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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. This guide contains all the information you need to get from setup to your sofa.
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Configure 18 Network Configuration 19 Connecting to iTunes Contents. 1. Connect 7 What's in the Box 8 What You Need 10 Apple TV at a Glance 12 Setting Up Apple TV 2.
Configure 18 Network Configuration 19 Connecting to iTunes Contents. 1. 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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No problem 28 Troubleshooting 33 Status Light 34 Service and Support 35 Serial Number 35 Care and Cleaning Problem? 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. 3.
No problem 28 Troubleshooting 33 Status Light 34 Service and Support 35 Serial Number 35 Care and Cleaning Problem? 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. 3.
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...definition movies or purchase TV shows, music, and music videos from the iTunes Store, as well as watch ." 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" on page 17 "Ready, set, watch podcasts and YouTube videos-all without leaving ...
...definition movies or purchase TV shows, music, and music videos from the iTunes Store, as well as watch ." 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" on page 17 "Ready, set, watch podcasts and YouTube videos-all without leaving ...
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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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... an optical digital audio (also called S/PDIF or TOSLINK) cable. When Apple TV is on page 33. Component video ports Connect Apple TV to -DVI cable. Status light The status light blinks amber when Apple TV starts up. d USB port For service and diagnostics. ≤ Power port... Plug the included AC power cord into Apple TV. G Ethernet 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. IR receiver Use with analog audio ...
... an optical digital audio (also called S/PDIF or TOSLINK) cable. When Apple TV is on page 33. Component video ports Connect Apple TV to -DVI cable. Status light The status light blinks amber when Apple TV starts up. d USB port For service and diagnostics. ≤ Power port... Plug the included AC power cord into Apple TV. G Ethernet 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. IR receiver Use with analog audio ...
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...HDMI port, using an HDMI-to-DVI cable for both audio and video to make sure 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 ...using an HDMI cable for video and an audio cable. To get started:  Connect audio and video cables to Apple TV and your widescreen TV  Connect Apple TV to your wireless or Ethernet network  Install the latest version of the following installation instructions and the safety information in...
...HDMI port, using an HDMI-to-DVI cable for both audio and video to make sure 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 ...using an HDMI cable for video and an audio cable. To get started:  Connect audio and video cables to Apple TV and your widescreen TV  Connect Apple TV to your wireless or Ethernet network  Install the latest version of the following installation instructions and the safety information in...
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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. 2 Connect the other end to Apple TV using component video and audio. To connect a widescreen TV with an HDMI port: 1 Connect one end of an HDMI cable to the back of your TV doesn't have an HDMI port, you can connect to the back of Apple TV. Step 1: Connecting the cables Choose the setup that matches the ports on your TV or receiver. 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. 2 Connect the other end to Apple TV using component video and audio. To connect a widescreen TV with an HDMI port: 1 Connect one end of an HDMI cable to the back of your TV doesn't have an HDMI port, you can connect to the back of Apple TV. Step 1: Connecting the cables Choose the setup that matches the ports on your TV or receiver. Chapter 1 Connect. 13
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...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 ...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 Apple TV. 2 Connect an analog audio cable, with red and white connectors, between Apple TV and your network using an Ethernet cable (sold separately). 14 Chapter 1 Connect.
...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 ...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 Apple TV. 2 Connect an analog audio cable, with red and white connectors, between Apple TV and your network using an Ethernet cable (sold separately). 14 Chapter 1 Connect.
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...a series of steps including choosing a language, selecting a network, configuring Apple TV to iTunes. on your TV matches the input you might need to select a screen resolution your TV or receiver. Chapter 1 Connect. 15 See Chapter 2, "Configure.," on top of Apple TV. No problem." Step 2: Connect the power cord Plug one end of... the power cord into the back of Apple TV and the other end into on your TV supports. Objects placed on your TV and select the input The first time you use Apple TV, make sure the input you've selected on page 27 and refer to...
...a series of steps including choosing a language, selecting a network, configuring Apple TV to iTunes. on your TV matches the input you might need to select a screen resolution your TV or receiver. Chapter 1 Connect. 15 See Chapter 2, "Configure.," on top of Apple TV. No problem." Step 2: Connect the power cord Plug one end of... the power cord into the back of Apple TV and the other end into on your TV supports. Objects placed on your TV and select the input The first time you use Apple TV, make sure the input you've selected on page 27 and refer to...
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... you connect to your remote. on your computer. If you:  Use a wired Ethernet network to connect, Apple TV automatically detects your network.  Use a wireless network to connect, Apple TV helps you select and configure your network, have it ready. If you use one )  Enter your IP ... 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  Enter your password (if you have to enter your Apple TV. Apple TV helps you select and configure your wireless ...
... you connect to your remote. on your computer. If you:  Use a wired Ethernet network to connect, Apple TV automatically detects your network.  Use a wireless network to connect, Apple TV helps you select and configure your network, have it ready. If you use one )  Enter your IP ... 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  Enter your password (if you have to enter your Apple TV. Apple TV helps you select and configure your wireless ...
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On a Mac, you can also go to iTunes Help to update to the latest version of iTunes at www.apple.com/itunes/download. On a Windows-based computer, you can download the latest version of iTunes. Open iTunes, and then choose Help > Check for a complete list ... Your iTunes Software You can also use iTunes 7.6 on a Windows-based computer, you need 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. See "Computer and Software" on your system software to Mac OS X v10.3.9, or v10.4.7 or...
On a Mac, you can also go to iTunes Help to update to the latest version of iTunes at www.apple.com/itunes/download. On a Windows-based computer, you can download the latest version of iTunes. Open iTunes, and then choose Help > Check for a complete list ... Your iTunes Software You can also use iTunes 7.6 on a Windows-based computer, you need 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. See "Computer and Software" on your system software to Mac OS X v10.3.9, or v10.4.7 or...
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After you enter your passcode, you 'll need to enter in the Devices list. 3 Enter the 5-digit passcode from your computer to Apple TV. For more information about iTunes, open iTunes and choose Help > iTunes Help. 20 Chapter 2 Configure. Pairing with "Click to set up " next to it ... sync or stream content from your TV screen. 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 iTunes to manage ...
After you enter your passcode, you 'll need to enter in the Devices list. 3 Enter the 5-digit passcode from your computer to Apple TV. For more information about iTunes, open iTunes and choose Help > iTunes Help. 20 Chapter 2 Configure. Pairing with "Click to set up " next to it ... sync or stream content from your TV screen. 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 iTunes to manage ...
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Make sure there are no obstructions between the remote and Apple TV. 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. 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.
Make sure there are no obstructions between the remote and Apple TV. 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. 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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...∂ and D 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. Chapter 3 Ready, set Apple TV to work only with the built-in standby mode Reset Apple TV Pair Apple TV and a remote Do this Press... menu Return to the main menu Put Apple TV in IR receiver on your TV or receiver to pair Apple TV and the remote. To pair Apple TV with your TV or receiver. To Move through the menu options Select an option from the Apple TV main menu. 2 Choose Pair Remote Control...
...∂ and D 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. Chapter 3 Ready, set Apple TV to work only with the built-in standby mode Reset Apple TV Pair Apple TV and a remote Do this Press... menu Return to the main menu Put Apple TV in IR receiver on your TV or receiver to pair Apple TV and the remote. To pair Apple TV with your TV or receiver. To Move through the menu options Select an option from the Apple TV main menu. 2 Choose Pair Remote Control...
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... your Apple Remote, Apple TV displays a chainlink ( ) symbol above an image of a remote. Apple TV now works only with a new Apple Remote. 24 Chapter 3 Ready, set, watch. To unpair Apple TV from a previously paired remote: 1 Choose Settings from the lost remote, Apple TV displays a broken chainlink ( ) symbol above a picture of a remote. You can use any Apple Remote to unpair Apple TV from the Apple TV...
... your Apple Remote, Apple TV displays a chainlink ( ) symbol above an image of a remote. Apple TV now works only with a new Apple Remote. 24 Chapter 3 Ready, set, watch. To unpair Apple TV from a previously paired remote: 1 Choose Settings from the lost remote, Apple TV displays a broken chainlink ( ) symbol above a picture of a remote. You can use any Apple Remote to unpair Apple TV from the Apple TV...
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...;) symbol. 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 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 a CR2032 battery...
...;) symbol. 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 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 a CR2032 battery...
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When you rent a movie, you have 30 days to finish watching before it expires. Note: Rented movies are not available in all regions. 26 Chapter 3 Ready, set, watch. The Rented Movies menu shows when your rented movie is due to save storage space on Apple TV. When a movie expires, it . Once you press Play, you have 24 hours to start watching it 's deleted to expire. 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.
When you rent a movie, you have 30 days to finish watching before it expires. Note: Rented movies are not available in all regions. 26 Chapter 3 Ready, set, watch. The Rented Movies menu shows when your rented movie is due to save storage space on Apple TV. When a movie expires, it . Once you press Play, you have 24 hours to start watching it 's deleted to expire. 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.
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...are on and working power source.  Your TV is turned on and switched to the correct input.  Apple TV is connected to the Settings menu on Apple TV, select Network, and see the Apple TV Support page at www.apple.com/support/appletv. Troubleshooting When you 're still ... The power cords for Apple TV and your network. First, make sure:  The audio and video cables between Apple TV and your TV are securely connected to a working properly. If you have a problem with Apple TV can be solved quickly by unplugging Apple TV, your TV, your wireless networking equipment or ...
...are on and working power source.  Your TV is turned on and switched to the correct input.  Apple TV is connected to the Settings menu on Apple TV, select Network, and see the Apple TV Support page at www.apple.com/support/appletv. Troubleshooting When you 're still ... The power cords for Apple TV and your network. First, make sure:  The audio and video cables between Apple TV and your TV are securely connected to a working properly. If you have a problem with Apple TV can be solved quickly by unplugging Apple TV, your TV, your wireless networking equipment or ...