Archive:Apple TV 1 FAQ - Revision history

Karellen at 04:46, 28 July 2020

2020-07-28T04:46:44Z

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	== General FAQ (all platforms) ==		== General FAQ (all platforms) ==
	~~:<big>''See also: '''[[All_platforms_FAQ]]''' for FAQs that apply to all versions of XBMC.''</big>~~
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	* 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'''		* 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 will only output 720P from the HDMI port.		* The 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.		* A Linux-based OS will output full 1080P from the HDMI port.
	}}		}}

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	** '''How do I bring up the OSD during playback?''' - Press and hold SELECT		** '''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_Box_remote.		* 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_Box_remote.
	* '''[[Web ~~interface]]s~~''', including add-on interfaces		* '''Web interfaces''', including add-on interfaces
	* XBMC smartphone and tablet remote apps.		* XBMC smartphone and tablet remote apps.
	* Other IR remotes can be used with USB IR receivers such as the '''[[FLIRC]]'''.		* Other IR remotes can be used with USB IR receivers such as the '''FLIRC'''.
	}}		}}

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	* 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.		* 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 ~~[[HOW-TO:Modify~~ dirty regions~~\|dirty regions]]~~ will both decrease CPU usage and make the unit right slightly cooler.		* 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.		* Avoid putting the ATV1 in a totally covered space (such as a closed cabinet) and don't place anything on top of it.
	}}		}}
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	== Linux-based OS ==		== Linux-based OS ==
	~~:''See also: '''[[Linux_FAQ]]'''''~~		{{redv\|Warning\|Before installing a Linux-based OS, you will want to make sure that your ATV1 has been updated to the original ATV OS 3.0.2 at least once in order to flash the HDMI controller firmware. You also want to change the original ATV OS settings to "RGB High" in the AV settings.}}
	{{ATV1 ~~linux warning~~}}
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	== Original ATV OS ==		== Original ATV OS ==
	~~:''See also: '''[[Mac FAQ]]'''''~~
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	\| Question= Apple TV OS		\| Question= Apple TV OS
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	* Apple TV 1 runs a slimmed down version of Mac OS X v10.4 and runs [[Mac OS X]] as a native Mac OS X application.		* Apple TV 1 runs a slimmed down version of Mac OS X v10.4 and runs Mac OS X as a native Mac OS X application.
	}}		}}

Karellen at 06:09, 23 July 2020

2020-07-23T06:09:58Z

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	* 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_Box_remote.		* 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_Box_remote.
	* '''[[Web interface]]s''', including add-on interfaces		* '''[[Web interface]]s''', including add-on interfaces
	* XBMC ~~'''[[:Category:Smartphone and tablet remotes\|~~smartphone and tablet remote apps~~]]'''~~.		* XBMC smartphone and tablet remote apps.
	* Other IR remotes can be used with USB IR receivers such as the '''[[FLIRC]]'''.		* Other IR remotes can be used with USB IR receivers such as the '''[[FLIRC]]'''.
	}}		}}

Karellen at 07:34, 21 July 2020

2020-07-21T07:34:06Z

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	** '''How do I bring up the context menu?''' - Press and hold MENU		** '''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		** '''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_Box_remote.		* 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_Box_remote.
	* '''[[Web interface]]s''', including add-on interfaces		* '''[[Web interface]]s''', including add-on interfaces
	* XBMC '''[[:Category:Smartphone and tablet remotes\|smartphone and tablet remote apps]]'''.		* XBMC '''[[:Category:Smartphone and tablet remotes\|smartphone and tablet remote apps]]'''.

Karellen at 22:16, 12 July 2020

2020-07-12T22:16:07Z

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	* XBMC v10 and up allows the Apple TV to play 720P H.264 encoded videos without any hardware modification.		* 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'''		* 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 will only output 720P from the HDMI port.		* The 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.		* A [[#Linux-based OS\|Linux-based OS]] will output full 1080P from the HDMI port.
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	\| Question= Installing the Broadcom Crystal HD		\| Question= Installing the Broadcom Crystal HD
	\| Answer=		\| 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]		* 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]
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	* '''[[Apple remote]]''' (both white and silver version).		* '''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 context menu?''' - Press and hold MENU
	** '''How do I bring up the OSD during playback?''' - Press and hold SELECT		** '''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_Box_remote]].		* 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_Box_remote.
	* '''[[Web interface]]s''', including add-on interfaces		* '''[[Web interface]]s''', including add-on interfaces
	* XBMC '''[[:Category:Smartphone and tablet remotes\|smartphone and tablet remote apps]]'''.		* XBMC '''[[:Category:Smartphone and tablet remotes\|smartphone and tablet remote apps]]'''.
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	* 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.		* 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 [[HOW-TO:Modify dirty regions\|dirty regions]] will both decrease CPU usage and make the unit right slightly cooler.		* Using a Broadcom Crystal HD card (so the CPU doesn't have to decode as many video codecs) and enabling [[HOW-TO:Modify dirty regions\|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.		* Avoid putting the ATV1 in a totally covered space (such as a closed cabinet) and don't place anything on top of it.
	}}		}}

Karellen at 08:28, 19 June 2020

2020-06-19T08:28:49Z

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	[[Category:Apple ~~TV 1~~]]		[[Category:Apple]]

Karellen at 06:29, 19 June 2020

2020-06-19T06:29:25Z

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	== General FAQ (all platforms) ==		== General FAQ (all platforms) ==
	:<big>''See also: '''[[~~XBMC all platforms FAQ~~]]''' for FAQs that apply to all versions of XBMC.''</big>		:<big>''See also: '''[[All_platforms_FAQ]]''' for FAQs that apply to all versions of XBMC.''</big>
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	* XBMC v10 and up allows the Apple TV to play 720P H.264 encoded videos without any hardware modification.		* 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'''		* 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.		* The 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.		* A [[#Linux-based OS\|Linux-based OS]] will output full 1080P from the HDMI port.
	}}		}}
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	** '''How do I bring up the context menu?''' - Press and hold MENU		** '''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		** '''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~~]].		* 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_Box_remote]].
	* '''[[Web interface]]s''', including add-on interfaces		* '''[[Web interface]]s''', including add-on interfaces
	* XBMC '''[[:Category:Smartphone and tablet remotes\|smartphone and tablet remote apps]]'''.		* 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~~]]'''.		* Other IR remotes can be used with USB IR receivers such as the '''[[FLIRC]]'''.
	}}		}}

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	* 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.		* 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.		* Using a [[Broadcom Crystal HD]] card (so the CPU doesn't have to decode as many video codecs) and enabling [[HOW-TO:Modify dirty regions\|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.		* Avoid putting the ATV1 in a totally covered space (such as a closed cabinet) and don't place anything on top of it.
	}}		}}
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	== Linux-based OS ==		== Linux-based OS ==
	:''See also: '''[[~~XBMC for Linux specific FAQ~~]]'''''		:''See also: '''[[Linux_FAQ]]'''''
	{{ATV1 linux warning}}		{{ATV1 linux warning}}
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	== Original ATV OS ==		== Original ATV OS ==
	:''See also: '''[[~~XBMC for~~ Mac ~~specific~~ FAQ]]'''''		:''See also: '''[[Mac FAQ]]'''''
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	* 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.		* Apple TV 1 runs a slimmed down version of Mac OS X v10.4 and runs [[Mac OS X]] as a native Mac OS X application.
	}}		}}

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	\| Question= Debug log		\| Question= Debug log
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	* See: '''[[~~HOW-TO~~:~~Find and post XBMC~~.~~log for Apple TV 1~~]]'''		* See: '''[[Archive:Find_and_post_XBMC.log_for_Apple_TV_1]]'''
	}}		}}

Karellen: Karellen moved page Apple TV 1 FAQ to Archive:Apple TV 1 FAQ without leaving a redirect

2020-06-19T01:27:17Z

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Karellen at 00:46, 19 June 2020

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	~~'''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]].''~~

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Karellen at 01:17, 17 June 2020

2020-06-17T01:17:09Z

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	\| Question= Installing XBMC		\| Question= Installing XBMC
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	* '''See: [[HOW-TO:Install XBMC on Apple TV 1 (Linux)]]'''		* '''See: HOW-TO:Install XBMC on Apple TV 1 (Linux)'''
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	* '''See: [[HOW-TO:~~Install XBMC on Apple TV 1#Original ATV OS]]~~'''		* '''See: Archive:HOW-TO:Install_XBMC_on_Apple_TV_1'''
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OothecaPickle: typo

2019-04-24T14:26:57Z

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	* 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]		* 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]
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