Connect iChat to TV

Hi everyone...
is there any way to connect ichat video to TV with or without apple TV?
If yes could you tell me how to do that and requiriments I need?
Thanks

OK, Ben.
Need to understand more
You can download a copy of the manual for your particular iBook by optionClicking on the link for one of these manuals:
iBook G4 (Mid 2005) User's Guide (Manual), or
iBook G4 (Late 2004) Getting Started (Manual)
If you do not know which G4 iBook you have, I suggest you download both and look at the pictures to select the appropriate manual.
Regardless of which is for your iBook, Chapter 3 contains instruction for connecting to a TV and for using your Headphone port for connecting to audio. Instructions are very similar for either G4 iBook version.
If you cannot find help with the downloaded manual either, you can get a start by clicking on these web links:
Connecting a television to use as a display,
Changing your display settings when connected to a TV, and
Setting up multiple displays as an extended desktop
If you need connectors, cabling, or additional help, I suggest you see your local Apple retailer or computer equipment dealer. He can supply any hardware you may need and answer any questions you have about the information in the links above.
Cheers,
Jim
Mac OS X (10.4.9) G5 DP 1.8 External iSight

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