Apple G3 Minitower manual Optional Left and Right RCA-Type Audio Ports, Stereo miniplug

The sound input and output ports accept 3.5-mm connectors. There are two types:

Stereo miniplug Extended miniplug

mThe stereo miniplug is found most often on stereo equipment; it works in both the sound input and sound output ports.

mThe extended miniplug, which is slightly longer and is found on voice-quality

microphones (such as the Apple PlainTalk Microphone), works only in the computer’s sound input port (≈). (Even though it will fit into the sound output port, it won’t work there.)

If your equipment has a different connector from those shown here, you can purchase an adapter at an electronics supply store.

The Optional Left and Right RCA-Type Audio Ports

Some models of this Macintosh also have ports that accept left and right input and output through RCA-type connectors. These connectors are found on devices like videocassette recorders ( VCRs) and tape decks. The RCA-type ports are color-coded: red for right, and white for left. (The yellow ports are for connecting video equipment.)

-Sound output port -Audio output ports (left & right)

Connect your Macintosh to headphones, externally powered (amplified) speakers or other audio equipment using a 3.5-mm miniplug connector

≈Sound input port

Connect your Macintosh to an Apple PlainTalk microphone or other audio input equipment using a 3.5-mm miniplug connector

Connect your Macintosh to the RCA-type Audio In ports of video or audio equipment such as VCRs and tape decks

-Audio input ports (left & right)

Connect your Macintosh to the RCA-type Audio Out ports of video or audio equipment such as VCRs and tape decks

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