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One useful feature of the Apple TV is its ability to wirelessly mirror your Mac’s display directly to your TV screen using built-in software called AirPlay. The overall procedure requires a Mac built in 2011 or later, running on Mountain Lion (OSX 10.8) or later, with a second or third generation Apple TV connected to a TV set. | One useful feature of the Apple TV is its ability to wirelessly mirror your Mac’s display directly to your TV screen using built-in software called AirPlay. The overall procedure requires a Mac built in 2011 or later, running on Mountain Lion (OSX 10.8) or later, with a second or third generation Apple TV connected to a TV set. | ||
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== Steps == | == Steps == | ||
=== Using Apple AirPlay === | === Using Apple AirPlay === | ||
| − | #Turn your Apple TV on. If this is your first time using Apple TV, you may have to [[Use | + | #Turn your Apple TV on. If this is your first time using Apple TV, you may have to [[Use Apple TV|set up and configure the device.]] |
#Click the AirPlay icon on your Mac. The icon is on the right side of the menu bar that runs along the top of your Mac Screen, and looks like a solid rectangle with an arrow pointing into it. | #Click the AirPlay icon on your Mac. The icon is on the right side of the menu bar that runs along the top of your Mac Screen, and looks like a solid rectangle with an arrow pointing into it. | ||
#Select "Apple TV" in the drop down menu. This will open the Air Play menu. | #Select "Apple TV" in the drop down menu. This will open the Air Play menu. | ||
#*If the "Apple TV' option does not appear double check and make sure both your Mac and your Apple TV are connected to the same network. | #*If the "Apple TV' option does not appear double check and make sure both your Mac and your Apple TV are connected to the same network. | ||
| − | #*If no device is listed in this new menu, check to make sure that your Apple TV running from the latest update. <ref>http://support.apple.com/kb/ht5209</ref> | + | #*If no device is listed in this new menu, check to make sure that your Apple TV running from the latest update. <ref name="rf1">http://support.apple.com/kb/ht5209</ref> |
#Make sure "Mirroring" switched on at the bottom of the menu. Having mirroring selected will allow you to mirror your Mac to your TV. | #Make sure "Mirroring" switched on at the bottom of the menu. Having mirroring selected will allow you to mirror your Mac to your TV. | ||
#*If you have multiple Apple TVs on your network, select the one you would like to mirror. Otherwise, once mirroring is turned on, you will automatically mirror to the only Apple TV on your network. | #*If you have multiple Apple TVs on your network, select the one you would like to mirror. Otherwise, once mirroring is turned on, you will automatically mirror to the only Apple TV on your network. | ||
| − | #Your Mac is now mirrored to your Apple TV. You should be able to see your Mac's desktop on the television. <ref>https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204289</ref> | + | #Your Mac is now mirrored to your Apple TV. You should be able to see your Mac's desktop on the television. <ref name="rf2">https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204289</ref> |
=== Using an HDMI Cable === | === Using an HDMI Cable === | ||
#Identify the HDMI port on your Mac and on your TV. The HDMI port is a six sided port labeled HDMI. | #Identify the HDMI port on your Mac and on your TV. The HDMI port is a six sided port labeled HDMI. | ||
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#Make sure that "Output" is selected. This option is located near the top of the sound control panel. | #Make sure that "Output" is selected. This option is located near the top of the sound control panel. | ||
#Find your mirroring method in "Select a device for sound output." Scroll through the drop down method until you find your mirroring method | #Find your mirroring method in "Select a device for sound output." Scroll through the drop down method until you find your mirroring method | ||
| − | #*Select "Apple TV" if you connected using Apple TV.<ref | + | #*Select "Apple TV" if you connected using Apple TV.<ref name="rf2" /> |
#**If you do not see "Apple TV" under "Select a device for sound output:" restart your Apple TV and repeat the above steps. | #**If you do not see "Apple TV" under "Select a device for sound output:" restart your Apple TV and repeat the above steps. | ||
#*Select "HDMI" if you connected using an HDMI cable or adapter. | #*Select "HDMI" if you connected using an HDMI cable or adapter. | ||
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#Go to "Settings" on your Apple TV using your Apple TV remote. | #Go to "Settings" on your Apple TV using your Apple TV remote. | ||
#Navigate down to "Audio & Visual" settings. | #Navigate down to "Audio & Visual" settings. | ||
| − | #Go down and select "Adjust for Airplay Over scan." When an image displayed on screen is cropped out or obstructed by the sides of your TV screen, it is called over scan<ref>https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202763</ref>. | + | #Go down and select "Adjust for Airplay Over scan." When an image displayed on screen is cropped out or obstructed by the sides of your TV screen, it is called over scan<ref name="rf3">https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202763</ref>. |
#Click the off button. This will eliminate overscan. | #Click the off button. This will eliminate overscan. | ||
#Go to your Mac. | #Go to your Mac. | ||
#Turn "Airplay Display" back on. | #Turn "Airplay Display" back on. | ||
| − | #Make sure Apple TV is selected.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1poAyWV-u7o</ref> | + | #Make sure Apple TV is selected.<ref name="rf4">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1poAyWV-u7o</ref> |
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== Tips == | == Tips == | ||
