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This guide contains all the information you need to get from setup to your sofa. Welcome. You're watching Apple TV.
This guide contains all the information you need to get from setup to your sofa. Welcome. You're watching Apple TV.
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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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... region. See "What You Need" on page 10 "Setting Up Apple TV" on page 11 "Network Configuration" on page 16 "Using Your Apple Remote" on page 20 "Troubleshooting" on your widescreen HDTV, from the comfort of your network connection Using the Apple Remote Troubleshooting Apple TV Apple TV safety and warranty 6 Chapter 1 Connect. And, you can stream your...
... region. See "What You Need" on page 10 "Setting Up Apple TV" on page 11 "Network Configuration" on page 16 "Using Your Apple Remote" on page 20 "Troubleshooting" on your widescreen HDTV, from the comfort of your network connection Using the Apple Remote Troubleshooting Apple TV Apple TV safety and warranty 6 Chapter 1 Connect. And, you can stream your...
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Status light The status light flashes slowly when Apple TV starts up. Chapter 1 Connect. 9 See "Status Light" on Apple TV. IR receiver Use with the included Apple Remote to a home theater receiver that has an optical digital audio port, using an HDMI cable. d Micro USB port For ... Built-in 802.11n Wi-Fi technology Connect Apple TV to the HDMI port of a high-definition TV using an optical digital audio (also called S/PDIF or TOSLINK) cable. When Apple TV is Ethernet-based, connect an Ethernet cable. £ HDMI port Connect Apple TV to your network is on, the status light...
Status light The status light flashes slowly when Apple TV starts up. Chapter 1 Connect. 9 See "Status Light" on Apple TV. IR receiver Use with the included Apple Remote to a home theater receiver that has an optical digital audio port, using an HDMI cable. d Micro USB port For ... Built-in 802.11n Wi-Fi technology Connect Apple TV to the HDMI port of a high-definition TV using an optical digital audio (also called S/PDIF or TOSLINK) cable. When Apple TV is Ethernet-based, connect an Ethernet cable. £ HDMI port Connect Apple TV to your network is on, the status light...
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What You Need To start using Apple TV, you need the following: High-Definition TV A high-definition TV capable of 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... network name and password (if you use one) Software and Accounts To play content from a Mac or PC on Apple TV, you need the following: ÂÂ An Apple ID to rent movies or purchase TV shows from the iTunes store, and to use Home Sharing to stream content from a Mac or PC Â...
What You Need To start using Apple TV, you need the following: High-Definition TV A high-definition TV capable of 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... network name and password (if you use one) Software and Accounts To play content from a Mac or PC on Apple TV, you need the following: ÂÂ An Apple ID to rent movies or purchase TV shows from the iTunes store, and to use Home Sharing to stream content from a Mac or PC Â...
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You can also use an optical digital audio cable to connect Apple TV to a receiver for both audio and video. Chapter 1 Connect. 11 Setting Up Apple TV Apple TV connects to your TV to make sure you connect Apple TV to a power outlet, carefully read these installation instructions and the safety information in the included Important Product Information Guide. Important...
You can also use an optical digital audio cable to connect Apple TV to a receiver for both audio and video. Chapter 1 Connect. 11 Setting Up Apple TV Apple TV connects to your TV to make sure you connect Apple TV to a power outlet, carefully read these installation instructions and the safety information in the included Important Product Information Guide. Important...
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If your network is Ethernet-based, connect Apple TV to your wireless network. HDMI port HDMI port Apple TV HDMI cable Television Note: The built-in 802.11 Wi-Fi technology connects 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 the optical digital audio port on the back of Apple TV. Step 1: Connecting the cables 1 Connect one end of an HDMI cable to the back of your...
If your network is Ethernet-based, connect Apple TV to your wireless network. HDMI port HDMI port Apple TV HDMI cable Television Note: The built-in 802.11 Wi-Fi technology connects 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 the optical digital audio port on the back of Apple TV. Step 1: Connecting the cables 1 Connect one end of an HDMI cable to the back of your...
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... time you use Apple TV, make sure the input setting you've selected on your TV matches the input you choose a language, select a network, and configure Apple TV to work with your TV for information about its inputs. No Problem." Power port Important: Don't place anything on top of Apple TV and the other...may interfere with the wireless signal. If you see just a black screen the first time you use Apple TV, it helps you connected the cables to on your network (if necessary). Don't place Apple TV on other end to a power outlet. on page 25, and refer to the documentation that came...
... time you use Apple TV, make sure the input setting you've selected on your TV matches the input you choose a language, select a network, and configure Apple TV to work with your TV for information about its inputs. No Problem." Power port Important: Don't place anything on top of Apple TV and the other...may interfere with the wireless signal. If you see just a black screen the first time you use Apple TV, it helps you connected the cables to on your network (if necessary). Don't place Apple TV on other end to a power outlet. on page 25, and refer to the documentation that came...
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..., if you want to watch or listen to the contents of your iTunes library, connect to iTunes on page 19. Connecting to Your Wireless Network Apple TV helps you connect to : 1 Select your network from the list, or enter your network name if the network is hidden. 2 Enter your network .... on your network, have them ready. Network Configuration Have your network name and password (if you : ÂÂ Use a wired Ethernet network to connect, Apple TV automatically detects your network. ÂÂ Use a wireless network to access your computer. If you use a name and password to connect...
..., if you want to watch or listen to the contents of your iTunes library, connect to iTunes on page 19. Connecting to Your Wireless Network Apple TV helps you connect to : 1 Select your network from the list, or enter your network name if the network is hidden. 2 Enter your network .... on your network, have them ready. Network Configuration Have your network name and password (if you : ÂÂ Use a wired Ethernet network to connect, Apple TV automatically detects your network. ÂÂ Use a wireless network to access your computer. If you use a name and password to connect...
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...later installed on your computer. If you don't connect using DHCP, you may need to iTunes To access the content in iTunes and on Apple TV to share the contents of your iTunes library. To complete the network connection, follow the onscreen instructions. Connecting to enter your IP address, subnet... set up . For a complete list of system requirements, see "Software and Accounts" on your network connection, you need to set up iTunes and Apple TV to share the iTunes library of iTunes. Updating Your iTunes Software You can update to the latest version of iTunes. ÂÂ On a Mac,...
...later installed on your computer. If you don't connect using DHCP, you may need to iTunes To access the content in iTunes and on Apple TV to share the contents of your iTunes library. To complete the network connection, follow the onscreen instructions. Connecting to enter your IP address, subnet... set up . For a complete list of system requirements, see "Software and Accounts" on your network connection, you need to set up iTunes and Apple TV to share the iTunes library of iTunes. Updating Your iTunes Software You can update to the latest version of iTunes. ÂÂ On a Mac,...
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To set up Home Sharing in iTunes: 1 Open iTunes on your computer. 2 Choose Advanced > Turn On Home Sharing. 3 Type your computer. 18 Chapter 2 Configure. To set up Home Sharing on your Apple ID and password, and then click Create Home Share. 4 Repeat steps 1 through 3 on each computer you entered 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 your computer. 2 Choose Advanced > Turn On Home Sharing. 3 Type your computer. 18 Chapter 2 Configure. To set up Home Sharing on your Apple ID and password, and then click Create Home Share. 4 Repeat steps 1 through 3 on each computer you entered 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.
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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. Read on to control Apple TV settings and navigate your Apple Remote with 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. Make sure there are no obstructions between the remote and Apple TV. Read on to control Apple TV settings and navigate your Apple Remote with Apple TV. Up Select Left Down MENU Menu Right Play/Pause 20 Chapter 3 Watch.
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... and Down until the Apple TV status light blinks rapidly Hold down Menu and Right for 6 seconds Up and Down on the Apple Remote don't control the volume on Apple TV. Pairing Apple TV with a Remote The Apple Remote works with the included remote by pairing Apple TV and the remote. Basic... Remote Functions Your Apple Remote has the basic functions described below. Use the...
... and Down until the Apple TV status light blinks rapidly Hold down Menu and Right for 6 seconds Up and Down on the Apple Remote don't control the volume on Apple TV. Pairing Apple TV with a Remote The Apple Remote works with the included remote by pairing Apple TV and the remote. Basic... Remote Functions Your Apple Remote has the basic functions described below. Use the...
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... remote by holding down Menu and Right for 6 seconds. When you successfully pair your Apple Remote, Apple TV displays a chainlink symbol ( ) above a picture of a remote. Apple TV now works only with , you paired Apple TV with the paired remote. You can use any Apple Remote to pair Apple TV and the Apple Remote. To pair Apple TV with a different remote. 22 Chapter 3 Watch.
... remote by holding down Menu and Right for 6 seconds. When you successfully pair your Apple Remote, Apple TV displays a chainlink symbol ( ) above a picture of a remote. Apple TV now works only with , you paired Apple TV with the paired remote. You can use any Apple Remote to pair Apple TV and the Apple Remote. To pair Apple TV with a different remote. 22 Chapter 3 Watch.
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Important: Dispose of the used battery according to tighten it. Replace the battery with the positive side (∂) facing up. 4 Replace the battery compartment cover and use a coin to your Apple Remote is low, Apple TV displays a picture of a remote and a warning symbol (·). Changing the Remote Battery When the battery charge in your local environmental laws and guidelines. Battery compartment To replace the battery: 1 Use a coin to remove the battery compartment cover. 2 Remove the battery. 3 Insert a CR2032 battery with a CR2032 battery. Chapter 3 Watch. 23
Important: Dispose of the used battery according to tighten it. Replace the battery with the positive side (∂) facing up. 4 Replace the battery compartment cover and use a coin to your Apple Remote is low, Apple TV displays a picture of a remote and a warning symbol (·). Changing the Remote Battery When the battery charge in your local environmental laws and guidelines. Battery compartment To replace the battery: 1 Use a coin to remove the battery compartment cover. 2 Remove the battery. 3 Insert a CR2032 battery with a CR2032 battery. Chapter 3 Watch. 23
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When a rented movie expires, it again, you can rent standard or high-definition movies and purchase TV shows directly on Apple TV (where available). Renting Movies and Purchasing TV Shows You can rent it again from iTunes. To watch it 's no longer available for playback. Note: Rented movies are not available in all regions. 24 Chapter 3 Watch. Purchased TV shows don't expire. Follow the onscreen instructions to find out when a rented movie expires.
When a rented movie expires, it again, you can rent standard or high-definition movies and purchase TV shows directly on Apple TV (where available). Renting Movies and Purchasing TV Shows You can rent it again from iTunes. To watch it 's no longer available for playback. Note: Rented movies are not available in all regions. 24 Chapter 3 Watch. Purchased TV shows don't expire. Follow the onscreen instructions to find out when a rented movie expires.
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Go to the Settings menu on Apple TV, select Network, and see the Apple TV Support page at Apple TV. ÂÂ If you still have a problem with Apple TV, there's usually a quick and simple solution. Wait 30 seconds, and then reconnect everything. Most problems with Apple TV can be solved quickly by disconnecting Apple TV, your TV, your wireless networking equipment or base...
Go to the Settings menu on Apple TV, select Network, and see the Apple TV Support page at Apple TV. ÂÂ If you still have a problem with Apple TV, there's usually a quick and simple solution. Wait 30 seconds, and then reconnect everything. Most problems with Apple TV can be solved quickly by disconnecting Apple TV, your TV, your wireless networking equipment or base...
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...; Make sure the front of Apple TV isn't blocked. ÂÂ If Apple TV displays a picture of the base station or Apple TV. ÂÂ If security is using an unpaired remote, the Apple TV status light flashes three times. ÂÂ If you paired Apple TV with an Apple Remote and you enter the correct... battery in the name or password. ÂÂ If your network has security enabled, make sure you can't find the paired remote, set Apple TV to a wireless network that contains high (extended) ASCII or double-byte (Unicode) characters (such as Japanese, Korean, or Chinese) in the ...
...; Make sure the front of Apple TV isn't blocked. ÂÂ If Apple TV displays a picture of the base station or Apple TV. ÂÂ If security is using an unpaired remote, the Apple TV status light flashes three times. ÂÂ If you paired Apple TV with an Apple Remote and you enter the correct... battery in the name or password. ÂÂ If your network has security enabled, make sure you can't find the paired remote, set Apple TV to a wireless network that contains high (extended) ASCII or double-byte (Unicode) characters (such as Japanese, Korean, or Chinese) in the ...
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...;Â Make sure the input setting on your HDTV supports 720p video. See "Pairing Apple TV with your TV. ÂÂ Make sure your TV matches the input port the HDMI cable is turned on Apple TV. 28 Chapter 4 Problem? No Problem. If you can see the documentation that it . ÂÂ ...Choose General > Reset Settings from the power outlet, wait about five seconds, and then reconnect it 's connected firmly to Apple TV and to . If your TV screen appears fuzzy or black ÂÂ Make sure you're using the paired remote. For information, see a picture but...
...;Â Make sure the input setting on your HDTV supports 720p video. See "Pairing Apple TV with your TV. ÂÂ Make sure your TV matches the input port the HDMI cable is turned on Apple TV. 28 Chapter 4 Problem? No Problem. If you can see the documentation that it . ÂÂ ...Choose General > Reset Settings from the power outlet, wait about five seconds, and then reconnect it 's connected firmly to Apple TV and to . If your TV screen appears fuzzy or black ÂÂ Make sure you're using the paired remote. For information, see a picture but...
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...then select Restore. Chapter 4 Problem? If you have your audio cable connected to. No Problem. 29 If Apple TV doesn't respond, try restoring it 's connected firmly to Apple TV and to your TV or receiver. ÂÂ If you're using the HDMI port for audio, make sure the receiver is ... setting you selected on your TV or receiver matches the input you can take some older TVs support only video. The HDMI ports on your computer, select Apple TV in the Source list, and then click Restore. Restoring Apple TV can 't hear sound ÂÂ If Apple TV is connected to your computer....
...then select Restore. Chapter 4 Problem? If you have your audio cable connected to. No Problem. 29 If Apple TV doesn't respond, try restoring it 's connected firmly to Apple TV and to your TV or receiver. ÂÂ If you're using the HDMI port for audio, make sure the receiver is ... setting you selected on your TV or receiver matches the input you can take some older TVs support only video. The HDMI ports on your computer, select Apple TV in the Source list, and then click Restore. Restoring Apple TV can 't hear sound ÂÂ If Apple TV is connected to your computer....