[G4] Using a Mac as a Media Server

[John Gilbert]

You wrote:
Sorry, I am unfamiliar w/ your terminology. What is a DVI-HDMI cable? Where
are they available?


> 
> On Feb 12, 2010, at 12:53 PM, RICHARD NORTHOUSE wrote:
> 
>> ) I am currently loading my 300+ music Cd's from a Pioneer jukebox
>> to the hard drive via iTunes. That seems to be going well -- however
>> after I finish loading these CD's -- what is the best technology to
>> interface my Mac to my surround amplifier?  The amp has the usual
>> set of inputs -- analog RCA jacks [ Red(right audio), White(left
>> audio) and Yellow for video]; S-jacks; digital coax(RCA jack); and
>> optical(special plug).  Am I right in assuming that either digital
>> (coax or optical) input should give better performance than the
>> older analog technology?  But how do I connect the Mac to this
>> amplifier?  Do I need a sound card?  If so which one?
> 
> 
> G5 doesn't need a sound card. It already has an optical output.
>> 
>> b) After I get the music interfaced, I would then like to tackle the
>> video. I have similar questions -- How do I get from the Mac to the
>> amplifier. Can I use the Mac for high definition ?  Again, how do I
>> connect the Mac to the HD jacks on an amplifier or TV set?  What
>> interface do I need for this task?
> 
> Your display card should have two outputs. The DVI output will deliver
> the HD with a DVI-HDMI cable.
> 
>> 
>> c)  I would also like the Mac to be able to acquire TV signals and
>> distribute them to the amplifier and TV -- back to the high def
>> question!
> 
> That one s a little harder.
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