pixelated video mirroring from Macbook Air (X10.8.5), but not from my iPod i0S7

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pixelated video mirroring from Macbook Air (X10.8.5), but not from my iPod i0S7

I don't understand it. when I mirror anything from the macbook, the output on the Apple TV is pixelated, as if very low resolution. E.g., streaming Amazon. I streamed the same content from my iPod and the output on the Apple TV was perfect.

This is a new problem--just in the last couple of weeks I think. I don't often mirror from either to Apple TV, but I know I had excellent resolution from both in the past. Gone through all settings and am mystified. Any ideas?

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Posted on Apr 20, 2014 11:02 PM

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mario49

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Apr 23, 2014 12:11 PM in response to ekeby

Hello ekeby,

Thanks for using Apple Support Communities.

Try the steps in this article and see if the image quality improves.

About AirPlay Mirroring in OS X

http://support.apple.com/kb/ht5404

Optimizing image quality

Resolution matching modes

You can choose between two desktop resolution matching modes that let you select which display will have the best image. When AirPlay Mirroring is turned on, select an option under "Match Desktop Size To:" in the AirPlay Mirroring menu extra.

Match Desktop Size To: Apple TV
AirPlay Mirroring changes the desktop resolution to best match your Apple TV, resulting in a 16:9 image that fills the HDTV screen. This setting often produces the sharpest image on the HDTV. The aspect ratio and/or resolution of the built-in Mac display may change to accommodate the Apple TV.

Match Desktop Size To: This Mac
AirPlay Mirroring scales the contents of the desktop to fit on the Apple TV, leaving the resolution of your Mac's display unchanged. Use this setting for the sharpest image on your Mac's display. Depending on your Mac model, the resulting image may not fill the HDTV screen.

Have a nice day,

Mario

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