Used mostly in Apple iMac G5, eMac, iBook, PowerBook G4 (early 12-inch models).
Pin Number |
VGA mode | tv-out mode |
1 | GND | GND |
2 | VSync | n/a |
3 | HSync | n/a |
4 | Red return | GND |
5 | Red video | S-video (C) |
6 | Green return | GND |
7 | Green video | S-video (Y) |
8 | +5V | +5V |
9 | Blue video | Composite video |
10 | DDC data | DDC data |
11 | DDC clock | DDC clock |
12 | GND | GND |
13 | Cable detect | Cable detect |
14 | Blue return | GND |
The mini-VGA connector can also be used for video output. In this mode, S-Video chrominance (C) and luminance (Y) signals replace the red and green channels, while an equivalent composite video signal is output on the blue channel. The horizontal and vertical sync pins are unused.