Information Technology Reference
In-Depth Information
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Apple TV
: Whatever you do, don't forget this!
•
AppleRemote
:
Ditto!Andsinceit'ssoeasytoloseorforget,asparemightnotbe
aterribleidea—they'reonly$19.Oratleastmakesureyouhavethe
Remote
app
installed on your iOS device—see
Run the Remote App
.
• Two HDMI cables: Why two? First, it's always good to have a spare. Second, if
you have to use an HDMI splitter to make your Apple TV work with a display or
projector that isn't HDCP compliant, then you'll need one cable to connect the
Apple TV to the splitter and a second to connect the splitter to the display. (For
the best places to buy HDMI cables, see
Where to Buy an HDMI or Optical Au-
dio Cable
.)
• Two optical audio cables: You need an optical audio cable in case the display
doesn'tsupportHDMI,ordoesn'thaveanaudioportthatcanworkwiththeATV
Pro. I advise buying two of these low-cost cables so you have a spare.
• Ethernetcable:AnEthernetcablemaybenecessarytoconnectyourAppleTVto
theInternetinaroomwhereWi-Fiisnotavailable.(MonopriceandAmazonare
good places to buy one.)
•
Kanex ATV Pro
:
This converter connects your Apple TV to a VGA port on an
older projector.
•
HDMI Female to DVI Male Video Adapter
: This adapter makes the connection
to a DVI port on newer projectors.
•
Optical Audio to Analog Audio Converter
: The HDMI to DVI adapter won't
transmitaudio,butthisdeviceconnectstheopticalaudioportonyourAppleTV
to any display.
• 3.5mm male-to-male audio cable: You need one of these to send audio from the
ATV Pro or optical audio converter to your display or projector.
• RCA audio cables: You may need one of these cables if the display or projector
you're using doesn't have a 3.5mm input.
•
Sewell HDMI Splitter
: This device will save the day if HDCP rears its ugly head.
• Speakers: What if the projector has no audio inputs? Bring either powered
speakers you can plug into the Apple TV's optical audio port or a battery-
powered AirPlay speaker.
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AirPort Express
:
Whoa, why bring a wireless gateway? Chances are you won't
need it, but having your own portable Wi-Fi gateway is always a good idea, in
