Hi, I think it might be something to do with the TV not being a HD model. The Apple TV works fine with the BV7 we have. When I goto to the service menu I don't have an 'Activate Picture Settings'??

I've played about with the apple tv resolution settings but with no luck. 

It's odd as the whole screen flicks and then returns to normal for a moment. 

Thanks for the suggestions so far... 

AndrewEcosse wrote:

Having given up trying to get my MacMini connected to my BV7 to talk to the BV6.

What were you trying to accomplish? I may have just ordered a PUC to accomplish same what you were trying, so hope that it may work?

AndrewEcosse wrote:

I've moved onto connecting a Gen3 AppleTV to the BV6 via the DVI using a HDMI to DVI adapter.... but I now get a flicker on the screen. About every 2 seconds the TV flicks. When it is not flicking the picture is perfect. The tv is connected as a link TV if that makes any difference to anything. Also in the connections menu I don't seem to be able to change anything?? 

I may have the same issue, but can live with it. When switching to my macmini (connected with hdmi-to-dvi adapter), I am getting a full-screen flickering for 2sec. After the 2sec, it disappears and all works well. I was told that it is just that these old BV models came from a time when DVI was still in early stage. But given that it is just 2sec and only when switching to the macmini, I am fine and can live with it. If you find a way thought o get rid of it, it would be appreciated if you can share back.

In one of the hidden menus there may be a setting to change the prefernce type of the DVI socket to HDMI, on occassion this has worked for me on Bvis 7s MK I II.

From what i've been reading its the AppleTV that is punting out a format the TV cannot cope with. So that's a dead duck. I might think of getting a Gen1 ATV as that has component out. 

:-(

Anybody know of a device that will convert dvi to scart??? 

elephant wrote:

Steve ... If you are getting a PUC for your MacMini then I think you will need to get some additional OS X sw ... Once Apple retired front row it was less easy / useful and hence my preference for the ATV

This would be horrible news. I actually need the MacMini and not just an ATV - to run xbmc and other apps. Any way how to get the PUC working? What additional software would be required and did you get it working in the end?