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== General FAQ (all platforms) == | == General FAQ (all platforms) == | ||
:<big>''See also: '''[[ | :<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 | * 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 [[ | * 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 '''[[ | * 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 [[ | * 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: '''[[ | :''See also: '''[[Linux_FAQ]]''''' | ||
{{ATV1 linux warning}} | {{ATV1 linux warning}} | ||
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== Original ATV OS == | == Original ATV OS == | ||
:''See also: '''[[ | :''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 [[ | * 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: '''[[ | * See: '''[[Archive:Find_and_post_XBMC.log_for_Apple_TV_1]]''' | ||
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Revision as of 06:29, 19 June 2020
Starting in Kodi v14, support for the BCHD is being dropped from the software.
Apple TV 1 users can use these modified/unofficial versions:
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