osxgus Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 Hi All, I built a Leo HTPC! What I am really missing is a solution on how to get the same VGA output that I get on the projector on the TV set. I don't know if I need to just get a VGA splitter + a "VGA to Composite" cable, or if I need to get another Graphics Card (PCI x16) that can sort it out. Is there a cheap Passive Cooled Graphic Card that can do VGA and TV out (mirror) on Leo?? I have also tried with the ASUS Nvidia 7300GT but it didn't work properly. It gave an output, but it was sort of garbled. I used it with the Nvinject pack on the kalyway DVD. If I could get some sort of media extender card that could just do perfect native tvout for Leo, that would be great. If you're building a leo htpc please let me know your experiences. Specs: - Antec Fusion v2 case (silver) - Intel D945GTP MicroATX with Onboard GMA950 (from my old hackintosh) - Pentium D930 (3GhZ) - 2x 1GB OCZ - 160GB samsung SATA - LG DVD - WLAN ASUS WL-138G V2 PCI Card (OOTB detected as Airport in Leo) Accessories: - Logitech Mac RF Keyboard/Lasermouse (white) - HP vp6220 1024x768 DLP Projector - Standard CRT 32" widescreen TV (Daewoo) Other accessories, not yet hooked up: - Kayspan IR reciever (the built in Antec IR from iMon doesn't work in OSX) - Apple Remote Installed and working: - Kalyway 10.5.1 (non vanilla with Guid EFI) *working* - XBMC for OSX (well, i am missing downmix for AC3/DTS sound, so no HD/720p for me yet =( ) - SABnzbd with portforward & dyndns *working* Next Tasks: - Internally hook up the keyspan IR receiver to work with Apple Remote (mira, ired or remote buddy?) - Install Antec's OSX-VFD with fix from BigBadOwl (http://forum.insanelymac.com/index.php?showtopic=83598) - Install Growl - Install SABnzbd (br41n.com) fix to work with Growl cheers Gus Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/90671-leo-htpc-tv-out/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeba Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 Hi osxgus! I have the exact same plans, Antec Fusion 430 with XBMC! Then I finally can get rid of my old xbox =) Still trying to sort out if my planned mobo will work with Leo. Please report experiences with the VFD! Im all new to Osx and ir-sensors, do you know if it's possible to get the iMon sensor to work with a universal remote? How is the connection made/does it recognize it? Thanks!! Waiting for the Intel E8400 to get in stock in Europe... Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/90671-leo-htpc-tv-out/#findComment-651860 Share on other sites More sharing options...
osxgus Posted March 2, 2008 Author Share Posted March 2, 2008 HI Zeba, the issues i am having are mostly due to the fact that i don't have a working digital out audio on the mobo (causes issues with AC3/DTS filez in XBMC) I am not sure about the iMon IR, if it can be made to work or not, to be honest i haven't experimented enough, since i got a cheap keyspan ir reciever anyway. if you have any idea that i could try with it, please let me know and i will tell you the results.. the knob doesn't work for volume though, and i don't know if can be made to work. the vfd sort of works with big bad owl's solution, but to be honest i am thinking of disconnecting it. i already removed the cable for the power button light cause it was too bright and annoying.. . i will write again tomorrow.. with more details on HW and XBMC.. gotta get some sleep now. cheers, Gus Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/90671-leo-htpc-tv-out/#findComment-651911 Share on other sites More sharing options...
osxgus Posted March 4, 2008 Author Share Posted March 4, 2008 Hi again Zeba, Under further inspection i saw that the iMon IR Reciever is in fact detected by OSX. It's listed as a "Logitech reciever", so it might in fact work, but i need to see when i have the apple remote (should get it today/tomorrow). I am going to install logitech harmony remote software tonight and see if it helps. http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/440/3898&cl=us,en I wonder if the knob can be used though.. i will have a look in some linux / antec fusion forum.. have managed to get XBMC working pretty well now.. except for DTS/AC3 (need mixdown) it's doing pretty good. Gus Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/90671-leo-htpc-tv-out/#findComment-653659 Share on other sites More sharing options...
FavleX Posted March 7, 2008 Share Posted March 7, 2008 just a question , are u able to , with apple remote, wake up the machine from sleep? Just 'cause I'm searching a mode for remote wake up my leopard. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/90671-leo-htpc-tv-out/#findComment-657846 Share on other sites More sharing options...
osxgus Posted March 10, 2008 Author Share Posted March 10, 2008 @favlex haven't tried that. will report back as soon as i know. cheers gus Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/90671-leo-htpc-tv-out/#findComment-661259 Share on other sites More sharing options...
stout Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 Hi again Zeba, Under further inspection i saw that the iMon IR Reciever is in fact detected by OSX. It's listed as a "Logitech reciever", so it might in fact work, but i need to see when i have the apple remote (should get it today/tomorrow). I am going to install logitech harmony remote software tonight and see if it helps. Did you masnage to get the Antec IR Reciever to work? I am running Vanilla 10.5.4 and I don't have a clue on what to do to get it to work in OS X. I can't see it at all in the OS. How do I install the drivers? Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/90671-leo-htpc-tv-out/#findComment-882116 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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