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Using adapters for composite video – Apple Macintosh Performa 6100 Series User Manual

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The S-video connector is a round plug with several small metal pins. You can
plug this type of connector into your computer’s S-video input or output port.

IMPORTANT

The S-video connector resembles other Macintosh connectors,

such as those for a printer, modem, mouse, or keyboard. Don’t confuse the
connectors; they’re not interchangeable.

Using adapters for composite video

Many video devices use composite video format instead of S-video. The
cables for these devices have RCA-type plugs.

RCA plug. Use the adapters that come
with your computer to plug this type of
connector into your computer’s S-video
input or output port.

S-video connector

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