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How do I connect my macbook to an older TV that has only an S-video or coax cable input?

How do I connect my macbook to an older TV that has only an s-video input?

MacBook, Mac OS X (10.6.8)

Posted on Sep 10, 2013 7:34 AM

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Posted on Sep 10, 2013 8:00 AM

Use a Mini-DVI or Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter, whichever is appropriate for your MacBook:

http://www.monoprice.com/products/search.asp?keyword=mini-+DVI+to+vga

Then, use a VGA to S-video or composite video converter. Here is one: http://www.amazon.com/DisplayPort-Composite-Video-S-Video-Converter/dp/B004VV8R8 6

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Sep 10, 2013 8:00 AM in response to johnb51

Use a Mini-DVI or Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter, whichever is appropriate for your MacBook:

http://www.monoprice.com/products/search.asp?keyword=mini-+DVI+to+vga

Then, use a VGA to S-video or composite video converter. Here is one: http://www.amazon.com/DisplayPort-Composite-Video-S-Video-Converter/dp/B004VV8R8 6

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