iPod and iPhone: TV out support

The following devices have support for TV out:

• iPod touch
• iPod touch (2nd generation)
• iPod touch (Late 2009)
• iPhone (software version 1.1.1 or later required)
• iPhone 3G
• iPhone 3GS
• iPod nano (3rd generation)
• iPod nano (4th generation)
• iPod nano (5th generation)
• iPod classic
• iPod (5th generation)
• iPod with color display (iPod photo)

Note: Other iPod models may support viewing of photos or slideshows on the iPod display but do not support TV out.

The following docks support TV out when used with an iPod model or iPhone that supports TV out:

• Apple Universal Dock (requires either the Apple Composite AV Cable or the Apple Component AV Cable - will not work with the iPod AV Cable). Search the store for part number MB125G.
• iPod Universal Dock or iPod with color display Dock (iPod photo Dock)

Important: The iPhone dock does not support TV out.

iPod models that support TV out can support viewing on a television in several different ways. Use the tables below to see which cables and docks can be used with each iPod model. Check the documentation that came with the cable or iPod for information on how to connect and enable TV out.
Note: If you choose to use a third-party cable, make sure it has the "Works with iPhone" or "Made for iPod" label. Learn more about iPod and iPhone accessories.

Products Affected

iPod photo, iPod with color display, iPhone, iPod, iPod nano (3rd generation), iPod classic, iPod touch, iPod (5th generation), iPod nano (5th generation), iPod nano (4th generation)

Cable compatibility

All you need to get TV out is a compatible iPod or iPhone and the correct cable. If your device works with the component and composite cables, then the choice depends on the TV(s) you will be connecting to.

iPod Model	iPod AV Cable (part number M9765G)	Apple Composite AV Cable (part number MB129LL)	Apple Component AV Cable (part number MB128LL)
iPod with color display (iPod photo)	√	√	-
iPod (5th generation)	√	√	-
iPod classic	-	√	√1
iPod nano (3rd generation and later)	-	√	√1
iPod touch	-	√	√2
iPod touch (2nd generation)	-	√	√1
iPod touch (Late 2009)	-	√	√1
iPhone3	-	√	√2
iPhone 3G	-	-	√2
iPhone 3GS	-	-	√1
Notes: 480p/576p. 480i/576i. Requires iPhone software version 1.1.1 or later.

iPod, Cable, and Dock compatibility

A dock can be a welcome addition if you're going to keep your cables connected to the TV. The Apple Universal Dock includes an Apple Remote so you can pause and adjust the volume from a distance. The docks and cables are sold separately.

iPod Model	Apple Composite AV Cable with iPod Universal Dock or Apple Universal Dock
	Apple Composite AV Cable + iPod Universal Dock	Apple Composite AV Cable + Apple Universal Dock
iPod with color display (iPod photo)	-	√1
iPod (5th generation)	-	√
iPod classic	-	√
iPod nano (3rd generation and later)	-	√
iPod touch	-	√
iPod touch (2nd generation)	-	√
iPod touch (Late 2009)	-	√
iPhone2	-	√
iPhone 3G/iPhone 3GS	-	√
Notes: Photos only. Requires iPhone software version 1.1.1 or later.

iPod Model	Apple Component AV Cable with iPod Universal Dock or Apple Universal Dock
	Apple Component AV Cable + iPod Universal Dock	Apple Component AV Cable + Apple Universal Dock
iPod with color display (iPod photo)	-	-
iPod (5th generation)	-	-
iPod classic	-	√1
iPod nano (3rd generation and later)	-	√1
iPod touch	-	√2
iPod touch (2nd generation)	-	√1
iPod touch (Late 2009)	-	√1
iPhone3	-	√2
iPhone 3G	-	√2
iPhone 3GS	-	√1
Notes: 480p/576p. 480i/576i. Requires iPhone software version 1.1.1 or later.

iPod Model	iPod AV Cable or S-Video cable with iPod Universal Dock
	iPod AV Cable + iPod Universal Dock	S-Video cable + iPod Universal Dock
iPod with color display (iPod photo)	√1	√1
iPod (5th generation)	√	√
iPod classic	√	√
iPod nano (3rd generation and later)	√	√
iPod touch	√	√
iPod touch (2nd generation)	√	√
iPod touch (Late 2009)	√	√
iPhone	√	√
iPhone 3G/iPhone 3GS	√	√
Notes: Photos only.

Important: Information about products not manufactured by Apple is provided for information purposes only and does not constitute Apple’s recommendation or endorsement. Please contact the vendor for additional information.

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1454

iPhone, iPod touch, iPod classic 160GB (Late 2009), iPod nano (5th generation): Understanding Genius Mixes

Summary

Genius Mixes are preselected compilations of songs from your iTunes library that can be synced to your iPhone, iPod touch, iPod classic 160GB (Late 2009), or iPod nano (5th generation) when you enable Genius in iTunes. To learn more about Genius you can see this article, or open iTunes and choose Help > iTunes Help. Then type "Genius" or "Genius Mixes."

Products Affected

iPhone, iPod touch, iPod nano (5th generation), iPod classic 160GB (Late 2009)

To sync Genius Mixes from iTunes to your iPhone, iPod touch, iPod classic 160GB (Late 2009), or iPod nano (5th generation), you can either:

1. Sync your entire iTunes music library to the device, including all playlists, artists, genres, Genius playlists, and Genius Mixes*

or

2. Sync selected playlists, artists, and genres, as well as selected Genius playlists and Genius Mixes

To sync selected Genius playlists and Genius Mixes to your device:

1. In iTunes, select your device in the device list and click the Music tab.
2. Check Sync Music, and then choose "Selected playlists, artists, and genres."
3. Under Playlists, select the Genius playlists and Genius Mixes you want.
4. Click Apply.

Notes:

• Genius Mixes can only be synced automatically, so you won't be able to add Genius Mixes to your device if "Sync only checked songs and videos" is checked in the iTunes Summary pane.
• If you select any Genius Mixes to sync with your device, iTunes may select and sync additional songs from your library that you didn’t select.
• If you choose to sync your entire music library, iTunes will sync all your Genius playlists and Genius Mixes to the device.

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3843

iPod nano privacy concerns; Adobe Lightroom success; more

A major chain of gyms has banned the new iPod nano with camera from its locker rooms; Adobe claims Lightroom is four times as popular as Apple's Aperture; and a vote is due Wednesday on an accounting rule change that could benefit Apple.

iPod nano with camera not welcome in locker rooms

Apple's new iPod nano sports a slim form factor that includes a video camera. The tiny size of the device has become a concern for Life Time Fitness, a company that runs 84 gyms in 19 states. As a result, the new iPod nano has been prohibited from use entirely in the facilities' locker rooms.

In a new report from the Pioneer Press, company spokesman Jason Thunstrom said it is impossible to tell whether a user is choosing a song to play or shooting a video. Bans have also been placed on camera-equipped cellphones at health clubs for years.

The company will allow exercisers to use the new iPod nano while working out, but shooting video while exercising is also prohibited.

The fifth-generation iPod nano has a total size of 1.1 cubic inches. The 8GB model ($149) can record up to 7 hours of video, while the 16GB capacity ($179) can capture 14 hours.

Adobe touts Lightroom success vs. Aperture

In a new blog post, John Nack, principal product manager for Photoshop at Adobe, provided some numbers that show the purported market share of Lightroom and Aperture in total, and specifically on the Mac platform. The numbers suggest that Apple's proprietary Aperture program has lost ground while Lightroom has seen gains.

"As always, everyone at Adobe couldn't be happier about the warm reception pro photographers have given LR, and we're grateful to the amazing, thriving community that's grown up around the product," Nack wrote. "The team has just scratched the surface of Lightroom's potential, and the future looks great."

In 2008, Photoshop Lightroom 2 was released as Adobe's first 64-bit Mac application, beating Aperture and Apple's other Pro software to the punch.

Accounting rule to receive vote Wednesday

The Financial Accounting Standards Board is set to vote Wednesday on a proposed rule change that could have a significant impact on Apple's reported earnings. Drafted weeks ago, the new rule is expected to help Apple, which is currently required to use "subscription accounting" for its iPhone-related filings.

According to Fortune Brainstorm Tech, the FASB will decide on Wednesday whether to approve the new rule, for which Apple heavily lobbied in favor.

Analysts believe the change could have a major impact on the handset maker's reported earnings. Analyst Shaw Wu, with Kaufman Bros., said that the company's revenue was underestimated by $1.4 billion, or 17 percent, last quarter. In addition, he said earnings per share were under-valued by $0.78, or 58 percent.

The proposed rule change would affect the generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) enforced by the FASB, a private, not-for-profit group which sets accounting standards for U.S. public companies under the authority of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Analysts like Wu, and Gene Munster with Piper Jaffray, believe that the change could have a positive impact on Apple's stock price.

http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/09/22/

SwitchEasy intros CapsuleThins for iPod nano 5G

SwitchEasy has introduced a new line of CapsuleThin cases for the iPod nano 5G, available in both UltraClear and UltraBlack varieties. Both are built from polycarbonate plastic, which provides protection against impacts and scratching. Openings for the microphone, camera and clickwheel are provided.
Each case comes with a color-matching 30-pin port protector, black and white universal dock adapters, two anti-static screen guards, two clickwheel protectors, a video stand and a microfiber wipe. The UltraClear features a see-through design, while the UltraBlack conceals most of a Nano, only revealing the screen when it is powered on. Both designs can be bought from SwitchEasy’s online store, at a cost of $20 per case.

http://www.macnn.com/

iLuv launches new series of Nano, Touch cases

iLuv has launched its new line of cases for the new iPod nano and iPod touch. The new series features four types of Nano cases, the first of which is a silicon case with a flame pattern on the back. The second and third case designs both feature a clear plastic shell with various graphics of famous cityscapes or a video camera graphic on the back of the device. The last model utilizes an elastic armband and features a glow-in-the-dark frame for running at night.



The latest line of iLuv iPod touch cases includes a gamer-specific case with an ergonomic grip. The case also features a protective film to prevent the Touch screen from being scratched. iLuv has additionally released another silicone case similar to the new Nano case, which also has the flame pattern and a protective screen film.

                              

                                                                                            

http://www.ipodnn.com/articles/09/09/18/both.silicone.and.clear.plastic.models/

iTunes 9 creating iPod classic conflicts

The recently-launched iTunes 9 update is causing a variety of problems for iPod classic owners, comments on Apple's support forums suggest. Issues primarily revolve around sync, to the extent that a number of people complain they are unable to to sync media at all. Some Classics may be ejected automatically when connected via USB, while others may cause crashes, or fail to be detected by iTunes, preventing any form of interaction including firmware updates.

Apple has yet to offer a solution for the errors, which appear to affect 80, 120 and 160GB Classics syncing with either Mac or Windows systems. A proposed user remedy involves disconnecting a Classic, resetting it and reconnecting. The tactic may backfire however, as some say they have only been left with an iPod empty of content. 

http://www.ipodnn.com/articles/09/09/17/users.report.crashes.sync.problems/

iTunes 9: About the Mini Player

Summary

iTunes 9 changes the behavior of the Mini Player on a Mac.

Products Affected

iTunes 9

There are two ways to access the Mini Player on a Mac:

• Hold down the Option key and click the Zoom button:
• From the View menu, choose Switch to Mini Player:

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3871