TV adapter playing up -- surely someone has an answer!

Why won't my iBook's tv adapter work?
This problem has been bugging me for nearly a year. I've asked the question in nearly every mac forum I could find (I even asked here) -- but no one has offered me a solution.
...I bought a video adapter from the apple store.
For the first few weeks, it worked fine. After plugging the adapter into my iBook (G4, 1.2 gigs, 10.3.9), I had the option to change my display preference between NTSC/PAL.
One day, whilst using Quicktime (I think I was launching th application at the time) I unplugged the adapter. When I plugged it back in, the picture on the television became flickery and scrambled.
I looked at my display preferences and instead of having the NTSC/PAL options, my iBook was now detecting the adapter as an external VGA display and I was given a load of resolution and refresh rate options as if it was connected to an external monitor (none of these options work with the TV)... but no NTSC/PAL.
This continues.
I've tried unplugging, restarting, unplugging in sleep mode, restarting plugged in/un-plugged, resetting PRAM, repairing permissions... nothing seems to fix it...
Anyone?
iBook G4 12 Mac OS X (10.3.9)

I have the exact same problem. I've searched high and low for an answer. Many people seem to have this problem - just check the "display" forum here...
I believe mine stopped working while installing one of the latest security fixes but it seems to have scrambled something deeper as the problem cannot be fixed by reinstalling OS X.
I've also reset the pram and pmu. Does apple read these forums??? Time for a fix, guys!
iBook G4 Mac OS X (10.4.8)

Similar Messages

Surely SOMEONE HAS SEEN THIS BEHAVIOR??? Distorted Add Remove control!

Lots of people have VIEWED this posting since I first posted it on Nov 30th,
but I can't believe that NOBODY ELSE HAS SEEN THIS BEHAVIOR!
So here it is again....
Can anyone tell me why on some pc's my Add Remove list control appears stretched out - that is, the right-side 'selected' list box will extend to the left covering the add/remove buttons and the same 'selected' box is only half drawn from the left side (right side missing), including the title being truncated, and the title is then duplicated to the right in its entirety. (It is hard to describe but I can provide a screenshot if needed).
As soon as an item is selected or de-selected, it re-adjusts itself to normalcy!
It seems to be a browser independent problem which ONLY happens on SOME pc's and NEVER on others! This leads me to suspect an out-of-date jar or class file on the local pc but I can't seem to find anything inconsistent.
CAN ANYONE HELP?! It is preventing us from putting this page into production and I would hate to have to write my own replacement, as it would take more time than we have.
Thanks in advance for your assistance,
<-j->
PS - I have tried REPEATEDLY to add some Duke Dollars to this submission to no avail! The link just goes to a Pge Not Found or something similar

As I mentioned in my original post, it seems to be a non-browser related problem - that is it shows up MOSTLY in IE, but has been seen also in Firefox.
Any suggestions on what further to check would be GREATLY APPRECIATED!

Disapointed with itunes support hope someone has a answer

I should first say that the purpose in this post is not to slam itunes support but to find someone with a helpful answer.
About two weeks ago my computer started telling me that 100 of my songs could not sync because they were not authorized with this computer. I click to authorize, it tells me this computer is authorized. I went to the Apple support page and discussion boards and I have tried every option. When nothing worked I sent a message to itunes support stating everything above.
Below is the frustrating correspondence I'm now having with itunes support.
ME:I can't authorize my system to play purchases my system keeps requesting that I authorize, then tells me I am authorized. I have done all the trouble shooting options found on the apple support page and spoken to a iphone support person and they said the problem is with itunes. Please help.
ITUNES:Dear N
Thank you for contacting iTunes Store Customer Support. My name is Pradeep. I am glad to assist you for the day.
I apologize for the delay in response from us. The delay is happening due to unexpected high volume of request. I know it must have been difficult for you to wait for a response from us and I deeply regret that.
N, please accept my sincere apologies for all the frustration caused you.
I am sorry to hear that you are repeatedly asked to authorize your computer. I know how disappointing that must be.
N, the information in this article should help you resolve this:
iTunes repeatedly prompts to authorize computer to play iTunes Store purchases
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1389
If you are still asked to authorize your computer after following the instructions in the article above, please let me know and I will assist you further.
Thank you for understanding and patience. You are a valued member of the Apple family. Your experience with the iTunes Store is of utmost importance to us. Thank you for being an iTunes Store customer.
Have a nice day !!!
Sincerely,
Pradeep
iTunes Store Customer Support
ME:As I said in my original email, I have tried all of this, it is still not working.
(in the email below he was wrong I don't have two accounts, my husband and I have two diffrent accounts and home sharing)
Itunes:Thank you for contacting iTunes Store Support. I am Pradeep again. I glad to assist you for the day.
N, please accept my sincere apologies for all the frustration caused you.
I'm sorry to hear you're having trouble authorizing your computers to play your purchases.
I did a little investigating and found that you have multiple iTunes accounts:
Please note that it is not possible to merge two or more accounts, and your computers need to be authorized for all of your accounts or some of your purchases may not play.
To authorize your computers, follow these steps on each computer for each account:
1) Make sure you have installed the latest version of iTunes. You can download the latest version free of charge:
http://www.apple.com/itunes/download
2) Open iTunes.
3) From the Store pull-down menu at the top, choose Authorize Computer.
4) Enter one of your account names and the password for the account.
Note: You must select the AOL button for your AOL accounts and the Apple button for your Apple ID accounts in order for authorization to be successful.
5) Click Authorize. A dialog will tell you if the authorization was successful or unsuccessful and how many computers you have authorized for that account.
Repeat steps 3 to 5 for each account listed above.
If you forgot the password to one of your Apple ID accounts, you can recover it using the Apple password-recovery website:
http://iforgot.apple.com
If you can't remember your AOL password, call AOL at 1-800-827-6364 or click the link below to be taken to the area of AOL's website where you can reset the password yourself:
https://account.login.aol.com/opr/_cqr/opr/opr.psp
To figure out which account you used to purchase a particular item, follow these steps:
1) Control-click (or right-click) the item in your iTunes Library.
2) Choose Get Info from the menu that appears.
3) Click the Summary tab.
Note the account name that appears in the list. The account name that appears is what it was when you purchased the item. Even if you have changed your account name since then, the item's Summary will continue to display the original account name.
You can also review your entire purchase histories. This article shows you how:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2727
Thank you for understanding. I really appreciate your patience N. You are a valued member of the Apple family. Your experience with the iTunes Store is of utmost importance to us. Thank you for being an iTunes Store customer.
Have a nice day !!!
well again he sent me to the website I already told him I have been to, and I also said the whole problem is that the prompt tells me to authorize when it is authorized, WHY did he think he needed to tell me how to authorize my computer?
ME: Once again, the computer IS authorized! The music that will not play is a random 100 songs out of over 1000 that had been purchased on MY account. You have not provided me any information that I have not already read and tried from the apple support web page.
Once again if you had read the first email you would know this. I must now request a supervisor to contact me preferably by phone at xxx-xxx-xxxx. If it must be by email please be sure that my problem is thoroughly investigated before contacting me, as I am tired of repeating myself.
Well; once again he tells me to try options that I have done, and stated in my first email.
Itunes:Dear N,
Thank you for contacting iTunes Store Support. I am Pradeep again. I glad to assist you for the day.
N, please accept my sincere apologies for all the frustration caused you.
As an Advisor for the iTunes Store, I handle issues related to billing, downloading, customer accounts, and the items available on the iTunes Store. Although your question falls outside of my area of specialty, I will be happy to assist you with resolving your issue.
Listed below are some helpful tips and links. Once you have found a category that relates to your issue, follow the instructions or click on the associated link to go to that page.
A wide variety of helpful tutorials, troubleshooting steps, and support information can be found on the iTunes support website:
http://www.apple.com/support/itunes/ww
For answers to general questions about iTunes, open iTunes and choose "iTunes Help" from the Help menu.
To post questions and read answers provided by other iTunes users, you can participate in iTunes discussions at our Discussions forum:
http://discussions.apple.com/category.jspa?categoryID=149
Technical assistance and service information for your iPod is available on the following page:
http://www.apple.com/support/ipod
If you require more assistance, you may wish to call our AppleCare technical support team. A technical Advisor will be able to tell you about Apple's complimentary and fee-based support options as well as assist you in determining what option might be most helpful in this case. To find the appropriate phone number, please visit:
http://www.apple.com/support/contact/phone_contacts.html
1-800-275-2273
Another option is to simply describe your issue using our website and arrange for an Apple Expert to call you. Using this option, you can receive a phone call now, or make an appointment to have an Apple Expert call you later if that is more convenient. To explore the Apple Expert option, please visit:
http://www.apple.com/support/expert
Thank you for understanding. I really appreciate your patience Nicole.
Have a nice day !!!
Sincerely,
Pradeep
iTunes Store Customer Support
At the point when he even says this is out of his league but he's not sending it to someone who can help, I think I may loose it. This is my last responce, yes it was a bit angry but not nearly as angry as I wanted to be. I have yet to hear back.
ME:How many times do I have to tell you? I Have Done That!!! I Have Spoken with apple support, the problem is something iTunes must fix! Why am I forced to continue to tell you the same thing over and over again?
It is painfully clear you lack the ability to help me. Please send this to someone who can.
This is so frustrating. And message boards all over show the same problem. 100 random purchases that will not play, and the trouble shooting options not working. I dont know what to do.
Oh and I have tried removing the 100 songs it just picks a new 100 songs not to sync.

That's a shame. http://support.apple.com/kb/ts1389 should cover most of the issues. The 100 random songs bit is simply that iTunes only bothers to list the first 100 problem songs. At that point, as far as iTunes is concerned, none of your songs are authorised. Again, I realise you've probably tried this already, but is your user account an admin account, or have you tried switching to an admin account to authorise the computer? Do the songs play in iTunes only then not to sync or will they not play either? It may be worth looking at the permissions on the C:\ProgramData\Apple Computer folder and making sure that Everyone & SYSTEM both have full access, then replacing the permissions on child objects, before attempting the SC.Info removal tip again.
I'm just shooting in the dark here however. If I recall the one time I had the problem personally the fix was to deathorise the PC, attempt to play a DRM'd track (i.e. don't use Store > Authorise computer first), authorise, job done. Hopefully there are others on these boards with more experience resolving this type of issue who can wade in with suggestions. I guess if it were me I'd also check I can at least get a different machine properly authorised to my account, i.e. put a DRM'd track on a USB stick and make sure I can play it on another machine. If you're at the 5 computer limit deauthorise all may also be worth a shot.
tt2

Ipod classic (photo) and windows version not recognized by itunes on my macbook air. Iphone works fine and previously it also worked out with the Ipod. If someone has an answer that would be great. thanks

itunes on my mac does not any longer show my ipod classic (photo, window formated). It worked before and itunes with iphone just works fine. Any clue? Thanks.

Sorry to jump the gun, but did you connect the iPod via USB Hub on the MB Air?
If plug it into the wrong USB port, which is shared like using a USB Hub, I would suggest connecting the iPod directly to the MB Air and not via USB Hub.
But if you connect directly, have the iPod ever connect to iTunes, without problems, on this MB Air?
You got an old 4G iPod photo, based on iPod Software version 1.2.1
I mean downgrade to the iTunes version, that was working, with your iPod, but try the right USB port first before downgrading iTunes, with earlier version download here.
http://support.apple.com/downloads/#itunes
Have a nice day!

I hope someone has the answer

Alright, when I open an existing file, it gives me an error
saying: "Seek failure..blah blah"
What the heck does this mean!!! How do I get to open my file
again, or will I ever!!! I have been working on it for the past 4
d**n months!
Help please.

it is corrupt sorry to say - and after 4 months, well, hate
to say, you should have made at least
one back up - I back-up all files everyday as a habit. It is
rare for a file to become corrupt, but
the bigger they get the more likely it is. 4 months and no
backup is a tough break but easily
prevented by doing a simple "save-as" with new name.
Sorry I can't help you but i don't think it is retrievable.
--> Adobe Certified Expert *ACE*
--> www.mudbubble.com
--> www.keyframer.com
gregmax17 wrote:
> Alright, when I open an existing file, it gives me an
error saying: "Seek
> failure..blah blah"
>
> What the heck does this mean!!! How do I get to open my
file again, or will I
> ever!!! I have been working on it for the past 4 d**n
months!
>
> Help please.
>

How can i see when someone has accessed my call/text log. (This is possible on google) I have been informed that someone has accessed my activity log and is giving my information to a third party. I believe it is a service tech, but I am not interested in

How can i see when someone has accessed my call/text log. (This is possible on google/gmail) I have been informed that someone has accessed my activity log and is giving my information to a third party. I believe it is a service tech, but I am not interested in persuing that further. I just need to see when my account has been accessed if possible.

Hi lynniewigs,
This is a common concern among Android and I-phone user, and one of the drawbacks to using a smart phone. We lose so much privacy. Our phones become cameras into our homes for us to be spied on.
I don't know what type of phone you have, if it is even a smart phone, but here is an example of an application that you can use to determine which applications are accessing your information and sending it out.
Permission Scanner - Android Apps on Google Play
Google just recently revamp their permissions geared to hide invasive applications that spy and send out your information without your knowledge. Report says be aware of what your Android app does - CNET
Please continue to be mindful of the apps you download and the permissions you give.

I have a DVD folder (VOB files)that was rip for me. They play correctly though it has the minus icon and the folder empty and I can't get permission to retrieve my home videos files .

I have a DVD folder (VOB files) that was rip for me form my VSH. The DVD play correctly though it has the minus icon on the folder and appears to be empty and I can't get permission to retrieve my home videos files .

You're not dealing with your typical DVD-Video data structure with a SONATA_VOLUME. This type of data structure is designed to prevent someone from extracting the data and it's very effective at doing so. You've probably already found that the applications that allow you to copy, extract and convert the standard DVD-Video data structure (a "VIDEO_TS" volume) will not work with a SONATA_VOLUME (apps like Toast, MactheRipper and Handbrake).
While making a digital copy is pretty much not an option with a SONATA_VOLUME, capturing the video and sound via an analog to digital capture usually works just fine. Of course, that's not nearly as simple as popping the disc into your computer and a drag and drop or just clicking "convert" or "extract" and waiting for the copy or conversion to finish.
Do you have any video hardware for capturing analog video? A MiniDV camcorder will do the trick if your Mac has a FireWire port. You'll also need video capture software. I'd recommend a version of iMovie that supports DV-NTSC, Final Cut Express or Final Cut Pro.
My Sony DVD recorder creates SONATA_VOLUMES while my Panasonic DVD recorder creates VIDEO_TS folders. The Sony is unplugged and sitting in the corner.
-Warren

My sons iPod touch has disappeared from my find my iPhone account and it can't be located in the house does this mean someone has stolen the iPod and reset it?

HI my sons iPod touch has disappeared from my find my iPhone account and it can't be located in the house is it possible someone has stolen the ipod and reset it? Please help a confused mum...

Could be. The battery could also have died or it is no longer connected to the internet
lost/stolen
No app on the iPod is required.
- If you previously turned on FIndMyiPod on the iPod in Settings>iCloud and wifi is on and connected, on a computer browser go to iCloud: Find My iPhone, sign in and go to FIndMyiPhone. If the iPod has been restored it will never show up or continue to show off-line.
- You can also wipe/erase the iPod and have the iPod play a sound via iCloud.
iCloud: Erase your device
iCloud: Use Lost Mode
- If not shown, then you will have to use the old fashioned way, like if you lost a wallet or purse.
- Change the passwords for all accounts used on the iPod and report to police
- There is no way to prevent someone from restoring the iPod (it erases it) using it unless you had iOS 7 on the device. With iOS 7, one has to enter the Apple ID and password to restore the device.
- Apple will do nothing without a court order
Reporting a lost or stolen Apple product
- iOS: How to find the serial number, IMEI, MEID, CDN, and ICCID number

Someone has gained access to my computer. please help

Recently someone has gained access to my computer. The first time they interacted with me they made a chat window pop up and started to ask me questions about what i was doing on the computer. I couldn't close the window he was typing in i had to shut my computer off. The window i think said something like controller something. The second incounter was a few mins ago the person really went to town. First they was making my computer talk to me. I know the Mac can talk but it doesn't say stuff like "i like cocaine ******", "**** ", plus many more and called me the N word. This made me believe they can see through my webcam on my mac. And they where saying my username .After 10 mins of them spamming the voices back to back. They then made a Google chrome open up with like 10 tabs that played a werid video like a dude from the saw movies or something/the ring type video. So i close it then they open it again with like 30 tabs... so now i really don't know what to do to stop this. im running snow leopard and updating is not really an option right now. I checked like my firewall cause that's one of the few things i know of and it was off the first time. But the second time the firewall was on and they still did what ever they wanted. I work from my computer and don't want to lose all my programs but i wonder if i just learn how to reset my hole computer would that stop them.i have the snow leopard disc somewhere.

Uninstall Hamachi.
Any third-party software that doesn't install by drag-and-drop into the Applications folder, and uninstall by drag-and-drop to the Trash, is a system modification.
Whenever you remove system modifications, they must be removed completely, and the only way to do that is to use the uninstallation tool, if any, provided by the developers, or to follow their instructions. If the software has been incompletely removed, you may have to re-download or even reinstall it in order to finish the job.
I never install system modifications myself, and I don't know how to uninstall them. You'll have to do your own research to find that information.
Here are some general guidelines to get you started. Suppose you want to remove something called “BrickMyMac” (a hypothetical example.) First, consult the product's Help menu, if there is one, for instructions. Finding none there, look on the developer's website, say www.brickmyrmac.com. (That may not be the actual name of the site; if necessary, search the Web for the product name.) If you don’t find anything on the website or in your search, contact the developer. While you're waiting for a response, download BrickMyMac.dmg and open it. There may be an application in there such as “Uninstall BrickMyMac.” If not, open “BrickMyMac.pkg” and look for an Uninstall button.
Back up all data before making any changes. You generally have to reboot in order to complete an uninstallation.
If you can’t remove software in any other way, you’ll have to erase and install OS X. Never install any third-party software unless you're sure you know how to uninstall it; otherwise you may create problems that are very hard to solve.
You may be advised by others to try to remove complex system modifications by hunting for files by name, or by running "utilities" that purport to remove software. I don't give such advice. Those tactics often will not work and may make the problem worse.

I think someone has placed a malicious code Quick Time audio file on my Mac

I think someone has placed a malicious code audio file in a message and now I constantly hear a audio track of “hands clapping” constantly on my Mac – how do I get rid of this file or locate it so I can delete it please? It just plays on its own …. Totally unpredictable when it plays not at even or predictable times … I have searched in spotlight and it is the QuickTime ‘applause’ audio file that plays … can someone help? This is playing over everything while I’m trying to work...

Hi Tim,
"This is playing over everything while I’m trying to work..."
It's just your computers way of telling you you are doing a great job!
Joking aside, have you tried searching for the file? Have you used iMovie lately as I believe there is an applause file as one of the sound effects. This may be stuck playing in a loop.
Also, have you checked through your emails, to see if the attachment might exist in one of your emails?
I did also want to let you know that this is the Feedback About Discussions forum and your question would be more appropriately posted in either the QuickTime or Using Mac OS 10.5 Leopard forum. If you are having difficulty finding these forums read the top header to this forum for info about how to find correct forums.
post back with further comments or questions,
littleshoulders
edit: I see, after rereading your topic that you say you already searched for the file.
Message was edited by: littleshoulders

Is there any way to tell if someone has cleared and reused a lost Ipod touch? Or will it continue to show up as offline in Find Iphone app?

I have the app Find Iphone, and my kids' ipods are linked to the app because we share an itunes account. My son cannot find his ipod, in which, he took it on a mini-vacation with friends. He never took it out of their vehicle, but it may have fallen out at some point, just not sure. When I check my app, it simply reads offline. I want to know if there will be a way to know if someone has reset it (even if I cannot locate them)? I don't want to keep wasting my time looking to see if it somehow was connected to the internet when it has already been cleared. Help pleased?

Will it continue to say that the device is in lost mode if it has been restored? My Find Iphone is saying that when the device is connected to the internet that it will be locked and that a message (that I typed in) will appear. It also says that I will be notified and that a sound will occur when it is connected. Now my iphone has been updated to the ios7, but I don't think his ipod was updated.

If someone has wiped my ipad and changed passwords on icloud how do i get my data back

if someone has wiped my ipad and changed passwords on icloud how do i get my data back? please could someone help me out thanks

How did they wipe it? By using Find My iPad and performing a wipe? If so, that means they have your icloud ID and password, not a good thing.
You could try connecting it to iTunes and performing a restore from iCloud. But if they changed password, then you are out of the loop. How did they get your password in order to change it?

Since latest update to 6.1.2 no possibility to switch on Wifi on Iphone 4S, tried all suggestions even hairdryer and all hocus pocus but no result. Someone has updated solution on today 11 march 2013 ?

It started with difficulties to catch wifi connections around and the wifi connection in my place..... then the switch on to Wifi just blocked -
once i've tried the solution with hairdryer and it worked for a few days, according to some suggestions the Iphone would be sensitive on
temperatures.... Meanwhile i have tried many resets, all kind of suggested combinations but so far nothing works. Its only with 3G i can
survive.... Do someone has updated solutions please ? Why Apple doesnt open any communication about this problem ? I suppose a new
upgrade must be in preparation to bring solution to this very annoying bug.

Have almost identicle situation going, totally screws my day for I have appointments to keep and important calls to make...this *****

I have recieved an e-mail seemingly from Apple that has gone straight into my spam. It says that someone has used my Apple ID to sign into iClous on an iPhone 4. There is a lionk to follow to check my details. I am assuming that I should not so this?

I have recieved an e-mail seemingly from Apple that has gone straight into my spam. It says that someone has used my Apple ID to sign into iClous on an iPhone 4. There is a lionk to follow to check my details. I am assuming that I should not so this?

You can forward the email to Apple at the link below.
[email protected]
Also check out the article below.
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht2075

Someone has an apple id with my email address

Any ideas? I have an email address and somebody in a different part of the country is using it as their apple id.
Thanks

I received a phishing mail today from a fake id.apple.com account. It was sent to my work email, which I do not use as an Apple ID. But I got curious and found out that my work email indeed IS in use as an Apple ID.
I tried the "forgot your password" function and got a notice saying that Apple has sent a message to the email connected with that account. But I didn't receive it. Then I tried to answer the security questions, and it didn't accept my birth date.
So, SOMEONE has opened an Apple account with my work email (which features my full name), but all mail traffic is rerouted to another email account.
How can I stop them from using my name/email?

TV adapter playing up -- surely someone has an answer!

Similar Messages

Maybe you are looking for