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Contents Chapter 1: Connect. 7 What's in the Box 8 Apple TV at a Glance 10 What You Need 11 Setting Up Apple TV Chapter 2: Configure. 16 Network Configuration 17 Connecting to iTunes Chapter 3: Watch. 20 Using Your Apple Remote 21 Basic Remote Functions 21 Pairing Apple TV with a Remote 22 Unpairing Apple TV from a Remote 23 Changing the Remote Battery 24 Renting Movies and Purchasing TV Shows Contents 3
Contents Chapter 1: Connect. 7 What's in the Box 8 Apple TV at a Glance 10 What You Need 11 Setting Up Apple TV Chapter 2: Configure. 16 Network Configuration 17 Connecting to iTunes Chapter 3: Watch. 20 Using Your Apple Remote 21 Basic Remote Functions 21 Pairing Apple TV with a Remote 22 Unpairing Apple TV from a Remote 23 Changing the Remote Battery 24 Renting Movies and Purchasing TV Shows Contents 3
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Chapter 4: Problem? No Problem. 26 Troubleshooting 31 Status Light 32 Service and Support 32 Serial Number 33 Care and Cleaning 4 Contents
Chapter 4: Problem? No Problem. 26 Troubleshooting 31 Status Light 32 Service and Support 32 Serial Number 33 Care and Cleaning 4 Contents
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..., purchase TV shows, watch streaming content from your network connection Using the Apple Remote Troubleshooting Apple TV Apple TV safety and warranty 6 Chapter 1 Connect. And with AirPlay, you need to get started Setting up Apple TV Setting up your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch to Apple TV. For information about What you can wirelessly stream videos, music, and photos from Netflix, and enjoy podcasts, YouTube and Vimeo videos, and Internet radio.
..., purchase TV shows, watch streaming content from your network connection Using the Apple Remote Troubleshooting Apple TV Apple TV safety and warranty 6 Chapter 1 Connect. And with AirPlay, you need to get started Setting up Apple TV Setting up your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch to Apple TV. For information about What you can wirelessly stream videos, music, and photos from Netflix, and enjoy podcasts, YouTube and Vimeo videos, and Internet radio.
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... an Ethernet cable. £ HDMI port Connect Apple TV to a home theater receiver that has an optical digital audio port, using an HDMI cable. Optical digital audio port Connect Apple TV to the HDMI port of a high-definition TV using an optical digital audio (also called S/PDIF or TOSLINK) cable. d Micro USB port For service and diagnostics. ≤ Power port Connect the included AC power cord to control Apple TV. Chapter 1 Connect. 9 IR receiver Use with the included Apple Remote to the power port on Apple TV. Status light The status light flashes slowly when Apple TV starts...
... an Ethernet cable. £ HDMI port Connect Apple TV to a home theater receiver that has an optical digital audio port, using an HDMI cable. Optical digital audio port Connect Apple TV to the HDMI port of a high-definition TV using an optical digital audio (also called S/PDIF or TOSLINK) cable. d Micro USB port For service and diagnostics. ≤ Power port Connect the included AC power cord to control Apple TV. Chapter 1 Connect. 9 IR receiver Use with the included Apple Remote to the power port on Apple TV. Status light The status light flashes slowly when Apple TV starts...
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... displaying 720p video Cables ÂÂ An HDMI cable to connect Apple TV to your TV ÂÂ An optical digital audio cable (if you plan to use one) Network ÂÂ An 802.11b, g, or n Wi-Fi wireless network (wireless video streaming requires 802.11g or 802.11n), or 10/100Base-T Ethernet network ÂÂ A broadband Internet connection (DSL, cable, or LAN) ÂÂ Your wireless network name and password (if you use one) Software...
... displaying 720p video Cables ÂÂ An HDMI cable to connect Apple TV to your TV ÂÂ An optical digital audio cable (if you plan to use one) Network ÂÂ An 802.11b, g, or n Wi-Fi wireless network (wireless video streaming requires 802.11g or 802.11n), or 10/100Base-T Ethernet network ÂÂ A broadband Internet connection (DSL, cable, or LAN) ÂÂ Your wireless network name and password (if you use one) Software...
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... set up Apple TV, look at the ports on the back of your TV through an HDMI port that has an HDMI port, using an HDMI cable for audio. Setting Up Apple TV Apple TV connects to your TV to make sure you have the right cables. Before you connect Apple TV to a high-definition TV or home theater receiver that delivers both video and audio. You can connect Apple TV to a power outlet, carefully read these installation instructions...
... set up Apple TV, look at the ports on the back of your TV through an HDMI port that has an HDMI port, using an HDMI cable for audio. Setting Up Apple TV Apple TV connects to your TV to make sure you have the right cables. Before you connect Apple TV to a high-definition TV or home theater receiver that delivers both video and audio. You can connect Apple TV to a power outlet, carefully read these installation instructions...
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... of your wireless network. If your network is Ethernet-based, connect Apple TV to your network using an optical digital audio cable for audio, connect one end of the cable to the audio input port on your receiver or TV, and the other end to your TV. 2 Connect the other end of the cable to the HDMI port on the back of Apple TV. 3 If you're using an Ethernet cable. 12 Chapter 1 Connect. HDMI port HDMI port Apple TV HDMI cable Television...
... of your wireless network. If your network is Ethernet-based, connect Apple TV to your network using an optical digital audio cable for audio, connect one end of the cable to the audio input port on your receiver or TV, and the other end to your TV. 2 Connect the other end of the cable to the HDMI port on the back of Apple TV. 3 If you're using an Ethernet cable. 12 Chapter 1 Connect. HDMI port HDMI port Apple TV HDMI cable Television...
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... Apple TV to work with your TV for information about its inputs. Objects placed on page 15. on top may interfere with the wireless signal. See Chapter 4, "Problem? Chapter 1 Connect. 13 No Problem." Step 2: Connect the power cord Connect one end of the power cord to the power port on your TV or home theater receiver. If you see just a black screen the first time you use Apple TV, it helps you connected the cables...
... Apple TV to work with your TV for information about its inputs. Objects placed on page 15. on top may interfere with the wireless signal. See Chapter 4, "Problem? Chapter 1 Connect. 13 No Problem." Step 2: Connect the power cord Connect one end of the power cord to the power port on your TV or home theater receiver. If you see just a black screen the first time you use Apple TV, it helps you connected the cables...
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... using your wireless network. on your network, have them ready. Network Configuration Have your network name and password (if you use one ). 16 Chapter 2 Configure. Use the Apple Remote to access your computer. Connecting to Your Wireless Network Apple TV helps you connect to connect, Apple TV helps you select and configure your Apple Remote handy when you : ÂÂ Use a wired Ethernet network to connect, Apple TV automatically detects your network. ÂÂ Use a wireless network to your remote, see Chapter 3, "Watch." Make...
... using your wireless network. on your network, have them ready. Network Configuration Have your network name and password (if you use one ). 16 Chapter 2 Configure. Use the Apple Remote to access your computer. Connecting to Your Wireless Network Apple TV helps you connect to connect, Apple TV helps you select and configure your Apple Remote handy when you : ÂÂ Use a wired Ethernet network to connect, Apple TV automatically detects your network. ÂÂ Use a wireless network to your remote, see Chapter 3, "Watch." Make...
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... of iTunes. ÂÂ On a Mac, use Software Update, choose Apple () > Software Update. ÂÂ On a Windows-based computer, go to iTunes Help to update to the latest version of iTunes. To use Software Update to update to the latest version of iTunes. Setting Up Home Sharing After you set up your network connection, you need to set up iTunes and Apple TV to share the iTunes library of...
... of iTunes. ÂÂ On a Mac, use Software Update, choose Apple () > Software Update. ÂÂ On a Windows-based computer, go to iTunes Help to update to the latest version of iTunes. To use Software Update to update to the latest version of iTunes. Setting Up Home Sharing After you set up your network connection, you need to set up iTunes and Apple TV to share the iTunes library of...
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For more information about iTunes, open iTunes and choose Help > iTunes Help. To set up Home Sharing in iTunes: 1 Open iTunes on each computer you entered on your Apple ID and password, and then click Create Home Share. 4 Repeat steps 1 through 3 on your computer. 2 Choose Advanced > Turn On Home Sharing. 3 Type your computer. 18 Chapter 2 Configure. To set up Home Sharing on Apple TV: 1 On Apple TV, choose Settings > Computers. 2 Choose Turn On Home Sharing, and then enter the same Apple ID and password you want to use for Home Sharing.
For more information about iTunes, open iTunes and choose Help > iTunes Help. To set up Home Sharing in iTunes: 1 Open iTunes on each computer you entered on your Apple ID and password, and then click Create Home Share. 4 Repeat steps 1 through 3 on your computer. 2 Choose Advanced > Turn On Home Sharing. 3 Type your computer. 18 Chapter 2 Configure. To set up Home Sharing on Apple TV: 1 On Apple TV, choose Settings > Computers. 2 Choose Turn On Home Sharing, and then enter the same Apple ID and password you want to use for Home Sharing.
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Up Select Left Down MENU Menu Right Play/Pause 20 Chapter 3 Watch. Using Your Apple Remote Use the Apple Remote to learn about pairing and using your content. Read on to control Apple TV settings and navigate your Apple Remote with Apple TV. Make sure there are no obstructions between the remote and Apple TV.
Up Select Left Down MENU Menu Right Play/Pause 20 Chapter 3 Watch. Using Your Apple Remote Use the Apple Remote to learn about pairing and using your content. Read on to control Apple TV settings and navigate your Apple Remote with Apple TV. Make sure there are no obstructions between the remote and Apple TV.
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... functions described below. Use the remote that came with your TV or home theater receiver. You can set Apple TV to work only with the built-in IR receiver on your TV or receiver to the main menu Reset Apple TV Pair Apple TV and a remote Do this Press Up, Down, Left, or Right Press Select Press Menu Hold down Menu Hold down Menu and Down until the Apple TV status light blinks...
... functions described below. Use the remote that came with your TV or home theater receiver. You can set Apple TV to work only with the built-in IR receiver on your TV or receiver to the main menu Reset Apple TV Pair Apple TV and a remote Do this Press Up, Down, Left, or Right Press Select Press Menu Hold down Menu Hold down Menu and Down until the Apple TV status light blinks...
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... unpair Apple TV from the Apple TV main menu. 2 Choose General > Remotes > Unpair Apple Remote. You can also follow these steps. To unpair Apple TV from a paired remote: 1 Choose Settings from the lost remote, Apple TV displays a broken chainlink symbol ( ) above a picture of a remote. To pair Apple TV with the paired remote. Apple TV now works only with the included remote: 1 Choose Settings from the Apple TV main menu. 2 Choose General > Remotes > Pair Apple Remote.
... unpair Apple TV from the Apple TV main menu. 2 Choose General > Remotes > Unpair Apple Remote. You can also follow these steps. To unpair Apple TV from a paired remote: 1 Choose Settings from the lost remote, Apple TV displays a broken chainlink symbol ( ) above a picture of a remote. To pair Apple TV with the paired remote. Apple TV now works only with the included remote: 1 Choose Settings from the Apple TV main menu. 2 Choose General > Remotes > Pair Apple Remote.
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... Settings menu on Apple TV, select Network, and see the Apple TV Support page at Apple TV. ÂÂ If you paired Apple TV with an Apple Remote, make sure you're using the paired remote. 26 Chapter 4 Problem? Troubleshooting If you still have a problem with Apple TV can be solved quickly by disconnecting Apple TV, your TV, your wireless networking equipment or base station, and your network. First, make sure: ÂÂ The cables between Apple...
... Settings menu on Apple TV, select Network, and see the Apple TV Support page at Apple TV. ÂÂ If you paired Apple TV with an Apple Remote, make sure you're using the paired remote. 26 Chapter 4 Problem? Troubleshooting If you still have a problem with Apple TV can be solved quickly by disconnecting Apple TV, your TV, your wireless networking equipment or base station, and your network. First, make sure: ÂÂ The cables between Apple...
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... paired remote, set Apple TV to work with the remote. If it on the base station and try connecting again. ÂÂ Apple TV cannot connect to replace the battery in the name or password. ÂÂ If your network has security enabled, make sure you press buttons on page 23. See "Changing the Remote Battery" on the paired remote, the problem isn't with any Apple Remote by holding down Menu...
... paired remote, set Apple TV to work with the remote. If it on the base station and try connecting again. ÂÂ Apple TV cannot connect to replace the battery in the name or password. ÂÂ If your network has security enabled, make sure you press buttons on page 23. See "Changing the Remote Battery" on the paired remote, the problem isn't with any Apple Remote by holding down Menu...
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...'s connected firmly to Apple TV and to the Apple TV main menu. ÂÂ Make sure your HDTV supports 720p video. If your TV screen appears fuzzy or black ÂÂ Make sure you're using the paired remote. If you 're using the correct HDMI cable and that came with your TV matches the input port the HDMI cable is turned on and functioning properly. For information, see a picture but Apple...
...'s connected firmly to Apple TV and to the Apple TV main menu. ÂÂ Make sure your HDTV supports 720p video. If your TV screen appears fuzzy or black ÂÂ Make sure you're using the paired remote. If you 're using the correct HDMI cable and that came with your TV matches the input port the HDMI cable is turned on and functioning properly. For information, see a picture but Apple...
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... sound ÂÂ If Apple TV is connected to a home theater receiver, make sure your TV supports audio through its HDMI port. For more information, see the documentation that came with your receiver. ÂÂ Make sure the volume on your TV or receiver is turned up and isn't muted. ÂÂ Make sure you're using the HDMI port for audio, make sure the receiver is turned on. ÂÂ Make sure the input setting you selected...
... sound ÂÂ If Apple TV is connected to a home theater receiver, make sure your TV supports audio through its HDMI port. For more information, see the documentation that came with your receiver. ÂÂ Make sure the volume on your TV or receiver is turned up and isn't muted. ÂÂ Make sure you're using the HDMI port for audio, make sure the receiver is turned on. ÂÂ Make sure the input setting you selected...
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... or speakers support Dolby Digital audio, make sure the Dolby Digital Out setting is correct for Home Sharing. If you don't see your iTunes library under Computers on Apple TV: ÂÂ Make sure Apple TV and your computer are on the same local network. ÂÂ Make sure Apple TV and iTunes are set up for your computer are selected. No Problem. On Apple TV, choose Settings > Audio & Video > Dolby Digital Out, and select On...
... or speakers support Dolby Digital audio, make sure the Dolby Digital Out setting is correct for Home Sharing. If you don't see your iTunes library under Computers on Apple TV: ÂÂ Make sure Apple TV and your computer are on the same local network. ÂÂ Make sure Apple TV and iTunes are set up for your computer are selected. No Problem. On Apple TV, choose Settings > Audio & Video > Dolby Digital Out, and select On...
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...), go to get software and service information. Service and Support More information about Service and support, discussions, tutorials, and Apple software downloads Using iTunes Using iPhoto (in Mac OS X) Safety and regulatory compliance information Do this Go to: www.apple.com/support/appletv Open iTunes and choose Help > iTunes Help. Serial Number The serial number is available in the Apple TV Settings menu. No Problem. To learn about using Apple TV is printed on...
...), go to get software and service information. Service and Support More information about Service and support, discussions, tutorials, and Apple software downloads Using iTunes Using iPhoto (in Mac OS X) Safety and regulatory compliance information Do this Go to: www.apple.com/support/appletv Open iTunes and choose Help > iTunes Help. Serial Number The serial number is available in the Apple TV Settings menu. No Problem. To learn about using Apple TV is printed on...
