Connecting video equipment for output from the computer
You can deliver and record a sophisticated presentation by combining the
video and sound capabilities of your Macintosh. The steps that follow explain
how to set up equipment for recording the computer’s output on videotape.
Before you start, do the following:
mMake sure that the VCR has either a composite video (RCA-type) port or
an S-videopor t.
mPlace the VCR near the Macintosh.
mShut down the Macintosh and turn off the VCR.
Then follow these steps:
1 Assemble the VCR and cables you need.
Depending on what kind of ports your VCR has, you’ll need different cables
(available at an electronics supply store).
mIf your equipment has S-video ports, you’ll need the following cables:
Video cablewith S-video connectors at each end
Audio cablewith dual RCA connectors (plugs) at both ends.
mIf your equipment has a composite video (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
RCA RCA
S-video S-video
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