Using my mac as a media centre on a playstation 3

i have just updated my ps3 and it says it can look for media centres, i was wondering if anyone has got their apple working with their ps3 as a media center and what do you have to do to make it work?

Hi Gary,
see this thread:
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=971214&tstart=15
Regards
Stefan

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Why did you drop Front Row? I use my mac as a media centre and apple TV will not work (no DVD control)

Front Row was an eligant way to access our media files (our nanny, my mom and other non mac users) found it easy. Apple TV would work but there is no DVD contol so it is out as the mac is our media server.
APPLE BRING BACK FRONT ROW!

http://www.mac-hatter.com/blog/frontrowenablerforlion
Plex as a replacement for Front Row. See http://www.plexapp.com
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How can I set up a wireless network between two Mac Mini's (media centres)?

I've just received my second mac mini (core duo, 1.83, 1 Gb ram)and want to set up a wireless network to link this with my original mac mini (PPC 1.42, 512MB) and my Belkin wireless router (g std).
I'm using both as media centres in different rooms and want to keep all my media (films, photo's, music etc.) on one mini (connected to a 640GB external drive) and access it over the wireless network. Sort of a more felxible Apple TV setup??
I've got the wireless network working no problems with both mini's connected to the internet over the network but I'm stuck at how I get the two mini's to see each other. I've tried "the Missing Manual" and these forums but no success so far.
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Front Row - Mac Mini - and PowerBook G4, Mac-Mini Multi Media centre.

I will be purchasing a HDTV is the near future and would like to buy a Mac Mini to complement it. ( then sell my DVD player )
The big question are:
-Can I ( using Front Row ) stream AVI data (film) from my PB G4 to my Mac-Mini and watch the content on my new HDTV. ( over AirPort )
-Do I need to buy a new PB that also has Front Row ? ( I hope not )
-What type of video data can I stream ? (iTunes and iPhoto I already know about)
-What about HD DVD's when they come out. Is the drive in the Mac-Mini HD DVD compatible ?( I don't think so )
Please - If you have any other relevant points or question's about the Mac-Mini usage as a multi media centre, Post them here.
15" PB G4 SD 1.5 GHz Mac OS X (10.4.5)

I just tried a AVI film and it work's with QT,
although a mpg film did not.
Now that I think about it, I tried a mpg plug-in for
QT and was disappointed.
Has anyone had any success with such a plug-in ?
Another Question:
Must then this AVI data reside in iTunes for
Front-Row to "see" it ? How does this work ?
I guess that when a Blue-Ray drive is added to Apple
products that a HD DVD will not play, or will it play
it but only burn Blue-Ray ?
When shopping for a HDTV I asked about the difference
in Blue-Ray and HD and he told me that the TV will
play both versions.
I hope that the drive will also play both, although
the way I know Apple it will be Blue-Ray only. (
at-least in the beginning ) Remember DVD-R
i would not worry about the blu-ray - HD-DVD thing right now. too much still in the air. once they realize consumers are too un-techie to figure it out and just continue to buy DVD's their will be a standard plus their is already other formats being developed. then if you talking about movies and such my guess is downloaded content is the way apple will go with an itunes movie store but thats my guess.
but yes, HDTV's will play either, its the player. I have a 61" samsung 720p DLP and my new mac mini looks good on it at 1280x720. front row is great. I also watched a ton of HD trailers from quicktime's website and they were amazing.
and from what i have seen from front row it only shows content that is in itunes or iphoto not random folders but i could be wrong, still palying around with it.

"learn remote" from apple TV - mac mini as media centre

I have bought a mini to use as a media centre. Both front row, and Plex, can be driven very well from my six button "apple remote". However I would really like to drive front row and Plex from the single remote that came with my Loewe TV, blue-ray player, and sound system.
Appletv can do this - there is a "learn remote" utility that allows you to configure IR commands from your TV remote to behave like the 6 (7) buttons on the apple remote. Since AppleTV is like a cut down Mac, I expected to be able to do the same on the Mini. But I cannot find the utility anywhere.
Anybody know if this appletv application is available on the mini? or if the same effect can be achieved another way. I dont want to buy a universal remote, since the single Loewe remote already drives everything else. Nor do I want to pay extra for the programable remote that Loewe sell. The "learn remote" utility would be absolutely perfect.

I know its been 17 months since anyone replied to your post, but I stumbled upon your request, because I had the same issue. However, I can faithfully say that I solved this same problem, because I inadvertendly programmed my MX-980 remote to control my Apple TV and Mac Mini at the same time and didn't realize until much later what was happening. I use my Mac Mini (for the purpose of using PLEX) and my Apple TV for other purposes. Here's a discussion I had over at remotecontrol.com about it.
The solution for you is have two Apple remotes. You can buy an extra apple remote at a good price over at Amazon.
Out of box, the apple remote is designed to pair with your Mac and Apple TV as long as pairing is enabled on those machines by default. However, it's the consumer's responsibility to physically pair that remote with the machine you want to control so it can't control any other machine. That's the trick you were missing...
So, if you have an Apple TV and Mac Mini next to each other -- a single Apple Remote will control BOTH machines at the same time out of box. This is not the intended result as you have indicated. Therefore you need two apple remotes.
Mac Mini: Once you have two apple remotes, go to your Mac Mini (OSX 10.9) and select under the Apple menu > Preferences > Security > General > Click unlock (bottom left corner) first > sign in > Then click Advanced... to see the Pairing process. If you click advanced *before* you click unlock icon, the pairing menu will be missing.
Note: You can also install free CandleAir preference for your Mac which is a slick interface for configuring apple remotes faster and easier IMHO. http://www.iospirit.com/labs/candelair/
Apple TV: Now take your second Apple Remote, go to Apple TV > Preferences > General > Remote and follow the on screen instructions to properly pair your remote control.
This should solve your problem.

Using macbook pro as a media centre

Part of my ongoing quest for apple perfection...
I have a 2009 Macbook Pro and a new macbook air.
I have been using my macbook pro to stream movies to three different apple tvs around the house.
NOW
a) my macbook pro and macbook air are identical (almost) due to using migration assistant to transfer my Time Machine version of the pro to the air. I have given the air a different computer name but the user account is the same. So at this point in time they are essentially the same.
b) I want to use the pro almost exclusively as a media server to send movies and itunes content to the apple tvs. It sits next to my airport extreme and can be plugged into that via ethernet. I did read somewhere that I can put media files onto the extreme. I want the air to be my main computer and the one that my iphone syncs to, the one that is my master computer for calenders, emails etc. I won't be using the pro for anything much other than using it to stream media.
I am getting very confused as to how to keep everything in sync and how the appletvs will know to draw from the macbook pro rather than the macbook air. I don't need most of the other files and applications that are on the pro anymore but I need to keep that user account as it is the one apple recognises for itunes etc...
I have tried to creat a new user account on my pro but it does not seem to be able to automatically link with my itunes account despite my signing it up to icloud and itunes with my one overarching itunes account name. For apple tv to work effectively it needs to be synced with the icloud so that is where I can't see different accounts working.
Any assistance would be appreciated. M

Also, if I create a new user account and do this
Re: creating new user account but keeping itunes the same
Nov 28, 2009 7:57 PM (in response to chester snuggles)
Drag \Music\iTunes folder to \Users\Shared.
Log in to the new user account and copy \Users\Shared\iTunes to \Music\iTunes.
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- won't this file moving muck up my syncing and icloud and home sharing with appletv and etc.

Using a G5 for various media applications

Hi,
Some of this is relevant to various other discussions, I know, but this one allows me to group them all together.
I'm planning on using my G5 as a media centre for my TV (it's fast and expandable, hard disk-wise), but since it makes an awful racket, I'm planning on keeping it in my study upstairs. I've got the various adaptors to send the audio and video downstairs, but I've got a couple of questions regarding setup:
I'm using Remote Buddy to control it with an iPhone; I believe this works over AirPort and hence no connection problems. However, with the displays, is there a way to have the DVI routed to my 20 inch Cinema Display or my TV, but not both at once?
Also, does anyone know of a way of switching a G5 on remotely (ideally not awaking from sleep)?
Thanks.
hce95

Getting a G5 is a bad idea: first it is borderline capable of running Logic, it will be much slower than your MBP and it will probably need a RAM upgrade. Also you cannot run lots of new software on it, as it has a different structure and needs differently written software, and most new software is no longer compatible with PPC.
Only if your only intention is to record audio to it (like a multitracker), then you could get away with it, but for use with software instruments and insert plugins it really is not a good idea.
You'll be much better off "unbogging" your MBP's system disk by putting documents, pictures, movies and Logic projects on an external disk. Also, if you haven't already, back up your startup disk. Because this disk will fail (all disks fail).
And if you really want a second desktop Mac, go for a Mac mini, preferably an i7 model, but even any (2nd hand) core2duo model will be (much) faster than any G5. And more compatible with modern software.

G5 as a media centre?

I"m getting a used dual 2.0ghz G5 tomorrow and am planning to use it as my media centre. I'm using my Samsung LCD 26" tv as the display and plan to network it to my imac wireless with the airport.
Is there anything else any recommends? Any pitfalls? Is Dvi to DVI the way to go?
Thanks in advance.
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I use my G5 as a media centre, and it's in the office.
However I use Elgato's eyeHome to stream my media to the TV in the front room via my wireless network.
This means that the G5 is not taking up space or making excessive noise.
eyeHome will work even if you don't use eyeTV (which I do).
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Minimum specs for use as a media centre?

I would like to have a Mac Mini hooked up to my tv to use as a media centre. i have worked out that i will be able to use it without a keyboard mouse etc by setting it up so front row or vlc load up on boot and using the remote, so am ok there...
my question is this - what is the recomended spec for it to be able to play hd movie rips in .mkv/mp4 format? i have a 1.25ghgz emac an that suffers horribly so i want something that will do the job effortlessly. obviously i could just buy the very latest MM but am looking to save a bit of cash if possible!
thanks for any advice...

Welcome to Apple Discussions!
It might help to know in what way the 1.25 eMac suffers horribly in this situation, because in reality, the media centre functions of a system don't require particularly high performance or system specifications. For example, I have a 1.5 G4 mini hooked up to a TV, use Front Row to play mp4 movie files and either VLC or DVD player to play DVDs and it performs pretty well. The quality of image of the mp4 playback depends on settings when the files were ripped more than anything, and the overall quality of image depends a lot on the TV rather than the system.
It must be said that the almost any of the Intel minis is considerably more powerful than your eMac, but in itself, power isn't necessarily the answer!

Mac Mini v iMac as Media Centre

Quick question (sorry - being a pest today)
I already have a powerbook G4 (which I'll upgrade in a year or so) but I was all set to buy a mac mini for use as a media centre with Front Row to play my DVDs, movie files, iTunes stuff etc.
However, I'm just seeing that the iMacs are not that much more expensive plus they are higher spec.
Is there any particular reason why I should pick the mac mini over the imac as a media centre (other than that it is cheaper)?
I'm just thinking that it would be handy having the imac display on for running the main stuff in front row etc, then when I want to watch a video, I just play it on the second display attached to the iMac (ie my 32" LCD TV). I would leave th iMac running 24/7, never sleeping, with just the display sleeping, and set up EyeTV on the iMac etc.....
Any comments?
David

Hello again! I have an Intel iMac set-up as my "media center" now. One thing to keep in mind about the iMac is the fact that it has a built-in screen. Front Row will only display on the "main" display (the display that contains the Dock and menu bar) if you have two screens. If you want your Front Row to display on the TV, it will have be the "main" display or it will have to "mirror" the main display. For me, with the HDTV and the computer only five feet apart, it's a little annoying to see the same thing displayed on both screens at the same time (with mirroring turned on) and the audio coming out from behind the TV (where the stereo is centered). I don't really want the Dock and menubar to appear on the TV and not the iMac's screen when I'm actually using the iMac as a computer and switching the two around got a bit frustrating for me.
Both the DVD Player application and the EyeTV software can display the video on a separate screen, but Front Row has no preferences to change, so you can't tell it to display on the other screen. So, depending on your physical arrangement of the two screens, this may or may not be an issue for you.
The Mac mini would only be able to have the TV as the display. As long as you're not looking to browse the Web and do e-mail on the Mac mini, an HDTV should make a very good display for your media. Mac OS X 10.4 allows you to turn on VNC sharing so you could download some free software to remote control your Mac mini from the PowerBook when you needed to do something that the Apple remote can't control. But, you will need a keyboard and mouse to set it up the very first time.
So, if you're only looking for a media center and not a complete desktop computer, the Mac mini is a good option. The iMac should be able to handle the job well, but depending on your physical situation, you may or may not encounter some slightly annoying configurations. Since Front Row will be included for all compatible Macs when Mac OS X 10.5 ships, we might hope there'll be an update for Front Row that will allow you to select which screen Front Row displays on. But, that remains to be seen.
-Doug

Mac Mini Media Centre query

Hi all...
just have 1 simple question to ask.
If i was to use a Mac Mini purely as a media centre to my Sony Bravia, would the basic spec from the store be sufficient (excluding hard drive space - which i will buy external)?
i only plan to watch movies/dvds/play music all through my home theatre...no intention to do any heavy duty processing.
many thanks

If the supplied applications are all that are being used and the purpose is for media centre usage, then yes, the basic system spec from Apple is all you need. If you were running other applications, multiple apps at once or applications which were not Intel-native (as the supplied ones are) then additional RAM would be almost essential. 1Gb RAM instead of the basic 512Mb would still be wise in my view however, since it would give you greater flexibility over use at not much additional cost, though more RAM could of course be added later if you were to need it.

Mac Pro Media Centre

I want to turn my 1 Year old 2.66 MP into a media centre serving the rest of the portable macs in the house as well as being hooked up to the main HDTV in my living room. The TV is also hooked up to my cable providers box.
In a nutshell I want it to be able to:
1. Play DVDs etc on the HDTV like Front Row does (However I will not install a hack to make this work)
2. Record stuff from the TV, not bothered about Tivo type optons (This is he bit confusing me)
3. Show photos on the HDTV using something like Front Row (However I will not install a hack to make this work)
4. Be connected to the laptops via Airport (I have this bit covered)
I have the 7300GT DVI card in it, do I just need a DVI > HDMI cable to make the hardware work? I have looked at the Elgato software but could do with some recommendations there BTW.
Is this feasable to do, or do I need extra PCI cards for the Mac Pro?

Well I'm not sure I understand every question, but here goes with some suggestions and answers.
Connecting your Mac Pro to your HDTV should in most instances be a simple process. Most HDTV's have a VGA style connection for a PC (or Mac). They also have an HDMI input. You can use either. In one case you use the DVI to VGA adapter that came with your Mac. For the other you use a DVI to HDMI adapter available from third parties.
One important note. Some HDTV's may not support native resolution on all inputs. Example, your HDTV may be 1080p capable on the HDMI input, but support a lower resolution on the VGA input. For best results you want to run your video at the HDTV's native resolution, so check your TV's manual.
Recording will dependent on what type of hardware you have for video input. One option for you if you have cable, is to use a cable HD set top box that has a firewire output. This output will contain the uncompressed HD video stream, which can be recorded directly onto your Mac using D-VCR like software, which Apple happens to have available from their development site. With this arrangement you can record a HD video stream and play it back. The only real thing lacking is there are no embedded time codes in the video stream. This mean you can't jump around the video easily.
Other recording options include devices from Elgatao and others. Which you want to use will depend on what type of video source you have, cable, Over the Air, FIOS, etc. the EyeTV 250 plus is a good choice for basic video recording, and the HDHomeRun is a good choice for over the air digital and HD or Clear QAM cable broadcasts.
As for pictures, that is one of the functions of Front Row, so use Front Row.
As far as playing DVD's... put the DVD in the Mac and use either Apples DVD player or VLC or use Front Row its up to you.
Your video card is more then sufficient for HD playback, no need to do anything with it.
Tom N.

MAC OS X V10.7 Lion Killed My Media Centre....

Upgraded my Mac Mini I use as a media centre to Mac OS X 10.7 Lion and no Front Row??? What the ?????! What's the point of having a Mac Mini to use as a media centre with no more Front Row??? I don't know what Apple were thinking, or weren't thinking.... I don't even know why I bothered upgrading to Lion.
I purchase movies through iTunes to watch using Front Row... no front row, no more movie purchases. I may as well just go to sanity and buy it on DVD, and use my DVD player. I was really looking forward to the Lion upgrade too............ back to Snow Leopard...

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How can I encode my film sequences, using OSX Mac version of Premiere Pro & Media Encoder? for WMV

Hello Everyone, I have a slight issue. I'm runnning CS6 Premiere Pro and adobe media encoder both on the Mac OSX system. I'm trying to encode or output my file as a WMV so it can be used using the Window media player on the PC windows. I can't find the option to do that. Strangely, I have seen this setting on the Window version of CS suite and can't understand why it has been excluded from the MAc version. Please can someone advise in some detail on how to encode the for WMV using the MAC version of the Creative Suite? Much appreciate. And no I don't know what losslessly compressed master means as mentioned in a previous forums. PLEASE HELP. THANKS GUYS.

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Use Mac Mini as media server

I am looking to switch out my old HTPC for a Mac Mini, but I would like to save as much money as possible and keep the options I have with my HTPC. Right now I have a 250GB system HDD and a 1TB data storage HDD. How does it work to use an external HDD as media storage that is served to another device (like a PS3) for viewing?

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