to begin testing and repairing the disk When should you reinstall system software? Installing or reinstalling system softwareWhen should you install system software? Find and open the Disk First Aid icon Installing system softwareYou use the Drive Setup program to update your hard disk List of drives, click your startup disk Easy Install dialog box appears Click OK Doing a clean installation of system software To do a clean installation, follow these steps Following dialog box appears Hold down Shift-x-K to start the clean installationClick the Install New System Folder button and click OK It takes a few minutes to complete the installation Click Clean Install Doing a custom installation Replacing special software Choose Custom Install from the pop-up menu Installing or reinstalling CD-ROM software Installing or reinstalling CD-ROM softwareWhen should you install or reinstall CD-ROM software? 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