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RE: Intel NUC - HTPC (Haswell Late 2013 edition) - WilliamG - 2014-04-08

(2014-04-08, 07:34)fritsch Wrote:
(2014-04-08, 00:54)WilliamG Wrote: Does the 4400 pass 24p correctly? I mean REALLY correctly? I would like perfect 23.976hz playback if I go down this road... Thanks.

Also, how quiet is the NUC, if you're sensitive to noise and sit just a couple feet from it? It will just be used for watching 1080p/720p/24 material.


Yes 100%. Remember to "pass" that mode correctly, all your Output devices need to be able to do it (AMP, TV, ...) - you won't believe it, but there are TVs out there that especially with that "200 hz" features calc in between images that introduce hard stutter - so handle the TV "marketing settings" with care.

Thank you. Just picked up the i3 tonight for $259.99. Have RAM arriving tomorrow since my 1.5v chips won't work. Boo!

Thanks again.


RE: Intel NUC - HTPC (Haswell Late 2013 edition) - WilliamG - 2014-04-08

Question: What settings need to be enabled in XBMC for "pure" 24p from the Haswell NUC?


Intel NUC - HTPC (Haswell Late 2013 edition) - frarev - 2014-04-08

(2014-04-08, 12:00)WilliamG Wrote: Question: What settings need to be enabled in XBMC for "pure" 24p from the Haswell NUC?

With openelec I only set Adjust display refresh rate to match video

Of course you have to own an av receiver or a tv that can run with 24p

With frodo I had few stuttering. With Gotham all is perfect.


RE: Intel NUC - HTPC (Haswell Late 2013 edition) - herbieUK - 2014-04-08

Could anyone tell me where to find the "Update" folder to add a .tar file to install a new nightly build?
Also, I did my first install using a nightly build, and now that beta 4 is out, how would I install it without doing a clean install?
Thanks as always


RE: Intel NUC - HTPC (Haswell Late 2013 edition) - WilliamG - 2014-04-08

(2014-04-08, 14:21)frarev Wrote:
(2014-04-08, 12:00)WilliamG Wrote: Question: What settings need to be enabled in XBMC for "pure" 24p from the Haswell NUC?

With openelec I only set Adjust display refresh rate to match video

Of course you have to own an av receiver or a tv that can run with 24p

With frodo I had few stuttering. With Gotham all is perfect.

Thank you. I hope it works. Just waiting for RAM to show up today. Smile


RE: Intel NUC - HTPC (Haswell Late 2013 edition) - Crssi - 2014-04-08

@herbieUK:
I think that you are on the wrong thread here. This is NUC Haswell thread.
I belive that you have even missed forum here.


RE: Intel NUC - HTPC (Haswell Late 2013 edition) - herbieUK - 2014-04-08

I'm using OpenElec on my i5 NUC

(2014-04-08, 18:15)Crssi Wrote: @herbieUK:
I think that you are on the wrong thread here. This is NUC Haswell thread.
I belive that you have even missed forum here.



RE: Intel NUC - HTPC (Haswell Late 2013 edition) - Crssi - 2014-04-08

Exactly, so go to OpenElec forum. Wink


Re: Intel NUC - HTPC (Haswell Late 2013 edition) - nickr - 2014-04-08

The update folder is /storage/.update. note the dot as in dotupdate. That makes it hidden, but ls -a will reveal it.


RE: Intel NUC - HTPC (Haswell Late 2013 edition) - herbieUK - 2014-04-08

Thanks Nickr!
Using Cyberduck (OSX FTP programme) there wasn't a .update folder there - I could see the other hidden folders like .cache .config .xbmc etc.
I created one with a dot before "update" and put the .tar file inside, rebooted and it's updated fine.


RE: Intel NUC - HTPC (Haswell Late 2013 edition) - gcdlz - 2014-04-08

Am considering the i5 NUC (D54250WYK). Am I correct in thinking that I can connect a USB 2.0 hub with a usb 3.0 cable from the NUC and my usb 2.0 external drives will work properly?
Also, connect my HDMI 1.3a receiver with the 1.4 mini cable from the NUC?


RE: Intel NUC - HTPC (Haswell Late 2013 edition) - noggin - 2014-04-08

(2014-04-08, 22:59)gcdlz Wrote: Am considering the i5 NUC (D54250WYK). Am I correct in thinking that I can connect a USB 2.0 hub with a usb 3.0 cable from the NUC and my usb 2.0 external drives will work properly?
No need for a USB 3.0 cable. The USB 3.0 sockets on the NUC are compatible with USB 2.0 cables, so you can plug in your USB 2.0 hub with a USB 2.0 cable into the NUC and it will work fine. USB 3.0 sockets on PCs are backwards compatible with USB 2.0 plugs on devices.

I plugged my Apple keyboard (which uses a standard USB 2.0 connector and has a USB 2.0 hub built in) into the NUC with no problem (and plugged my mouse into the integrated hub)

Quote:Also, connect my HDMI 1.3a receiver with the 1.4 mini cable from the NUC?

Yes. HDMI 1.4 is backwards compatible. You'll either need a Mini HDMI adaptor or a cable with a Mini HDMI plug to connect to the NUC. (There isn't a difference between HDMI 1.3a and HDMI 1.4 cables and connectors - it's just that HDMI 1.4 has a wider range of signal formats - i.e. higher pixel clocks - that can be supported if connected to HDMI 1.4 compatible kit. If connected to earlier versions of HDMI equipment it copes fine.)


Intel NUC - HTPC (Haswell Late 2013 edition) - frarev - 2014-04-09

(2014-04-08, 18:13)WilliamG Wrote:
(2014-04-08, 14:21)frarev Wrote:
(2014-04-08, 12:00)WilliamG Wrote: Question: What settings need to be enabled in XBMC for "pure" 24p from the Haswell NUC?

With openelec I only set Adjust display refresh rate to match video

Of course you have to own an av receiver or a tv that can run with 24p

With frodo I had few stuttering. With Gotham all is perfect.

Thank you. I hope it works. Just waiting for RAM to show up today. Smile

Which xbmc Will you install ? Windows ? Openelec ?


RE: Intel NUC - HTPC (Haswell Late 2013 edition) - gcdlz - 2014-04-09

Thanks for your reply, information was very helpful.

(2014-04-08, 23:38)noggin Wrote:
(2014-04-08, 22:59)gcdlz Wrote: Am considering the i5 NUC (D54250WYK). Am I correct in thinking that I can connect a USB 2.0 hub with a usb 3.0 cable from the NUC and my usb 2.0 external drives will work properly?
No need for a USB 3.0 cable. The USB 3.0 sockets on the NUC are compatible with USB 2.0 cables, so you can plug in your USB 2.0 hub with a USB 2.0 cable into the NUC and it will work fine. USB 3.0 sockets on PCs are backwards compatible with USB 2.0 plugs on devices.

I plugged my Apple keyboard (which uses a standard USB 2.0 connector and has a USB 2.0 hub built in) into the NUC with no problem (and plugged my mouse into the integrated hub)

Quote:Also, connect my HDMI 1.3a receiver with the 1.4 mini cable from the NUC?

Yes. HDMI 1.4 is backwards compatible. You'll either need a Mini HDMI adaptor or a cable with a Mini HDMI plug to connect to the NUC. (There isn't a difference between HDMI 1.3a and HDMI 1.4 cables and connectors - it's just that HDMI 1.4 has a wider range of signal formats - i.e. higher pixel clocks - that can be supported if connected to HDMI 1.4 compatible kit. If connected to earlier versions of HDMI equipment it copes fine.)



RE: Intel NUC - HTPC (Haswell Late 2013 edition) - WilliamG - 2014-04-09

Hey guys, got my RAM for my i3 NUC today. XBMC/Plex works great, but I'm having huuuuuuge amounts of trouble getting my Harmony Ultimate to work. I have (by default) all the "regular" buttons working great - up/down/play/stop etc. But I can't get the "Info" button to be like pressing "I" on the keyboard to bring up the video information etc.

Does anyone have any tips on this? I had it working on my Mac just fine, but for some reason I can't seem to get anything to work on the Harmony aside from the default buttons that worked "out of the box."

Thanks in advance!

*Got it working*

Some help from here...

https://forums.plex.tv/index.php/topic/47847-how-to-get-harmony-remote-working-perfectly-in-windows/

And... here...

http://andreperusse.com/be/post/2014/02/09/intel-nuc-htpc-xbmc-and-harmony-ultimate-remote-control.aspx

Combination of both sites got me running!

Now I just have ONE question remaining...