Apple PowerBook G3 User Manual
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Chapter 3
Connecting Video Equipment to Your PowerBook
You can record and deliver a sophisticated presentation by combining the video and sound
capabilities of your PowerBook. The steps that follow explain how to set up equipment for
displaying the computer desktop on a television and recording the computer’s output to
videotape. Use the information in this section as a guideline when connecting other external
video display and recording devices.
Note: You cannot use the S-video output port and the external monitor port at the same
time.
To connect a television or VCR for output from the computer:
1
Shut down your PowerBook and turn off the television or VCR.
2
Attach one end of a video cable (not included with your PowerBook) to the video in port on
the television or VCR. Follow the directions that came with the television or VCR.
3
If you’re using an RCA-type cable, plug in the other end of the video cable to the composite
to S-video adapter. If you’re using a device that supports S-video, skip this step.
4
Plug the S-video cable or adapter to the S-video output port (Æ) on the back panel of your
PowerBook.
PowerBook connected to a television using an S-video cable
S-video cable (not included with your computer)
RCA-type cable (not included with your computer)
Important
If the connector doesn’t slide easily into the port, check the pin alignment and
try again. Don’t use force, which could damage your equipment.
TV
S-video
output port
Æ
S-video cable
S-video In port