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rogueKilla
Jun 23, 2005, 08:37 AM
how do u use the optical audio input on the new 17" power books? i can’t seem to find any documentation anywhere. :(
is there an adapter u buy from apple or a third party?
thanks....
Eniregnat
Jun 23, 2005, 04:52 PM
ToslinkToslink-to-minijack
Search the Apple Store (www.apple.com/store) for a TOSLink (http://www.audioholics.com/techtips/audioprinciples/interconnects/toslink.php) .
Page 44 of PBG4 17" Manual (http://manuals.info.apple.com/en/PowerBookG4_17inch1.67GHzUserGuide.pdf)Connecting Speakers and Audio Devices
...The port is a stereo 3.5 mini-phono jack, which does not provide power to a connected device, so you must use self-powered peripherals. Using a Toslink jack-to-miniplug adapter, you can use a Toslink cable to connect Digital Audio Tape (DAT) decks or digital instruments to input and mix your own music...
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