The left and right RCA-type ports accept this type of connector:

RCA-type plug

If your equipment has a different type of connector, you can purchase an adapter at an electronics supply store.

Connecting most audio equipment

To connect most audio equipment, follow the steps below. For specific instructions on connecting a microphone, skip to the next section, “Connecting and Positioning a Microphone.”

1Make sure that the audio equipment has a cable with a stereo miniplug connector or two RCA-type connectors.

RCA

Stereo miniplug

RCA

RCA

2Place the audio equipment near the computer.

3Shut down the computer and turn off the audio equipment.

4Attach cables to the audio equipment following the instructions that came with the equipment.

Some equipment (such as most headphones) comes with cables already attached.

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Apple 8600 appendix Connecting most audio equipment, RCA-type plug