Re: Access Problem from TV to Mini

2013-01-08 Thread Gary D.
On Thursday, January 3, 2013 12:48:14 PM UTC+1, Gary D. wrote: Thanks guys - you're the greatest. I now have enough info and things to try to keep me busy for a couple of days. I will report back, hopefully with success. More info: The TV has an Ethernet connection but it is too far

Re: Access Problem from TV to Mini

2013-01-08 Thread Gary D.
On Thursday, January 3, 2013 5:35:15 PM UTC+1, joh...@pharmacy.arizona.edu wrote: On Jan 3, 2013, at 4:48 AM, Gary D. g.de...@web.de javascript: wrote: Thanks guys - you're the greatest. I now have enough info and things to try to keep me busy for a couple of days. I will report

Re: Access Problem from TV to Mini

2013-01-08 Thread Bruce Johnson
On Jan 8, 2013, at 4:33 AM, Gary D. g.dea...@web.de wrote: I am happy to report that I have been successful. Bruce was right that it is a software problem and Kris steered me to Twonky Server which was exactly what I needed (says so in the manual but I was off on another tangent.

Re: Access Problem from TV to Mini

2013-01-03 Thread Gary D.
Thanks guys - you're the greatest. I now have enough info and things to try to keep me busy for a couple of days. I will report back, hopefully with success. More info: The TV has an Ethernet connection but it is too far away to string a cable. I've tried TV – WLAN – Router – Ethernet – Mini

Re: Access Problem from TV to Mini

2013-01-03 Thread Peter Devlin
On 03/01/2013 11:48, Gary D. g.dea...@web.de wrote: More info: The TV has an Ethernet connection but it is too far away to string a cable. I've tried TV ­ WLAN ­ Router ­ Ethernet ­ Mini as well as TV ­ WLAN ­ Router ­ built-in Airport ­ Mini, all to no avail. I have assumed that both should

Re: Access Problem from TV to Mini

2013-01-03 Thread Bruce Johnson
On Jan 3, 2013, at 4:48 AM, Gary D. g.dea...@web.de wrote: Thanks guys - you're the greatest. I now have enough info and things to try to keep me busy for a couple of days. I will report back, hopefully with success. More info: The TV has an Ethernet connection but it is too far away to

Re: Access Problem from TV to Mini

2013-01-02 Thread Gary D.
On Tuesday, January 1, 2013 1:30:49 PM UTC+1, Clark Martin wrote: Wild guess but the TV probably wants to access a SMB (Samba) server (ie Windows). Try turning that on in the Mini's Sharing prefs. Tried SMB - didn't help. Thanks anyway. Gary D. -- You received this message because

Re: Access Problem from TV to Mini

2013-01-02 Thread Bruce Johnson
On Jan 2, 2013, at 7:15 AM, Gary D. g.dea...@web.de wrote: On Tuesday, January 1, 2013 1:30:49 PM UTC+1, Clark Martin wrote: Wild guess but the TV probably wants to access a SMB (Samba) server (ie Windows). Try turning that on in the Mini's Sharing prefs. Tried SMB - didn't help.

Re: Access Problem from TV to Mini

2013-01-02 Thread G. E. Dearth
On 02.01.2013, at 17:01, Bruce Johnson wrote: On Jan 2, 2013, at 7:15 AM, Gary D. g.dea...@web.de wrote: On Tuesday, January 1, 2013 1:30:49 PM UTC+1, Clark Martin wrote: Wild guess but the TV probably wants to access a SMB (Samba) server (ie Windows). Try turning that on in the Mini's

Re: Access Problem from TV to Mini

2013-01-02 Thread Kris Tilford
On Jan 2, 2013, at 8:15 AM, Gary D. wrote: Tried SMB - didn't help. Thanks anyway. Don't understand how you enter the Mini sharing password from the TV set? Does the TV have a keyboard? -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and

Re: Access Problem from TV to Mini

2013-01-02 Thread Peter Devlin
On 02/01/2013 16:47, G. E. Dearth g.dea...@web.de wrote: What model TV is it? I'll bet it's looking for a particular Windows-based service, but there may be ways to use a Mac with it. Panasonic TX-L37ETW5 (may be a specific German designation but there should be a US equivalent). Would

Re: Access Problem from TV to Mini

2013-01-02 Thread Bruce Johnson
On Jan 2, 2013, at 11:08 AM, Kris Tilford ktilfo...@cox.net wrote: On Jan 2, 2013, at 8:15 AM, Gary D. wrote: Tried SMB - didn't help. Thanks anyway. Don't understand how you enter the Mini sharing password from the TV set? Does the TV have a keyboard? They have an on-screen keyboard

Re: Access Problem from TV to Mini

2013-01-02 Thread Bruce Johnson
On Jan 2, 2013, at 11:29 AM, Peter Devlin pdim...@mail.com wrote: On 02/01/2013 16:47, G. E. Dearth g.dea...@web.de wrote: What model TV is it? I'll bet it's looking for a particular Windows-based service, but there may be ways to use a Mac with it. Panasonic TX-L37ETW5 (may be a

Re: Access Problem from TV to Mini

2013-01-02 Thread Kris Tilford
On Jan 2, 2013, at 12:38 PM, Bruce Johnson wrote: Downside, the sharing stuff seems to be something Apple doesn't support, DNLA: http://www.mikefletcher.co.uk/documents/Panasonic%20User%20Guide%20for%20DLNA.pdf This .pdf says the TV accesses the media via software from Twonky. There's

Re: Access Problem from TV to Mini

2013-01-02 Thread Peter Devlin
On 02/01/2013 18:39, Bruce Johnson john...@pharmacy.arizona.edu wrote: The OP connected it to the network, it just didn't see the Mac; it was, as I surmised, because it's lookg for something other than iTunes sharing. Doesn't it work the other way either? From the mac to the tv via connect

Access Problem from TV to Mini

2013-01-01 Thread Gary D.
Pretty far OT but maybe someone can give me a tip to get me off dead center. I have a new Panasonic TV that is WLAN capable with which I have internet access (YouTube, etc.) but I have not been able to access my Mac Mini running 10.6.8 so that I can display my pictures, video clips, etc. on

Re: Access Problem from TV to Mini

2013-01-01 Thread Clark Martin
On Jan 1, 2013, at 4:06 AM, Gary D. wrote: Pretty far OT but maybe someone can give me a tip to get me off dead center. I have a new Panasonic TV that is WLAN capable with which I have internet access (YouTube, etc.) but I have not been able to access my Mac Mini running 10.6.8 so that I

Re: Access Problem from TV to Mini

2013-01-01 Thread Dale Hoffman
On Jan 1, 2013, at 7:30 AM, Clark Martin wrote: On Jan 1, 2013, at 4:06 AM, Gary D. wrote: Pretty far OT but maybe someone can give me a tip to get me off dead center. I have a new Panasonic TV that is WLAN capable with which I have internet access (YouTube, etc.) but I have not been

Re: Access Problem from TV to Mini

2013-01-01 Thread Bruce Johnson
On Jan 1, 2013, at 8:55 AM, Dale Hoffman wrote: I'm looking in my Sharing Prefs for 10.6.8 on my Mac. Where do I find something like SMB? I also have a smart TV that won't connect to my computer. This is in the option setting in the File Sharing section, It may say SMB or it may just say

Re: Access Problem from TV to Mini

2013-01-01 Thread Dale Hoffman
Bruce, Thanks. I forgot you need to select the service (File Sharing) in order for its specific options to appear. Dale On Jan 1, 2013, at 12:55 PM, Bruce Johnson wrote: On Jan 1, 2013, at 8:55 AM, Dale Hoffman wrote: I'm looking in my Sharing Prefs for 10.6.8 on my Mac. Where do I