Apple Power Macintosh 8500/120 Series User Manual

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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:

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

Place the VCR near the Macintosh.

Shut down the Macintosh and turn off the VCR.

Then follow these steps:

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).

If your equipment has S-video ports, you’ll need the following cables:

Video cable with S-video connectors at each end

Audio cable with dual RCA connectors (plugs) at both ends.

If 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

S-video

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