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== General FAQ (all platforms) == | == General FAQ (all platforms) == | ||
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{{FAQ|1= HD | {{FAQ|1= HD | ||
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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 | * 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 | * A 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 | ||
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* To replace the WiFi card with a | * 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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{{FAQ|1= | {{FAQ|1= USB | ||
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| Question= Remotes | | Question= Remotes | ||
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* ''' | * '''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 ''' | * 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 interfaces''', including add-on interfaces | ||
* XBMC | * XBMC 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 | * 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 == | ||
{{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.}} | |||
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{{FAQ|1= Linux_install | {{FAQ|1= Linux_install | ||
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| Question= Installing XBMC | | Question= Installing XBMC | ||
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* '''See: | * '''See: HOW-TO:Install XBMC on Apple TV 1 (Linux)''' | ||
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== Original ATV OS == | == Original ATV OS == | ||
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| Question= Installing XBMC | | Question= Installing XBMC | ||
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* '''See: | * '''See: Archive:HOW-TO:Install_XBMC_on_Apple_TV_1''' | ||
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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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# Launch your Terminal app and issue the following commands: | # Launch your Terminal app and issue the following commands: | ||
#: <pre>ssh [email protected]</pre> | #: <pre>ssh [email protected]</pre> | ||
#: <pre>defaults write com.teamxbmc.xbmclauncher | #: <pre>defaults write com.teamxbmc.xbmclauncher KodiExpertMode 1</pre> | ||
# Using the Apple Remote, go to Launcher -> Settings -> [enable] Multi-Finder. | # Using the Apple Remote, go to Launcher -> Settings -> [enable] Multi-Finder. | ||
# Reboot | # Reboot | ||
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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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Latest revision as of 04:46, 28 July 2020
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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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