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2Attach one end of the video cable to the Video Out socket on the VCR (follow the
directions that came with the VCR).
3Plug the other end of the video cable (or adapter) into the S-video input port on the
Macintosh.
If the connector doesn’t slide easily into the port, realign it and try again.
Using force could damage the computer or cable.
4Plug the RCA connectors on the audio cable into the left and right Audio Out sockets on
the VCR.
5Plug the stereo miniplug on the audio cable into the sound input port on the Macintosh.
For more information about the sound input port and the stereo miniplug, see
Chapter 7.
The illustration below shows the correct connections.
6 Turn on the computer and the VCR.
You can now begin working with the video equipment connected to your
Macintosh. The next two sections explain how to view video on the screen
and capture a single frame.
S-video input
port
Video Out
port
Sound input
port
Audio Out ports
(left and right)
3.5 mm miniplug to dual RCA-plug cable
(available at most electronics supply stores)
VCR
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Using Video With Your Power Macintosh 8100/80
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