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dplank · « **on:** March 12, 2003, 10:34:00 PM »

Is there a way to hook up my iBook to view a slideshow with iPhoto through my TV?

kps · « **Reply #1 on:** March 12, 2003, 10:44:00 PM »

I think you need one of these

dplank · « **Reply #2 on:** March 14, 2003, 08:39:00 PM »

Sorry, kps, I was out of town until today and didn't get to read your link. The page said my time limit was up.
Please give me the link again.
Many thanks

jcarter · « **Reply #3 on:** March 14, 2003, 09:31:00 PM »

I think that you can hook up the S-video cable from the powerbook to the VCR, and then just run the slideshow. I came home one day and one of my kids had mine hooked up into the VCR and using Graphic Converter's slide show, it was full screen and really nice on our TV. Just try it, if it doesnt work, mess around with the cables and stuff. I don't have iPhoto, but it should do what GC does.
You do have to use the power supply and not the battery though.

kps · « **Reply #4 on:** March 15, 2003, 01:50:00 AM »

The link was to a Video Adapter at the Apple Store, which expired...go figure.

Go to Apple.com-->Store--->Cables & Hubs...

Scroll almost to the bottom.

Text portion of link reproduced here:

The Apple Video Adapter for iBook, PowerBook G4 (12"), or 17-inch iMac (1GHz) was specially designed to allow users to connect to S-video or composite video devices. The video adapter cable plugs into the Video Output port (mini-VGA) built into the back of the computers listed. The Video Output port supports VGA, S-Video, and Composite video out. Use the Apple Video Adapter cable for S-Video or Composite video output only (connect to your TV, VCR, or overhead projector's S-Video or RCA (composite) cable). Use a separate VGA Adapter for VGA video out.

Important:
Requires iBook without an external reset button,12-inch PowerBook G4, or17-inch iMac (1GHz) with mini-VGA port.

Cost is $19.00

dplank · « **Reply #5 on:** March 17, 2003, 09:39:00 PM »

I found that I have what looks like the connecter you were describing. However it has a serial plug on one end. Is this correct? Can you describe in detail how to hook it up?

kps · « **Reply #6 on:** March 17, 2003, 10:09:00 PM »

No, there's a VGA adapter and a Video Adapter.

Here's the one I have for my Powerbook:

Closeup of the business end:

Closeup of the end that plugs into the video connector for your iBook:

Your TV will have to have either S-video input, composite video input or both. You'll need an additional cable between the TV and the iBook's video adapter. A simple video cable will work. Plug one end into the adapter and the other into the TV's video in. Usually yellow in color.

[ 03-17-2003, 11:16 PM: Message edited by: kps ]

dplank · « **Reply #7 on:** March 18, 2003, 10:16:00 PM »

Thanks a bunch. That explains the difference. I will have to order the other connector.

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