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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. Welcome.
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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. Contents. 1.
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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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...as well as watch ." Use the information in high definition from your Mac or PC. on page 21 "Problem? 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 couch..., or your Mac or PC at any time. With Apple TV, you need to get started . on page 17 "Ready, set, watch podcasts and YouTube videos-all without leaving the comfort of your network connection Using the Apple Remote Troubleshooting Apple TV Apple TV safety and warranty See "What You Need" on page ...
...as well as watch ." Use the information in high definition from your Mac or PC. on page 21 "Problem? 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 couch..., or your Mac or PC at any time. With Apple TV, you need to get started . on page 17 "Ready, set, watch podcasts and YouTube videos-all without leaving the comfort of your network connection Using the Apple Remote Troubleshooting Apple TV Apple TV safety and warranty See "What You Need" on page ...
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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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..., the status light glows solid white. Z Built-in Wi-Fi/AirPort wireless Connect Apple TV to control Apple TV. Status light The status light blinks amber when Apple TV starts up. Optical digital audio port Connect Apple TV to a home theater receiver that has an HDMI port using an HDMI cable, or... S/PDIF or TOSLINK) cable. Chapter 1 Connect. 11 G Ethernet port If you connect to your wireless network. Analog audio ports Connect Apple TV to a widescreen TV that has component video (Y, Pb, and Pr) ports, using a component video cable with analog audio ports (red and white), using ...
..., the status light glows solid white. Z Built-in Wi-Fi/AirPort wireless Connect Apple TV to control Apple TV. Status light The status light blinks amber when Apple TV starts up. Optical digital audio port Connect Apple TV to a home theater receiver that has an HDMI port using an HDMI cable, or... S/PDIF or TOSLINK) cable. Chapter 1 Connect. 11 G Ethernet port If you connect to your wireless network. Analog audio ports Connect Apple TV to a widescreen TV that has component video (Y, Pb, and Pr) ports, using a component video cable with analog audio ports (red and white), using ...
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... Apple TV Apple TV connects to your TV through component video and audio ports. 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 iTunes on your computer if you plug Apple TV ... in the included Important Product Information Guide. 12 Chapter 1 Connect. Before you set up, look at the ports on Apple TV You can connect Apple TV to a widescreen TV that has:  An HDMI port, using an HDMI cable for both video and audio  Component video (Y,...
... Apple TV Apple TV connects to your TV through component video and audio ports. 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 iTunes on your computer if you plug Apple TV ... in the included Important Product Information Guide. 12 Chapter 1 Connect. Before you set up, look at the ports on Apple TV You can connect Apple TV to a widescreen TV that has:  An HDMI port, using an HDMI cable for both video and audio  Component video (Y,...
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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 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 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 doesn't have an HDMI port, you can connect to the back of 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 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.
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... 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 wireless network. d G £ Component video 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 network using an Ethernet cable (sold separately). 14 Chapter 1 Connect. If your network...
... 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 wireless network. d G £ Component video 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 network using an Ethernet cable (sold separately). 14 Chapter 1 Connect. If your network...
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... signal. Step 2: Connect the power cord Plug one end of the power cord into the back of Apple TV. No problem." on page 27 and refer to the documentation that came with your TV for information about its inputs. Note: If you see just a black screen the first time you use... Apple TV, it takes you 've selected on your TV supports. Step 3: Turn on your TV and select the input The first time you use Apple TV, make sure the input you through a series of steps including choosing a language, selecting a...
... signal. Step 2: Connect the power cord Plug one end of the power cord into the back of Apple TV. No problem." on page 27 and refer to the documentation that came with your TV for information about its inputs. Note: If you see just a black screen the first time you use... Apple TV, it takes you 've selected on your TV supports. Step 3: Turn on your TV and select the input The first time you use Apple TV, make sure the input you through a series of steps including choosing a language, selecting a...
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...network name if the network is hidden  Enter your password (if you have one ) and your Apple Remote handy to configure your Apple TV. Connecting to Your Wireless Network Apple TV will help you may have it ready. If you select and configure your network connection. Make sure there ...re manually configuring your network) If you don't connect using your remote. Network Configuration Have your network password (if you want to watch ." Apple TV helps you select and configure your wireless network connection, and, if you use a password to access your network, have to enter your IP...
...network name if the network is hidden  Enter your password (if you have one ) and your Apple Remote handy to configure your Apple TV. Connecting to Your Wireless Network Apple TV will help you may have it ready. If you select and configure your network connection. Make sure there ...re manually configuring your network) If you don't connect using your remote. Network Configuration Have your network password (if you want to watch ." Apple TV helps you select and configure your wireless network connection, and, if you use a password to access your network, have to enter your IP...
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... QuickTime 7.4 or later. Open iTunes, and then choose Help > Check for a complete list of iTunes at www.apple.com/itunes/download. See "Computer and Software" on Apple TV, you can also use Software Update, choose Apple () > Software Update. Updating Your iTunes Software You can download the latest version of system requirements. To finish...
... QuickTime 7.4 or later. Open iTunes, and then choose Help > Check for a complete list of iTunes at www.apple.com/itunes/download. See "Computer and Software" on Apple TV, you can also use Software Update, choose Apple () > Software Update. Updating Your iTunes Software You can download the latest version of system requirements. To finish...
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... 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 your content. 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. Pairing with "Click to set up" next to it in iTunes to sync or stream content from your TV screen. For more information about iTunes, open iTunes and choose Help > iTunes Help. 20 Chapter ...
... 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 your content. 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. Pairing with "Click to set up" next to it in iTunes to sync or stream content from your TV screen. For more information about iTunes, open iTunes and choose Help > iTunes Help. 20 Chapter ...
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Read on to control Apple TV settings and navigate through your remote with 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. 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 through your remote with 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. 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.
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... remote that came with the included remote by pairing Apple TV and the remote. You can also press and hold » and ' for 6 seconds to pair Apple TV and the remote. To pair Apple TV with the built-in standby mode Reset Apple TV Pair Apple TV and a remote Do this Press ∂ or ...hold » and ' for about 6 seconds Note: The ∂ and D on the Apple Remote don't control the volume on Apple TV. 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 ...
... remote that came with the included remote by pairing Apple TV and the remote. You can also press and hold » and ' for 6 seconds to pair Apple TV and the remote. To pair Apple TV with the built-in standby mode Reset Apple TV Pair Apple TV and a remote Do this Press ∂ or ...hold » and ' for about 6 seconds Note: The ∂ and D on the Apple Remote don't control the volume on Apple TV. 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 ...
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When 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 Apple TV, you 've successfully unpaired the lost remote by pressing and holding » and ] for 6 seconds. You can now pair Apple TV with a new Apple Remote. 24 Chapter 3 Ready, set, watch. To unpair Apple TV from a previously paired...
When 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 Apple TV, you 've successfully unpaired the lost remote by pressing and holding » and ] for 6 seconds. You can now pair Apple TV with a new Apple Remote. 24 Chapter 3 Ready, set, watch. To unpair Apple TV from a previously paired...
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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 local environmental laws and guidelines. Replace the battery with a small object. Chapter 3 Ready,... set, watch. 25 Changing the Remote Battery When the battery charge in your Apple Remote is partially ejected. 2 Pull the battery compartment out and remove the battery. 3 Insert the replacement battery with the positive (∂) ...
... (·) 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 local environmental laws and guidelines. Replace the battery with a small object. Chapter 3 Ready,... set, watch. 25 Changing the Remote Battery When the battery charge in your Apple Remote is partially ejected. 2 Pull the battery compartment out and remove the battery. 3 Insert the replacement battery with the positive (∂) ...
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Once you press Play, you have 24 hours to start watching it. When a movie expires, it expires. 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 '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.
Once you press Play, you have 24 hours to start watching it. When a movie expires, it expires. 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 '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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... properly. If you have a problem with Apple TV can be solved quickly by unplugging Apple TV, your TV, your wireless networking equipment or AirPort Base Station, and your TV are on and working power source. Â Your TV is turned on Apple TV, select Network, and see the Apple TV Support page at www.apple.com/support/appletv. Troubleshooting When you 're...
... properly. If you have a problem with Apple TV can be solved quickly by unplugging Apple TV, your TV, your wireless networking equipment or AirPort Base Station, and your TV are on and working power source. Â Your TV is turned on Apple TV, select Network, and see the Apple TV Support page at www.apple.com/support/appletv. Troubleshooting When you 're...