I have read a bunch about getting the TV to look right, and here is what I found. And the sound is fabulous, actually, I am impressed. In plex, you need to switch the audio (under preferences system audio) to USB then the sound will come out the hdmi connector. When I first started pled, I realized the sound was coming out of the iMac. By switching the external off with SwitchResX this is no longer an issue, and I can leave everything plugged in. Prior to using this program, I would turn off the mirroring to get the proper resolution on the iMac, but it would still sense the external display, so the mouse cursor would go over to the external display when I hit the edge of the screen. ![]() This is great in that I don't have to unplug the connector. When I am done and want to switch back to "work" mode I disable the external display and turn off mirroring. When I want to start using the TV, I simply use SwitchResX to enable the external display hooked up to the display port, switch to mirror the displays and it is all good to go. While working, I have the external display disabled using SwitchResX. My procedure for switching from a "work" setup to the "theater" version goes like this. It really is superb, and since it works through the wireless network, it does not need to be in direct sight of your computer, which is good when it is in the other room. You can also switch between this remote and a general scrolling pad as well. This way, your touch/iPhone displays a menu that is perfect for manipulating plex. You can even download custom remotes, such as one designed for plex. Basically, you download it through iTunes, put it on your touch/iPhone, install software on your computer, and then you can control your computer from your phone. I have an ipod touch, and found an app called Snatch. I highly recommend it overall for its versatility and polished look. A few tricks later on adjusting it for my TV and my setup. Plays everything I throw at it very well, looks great, and integrates well with my remote. I use plex for the home theater, and it really is terrific. Fed through my Onkyo 7.1 receiver which does HDMI switching. More on this later under screen switching. I leave this plugged into the computer at all times. Long HDMI cable (look at for a cheap one) and the Monoprice USB/Display Port connector: I have had success with MakeMKV for blu ray, and the combination of Mac the Ripper and Handbrake for DVDs. It is not a speed demon, but is fast enough (no stuttering with full sized MKV blu ray files). ![]() I have been impressed with the case, it works well. So far, enough storage, eventually will probably swap out the 1 tb drives for 2 more 2 tb drives. ![]() 1 of the 2 tb drives used as primary, 2nd is cloned to match the primary on a weekly basis using SuperDuper. 1 tb drives used for backing up iMac, various other things. I filled this with 2 WD 1 tb (from separately purchases single drive external hard drives), 2 WD 2 tb hard drives. Had a 24" monitor before, so the increase in size was not incredible, but I really am happy with the screen (I actually like the glossy screen for what I use the computer for) Perfect condition, really like the computer so far. I am thrilled with the setup, and just wanted to offer some tips/tricks/things that have worked for me and will hopefully help someone.ΔΆ7" iMac i7 refurbished. I decided to get a 27" refurbished i7 iMac, which would be placed in my office room (a spare bedroom, reasonably close to the living room) and use it as a dual purpose machine, both for work and productivity and also for the home theater. This would be more expensive, obviously, so I decided to try just the iMac at first, since I could always add the mini later if it wasn't working out. Next I considered an iMac and a mini, with the mini for the home theater setup, with the content stored on the iMac. I thought about using an ATV, but really wanted blu ray HD quality and did not feel like messing with converting tons of files. Just for background information, I am a single guy in an apartment and the main user of my computers. At the same time, I only had a 4 year old Macbook Core Duo (original intel), so I wanted both a home theater setup and a new computer in general. ![]() I have been lurking around here for awhile, thinking of how to setup a home theater system to meet my needs while minimizing costs.
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |