playback error and buffering issues?

ztorque · 02-11-2012, 04:32 PM

Hi guys I'm streaming movies from my mac to the atv using media player and every time i play a movie starts fine but tru out the movie i get a lot of playback errors cannot stablish connection to network or buffering issues is there a way to fix this problem.

thanks again.

Fight9 · 02-11-2012, 09:08 PM

Is your mac going to sleep? I have that problem.

ztorque · 02-12-2012, 06:43 AM

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Originally Posted by fight9

Is your mac going to sleep? I have that problem.

no I make sure to turn settings off so it won't go to sleep but I'm still having issues

ztorque · 02-14-2012, 05:44 PM

I try sharing my movie folder tru xbmc and the same problem after the movie starts for a few min is all good then the atv reboots and I have to start the movie again can anyone help
Me with this problem also when I went to shut down my Mac it said that 36 people were sharing my pc is this possible when you share a folder with either media player or xbmc if so how do i stop this from happening.

Thanks for any advice

Fight9 · 02-14-2012, 06:35 PM

I had this problem with large hd/mkv movie files and media player. I had to set up a virtual FTP server on my computer and stream to xbmc using a local ip address. It works a lot faster than smb and afp

ztorque · 02-15-2012, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by fight9

I had this problem with large hd/mkv movie files and media player. I had to set up a virtual FTP server on my computer and stream to xbmc using a local ip address. It works a lot faster than smb and afp

thanks for the info but i can't find info on how to setup a virtual FTP server on a mac can you share how this is done thanks

>|SuperBee|< · 02-16-2012, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by ztorque

thanks for the info but i can't find info on how to setup a virtual FTP server on a mac can you share how this is done thanks

Mac OS X 10.7 Lion:
At first glance it looks like Apple has removed the FTP server support in Lion. But if you dig a little deeper you'll find that the only thing that has really been removed is the GUI related to the FTP server.

Here's how you can start the FTP server in Mac OS X 10.7 Lion:
Enable FTP Server in Mac OS X Lion | ITworld

Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard:
How to Set Up an FTP Server in Mac OS X Leopard | eHow.com

ztorque · 02-16-2012, 03:08 PM

[QUOTE=>|SuperBee|<;782090]Mac OS X 10.7 Lion:
At first glance it looks like Apple has removed the FTP server support in Lion. But if you dig a little deeper you'll find that the only thing that has really been removed is the GUI related to the FTP server.

Here's how you can start the FTP server in Mac OS X 10.7 Lion:
Enable FTP Server in Mac OS X Lion | ITworld

i have a mac os 10.7.3 lion and I'm doing what is suggested on this link to enable ftp server and this the error that i get.

WARNING: Improper use of the sudo command could lead to data loss
or the deletion of important system files. Please double-check your
typing when using sudo. Type "man sudo" for more information.

To proceed, enter your password, or type Ctrl-C to abort.

any ideas thanks

>|SuperBee|< · 02-16-2012, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by >|SuperBee|<

Mac OS X 10.7 Lion:
At first glance it looks like Apple has removed the FTP server support in Lion. But if you dig a little deeper you'll find that the only thing that has really been removed is the GUI related to the FTP server.

Here's how you can start the FTP server in Mac OS X 10.7 Lion:
Enable FTP Server in Mac OS X Lion | ITworld

i have a mac os 10.7.3 lion and I'm doing what is suggested on this link to enable ftp server and this the error that i get.

WARNING: Improper use of the sudo command could lead to data loss
or the deletion of important system files. Please double-check your
typing when using sudo. Type "man sudo" for more information.

To proceed, enter your password, or type Ctrl-C to abort.

any ideas thanks

Double-check that you entered the commands correctly. If they are correct...

do what it says lol
"To proceed, enter your password"

ztorque · 02-16-2012, 03:37 PM

[QUOTE=>|SuperBee|<;782193]

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Originally Posted by ztorque

Double-check that you entered the commands correctly. If they are correct...

do what it says lol
"To proceed, enter your password"

i try like 5 times i also did a copy paste just in case and after i get the error message it doesn't let me type after that

>|SuperBee|< · 02-16-2012, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by >|SuperBee|<

i try like 5 times i also did a copy paste just in case and after i get the error message it doesn't let me type after that

I take it you haven't used terminal before.

Just type your password and hit enter. Your password doesn't show up on the screen to protect your security.

ztorque · 02-16-2012, 03:54 PM

[QUOTE=>|SuperBee|<;782214]

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Originally Posted by ztorque

I take it you haven't used terminal before.

Just type your password and hit enter. Your password doesn't show up on the screen to protect your security.

yeah i never used terminal but when i get the error i can't type anything after that i have to close terminal and start again

>|SuperBee|< · 02-16-2012, 03:57 PM

[QUOTE=ztorque;782219]

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Originally Posted by >|SuperBee|<

yeah i never used terminal but when i get the error i can't type anything after that i have to close terminal and start again

Dont close the terminal window. Just listen to me and do what i say.

When it says "To proceed, enter your password"
type your computers password and hit enter.
Nothing will be typing on the screen. just type it anyways and hit enter.

ztorque · 02-16-2012, 04:01 PM

[QUOTE=>|SuperBee|<;782221]

Quote:

Originally Posted by ztorque

Dont close the terminal window. Just listen to me and do what i say.

When it says "To proceed, enter your password"
type your computers password and hit enter.
Nothing will be typing on the screen. just type it anyways and hit enter.

oh ok got you i have to run out i be back later and ck

thanks

Fight9 · 02-16-2012, 04:16 PM

I use PureFTPd Manager. You can read about it here at the XMBC forums. The last post of the first page has detailed instructions on how to set it up. It works perfect for me.

10.7 Lion XBMC: HowTo share with PureFTPd Manager - XBMC Community Forum

You can read about other mac streaming solutions here.

Filesharing solutions from Mac OS X 10.7 (Lion) - XBMC Community Forum

ztorque · 02-16-2012, 05:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fight9

I use PureFTPd Manager. You can read about it here at the XMBC forums. The last post of the first page has detailed instructions on how to set it up. It works perfect for me.

10.7 Lion XBMC: HowTo share with PureFTPd Manager - XBMC Community Forum

You can read about other mac streaming solutions here.

Filesharing solutions from Mac OS X 10.7 (Lion) - XBMC Community Forum

thanks guys but this shit looks to complicated for me I'm not a tech guy and i don't want to fuck things up.

Fight9 · 02-16-2012, 06:11 PM

I just updated to lion 10.7.3 and the change log says it fixes windows file sharing (smb). That might work for you. I would try this pureftp though. It was easy to set up and works quite well.

ztorque · 02-16-2012, 08:21 PM

ok i think i got it working with media player my problem was that i was sharing a folder were my movies are but each movie is separated with a folder so just to test it i made one folder and i shared it and i place a movie in that one folder and i watch the hole movie without any buffering or network error.i hope i make sense lol.
just want to say thanks to superbee and fight9 for trying to help me.

ztorque · 02-29-2012, 05:31 PM

na i thought i fix it but I'm still having play back error and buffering issues.