[P1] Connecting my iBook to a Television

[Meg St. Clair]

On 1/12/03 2:34 AM, "Tubadude" <jmcclernan2 at comcast.net> wrote:

> Hi Meg,
> I have the same iBook. What you need is the Apple Video Adapter for iBook at
> this page:
> 
> http://store.apple.com/1-800-MY-APPLE/WebObjects/AppleStore.woa/253/wo/B04qp
> 6m1KjKq3gTRCBUOBQMBwMI/1.3.0.3.27.8.3.43.13.0
> 
> You will also need either a composite video cable (RCA type plugs both ends)
> or an S-video cable, depending on which connection your TV has. Both are
> available at any electronics store, such as Radio Shack.
> 
> Have the iBook running, but in sleep with the lid closed, connect the video
> adapter and cable to the iBook, then to the TV. Turn on the TV and change
> it's setting to VCR or LINE or whatever setting it has that by-passes the
> built-in tuner. Open the iBook to wake it up and voila, your TV will display
> your desktop. Insert your DVD and you are up and running. Keep your iBook
> open while playing the DVD.
> 
> Cheers,
> John


Thanks for the very detailed instructions. Now I just have to get the right
adapter. The URL is a help.

Thanks
Meg