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Welcome. This guide contains all the information you need to get from setup to your sofa. You're watching Apple TV.
Welcome. This guide contains all the information you need to get from setup to your sofa. You're watching Apple TV.
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Contents. 1. Configure 18 Network Configuration 19 Connecting to iTunes Connect 7 What's in the Box 8 What You Need 10 Apple TV at a Glance 12 Setting Up Apple TV 2.
Contents. 1. Configure 18 Network Configuration 19 Connecting to iTunes Connect 7 What's in the Box 8 What You Need 10 Apple TV at a Glance 12 Setting Up Apple TV 2.
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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. 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.
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...music, and music videos from your .Mac Web Gallery, Flickr, or your Mac or PC. on page 21 "Problem? on page 27 The Apple TV Important Product Information Guide 6 Chapter 1 Connect. No problem." on page 17 "Ready, set, watch podcasts and YouTube videos-all without leaving ...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" on page 12 "Configure." You can also enjoy your favorite content from your Mac or ...
...music, and music videos from your .Mac Web Gallery, Flickr, or your Mac or PC. on page 21 "Problem? on page 27 The Apple TV Important Product Information Guide 6 Chapter 1 Connect. No problem." on page 17 "Ready, set, watch podcasts and YouTube videos-all without leaving ...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" on page 12 "Configure." You can also enjoy your favorite content from your Mac or ...
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What You Need To start using your Apple TV, you need the following: Widescreen TV A widescreen, enhanced-definition or high-definition TV capable of at least one of the following resolutions:  1080p  1080i  720p  576p  480p Cables  An HDMI cable, or  Component video cables, with analog audio cables or an optical audio cable 8 Chapter 1 Connect.
What You Need To start using your Apple TV, you need the following: Widescreen TV A widescreen, enhanced-definition or high-definition TV capable of at least one of the following resolutions:  1080p  1080i  720p  576p  480p Cables  An HDMI cable, or  Component video cables, with analog audio cables or an optical audio cable 8 Chapter 1 Connect.
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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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...For more information about the status light, see "Status Light" on , the status light glows solid white. Analog audio ports Connect Apple TV to a widescreen TV or home theater receiver with analog audio ports (red and white), using a component video cable with the included... Apple Remote to your wireless network. G Ethernet port If you connect to control Apple TV. 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 -DVI cable. IR receiver Use...
...For more information about the status light, see "Status Light" on , the status light glows solid white. Analog audio ports Connect Apple TV to a widescreen TV or home theater receiver with analog audio ports (red and white), using a component video cable with the included... Apple Remote to your wireless network. G Ethernet port If you connect to control Apple TV. 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 -DVI cable. IR receiver Use...
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... safety information in the included Important Product Information Guide. 12 Chapter 1 Connect. Setting Up Apple TV Apple TV connects to your TV through an HDMI port that delivers both audio and video to your computer on Apple TV You can connect Apple TV to a widescreen TV that has: Â An HDMI port, using an HDMI-to make sure you want...
... safety information in the included Important Product Information Guide. 12 Chapter 1 Connect. Setting Up Apple TV Apple TV connects to your TV through an HDMI port that delivers both audio and video to your computer on Apple TV You can connect Apple TV to a widescreen TV that has: Â An HDMI port, using an HDMI-to make sure you want...
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Chapter 1 Connect. 13 Step 1: Connecting the cables Choose the setup that matches the ports on your TV doesn't have an HDMI port, you can connect to the back of Apple TV. 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 or receiver. To connect a widescreen TV with an HDMI port: 1 Connect one end of an HDMI cable to the back of your TV. 2 Connect the other end to Apple TV using component video and audio.
Chapter 1 Connect. 13 Step 1: Connecting the cables Choose the setup that matches the ports on your TV doesn't have an HDMI port, you can connect to the back of Apple TV. 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 or receiver. To connect a widescreen TV with an HDMI port: 1 Connect one end of an HDMI cable to the back of your TV. 2 Connect the other end to Apple TV using component video and audio.
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...cable video L audio R optical audio Left audio (white) Right audio (red) Television Apple TV Video in (Y, Pb, Pr) Analog audio cable Note: The built-in 802.11 Wi-Fi capability connects Apple TV to your TV. To connect a widescreen TV with component video and analog audio ports: 1 Connect the green, blue, and red...Y, Pb, and Pr ports on your TV and the connectors on the other end to Apple TV. 2 Connect an analog audio cable, with red and white connectors, between Apple TV and your wireless network. If your network is Ethernet-based, connect Apple TV to your network using an Ethernet cable ...
...cable video L audio R optical audio Left audio (white) Right audio (red) Television Apple TV Video in (Y, Pb, Pr) Analog audio cable Note: The built-in 802.11 Wi-Fi capability connects Apple TV to your TV. To connect a widescreen TV with component video and analog audio ports: 1 Connect the green, blue, and red...Y, Pb, and Pr ports on your TV and the connectors on the other end to Apple TV. 2 Connect an analog audio cable, with red and white connectors, between Apple TV and your wireless network. If your network is Ethernet-based, connect Apple TV to your network using an Ethernet cable ...
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... may cause interference with the wireless signal. If the input matches, you through a series of steps including choosing a language, selecting a network, configuring Apple TV to work with your network if necessary, and connecting to iTunes. See "Problem? Chapter 1 Connect. 15 on page 27 and refer to select a... screen resolution your TV or receiver. Step 3: Turn on your TV and select the input The first time you use Apple TV, make sure the input you've selected on your TV matches the input you've plugged the cables into a power outlet. ...
... may cause interference with the wireless signal. If the input matches, you through a series of steps including choosing a language, selecting a network, configuring Apple TV to work with your network if necessary, and connecting to iTunes. See "Problem? Chapter 1 Connect. 15 on page 27 and refer to select a... screen resolution your TV or receiver. Step 3: Turn on your TV and select the input The first time you use Apple TV, make sure the input you've selected on your TV matches the input you've plugged the cables into a power outlet. ...
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...a password to access your network, have it ready. on your computer. Make sure there are no obstructions between the remote and Apple TV. Use the Apple Remote to:  Select your network from the list, or enter your network name if the network is hidden  ...Configure. Network Configuration Have your network password (if you may have one ) and your Apple Remote handy to configure your Apple TV. Connecting to Your Wireless Network Apple TV will help you want to watch ." Apple TV helps you select and configure your wireless network connection, and, if you connect to your ...
...a password to access your network, have it ready. on your computer. Make sure there are no obstructions between the remote and Apple TV. Use the Apple Remote to:  Select your network from the list, or enter your network name if the network is hidden  ...Configure. Network Configuration Have your network password (if you may have one ) and your Apple Remote handy to configure your Apple TV. Connecting to Your Wireless Network Apple TV will help you want to watch ." Apple TV helps you select and configure your wireless network connection, and, if you connect to your ...
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Connecting to iTunes To access the content in your iTunes library on Apple TV, you need iTunes 7.6 or later installed on a Mac, you can also go to iTunes Help to update to the latest version of system requirements. To ... latest version of iTunes. On a Windows-based computer, you need to update your computer. Updating Your iTunes Software You can also use Software Update, choose Apple () > Software Update. To finish the network connection, follow the onscreen instructions. To use Software Update to update to the latest version of iTunes at...
Connecting to iTunes To access the content in your iTunes library on Apple TV, you need iTunes 7.6 or later installed on a Mac, you can also go to iTunes Help to update to the latest version of system requirements. To ... latest version of iTunes. On a Windows-based computer, you need to update your computer. Updating Your iTunes Software You can also use Software Update, choose Apple () > Software Update. To finish the network connection, follow the onscreen instructions. To use Software Update to update to the latest version of iTunes at...
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...set up iTunes 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 " next to it in iTunes to sync or stream content from your Apple TV and set up your network connection, your TV screen displays a ...five-digit passcode, which you can name your TV screen. For more information about iTunes, open iTunes and choose Help > iTunes Help. 20 Chapter...
...set up iTunes 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 " next to it in iTunes to sync or stream content from your Apple TV and set up your network connection, your TV screen displays a ...five-digit passcode, which you can name your TV screen. For more information about iTunes, open iTunes and choose Help > iTunes Help. 20 Chapter...
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Make sure there are no obstructions between the remote and Apple TV. 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. Using Your Apple Remote Use the Apple Remote to learn about pairing and using your content.
Make sure there are no obstructions between the remote and Apple TV. 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. Using Your Apple Remote Use the Apple Remote to learn about pairing and using your content.
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.... 2 Choose Pair Remote Control. You can set , watch. 23 Chapter 3 Ready, set Apple TV to change the volume. Pairing Apple TV with a Remote The Apple Remote works with the included remote: 1 Choose Settings from a menu Return to a previous menu Return to pair Apple TV and the remote. You can also press and hold » and ' for 6 seconds...
.... 2 Choose Pair Remote Control. You can set , watch. 23 Chapter 3 Ready, set Apple TV to change the volume. Pairing Apple TV with a Remote The Apple Remote works with the included remote: 1 Choose Settings from a menu Return to a previous menu Return to pair Apple TV and the remote. You can also press and hold » and ' for 6 seconds...
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... also follow these steps. Unpairing Apple TV with a Remote If you lose the Apple Remote that you paired with Apple TV, you 've successfully unpaired the lost remote by pressing and holding » and ] for 6 seconds. You can use any Apple Remote to unpair Apple TV from the Apple TV main menu. 2 Choose Unpair Remote. Apple TV now works only with a new...
... also follow these steps. Unpairing Apple TV with a Remote If you lose the Apple Remote that you paired with Apple TV, you 've successfully unpaired the lost remote by pressing and holding » and ] for 6 seconds. You can use any Apple Remote to unpair Apple TV from the Apple TV main menu. 2 Choose Unpair Remote. Apple TV now works only with a new...
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...the battery compartment free. To replace the battery: 1 Open the battery compartment by pressing the button with a small object until the compartment is low, Apple TV displays a picture of a remote and a warning (·) symbol. Chapter 3 Ready, set, watch. 25 Positive (+) side faces up . 4 ...Reinsert the battery compartment into the remote. 5 Dispose 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...
...the battery compartment free. To replace the battery: 1 Open the battery compartment by pressing the button with a small object until the compartment is low, Apple TV displays a picture of a remote and a warning (·) symbol. Chapter 3 Ready, set, watch. 25 Positive (+) side faces up . 4 ...Reinsert the battery compartment into the remote. 5 Dispose 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...
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When a movie expires, it's deleted to expire. Once you press Play, you have 24 hours to start watching it expires. Renting Movies You can rent standard definition movies with stereo sound or high definition movies with Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound directly from Apple TV. The Rented Movies menu shows when your rented movie is due to save storage space on Apple TV. Note: Rented movies are not available in all regions. 26 Chapter 3 Ready, set, watch. When you rent a movie, you have 30 days to finish watching before it .
When a movie expires, it's deleted to expire. Once you press Play, you have 24 hours to start watching it expires. Renting Movies You can rent standard definition movies with stereo sound or high definition movies with Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound directly from Apple TV. The Rented Movies menu shows when your rented movie is due to save storage space on Apple TV. Note: Rented movies are not available in all regions. 26 Chapter 3 Ready, set, watch. When you rent a movie, you have 30 days to finish watching before it .
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... address. Â Your network and Internet connections are securely connected to your network. No problem. Go to the Settings menu on Apple TV, select Network, and see the Apple TV Support page at www.apple.com/support/appletv. Wait 30 seconds and then plug everything back in all the way. Â The power cords for...
... address. Â Your network and Internet connections are securely connected to your network. No problem. Go to the Settings menu on Apple TV, select Network, and see the Apple TV Support page at www.apple.com/support/appletv. Wait 30 seconds and then plug everything back in all the way. Â The power cords for...