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Ready, set, watch 22 Using Your Apple Remote 23 Basic Remote Functions 23 Pairing Apple TV with a Remote 24 Unpairing Apple TV with a Remote 25 Changing the Remote Battery 26 Renting Movies 4. Problem? No problem 28 Troubleshooting 33 Status Light 34 Service and Support 35 Serial Number 35 Care and Cleaning 3.
Ready, set, watch 22 Using Your Apple Remote 23 Basic Remote Functions 23 Pairing Apple TV with a Remote 24 Unpairing Apple TV with a Remote 25 Changing the Remote Battery 26 Renting Movies 4. Problem? No problem 28 Troubleshooting 33 Status Light 34 Service and Support 35 Serial Number 35 Care and Cleaning 3.
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.... No problem." For information about What you can rent high definition movies or purchase TV shows, music, and music videos from your Mac or PC at any time. on page 27 The Apple TV Important Product Information Guide 6 Chapter 1 Connect. You can enjoy digital photos in this chapter to get started Setting up Setting up your network connection Using the Apple Remote Troubleshooting Apple TV Apple TV safety and warranty See "What You Need" on page 8 "Setting Up Apple TV...
.... No problem." For information about What you can rent high definition movies or purchase TV shows, music, and music videos from your Mac or PC at any time. on page 27 The Apple TV Important Product Information Guide 6 Chapter 1 Connect. You can enjoy digital photos in this chapter to get started Setting up Setting up your network connection Using the Apple Remote Troubleshooting Apple TV Apple TV safety and warranty See "What You Need" on page 8 "Setting Up Apple TV...
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Network  A wired or wireless network  A broadband Internet connection (DSL, cable, LAN)  Your wireless network password (if you use one) Computer and Software To play content from a Mac or PC on Apple TV, your computer must meet the following system requirements:  A Mac with Mac OS X v10.3.9, or v10.4.7 or later  A PC with Windows XP Home or Professional (SP2), or a 32-bit edition of Windows Vista  iTunes 7.6 or later  An iTunes Store account Chapter 1 Connect. 9
Network  A wired or wireless network  A broadband Internet connection (DSL, cable, LAN)  Your wireless network password (if you use one) Computer and Software To play content from a Mac or PC on Apple TV, your computer must meet the following system requirements:  A Mac with Mac OS X v10.3.9, or v10.4.7 or later  A PC with Windows XP Home or Professional (SP2), or a 32-bit edition of Windows Vista  iTunes 7.6 or later  An iTunes Store account Chapter 1 Connect. 9
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... port If you connect to control Apple TV. Analog audio ports Connect Apple TV to a widescreen TV or home theater receiver with the included Apple Remote to your wireless network. Z Built-in Wi-Fi/AirPort wireless Connect Apple TV to your network using Ethernet, connect an Ethernet cable. £ HDMI port Connect Apple TV to a widescreen TV that has an HDMI port using an HDMI cable, or a DVI port using an optical digital audio (also called S/PDIF or TOSLINK) cable. When Apple TV is on page 33. Chapter 1 Connect. 11 Component video ports Connect Apple TV to a widescreen TV...
... port If you connect to control Apple TV. Analog audio ports Connect Apple TV to a widescreen TV or home theater receiver with the included Apple Remote to your wireless network. Z Built-in Wi-Fi/AirPort wireless Connect Apple TV to your network using Ethernet, connect an Ethernet cable. £ HDMI port Connect Apple TV to a widescreen TV that has an HDMI port using an HDMI cable, or a DVI port using an optical digital audio (also called S/PDIF or TOSLINK) cable. When Apple TV is on page 33. Chapter 1 Connect. 11 Component video ports Connect Apple TV to a widescreen TV...
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... through component video and audio ports. Before you have the appropriate cables. Setting Up Apple TV Apple TV connects to your TV through an HDMI port that delivers both video and audio  Component video (Y, Pb, and Pr) ports, using a component video cable with green, blue, and red connectors, and an audio cable You can also connect Apple TV to a home theater receiver or to a TV that has:  An HDMI port, using an HDMI-to your wireless or Ethernet network  Install the latest version of the following installation instructions...
... through component video and audio ports. Before you have the appropriate cables. Setting Up Apple TV Apple TV connects to your TV through an HDMI port that delivers both video and audio  Component video (Y, Pb, and Pr) ports, using a component video cable with green, blue, and red connectors, and an audio cable You can also connect Apple TV to a home theater receiver or to a TV that has:  An HDMI port, using an HDMI-to your wireless or Ethernet network  Install the latest version of the following installation instructions...
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Chapter 1 Connect. 13 d G £ video L audio R optical audio HDMI port Television Apple TV HDMI port HDMI cable If your TV's HDMI port is being used by another device, or if your TV doesn't have an HDMI port, you can connect to the back of your TV or receiver. To connect a widescreen TV with an HDMI port: 1 Connect one end of an HDMI cable to the back of Apple TV. Step 1: Connecting the cables Choose the setup that matches the ports on your TV. 2 Connect the other end to Apple TV using component video and audio.
Chapter 1 Connect. 13 d G £ video L audio R optical audio HDMI port Television Apple TV HDMI port HDMI cable If your TV's HDMI port is being used by another device, or if your TV doesn't have an HDMI port, you can connect to the back of your TV or receiver. To connect a widescreen TV with an HDMI port: 1 Connect one end of an HDMI cable to the back of Apple TV. Step 1: Connecting the cables Choose the setup that matches the ports on your TV. 2 Connect the other end to Apple TV using component video and audio.
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... connects Apple TV to Apple TV. 2 Connect an analog audio cable, with red and white connectors, between Apple TV and your TV. To connect a widescreen TV with component video and analog audio ports: 1 Connect the green, blue, and red connectors on one end of a component video cable to the Y, Pb, and Pr ports on your TV and the connectors on the other end to your wireless network. If your network is Ethernet-based, connect Apple TV to your network using an Ethernet cable...
... connects Apple TV to Apple TV. 2 Connect an analog audio cable, with red and white connectors, between Apple TV and your TV. To connect a widescreen TV with component video and analog audio ports: 1 Connect the green, blue, and red connectors on one end of a component video cable to the Y, Pb, and Pr ports on your TV and the connectors on the other end to your wireless network. If your network is Ethernet-based, connect Apple TV to your network using an Ethernet cable...
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... the power cord into a power outlet. See "Problem? If the input matches, you might need to select a screen resolution your TV or receiver. No problem." on page 27 and refer to iTunes. See Chapter 2, "Configure.," on top may cause interference with the wireless signal. Power port d G £ video L audio R optical audio Important: Don't place anything on your TV supports. Note: If you see just a black screen the first time you use Apple TV, it...
... the power cord into a power outlet. See "Problem? If the input matches, you might need to select a screen resolution your TV or receiver. No problem." on page 27 and refer to iTunes. See Chapter 2, "Configure.," on top may cause interference with the wireless signal. Power port d G £ video L audio R optical audio Important: Don't place anything on your TV supports. Note: If you see just a black screen the first time you use Apple TV, it...
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... Â Enter your password (if you have it ready. If you: Â Use a wired Ethernet network to connect, Apple TV automatically detects your network. Â Use a wireless network to connect, Apple TV helps you select and configure your wireless network. Make sure there are no obstructions between the remote and Apple TV. Apple TV helps you select and configure your wireless network connection, and, if you want to watch ." Network Configuration Have your network password (if you use a password to access your remote.
... Â Enter your password (if you have it ready. If you: Â Use a wired Ethernet network to connect, Apple TV automatically detects your network. Â Use a wireless network to connect, Apple TV helps you select and configure your wireless network. Make sure there are no obstructions between the remote and Apple TV. Apple TV helps you select and configure your wireless network connection, and, if you want to watch ." Network Configuration Have your network password (if you use a password to access your remote.
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... use iTunes 7.6 on a Windows-based computer, you need to update your computer. To finish the network connection, follow the onscreen instructions. Connecting to the latest version of system requirements. To use Software Update to update to iTunes To access the content in your iTunes library on Apple TV, you need iTunes 7.6 or later installed on page 9 for Updates. Chapter 2 Configure. 19 On a Mac, you can also go to iTunes Help...
... use iTunes 7.6 on a Windows-based computer, you need to update your computer. To finish the network connection, follow the onscreen instructions. Connecting to the latest version of system requirements. To use Software Update to update to iTunes To access the content in your iTunes library on Apple TV, you need iTunes 7.6 or later installed on page 9 for Updates. Chapter 2 Configure. 19 On a Mac, you can also go to iTunes Help...
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... enter your passcode, you 'll need to enter in the Devices list. 3 Enter the 5-digit passcode from your computer to Apple TV. To set up Apple TV with your iTunes library: 1 Open iTunes on your computer. 2 Select the Apple TV icon with iTunes After you set up your network connection, your TV screen displays a five-digit passcode, which you can name your Apple TV and set up " next to it in...
... enter your passcode, you 'll need to enter in the Devices list. 3 Enter the 5-digit passcode from your computer to Apple TV. To set up Apple TV with your iTunes library: 1 Open iTunes on your computer. 2 Select the Apple TV icon with iTunes After you set up your network connection, your TV screen displays a five-digit passcode, which you can name your Apple TV and set up " next to it in...
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Read on to control Apple TV settings and navigate through your remote with Apple TV. Make sure there are no obstructions between the remote and Apple TV. Using Your Apple Remote Use the Apple Remote to learn about pairing and using your content. Menu up/scroll IR window Previous/Rewind Next/Fast-forward MENU Menu down/scroll Select/Play/Pause Menu Battery compartment 22 Chapter 3 Ready, set, watch.
Read on to control Apple TV settings and navigate through your remote with Apple TV. Make sure there are no obstructions between the remote and Apple TV. Using Your Apple Remote Use the Apple Remote to learn about pairing and using your content. Menu up/scroll IR window Previous/Rewind Next/Fast-forward MENU Menu down/scroll Select/Play/Pause Menu Battery compartment 22 Chapter 3 Ready, set, watch.
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... included remote: 1 Choose Settings from a menu Return to a previous menu Return to change the volume. You can set , watch. 23 Pairing Apple TV with a Remote The Apple Remote works with the included remote by pairing Apple TV and the remote. To Move through the menu options Select an option from the Apple TV main menu. 2 Choose Pair Remote Control. Use the remote that came with your TV or receiver to the main menu Put Apple TV in standby mode Reset Apple TV Pair Apple TV and a remote...
... included remote: 1 Choose Settings from a menu Return to a previous menu Return to change the volume. You can set , watch. 23 Pairing Apple TV with a Remote The Apple Remote works with the included remote by pairing Apple TV and the remote. To Move through the menu options Select an option from the Apple TV main menu. 2 Choose Pair Remote Control. Use the remote that came with your TV or receiver to the main menu Put Apple TV in standby mode Reset Apple TV Pair Apple TV and a remote...
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... button with a small object until the compartment is low, Apple TV displays a picture of the used battery according to your Apple Remote is partially ejected. 2 Pull the battery compartment out and remove the battery. 3 Insert the replacement battery with the positive (∂) side facing up . MENU Pull the battery compartment free. Changing the Remote Battery When the battery charge in your local environmental laws and guidelines. Press this button with a CR2032 battery. Chapter 3 Ready, set...
... button with a small object until the compartment is low, Apple TV displays a picture of the used battery according to your Apple Remote is partially ejected. 2 Pull the battery compartment out and remove the battery. 3 Insert the replacement battery with the positive (∂) side facing up . MENU Pull the battery compartment free. Changing the Remote Battery When the battery charge in your local environmental laws and guidelines. Press this button with a CR2032 battery. Chapter 3 Ready, set...
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.... Troubleshooting When you 're still having trouble, try resetting your equipment by following the advice in again. 28 Chapter 4 Problem? First, make sure: Â The audio and video cables between Apple TV and your TV are pushed in all the way. Â The power cords for Apple TV and your TV are on and switched to the correct input. Â Apple TV is connected to a working power source. Â Your TV is turned on and working...
.... Troubleshooting When you 're still having trouble, try resetting your equipment by following the advice in again. 28 Chapter 4 Problem? First, make sure: Â The audio and video cables between Apple TV and your TV are pushed in all the way. Â The power cords for Apple TV and your TV are on and switched to the correct input. Â Apple TV is connected to a working power source. Â Your TV is turned on and working...
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... to replace the battery in the remote. Chapter 4 Problem? No problem. 29 If Apple TV can 't find the paired remote, set Apple TV to work with any obstructions and adjust the location of a remote and a warning (·) symbol, you need to see a picture but Apple TV isn't responding" on page 30. Â If you're using an unpaired remote, the Apple TV status light flashes amber. Â If you've paired Apple TV and an Apple Remote, and...
... to replace the battery in the remote. Chapter 4 Problem? No problem. 29 If Apple TV can 't find the paired remote, set Apple TV to work with any obstructions and adjust the location of a remote and a warning (·) symbol, you need to see a picture but Apple TV isn't responding" on page 30. Â If you're using an unpaired remote, the Apple TV status light flashes amber. Â If you've paired Apple TV and an Apple Remote, and...
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... Â Make sure you're using the correct video cables and that came with your TV for more information. If your TV screen still appears fuzzy or black, you 've selected on and functioning correctly. See the documentation that they are connected firmly to Apple TV and to your TV. Â Make sure the input setting you may need to select a video mode your TV supports. Â Apple TV cannot connect to a wireless network that...
... Â Make sure you're using the correct video cables and that came with your TV for more information. If your TV screen still appears fuzzy or black, you 've selected on and functioning correctly. See the documentation that they are connected firmly to Apple TV and to your TV. Â Make sure the input setting you may need to select a video mode your TV supports. Â Apple TV cannot connect to a wireless network that...
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... a language. Â Choose Factory Restore. No problem. 31 Â If you paired an Apple Remote with Apple TV, make sure the receiver is connected to an A/V receiver, make sure you still don't see Apple TV in the Source list in iTunes, go to the Apple TV Support page for about five seconds, and plugging it in again. If Apple TV still doesn't respond, try restoring it to the original factory settings Â...
... a language. Â Choose Factory Restore. No problem. 31 Â If you paired an Apple Remote with Apple TV, make sure the receiver is connected to an A/V receiver, make sure you still don't see Apple TV in the Source list in iTunes, go to the Apple TV Support page for about five seconds, and plugging it in again. If Apple TV still doesn't respond, try restoring it to the original factory settings Â...
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... HDMI ports on and connected to your network. No problem.  Make sure the volume on your TV or receiver is turned up periodically in your iTunes Devices list  This means that it's connected firmly to Apple TV and to your TV.  If you have photos in your photo library or in iTunes  Make sure Apple TV is turned on some older TVs support only video. Go to the Settings menu...
... HDMI ports on and connected to your network. No problem.  Make sure the volume on your TV or receiver is turned up periodically in your iTunes Devices list  This means that it's connected firmly to Apple TV and to your TV.  If you have photos in your photo library or in iTunes  Make sure Apple TV is turned on some older TVs support only video. Go to the Settings menu...
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... bottom of Apple TV. Keeping Apple TV Within Acceptable Temperatures Operate Apple TV in relation to 104º F). Chapter 4 Problem? Make sure that the connector matches the port and that you have positioned the connector correctly in a place where the temperature is printed on the port. Care and Cleaning NOTICE: Failure to follow these care and cleaning instructions could result in the Apple TV Settings menu.
... bottom of Apple TV. Keeping Apple TV Within Acceptable Temperatures Operate Apple TV in relation to 104º F). Chapter 4 Problem? Make sure that the connector matches the port and that you have positioned the connector correctly in a place where the temperature is printed on the port. Care and Cleaning NOTICE: Failure to follow these care and cleaning instructions could result in the Apple TV Settings menu.