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Connecting a VCR to view video images or capture frames
The steps that follow tell you how to connect a stereo VCR to the Macintosh
so that you can view video or capture a single video frame and hear the sound
from the VCR through the computer’s speaker. You can use these instructions
as a model for connecting your equipment to any video device.
Before you start:
m Make sure that the VCR has a cable with either a composite (RCA plug)
connector or an S-video connector.
If the VCR has an RCA plug, make sure you have the adapter for
composite video marked with the ˜ icon.
m Place the VCR near the Macintosh.
m Shut down the Macintosh and turn off the VCR.
Then follow these steps:
1 Assemble the cables you need to connect the VCR to the Macintosh.
You need the following cables (available at an electronics supply store):
m Video cable with S-video connectors or RCA plugs at each end.
m Audio cable with dual RCA plugs at one end and a stereo miniplug at the
other end.
You can also use an all-in-one cable (with one video and two audio RCA
plugs at each end) if you attach appropriate adapters.
IMPORTANT
A Y-shaped adapter is supplied with the round microphone for
some models of the Macintosh. This adapter is not compatible with your
Macintosh.
Stereo miniplug
RCA
S-video
S-video
RCA RCA
S-video
Adapter for composite video
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