Using the video out on an iMac...

Can you disable the iMac's monitor? I have the iMac connected to my TV, but I only want to use the TV as a monitor. It looks weird having the TV and the iMac showing the same thing, and I'd rather turn off the iMac display.

Is this for the iMac in your signature? Because if it is, you are asking about an Intel iMac, not a PPC iMac. The Intel iMacs have the option of extended desktop which lets you put anything you want on a second display. Just go Apple menu -> System preferences -> Displays and uncheck Display mirroring. This way, your iMac's display can have a wallpaper of your choice, where the attached TV can be its own thing.

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Hello ,
it's possible sending a video on my iMAc video port that is connected to a LCD videoprojector ?
I'd like to keep using my iMac while showing some video.
I need some programs to do that ?
thanks for help

I solved that problem thanks!

I want to play video on my computer to make some analysis to frames,the problem that I face ,I can't change video frame rate using labview,but I can change frame rate to the video out of labview using some program

HI All
I want to play video on my computer to make some analysis to it's frames,the problem that I face ,I can't change video frame rate using labview,but I can change frame rate to the video out of labview using some program .
I used IMAQ AVI Read Frame VI
for example I have avi video It's frame rate is 25 fbs ,my image processing code is very fast that can process more 25 fbs,so I want to accelerate video acquisition

Hi abdelhady,
I looked into this further, and reading an AVI file into LabVIEW faster than its frames per second won't be possible. LabVIEW could read in frames faster than 25fps, but because it will be pulling the available frame at that point in time this would just give you duplicate frames. If you want to be able to read in frames at faster than 25fps, you would need to speed up your AVI file before reading into LabVIEW.
There's a good shipping example to show how to read in from an AVI file, "Read AVI File.vi". You'll notice that they add timing to make sure that the while loop runs at the right speed to match up with the frames per second of the file being read. This is to make sure you're not reading duplicate frames.
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HT4108 What is required to use the video composite out on the iPhone 4. Left and right audio works ok

What is required to use the video composite out on the iPhone 4 The left and right audio works ok

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I cant use the X key on my imac wired keyboard, the key viewer shows the two commands keys pressed when i hit x and the caps lock light is always on....thank you

I cant use the X key on my imac wired keyboard, the key viewer shows the two commands keys pressed when i hit x and the caps lock light is always on....not really sure what happened, but i didnt do anything different from my daily stuff
just an update....when i hit the right command key it respond normal (cmd v cmd c...etc) but when i hit the left command key it shows the x and two commands pressed as well as it delete what i'm working on i.e like backspace but takes out everything at once
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Sounds mostly likje a bad KB, do you have another to test with?
Or...
One way to test is to Safe Boot from the HD, (holding Shift key down at bootup), run Disk Utility in Applications>Utilities, then highlight your drive, click on Repair Permissions, Test for problem in Safe Mode...
PS. Safe boot may stay on the gray radian for a long time, let it go, it's trying to repair the Hard Drive
Reboot, test again.
If it only does it in Regular Boot, then it could be some hardware problem like Video card, (Quartz is turned off in Safe Mode), or Airport, or some USB or Firewire device, or 3rd party add-on, Check System Preferences>Accounts (Users & Groups in later OSX versions)>Login Items window to see if it or something relevant is listed.
Check the System Preferences>Other Row, for 3rd party Pref Panes.
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Can I use the HDMI out on a HP ALL IN ONE TOUCHSCREEN Desktop to connect a second monitor with HDMI

Can I use the HDMI out on a HP ALL IN ONE TOUCHSCREEN Desktop to connect a second monitor with HDMI in without any additional software or graphics adaptor. I have a 520-1070
HP - 23" Touch-Screen TouchSmart All-In-One Computer - 8GB Memory - 2TB Hard Drive ? I used a HDMI to HDMI cable and the monitor was not recognized.

Here are the specs for your HP TouchSmart 520-1070 Desktop Computer. As previously stated your computer Doesn't have a HDMI output, instead it has a HDMI input. This is designed to let you connect a game console, a DVD/Bluray player, etc. to use as a monitor.
If you wish to conect a second monitor to your computer, you will need to use a USB-to-video adapter such as the EVGA UV Plus+ UV39 or EVGA UV Plus+ UV19. Using an adapter like these with the touch feature of your computer may cause issues with pointer control and you may need to disable the touch feature to use "extended desktop".
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Like the title says...
I can't upload or import videos from my iphoto library, into final cut pro x. When i click, IMPORT MEDIA in FCP, It lists 'iPhoto Library' as GRAY, and will not let me select it. I need the videos out of there. I have tried every way I can think of.
I have also tried from the iphoto side, to export the videos or share them to final cut. I have had no luck.
I have tried to drag and drop indidual video clips from iphoto to fcp, and the programs simply do not respond to each other
I can see in the OLDER version of final cut pro x, where it has IMPORT FILES as an option, it was possible. I see this on forums and youtube videos of the older versions.
However, the newer version that i have, does not have IMPORT 'FILES' as an option, it is simply all lumped together as IMPORT 'MEDIA'
Thank You for the Help

at the end, you say "import preferences", which program are you describing?
So im safer using footage that is remotely being pulled from iphoto...
vs
using footage that is imported into FCP from imovie?
Is there anything i can do in fcp to make this footage more reliable or safer or more stable as i pull remotely from iphoto?
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I would like to extend the screen from my circa 2013 27in iMAC with thunderbolt onto my circa late 2006 imac using the DVI port on that iMAC. Is this possible? If not is there another approach I can use?

I would like to extend the screen from my circa 2013 27in iMAC with thunderbolt onto my circa late 2006 imac using the DVI port on that iMAC. Is this possible? If not is there another approach I can use? My 2006 iMAC is showing it's age but I figure I can use it as just a monitor just fine. Assuming I can connect the two together.

That older iMac isn't designed to receive video input through the mini-DVI connection. Only certain newer iMacs are able to be used as displays.
Your only options are to use something like ScreenRecycler mentioned above.
~Lyssa

How do you get the video out to TV to work on the iPhone 3GS

I cannot get the video out to TV to work on my iPhone 3GS with iOS 5.1.1.
I am using the $40.00 apple composite AV cables and nothing seems to work. With the cables connected to tv input nothing shows up in general settings for video out. Or anywhere else for that matter. I have tried many different TV's, sometimes I get audio but never never ever video . Does anyone else have this problem or better yet the answer?

Thanks for responding to my question about not being able to get the video out to work on my iphone 3GS. In answer to your question i couldnt get any video to work at all. But, i do know what was wrong now. The whole problem was the brand new $40.00 set of apple composite AV cables i just bought was no good. This afternoon i took a trip to the nearest apple retail outlet (30 miles away) with phone and cables in hand. And after doing a little head scratching of their own they decided to try another set of cables, and low and behold the darn thing worked like a charm.I was very impressed by the service at the apple store even though i didnt buy either product from them. I wonder if there is a bad batch of cables floating around out there because it looks like other people out there are having the same problem, which is why i didnt really suspect the cables. Thanks again for responding. Micdude001

Troubleshoot video out on new iMac

I'm trying to connect a mid-2011 iMac to my TV. I have a MDP/HDMI dongle and an HDMI cable. I hook everything up and the iMac doesn't detect the TV as a display. I checked the cables and rebooted the iMac. Anything else to check?
I've done video out with older iMacs (pre-MDP) and never had a problem. I have no way of knowing if it is a cable or a port problem.
The MDP (actually Thunderbolt) port seems loose. Is this just the nature of the port?

Try connecting the cable and adapter only to the TV and turn on the TV. Then hot connect the adapter to the iMac. If the iMac still cannot read the EDID from the TV I would call Apple about warranty repair/replacement.

The Video Out Problem...Fixed?

I know Wikipedia can be edited by virtually anyone with membership and an opinion, but I had to know.
It said that an itunes update 1.0.2 fixed the video out problem...does that mean that videos can now be connected to a TV and play on the TV? They fixed that?
I am still ever in the market for the nano, just waiting until the right ammount of money to purchase one. Thanks

I think it is currently working according to this knowledgebase article: http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=300233
That is, for the new Nano, you can use the older iPod Universal Dock (ie the normal one that has been available for a couple of years) together with an iPod composite video cable or an SVideo cable (ie all currently-available stuff you may have already bought for a previous-series video iPod), OR you can use the brand new "Apple Universal Dock" with the brand new Apple Composite AV Cable or with the (new) Apple Component AV Cable, OR you can use one of those brand new Apple AV Cables directly with the Nano (without the new Apple Universal Dock).
What you cannot do is connect an old video cable or accessory, which was expecting to get composite video from the RCA/audio jack on the Nano, because it looks like (on the new Nano and the Classic) the audio out jack is now just for audio out and video is only available via the dock connector on the iPod.
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Everytime I try to use the video camera, my ipod automatically restarts???

Everytime I try to use the video camera, my ipod automatically restarts. I just need to bring the clicker to the Video section on the main menu for it to turn on and off again. I have to scroll over it really fast so it doesn't restart. My dad bought it a few months ago and I just opened it about a week ago. So far, I've synced it once, taken it out out without first ejecting it, and using it on a lamp iHome. Should restoring the ipod do the trick? Is this a common issue with the rest of you?

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How to use the video in on 9500XT

Hey I was wondering if there is any way to find out how to use the video in on my 9500XT
I read on another forum but that didn't help me, so I throught this would be alot better beause MSI makes the card
Could anyone help me or give me links to find out how?
Thanks!

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Any ideas why the video camera on my imac is not working?

Does any one have any idea why the video camera on my imac is not working? I have been using skype on my imac for some time and recently I have discovered that it wont work, could this have anything to do with the mountain lion upgrade?

Have a look here: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2090?viewlocale=en_US
I think I'd start with the SMC reset.

How awkward is using the video camera?

Many folks relate that it is awkward to shoot video (due to positioning of the lens and buttons).
So, really, how bad is it?
Do you get over it fairly quickly, or is it 'perpetually awkward', like waring two left shoes?
thanks,
Darrin

Here's my experiences during a recent vacation.
My finger accidently crept into more than a few shots - very un-apple like design. It happened less frequently the more I used the video function. Something that you can adjust too but probably never eliminate completely.
More than once I thought I had stopped video capture by pressing the center button only to find that I had taken a 35 minute movie of the inside of my pocket. I also missed some scenes I wanted because I was actually turning the camera off when I thought I was turning it back on. To be fair these occasions were all outdoors and I was wearing sunglasses which made it almost impossible to see the displayed controls. I didn't have the problem indoors but I have noticed a few other posts questioning the operation of the center button in video mode.
- I was happy with the quality of most of the video with two exceptions
1. outdoor scene with a very bright background at the top and the subject matter in shadows at the bottom. They came out very dark and hard to see unless the camera was only pointed at the shadow area - but this was hard to tell when shooting because the display screen washed out in the sunshine and I was again wearing sunglasses. Perhaps any camera would have problems under these conditions.
2. there is no zoom lenses so if you can't get close to small subjects you won't be happy with the results.
Overall I got what I expected, an upgrade from my first gen 1G nano, and a handy video camera that captured family memories I otherwise would have missed. I've never owned a video camera before and knew this wouldn't be a hi-def model. For me, as a "free" add-on to an iPod it was a "no brainer" as I don't shoot enough video to justify a dedicated unit. Your milage my vary.

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