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2019-04-24T21:23:19Z

OothecaPickle: whoami

i requested an account for the sole purpose of updating a few dead links lol

Archive:Broadcom Crystal HD

2019-04-24T14:28:13Z

OothecaPickle: update link for instructions on installation of BCHD decoder

{{mininav| [[Devices]] }}

{{BCHD}}

<section begin="intro" />Broadcom Crystal HD refers to PCI Express mini cards that do high definition hardware decoding for many video codecs. The cards allow many low-powered systems to handle full bluray quality video, and more. There are two versions, the BCM970012- a full height mini PCIe card, and the BCM970015- a half height card (can be adapted to full height) mini PCIe card. XBMC supports hardware video decoding on both cards on all desktop OS versions including: Mac OS X, Linux, and Windows. <section end="intro" />

'''It is highly recommended to go with the BCM970015 over the BCM970012.'''
{| class="prettytable"
! width="400px" | <big>BCM970012</big>
! width="400px" | <big>BCM970015</big>
|- align="center"
| [[File:BCM970012.png|350px]]
| [[File:BCM970015.png|350px]]
|-
| valign="top"|
* Full height mini PCIe card
* Bluray playback with a supported player
* sometimes stutters in XBMC when seeking for a few seconds
|
* Half height mini PCIe card
* Bluray playback with a supported player
* no stuttering in XBMC
* uses less power than BCM970012
* Flash video support in Windows and Linux
* '''GET THIS ONE'''
|-
| valign="top"|
:'''Codecs:'''
:* H.264/AVC HP at L 4.1 1080p/1080i, 40 Mbps
:* SMPTE VC-1 AP at L 3 1080p/1080i, 40 Mbps
:* WMV9 (VC-1 SP and MP)
:* MPEG-2 MP @ ML and HL, 80 Mbps
| valign="top"|
:'''Codecs:'''
:* H.264/AVC HP at L '''5.1''' 1080p/1080i, 40 Mbps
:* SMPTE VC-1 AP at L 3 1080p/1080i, 40 Mbps
:* WMV9 (VC-1 SP and MP)
:* MPEG-2 MP @ ML and HL, 80 Mbps
:* DivX 3.11, 4.1, 5.X, 6.X, XviD
|}

== Further reading ==
* [[XBMC.org:davilla/2009/12/29/broadcom-crystal-hd-its-magic/|XBMC.org- ''Broadcom Crystal HD, It's Magic'']]
* [http://www.anandtech.com/show/2898 Anandtech.com- ''XBMC & Broadcom Bring 1080p Decode Upgrade to ill-equipped netbooks, nettops, Apple TVs'']
* [http://www.broadcom.com/products/features/crystal_hd.php Broadcom.com- ''Crystal HD Solution'']
* [http://www.logicsupply.com/products/bcm970015 LogicSupply.com- BCM970015 Product page]
* [https://osmc.tv/wiki/apple-tv/how-to-install-the-crystalhd-video-decoder/ How to install the Broadcom Crystal HD card on an Apple TV 1 (silver)]
* [http://www.mythtv.org/wiki/Broadcom_Crystal_HD MythTV Wiki's Broadcom Crystal HD page]
* [http://www.broadcom.com/products/Consumer-Electronics/Netbook-and-Nettop-Solutions/BCM70012 Broadcom.com- BCM70012]
* [http://www.broadcom.com/products/Consumer-Electronics/Netbook-and-Nettop-Solutions/BCM70015 Broadcom.com- BCM70015]

== See also ==
* [[Apple TV 1]]
* [[Apple TV 1 FAQ]]
* [[Crystalbuntu]]

[[Category:Broadcom]]
[[Category:Apple TV 1]]
[[Category:Hardware]]

Archive:Apple TV 1 FAQ

2019-04-24T14:26:57Z

OothecaPickle: typo

{{mininav| [[Apple TV 1]] |page=FAQ}}

{{BCHD}}

'''F'''requently '''A'''sked '''Q'''uestions for the original '''[[Apple TV 1]]''' (silver).
:''For the [[Apple TV 2]] (black) see: '''[[XBMC for iOS specific FAQ]].''

__TOC__
{{-}}
== General FAQ (all platforms) ==
:<big>''See also: '''[[XBMC all platforms FAQ]]''' for FAQs that apply to all versions of XBMC.''</big>
{| width="100%"
{{FAQ|1= HD
| BGcolor=
| Question= HD video playback
| Answer=
* XBMC v10 and up allows the Apple TV to play 720P H.264 encoded videos without any hardware modification.
* With a [[Broadcom Crystal HD]] video decoding card [https://osmc.tv/wiki/apple-tv/how-to-install-the-crystalhd-video-decoder/ installed] XBMC can playback most codecs up to 1080P. '''*Highly recommended*'''
* The [[#Original ATV OS|original ATV OS]] will only output 720P from the HDMI port.
* A [[#Linux-based OS|Linux-based OS]] will output full 1080P from the HDMI port.
}}

{{FAQ|1= Install_BCHD
| BGcolor= WhiteSmoke
| Question= Installing the Broadcom Crystal HD
| Answer=
* To replace the WiFi card with a [[Broadcom Crystal HD]] card follow these instructions: [https://osmc.tv/wiki/apple-tv/how-to-install-the-crystalhd-video-decoder/ installing the Broadcom Crystalhd pci-e card into an AppleTV]
}}

{{FAQ|1= USB
| BGcolor=
| Question= USB port
| Answer=
* The USB port on the ATV1 can be used for hard drives, wifi, bluetooth, keyboards, mouse, and just about everything else that uses USB.
}}

{{FAQ|1=Remotes
| BGcolor= WhiteSmoke
| Question= Remotes
| Answer=
* '''[[Apple remote]]''' (both white and silver version).
** '''How do I bring up the context menu?''' - Press and hold MENU
** '''How do I bring up the OSD during playback?''' - Press and hold SELECT
* Any '''[[Keyboard]]''' such as wired, wireless, bluetooth (by using a USB bluetooth dongle and additional software). This includes "keymotes" such as the Rii or [[Boxee remote]].
* '''[[Web interface]]s''', including add-on interfaces
* XBMC '''[[:Category:Smartphone and tablet remotes|smartphone and tablet remote apps]]'''.
* Other IR remotes can be used with USB IR receivers such as the '''[[Flirc]]'''.
}}

{{FAQ|1= hot
| BGcolor=
| Question= Apple TV 1 case gets hot
| Answer=
* This is normal and should not cause any issues. The top of the Apple TV 1 will feel warm or hot because the top part of the cover has a metal plate that acts as a heat sink to both the CPU and GPU. The insides of the unit are not as hot, though even if they were it should still be within acceptable operating temperature.
* Using a [[Broadcom Crystal HD]] card (so the CPU doesn't have to decode as many video codecs) and enabling [[Dirty Regions]] will both decrease CPU usage and make the unit right slightly cooler.
* Avoid putting the ATV1 in a totally covered space (such as a closed cabinet) and don't place anything on top of it.
}}

|}

== Linux-based OS ==
:''See also: '''[[XBMC for Linux specific FAQ]]'''''
{{ATV1 linux warning}}
{| width="100%"
{{FAQ|1= Linux_install
| BGcolor= WhiteSmoke
| Question= Installing XBMC
| Answer=
* '''See: [[HOW-TO:Install XBMC on Apple TV 1 (Linux)]]'''
}}

|}

== Original ATV OS ==
:''See also: '''[[XBMC for Mac specific FAQ]]'''''
{| width="100%"

{{FAQ|1= OSX_install
| BGcolor=
| Question= Installing XBMC
| Answer=
* '''See: [[HOW-TO:Install XBMC on Apple TV 1#Original ATV OS]]'''
}}

{{FAQ|1= Intro
| BGcolor= WhiteSmoke
| Question= How does it work?
| Answer=
* Apple TV 1 is "patched" to turn on certain software options required for XBMC to run. The patching is done by using [http://code.google.com/p/atvusb-creator/ ATV USB Creator] that lets you make a [[w:Apple TV#Modifications and hacks|patchstick]], a bootable USB flash drive which boots the ATV and patches/modifies it. After you patch your Apple TV 1 a new Launcher menu will appear that allows you to download and install XBMC.
}}

{{FAQ|1= Original_software
| BGcolor=
| Question= Original ATV software after installation
| Answer=
* XBMC will not replace the original Apple TV software, it instead works as complement the existing Apple TV software. XBMC is installed onto the Apple TV built-in harddrive but you will still be able you use your Apple TV software as normal. XBMC will only be an extra option that you can launch from the Apple TV's original menu.
}}

{{FAQ|1= Mac_OS
| BGcolor= WhiteSmoke
| Question= Apple TV OS
| Answer=
* Apple TV 1 runs a slimmed down version of Mac OS X v10.4 and runs [[XBMC for Mac]] as a native Mac OS X application.
}}

{{FAQ|1= Direct_boot
| BGcolor=
| Question= Boot directly into XBMC
| Answer=
:To boot directly into XBMC when you turn on the Apple TV 1:
# Exit XBMC if it’s running.
# Launch your Terminal app and issue the following commands:
#: <pre>ssh frontrow@appletv.local</pre>
#: <pre>defaults write com.teamxbmc.xbmclauncher KodiExpertMode 1</pre>
# Using the Apple Remote, go to Launcher -> Settings -> [enable] Multi-Finder.
# Reboot
}}

{{FAQ|1= log |2= debug_log |3= XBMC.log
| BGcolor= WhiteSmoke
| Question= Debug log
| Answer=
* See: '''[[HOW-TO:Find and post XBMC.log for Apple TV 1]]'''
}}

|}

[[Category:Apple TV 1]]

Archive:Apple TV 1 FAQ

2019-04-24T14:24:34Z

OothecaPickle: update links for instructions on installation of BCHD decoder

{{mininav| [[Apple TV 1]] |page=FAQ}}

{{BCHD}}

'''F'''requently '''A'''sked '''Q'''uestions for the original '''[[Apple TV 1]]''' (silver).
:''For the [[Apple TV 2]] (black) see: '''[[XBMC for iOS specific FAQ]].''

__TOC__
{{-}}
== General FAQ (all platforms) ==
:<big>''See also: '''[[XBMC all platforms FAQ]]''' for FAQs that apply to all versions of XBMC.''</big>
{| width="100%"
{{FAQ|1= HD
| BGcolor=
| Question= HD video playback
| Answer=
* XBMC v10 and up allows the Apple TV to play 720P H.264 encoded videos without any hardware modification.
* With a [[Broadcom Crystal HD]] video decoding card [https://osmc.tv/wiki/apple-tv/how-to-install-the-crystalhd-video-decoder/ installed] XBMC can playback most codecs up to 1080P. '''*Highly recommended*'''
* The [[#Original ATV OS|original ATV OS]] will only output 720P from the HDMI port.
* A [[#Linux-based OS|Linux-based OS]] will output full 1080P from the HDMI port.
}}

{{FAQ|1= Install_BCHD
| BGcolor= WhiteSmoke
| Question= Installing the Broadcom Crystal HD
| Answer=
* To replace the WiFi card with a [[Broadcom Crystal HD]] card follow these instructions: [https://osmc.tv/wiki/apple-tv/how-to-install-the-crystalhd-video-decoder/ installing the Broadcom Crystalhd pci-e card into an AppleTV]

{{FAQ|1= USB
| BGcolor=
| Question= USB port
| Answer=
* The USB port on the ATV1 can be used for hard drives, wifi, bluetooth, keyboards, mouse, and just about everything else that uses USB.
}}

{{FAQ|1=Remotes
| BGcolor= WhiteSmoke
| Question= Remotes
| Answer=
* '''[[Apple remote]]''' (both white and silver version).
** '''How do I bring up the context menu?''' - Press and hold MENU
** '''How do I bring up the OSD during playback?''' - Press and hold SELECT
* Any '''[[Keyboard]]''' such as wired, wireless, bluetooth (by using a USB bluetooth dongle and additional software). This includes "keymotes" such as the Rii or [[Boxee remote]].
* '''[[Web interface]]s''', including add-on interfaces
* XBMC '''[[:Category:Smartphone and tablet remotes|smartphone and tablet remote apps]]'''.
* Other IR remotes can be used with USB IR receivers such as the '''[[Flirc]]'''.
}}

{{FAQ|1= hot
| BGcolor=
| Question= Apple TV 1 case gets hot
| Answer=
* This is normal and should not cause any issues. The top of the Apple TV 1 will feel warm or hot because the top part of the cover has a metal plate that acts as a heat sink to both the CPU and GPU. The insides of the unit are not as hot, though even if they were it should still be within acceptable operating temperature.
* Using a [[Broadcom Crystal HD]] card (so the CPU doesn't have to decode as many video codecs) and enabling [[Dirty Regions]] will both decrease CPU usage and make the unit right slightly cooler.
* Avoid putting the ATV1 in a totally covered space (such as a closed cabinet) and don't place anything on top of it.
}}

|}

== Linux-based OS ==
:''See also: '''[[XBMC for Linux specific FAQ]]'''''
{{ATV1 linux warning}}
{| width="100%"
{{FAQ|1= Linux_install
| BGcolor= WhiteSmoke
| Question= Installing XBMC
| Answer=
* '''See: [[HOW-TO:Install XBMC on Apple TV 1 (Linux)]]'''
}}

|}

== Original ATV OS ==
:''See also: '''[[XBMC for Mac specific FAQ]]'''''
{| width="100%"

{{FAQ|1= OSX_install
| BGcolor=
| Question= Installing XBMC
| Answer=
* '''See: [[HOW-TO:Install XBMC on Apple TV 1#Original ATV OS]]'''
}}

{{FAQ|1= Intro
| BGcolor= WhiteSmoke
| Question= How does it work?
| Answer=
* Apple TV 1 is "patched" to turn on certain software options required for XBMC to run. The patching is done by using [http://code.google.com/p/atvusb-creator/ ATV USB Creator] that lets you make a [[w:Apple TV#Modifications and hacks|patchstick]], a bootable USB flash drive which boots the ATV and patches/modifies it. After you patch your Apple TV 1 a new Launcher menu will appear that allows you to download and install XBMC.
}}

{{FAQ|1= Original_software
| BGcolor=
| Question= Original ATV software after installation
| Answer=
* XBMC will not replace the original Apple TV software, it instead works as complement the existing Apple TV software. XBMC is installed onto the Apple TV built-in harddrive but you will still be able you use your Apple TV software as normal. XBMC will only be an extra option that you can launch from the Apple TV's original menu.
}}

{{FAQ|1= Mac_OS
| BGcolor= WhiteSmoke
| Question= Apple TV OS
| Answer=
* Apple TV 1 runs a slimmed down version of Mac OS X v10.4 and runs [[XBMC for Mac]] as a native Mac OS X application.
}}

{{FAQ|1= Direct_boot
| BGcolor=
| Question= Boot directly into XBMC
| Answer=
:To boot directly into XBMC when you turn on the Apple TV 1:
# Exit XBMC if it’s running.
# Launch your Terminal app and issue the following commands:
#: <pre>ssh frontrow@appletv.local</pre>
#: <pre>defaults write com.teamxbmc.xbmclauncher KodiExpertMode 1</pre>
# Using the Apple Remote, go to Launcher -> Settings -> [enable] Multi-Finder.
# Reboot
}}

{{FAQ|1= log |2= debug_log |3= XBMC.log
| BGcolor= WhiteSmoke
| Question= Debug log
| Answer=
* See: '''[[HOW-TO:Find and post XBMC.log for Apple TV 1]]'''
}}

|}

[[Category:Apple TV 1]]

Archive:Apple TV 1

2019-04-24T14:21:02Z

OothecaPickle: update link for instructions on installation of BCHD decoder

{{mininav|[[Devices]]|[[x86 hardware]]}}

{{BCHD}}

{{Information appliance
| title = Apple TV 1
| logo =
| image = [[File:Apple TV 1-front.jpg|300px]]
| caption = First generation Apple TV (silver)
| manufacturer = Apple Inc.
| releasedate = January 9, 2007
| discontinued = 2010
| XBMC = '''Original OS:''' v9, v10, v11<br />'''Linux:''' v9, v10, v11, v12, v13
| connectivity = Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n), 10/100 ethernet, USB 2, HDMI, component video, analog audio, optical audio, infrared (IR)
| os= '''Original OS:''' 3.0.2 <small>(custom Mac OS 10.4)</small><br />'''[[HOW-TO:Install XBMC on Apple TV 1 (Linux)|Linux]]:'''
| memory = 256 MB
| storage = 40 or 160 HDD (2.5" PATA)
| cpu = Intel Pentium M
| display = '''Original OS:''' 720i/P<br />'''Linux:''' 1080i/P
| below = [[File:Apple TV 1-back.jpg|300px|right]]
}}

:''This is the page for the original '''Apple TV 1 (silver)'''. For the Apple TV 2 (black) see: '''[[Apple TV (iOS)]]'''''
<section begin="intro" />The original silver Apple TV is a low-powered x86 Intel computer. Originally, XBMC was installable on the original ATV OS (modified OS X), but now requires a installation of a Linux-based OS to unlock the full potential of the unit. When also combined with the Broadcom Crystal HD card, the older ATV 1 is actually more powerful than the newer ATV 2 and 3, which are based on ARM processors. ATV 1 + XBMC + BCHD can decode virtually any video and output a true 1080P signal, and is far more powerful than a non-modified ATV.<section end="intro" />

==Availability==
Apple TV 1 (silver) is no longer available from Apple, but can be purchased from alternative sources (eBay, kijiji, craigslist, etc.). If a unit is found in good condition, it makes for an excellent XBMC HTPC. If found for a good price (common as people are updating to the newer ATV2/3), such as $80-ish USD, it's also an excellent deal.

== Installing XBMC ==
* '''[[HOW-TO:Install XBMC on Apple TV 1 (Linux)]]''' - Replaces the OS for better performance, and is also required for using versions of XBMC ''after'' v11.

==HD video decoding==
{{Main|Broadcom Crystal HD}}
'''It is highly recommended that you [https://osmc.tv/wiki/apple-tv/how-to-install-the-crystalhd-video-decoder/ replace] the WiFi card with a [[Broadcom Crystal HD]] to enable playback of HD videos.''' WiFi can be replaced using a USB dongle.

{{#lst:Broadcom Crystal HD|intro}}

== Frequently Asked Questions ==
{{See|Apple TV 1/FAQ}}

== Remote ==
{{Main|Apple remote}}
[[File:Apple_remote.jpg|160px|thumb|left]]

{{-}}

== Hard drive ==
Apple TV 1 uses a 2.5 inch PATA hard drive that is easily upgradable. It can also be removed completely, having the ATV1 boot directly from a USB drive, in order to make system even more silent (drive isn't loud, but YMMV).

==Random notes==
{{large|''Feel free to place various notes, tips, and links here. As this section of the wiki gets more organized, those notes will be properly sorted. Consider this like a dumping ground for when you're not sure where to put something.''}}
*

[[Category:Apple]]
[[Category:Mac OS X]]
[[Category:Linux]]
[[Category:Apple TV 1|*]]
[[Category:Index]]
[[Category:x86]]