Video Mirroring

I'm looking for a way to toggle video mirroring on & off on an intel imac. My MacBook Pro has a dedicated key, but the Apple Wireless Keyboard does not. Does anyone know of a key command or an applescript that can do this?

I too would like to know an applescript way to toggle mirroring that does not involve system preferences launching.

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I have an iPad 2 and want to use video mirroring. I bought a VGA adapter for the iPad, iPhone and iPod so that I could plug the iPad into any monitor, TV, projecter, etc without it being an HD device. I plug it in and it appears the monitor has no communi

I have an iPad 2 that I want to use with video mirroring to give lectures with. I bought a VGA Adapter for the iPad, iPhone, and iPod as I want to be able to connect with any TV, monitor or projector for lectures, not just an HD device.. After plugging in my iPad to the VGA adapter and then to the video device, it appears that there is no connection with the iPad. Anybody have any thoughts?
Thanks, Steve

This article outlines how to use the Apple AV adapter or VGA Adapter to connect your iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, iPad, or iPod touch (4th generation) to an external TV, projector, or display. http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4108
This explains how to set up AirPlay Mirroring, and how to troubleshoot AirPlay Mirroring issues that may occur between your iPhone, iPad and Apple TV (2nd generation). http://support.apple.com/kb/TS4085

Is there any way to turn on Video Mirroring if my iMac display is FUBARed?

Okay, my iMac display is permanently frakked.
Nothing else is wrong with the system (the tech assured me, anyways). Haven't yet used Firewire Target Mode to check yet.
Regardless, I have all the proper cables and adapters--and external VGA monitor--but no way (that I know of) to turn video mirroring on.
If I can't get an external display working, I'll be out either $900 to repair the display or $3000 for a completely new system.
Ideas?

Tried it and no go.
Not sure what's wrong.
Connect the VGA cord to the Mini-DVI-to-VGA adapter
Connect to external monitor.
Boot up iMac with adapter attached. Cmd-F1. Nothing.
Boot up iMac with adapter unattached, attach after boot is finished, Cmd-F1. Nothing.
Repeat, using a different USB port for my keyboard. Nothing (x2).
Repeat again, using a third USB port for my keyboard. Nothing (x2).
If I'm not doing anything wrong**, I can only conclude the techie was incorrect and there is something else besides "just the display" that is wrong with the iMac.
**Is the monitor even connected correctly if I continuously get a "no signal" message? Or is that only because the mirroring isn't enabled?

Video mirroring in Mavericks not working

Hi folks,
I have an Apple TV and I just downloaded Mavericks; I'd like to video mirror onto my AppleTV.
When I open up my system preferences , I can click on my displays icon. When I click on the checkbox for the video mirroring to show up in the menu bar, I can check the box, but nothing happens in the menu bar. Needless to say, I cannot video mirror on my AppleTV.
What am I doing wrong?

Hello DaDrainer,
Thank you for the details about the issue you are experiencing when trying to use AirPlay Mirroring on your Apple TV.
I recommend reviewing the steps in the section titled "If the AirPlay icon doesn't appear" in the following article (you can skip the steps that refer to an iOS device since you are only experiencing the issue on your Mac):
Troubleshooting AirPlay and AirPlay Mirroring
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS4215
Thank you for using Apple Support Communities.
Best,
Sheila M.

How to Enable Video Mirror in Original iPad, I don't want to hack on it

How to Enable Video Mirror in Original iPad, I don't want to hack on it

Dave Parker wrote:
Where can I learn more about how core OS services are controlled?
Try the developer forum. You'll find many like minded people there to assist you with questions. Most of the people in this forum are end-users.
http://developer.apple.com/devforums/

Video mirroring iPad 2 + Component AV Cable

Can I use a Component Av Cable to video mirroring my iPad 2?
I have the VGA adapter an it works great for that purpose but I'd like better quality output than just VGA.
Have you tested this combination?
Thanks

Confirmed, the component cable does not support mirroring.
Also I don't know where consumers get it in their heads that VGA is worse then component.
They're both analog connections.
They can both do 1080p (1920x1080 or 1920x1200 (16:10 aspect)), VGA can actually go higher then that.
Some devices will look washed out with VGA, this is NOT the VGA standards fault, but rather that devices implementation. The Xbox 360 for example had this issue originally but it was fixed via a software update.
VGA and Component are definitely on their way out in the consumer space, but they're still widely used in the business world with older data projectors (VGA being most prominent).
As for mirroring, the HDMI and VGA adapters are your best friends with the iPad 2.
I believe the component cable could handle the mirroring, its just something on Apple's end that's preventing it. Perhaps because if you use component on an older non-HDTV it can only do 480i and perhaps that causes issues with the iPad trying to output to that resolution. Just a thought.
- D

How to Video Mirror to my Iphone Projector

Hello
I have bought the new iPad recently.
I have a projector for my Iphone 4s which i recieved as a gift
http://www.brookstone.com/pocket-projector-for-iphone-4
I also recieved a dokc extender wire that I used to connect my iPad to my Iphone projector. It is 30 pin on both ends and supports video out.
So far I can't do true video mirroring. I can use video-out functions (videos, photos, youtube, select Video/out apps), but I am looking to reproduce the entire screen via my projector.
Do i need to turn something on true video monitoring or is there a very specfic cable i am missing? I was kind of hoping this would work. Its nice to have some limited video out functionality but the mirroring function was one of my selling points.
I hope someone can help.
Also I am relatively new to the apple world...so don't be afraid to elaborate.
Thank you.

I'm going to be honest, after I read your reply my first thought was to do the following
Buy the HDMI adapter, connect it to the ipad, then connect the hdmi wire, then find another adapter to go from the HDMI out back to a 30 pin to connect the phone (while creating a mesh of wires)
Silly? Absolutely
Infinitely cheaprer than the portable projectors out there? Absolutely

Video mirroring of Ipad2 using component cable only displays videos but not home screen

I watched videos online that show that I should be able to view my ipad2 home screen and apps while I'm video mirroring on my television but I can't see anything (only hear the audio) except when I play videos or watch youtube and use apps that have the TV Out function...Is there anyway to fix it?

I mean I can only view videos that I play on my TV from my Ipad2 but other than that I can't see my Ipad home screen on TV or any other apps that I open, though I can hear the audio. I'm using a component cable. I thought that I should be able to view my home screen etc with the cable?

IPad2 and VGA/Video Mirroring...

I'm a teacher with a VGA projector in my classroom. I really want to get an iPad2, but I've been holding out until I could justify the purchase by using it in class (Maps, Safari, Keynote, Pages, using the cameras to record video of the kid's projects, etc).
I've been reading a lot of vague information about video mirroring, I realize that the HDMI adaptor will mirror my brand spanking new iPad to an HDTV, but that's worthless to me in the classroom. I've read a lot of people who think that video mirroring will work with the VGA adaptor and an iPad2. Can anyone definitively tell me that iPad2 and iOS4.3 will support video mirroring with the VGA adaptor so that I can use it with my classroom's projector?
Please let the answer be yes, that would be awesome. If not... Can anyone think of a workable solution? HDMI adaptor --> HDMI Cable --> HDMI to VGA adaptor --> VGA cable?
Thanks.

Scroll down the page to Apple VGA Adapter. http://www.apple.com/ipad/accessories/
It says, "Share what’s on your iPad screen with an even larger audience by connecting your iPad to a TV, monitor, projector, or LCD display that uses a VGA connector." That's full mirroring.
This is a new description for the VGA Adapter, the old description is available if you click through to "buy now". The adapter appears to be the same, I think the difference will be iOS4 software that allows full mirroring.

Broken display/video mirroring

My powerbook G4 took a tumble and now the display screen is no longer working, although everything else still seems fine. When I connect it to an external monitor screen spanning works but there is obviously little I can do. I was wondering if there were some sort of key command that could launch video mirroring, and make my powerbook useful again. Thanks.

There had been a limited-use keyboard command that worked
with some Titanium PowerBooks, to toggle between Mirror, &
expanded/desktop mode. Not sure if that would do it for yours.
The 'Magical Macintosh Key Sequences' document in pdf shows
this as being the combination of cmd-F1 to toggle between video
mirroring and extended desktop mode (works on Ti Powerbooks)
Magical Macintosh Key Sequences:
http://davespicks.com/writing/programming/mackeys.html
Mac OS X Keyboard Shortcuts:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1343
There may be a terminal or command line in single-user able to
make the computer do this on each startup; which appears to
be the preferred idea given the circumstances at hand, since
a system reset or PMU reset would revert to default settings.
If the original screen is still attached to the body of the PB:
Try booting with the lid closed, using an external keyboard
and mouse. That will deactivate the internal LCD all the way,
and should let you display normally on the external monitor.
If that doesn't work, try booting without the CRT attached until
OS X is booted all the way, then plug in the external monitor.
It should automatically use it as the main display.
There should be a command line or other way to keep the
computer in the mode you desire after shut-downs, etc...
Good luck & happy computing!

Video mirror not on iPad 1

I update to OS 4.3 last night and it all worked fine... Except that I was hoping that video mirroring would also work via de VGA adaptor, and it doesn't seem to be so....???

Personally I'm a little disappointed in Apple that after shelling out nearly £700 for an iPad less than 12 months ago, it is already obsolete. In the past they have been pretty good at rewarding early adopters with the latest features - and I was particularly looking forward to the video mirroring. Not impressed!!

Ipad 4 change video mirroring to videoout

Hi,
I have the lightning to digital adapter. Is it possible to switch between video mirroring and video out on the ipad 4?
I don't like to have my screen on while watchning hulu etc on TV.
Thanks

Hi there iburden2,
You may find the troubleshooting steps in the article below helpful.
iOS: Troubleshooting AirPlay and AirPlay Mirroring
http://support.apple.com/kb/ts4215
-Griff W.

HDMI iPad 2 Video Mirroring!

Did you see this application/use video of Video Mirroring on iPad 2 from YouTube from insanelygreatmac?!? VERY COOL! http://tinyurl.com/4sd4jtb

Good link. Thanks!!

Powerbook Ti 400MHz video mirroring

I have an old PB Ti 400Mhz with a broken screen. It starts up but you cannot see anything on the screen. I'm not even sure which version of OSX is running on it. How do I engage video mirroring to be able to use this with an external monitor? Thanks!

Hi, elcheque. Connect the external monitor and turn it on; start the Powerbook and when it finishes starting up, press the F7 key on its keyboard to toggle between extended Desktop and Display Mirroring modes.
If your Powerbook is set up to require you to log in when starting up (instead of logging you in automatically), you will have to log in "blind", because I don't believe you can switch to Display Mirroring until after you've logged in. My own Powerbook has always been set up to log me in automatically on startup, because no one ever uses it but me, there's only one account set up on it, I'm almost never in a risky situation with it, and there is nothing stored on it that would enable anyone to steal my financial identity, even if they stole my computer. So I don't know how hard it will be to log in "blind" if that's what you need to do, and I can't suggest how to go about it.

Cmd - F1 Video Mirroring Toggle

Is it possible to disable the video mirroring which pressing command-f1 invokes? Several times I accidentally press it whilst trying to press cmd-1 for my first shortcut in Safari, and it's quite irritating; my carefully arranged windows are consolidated onto the main display and both my monitors cut out for a slight resolution change.
Cue five minutes of pressing the dreaded combination of death (Command-F1) again, and subsequent rearrangement of the windows.
Please tell me how to stop it. I've poked around in the Keyboard Shortcuts' intricacies to no avail.

Thanks for the tip but I'm not wild about changing the global behavior of the Function keys in the manner you describe. I have a laptop and I use the special functions assigned to the function keys all the time and prefer not to have to hold the fn key to access the special function (like dimming the display). Sounds like there isn't a way just to disable the display mirror hot-key function which would be ideal for me.

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