Re: General Hardware Q
Thanks. Again you guys are the best. On Dec 14, 2011, at 1:46 PM, Gottick International wrote: OK, guys. Have one of these 20-inch iMac(MB323LL/A) 2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo It is supposed to come with a Slot-loading 8x SuperDrive Question now is if Slot-loading 8x SuperDrive is enough specs for me to get a new drive. Will something like this UJ-825-C do? http://pic.remac.biz/appleimac-1295031701-1961.jpg Not sure. Physically it should fit, the issue is it the right interface. Look in System Profiler, does the drive show up on the ATA or SATA bus? That will be your guide. The rest is just mounting bracket and connection concerns, which would be obviate by using a bare drive of some sort. The drives are mostly universal, but each computer manufacturer will attach their own connecting hardware and platform to it. See: http://tinyurl.com/82s8tgl The key is getting the right interface for your system and carefully disassembling your existing one to reuse the apple-supplied bracket and connector. I would think that the odds are extremely high that yours is a SATA drive, which are pretty common. -- Bruce Johnson University of Arizona College of Pharmacy Information Technology Group Institutions do not have opinions, merely customs -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list __ Anders Fager Gottick International www.gottick.com -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: Update OSX 10.4.7 to 10.4.11 but Software Update is crashing
On Dec 15, 2011, at 10:17 AM, Marc Avila wrote: Hello, We are tying to to upgrade a G4 running OSX 10.4.7 so that we can use the Logmein service. Logmein is asking that we update to 10.4.11 but when we try to run the Software Update or even by downloading and installing the update combo pack for 10.4.11 it keeps crashing and never updates. Any ideas on how to get the machine to update? you have any buggy USB devices attached? a flaky USB KB? trying simplifying the PCI cards inserted, down to none if possible. a bad RAM stick might be a candidate for removal, too just my guesses -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: Power supply for G4 MDD
Hi, Which is quieter, more reliable AcBel or Panasonic? I am replacing a defunct PS. Thanks. Jim The AcBel is the older one and many seem to fail eventually. Get the Panasonic although it has a bit less capacity/wattage. Installing the German Papst fans helped to get things a bit more quiet. The MDD dual CPU machines are a bit louder but you can download some developer app that lets you switch between single and dual mode. When I listen to music or watch a movie I switch to single mode ... Good luck, Jörg. -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: Analog video input?
On Dec 16, 2011, at 12:59 AM, David W. Morris wrote: If you don't have a camcorder with firewire output, how do most Mac users input their analog composite video into their Mac's for editing? I have a couple older Hi-8mm camcorders and a ton of family tapes that I want to edit on my Dual 2.7GHz G5 PowerMac, but don't know what is the easiest, or most popular way of importing my video content. Roxio Video Capture USB for Mac should work on your Dual G5: http://www.roxio.com/enu/products/toast/device/overview.html -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: Analog video input?
I just ran across an ATI all-in-wonder 128 PCI graphics card that I plan on putting in my G4 MDD. It has S-video, composite video and TV tuner capabilities. These may be hard to find because they came in 16MB and 32MB video ram amounts. I would try ebay. Like you I have a bunch of old videos lying about that I want to transfer to digital format. Good Luck, R. W. Smith Dual G4 MDD, G4 PB 1.67Ghz, G5 and Dual Core 2.0 On Fri, Dec 16, 2011 at 2:59 AM, David W. Morris bbh...@gmail.com wrote: If you don't have a camcorder with firewire output, how do most Mac users input their analog composite video into their Mac's for editing? I have a couple older Hi-8mm camcorders and a ton of family tapes that I want to edit on my Dual 2.7GHz G5 PowerMac, but don't know what is the easiest, or most popular way of importing my video content. Thanks, AmigaDave MorphOS2.7 MacOSX Leopard on 1.5GHz G4 MacMini Dual 1.42GHz G4 PowerMac, MorphOS3.0 beta MacOSX Leopard on 1.67GHz G4 PowerBooks Leopard on Dual 2.7GHz G5 PowerMac -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-**list.shtmlhttp://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtmland our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/**lists/netiquette.shtmlhttp://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/** group/g3-5-list http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: Failure to boot
Oddly enough, just did replace the pram battery when I replaced the hard drive last month. No systemic pram type problems, date time failure, this round. No, after the 'S' boot to Applejack and failed reboot, used 'C' Without a system disk in the drive, just a game disk. But it allowed me to get thru the start up screens back to finder. On Dec 15, 2011, at 1:13 PM, Kris Tilford wrote: On Dec 15, 2011, at 11:18 AM, Jeff Bequette wrote: I can start the computer by holding the 'C' key but the sceen comes up chopped, as in 4 panels. Went to Sys Prefs and reset screen and all seems fine, but I'm kinda scared to reboot now. The 'C' key normally boots a disc from the optical drive. Are you booted from a CD or DVD? Where should I be looking to discover the problem? This sounds a little like a dead PRAM battery to me. If you've never replaced the PRAM battery, it's almost for certain that it's a dead PRAM battery, they only last about 5 years max, and this would seem to be more than 5 years. How do I know if the video card is going out? Not too likely it's going out. You might re-seat it if you're worried, but it's not common for these to fail, and since you corrected your video problem in System Preferences, this indicates the card is likely fine, and that the parameters for the video were lost because the PRAM battery was dead. -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: Analog video input?
On Dec 16, 2011, at 12:59 AM, David W. Morris bbh...@gmail.com wrote: If you don't have a camcorder with firewire output, how do most Mac users input their analog composite video into their Mac's for editing? I have a couple older Hi-8mm camcorders and a ton of family tapes that I want to edit on my Dual 2.7GHz G5 PowerMac, but don't know what is the easiest, or most popular way of importing my video content. I use an EyeTV. I use it mostly for off air recording but I have also used it for video tape transfers. It works well for either. It interfaces to the mac via USB. I suppose the feature to be looking at for your purposes is what video format it saves in. While you should be able to convert it to what you need, having it in the right format to begin with would save a step. Sent from an iPhone, but is it mine? -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: Analog video input?
On Dec 16, 2011, at 3:59 AM, David W. Morris wrote: If you don't have a camcorder with firewire output, how do most Mac users input their analog composite video into their Mac's for editing? I have a couple older Hi-8mm camcorders and a ton of family tapes that I want to edit on my Dual 2.7GHz G5 PowerMac, but don't know what is the easiest, or most popular way of importing my video content. canopus' ADVC300 worked great for me, external processing power and nice bridge between a VCR and my Quicksilver 2002 Dual 1GHz. a bit expensive ... but u get what u pay 4 ... http://www.grassvalley.com/products/advc300 -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: Failure to boot
On Dec 16, 2011, at 7:19 AM, Jeff Bequette wrote: Oddly enough, just did replace the pram battery when I replaced the hard drive last month. No systemic pram type problems, date time failure, this round. No, after the 'S' boot to Applejack and failed reboot, used 'C' Without a system disk in the drive, just a game disk. But it allowed me to get thru the start up screens back to finder. I would run DiskWarrior. John Carmonne Yorba Linda CA 92886 From iMac Core Duo 2.0 -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: Analog video input?
I've used a couple of Elgato devices that input S or composite video and send it to a Mac via USB2. I used an earlier product and later the EyeTV 250 Plus. At the time I bought it, it said it required a G4 or higher but when my G4 died in the middle of a project I discovered a G3 worked with both the hardware and software On Dec 16, 12:59 am, David W. Morris bbh...@gmail.com wrote: If you don't have a camcorder with firewire output, how do most Mac users input their analog composite video into their Mac's for editing? I have a couple older Hi-8mm camcorders and a ton of family tapes that I want to edit on my Dual 2.7GHz G5 PowerMac, but don't know what is the easiest, or most popular way of importing my video content. Thanks, AmigaDave MorphOS2.7 MacOSX Leopard on 1.5GHz G4 MacMini Dual 1.42GHz G4 PowerMac, MorphOS3.0 beta MacOSX Leopard on 1.67GHz G4 PowerBooks Leopard on Dual 2.7GHz G5 PowerMac -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
keyboard shortcut
Dear Listers, In the old days..pre OSX, there was a program that we could use to create keyboard shortcuts. IIRC, the program was an Apple programthe name escapes me. Is there a similar program for OSX? I want to create a shortcut that puts my DA to sleep. Thanks, Larry -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: keyboard shortcut
On Dec 16, 2011, at 8:38 AM, Lawrence David Eden wrote: In the old days..pre OSX, there was a program that we could use to create keyboard shortcuts. IIRC, the program was an Apple programthe name escapes me. Is there a similar program for OSX? I want to create a shortcut that puts my DA to sleep. http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?path=Mac/10.7/en/mchlp2271.html -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: keyboard shortcut
On Dec 16, 2011, at 8:38 AM, Lawrence David Eden wrote: In the old days..pre OSX, there was a program that we could use to create keyboard shortcuts. IIRC, the program was an Apple programthe name escapes me. MacroMaker? That perished when Apple introduced the latest and greatest shiny new version of their OS -- by which I refer, of course, to System 7. :-) Josh -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: keyboard shortcut
On Dec 16, 11:38 am, Lawrence David Eden lde...@comcast.net wrote: I want to create a shortcut that puts my DA to sleep. Option-Command-Eject or Option-Command-Power = Sleep -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: Analog video input?
TBH i just record the tape on my hard disk PVR and transfer to DVD. Stick the DVD in your mac and get editing. Martin N At 08:59 16/12/2011, you wrote: If you don't have a camcorder with firewire output, how do most Mac users input their analog composite video into their Mac's for editing? I have a couple older Hi-8mm camcorders and a ton of family tapes that I want to edit on my Dual 2.7GHz G5 PowerMac, but don't know what is the easiest, or most popular way of importing my video content. Running MorphOS v2.6 (Nov 2010) on Mac Mini, Moderator of MiniDisc,amithlonopen,bwfc Yahoogroups -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: keyboard shortcut
Il giorno 16-12-2011 17:38, Lawrence David Eden ha scritto: In the old days..pre OSX, there was a program that we could use to create keyboard shortcuts. IIRC, the program was an Apple programthe name escapes me. Is there a similar program for OSX? I think you're referring to AppleScript. I mean, there are several tools for scripting /macro creation, but that's the Apple one. AFAIK AppleScript is still present in OSX, but there's also the Automator program: you can find it into OSX's Applications folder. Lastly, you can set up keyboard shortcuts for various features, thru System Preferences / Keyboard / Keyboard Shortcuts. -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: keyboard shortcut
At 11:38 AM -0500 12/16/2011, Lawrence David Eden wrote: In the old days..pre OSX, there was a program that we could use to create keyboard shortcuts. IIRC, the program was an Apple programthe name escapes me. Is there a similar program for OSX? Spark http://www.shadowlab.org/Software/spark.php It's like the old QuicKeys and KeyQuencer but better. I want to create a shortcut that puts my DA to sleep. I also like Dockables. It's a collection of tiny applets that you can put in the dock (or trigger with Spark!) that do simple things - sleep, reboot, eject, etc. Nice icons too. http://getdockables.com/ HTH, - Dan. -- - Psychoceramic Emeritus; South Jersey, USA, Earth. -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: keyboard shortcut
On Dec 16, 2011, at 10:38 AM, Lawrence David Eden wrote: Is there a similar program for OSX? Unsanity's Menu Master allows the creation of custom keyboard shortcuts. I want to create a shortcut that puts my DA to sleep. Wouldn't it be easier to use a hot corner in Exposé? -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: Analog video input?
If you don't have a camcorder with firewire output, how do most Mac users input their analog composite video into their Mac's for editing? I have a couple older Hi-8mm camcorders and a ton of family tapes that I want to edit I have tried the All in Wonder to digitize video and didn't really like it. It is getting long in tooth and I had dropped frames. the canopus ADVC300 is highly rated. I didn't buy one when my surplus dealer had a bunch for about $100 and am regretting it. It is one of the most recommended methods to dump video. Recently I bought a Sony 350 Digital 8 camcorder with a firewire out that I am hoping will work for my old Hi8 tapes. I have a lot to edit also. -- Paxton Hoag Astoria, OR USA -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: Analog video input?
On Dec 16, 2011, at 4:22 PM, Paxton wrote: Recently I bought a Sony 350 Digital 8 camcorder with a firewire out that I am hoping will work for my old Hi8 tapes. I have a lot to edit also. I don't know if the Digital 8 camcorder will play Hi8 tapes or not, but I do know that most Sony Digital 8 can be made to pass-thru analog video and output digital video as if they are an analog-to- digital converter device. You plug-in the analog device to the RCA jacks on the digital camcorder and use a Firewire cable for the output. On some lower model camcorders you need to modify the firmware to enable the pass-thru function. This isn't commonly known, but most Sony digital camcorders within a range of identical looking models are actually identical camcorders with more functions enabled thru the firmware only. You can take a cheaper model and modify it to the same as a more expensive model if you know the correct modification to firmware. -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: Analog video input?
I don't know if the Digital 8 camcorder will play Hi8 tapes or not, but I do know that most Sony Digital 8 can be made to pass-thru analog video and output digital video as if they are an analog-to-digital converter device. You plug-in the analog device to the RCA jacks on the digital camcorder and use a Firewire cable for the output. The Digital 8s will play Hi-8 tapes, at least the high end ones will. I didn't know you could modify some with firmware. I have a JVC DV camcorder with pass through and it does work as mentioned above. I did a test with my G4 Quicksilver and it worked but it was a lot of cabling and my only Hi-8 source camcorder had mono audio, one of the reasons I went looking for a 300 series Sony Camcorder. -- Paxton Hoag Astoria, OR USA -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
