Page 3 - Troubleshooting
3. Ready, set, watch 4. Problem? No problem 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 28 Troubleshooting 33 Status Light 34 Service and Support 35 Serial Number 35 Care a...
Page 6 - For information about
6 Chapter 1 Connect. With Apple T V, you can rent high definition movies or purchase T V shows, music, and music videos from the iTunes Store, as well as watch podcasts and YouTube videos—all without leaving the comfort of your couch. You can enjoy digital photos in high definition from your .Mac We...
Page 7 - Chapter 1; What’s in the Box; Your power cord may look different from the one pictured here.
Chapter 1 Connect. 7 What’s in the Box Note: Your power cord may look different from the one pictured here. AC power cord Apple Remote MENU
Page 8 - What You Need; To start using your Apple T V, you need the following:; Widescreen TV; following resolutions:; Cables
8 Chapter 1 Connect. What You Need To start using your Apple T V, you need the following: Widescreen TV A widescreen, enhanced-definition or high-definition T V capable of at least one of the following resolutions:  1080p  1080i  720p  576p  480p Cables  An HDMI cable, or  Component video cab...
Page 9 - Network; A wired or wireless network; Computer and Software; Windows Vista
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 T V, your computer must meet the following system requirements:  A Mac wit...
Page 10 - Apple TV at a Glance
10 Chapter 1 Connect. Apple TV at a Glance optical audio £ G d audio video R L IR receiver Status light £ d Powerport HDMIport Componentvideo ports Analogaudio ports USBport Optical digitalaudio port G Ethernetport
Page 12 - Setting Up Apple TV; Connect audio and video cables to Apple T V and your widescreen T V; You can connect Apple TV to a widescreen TV that has:; An HDMI port, using an HDMI cable for both video and audio
12 Chapter 1 Connect. Setting Up Apple TV Apple T V connects to your T V through an HDMI port that delivers both audio and video to your T V, or through component video and audio ports. Before you set up, look at the ports on the back of your T V to make sure you have the appropriate cables. To get ...
Page 13 - Connecting the cables; Choose the setup that matches the ports on your T V or receiver.; To connect a widescreen TV with an HDMI port:; Connect one end of an HDMI cable to the back of your T V.
Chapter 1 Connect. 13 Step 1: Connecting the cables Choose the setup that matches the ports on your T V or receiver. To connect a widescreen TV with an HDMI port: 1 Connect one end of an HDMI cable to the back of your T V. 2 Connect the other end to the back of Apple T V. If your T V’s HDMI port is ...
Page 15 - Connect the power cord; interference with the wireless signal.; Turn on your TV and select the input; that came with your T V for information about its inputs.
Chapter 1 Connect. 15 Step 2: Connect the power cord Plug one end of the power cord into the back of Apple T V and the other end into a power outlet. Important: Don’t place anything on top of Apple T V. Objects placed on top may cause interference with the wireless signal. Step 3: Turn on your TV an...
Page 18 - Chapter 2; Network Configuration; Connecting to Your Wireless Network; hidden
18 Chapter 2 Configure. Apple T V helps you select and configure your wireless network connection, and, if you want to watch or listen to the content in your iTunes library, connect to iTunes on your computer. Network Configuration Have your network password (if you use one) and your Apple Remote ha...
Page 19 - Connecting to iTunes; of system requirements.; Updating Your iTunes Software; you can also go to iTunes Help to update to the latest
Chapter 2 Configure. 19 To finish the network connection, follow the onscreen instructions. Connecting to iTunes To access the content in your iTunes library on Apple T V, you need iTunes 7.6 or later installed on your computer. See “Computer and Software” on page 9 for a complete list of system req...
Page 20 - Pairing with iTunes; computer to Apple T V.; To set up Apple TV with your iTunes library:; Open iTunes on your computer.
20 Chapter 2 Configure. Pairing with iTunes After you set up your network connection, your T V screen displays a five-digit passcode, which you’ll need to enter in iTunes to sync or stream content from your computer to Apple T V. To set up Apple TV with your iTunes library: 1 Open iTunes on your com...
Page 22 - Chapter 3; Read on to learn about pairing and using your remote with Apple T V.; Using Your Apple Remote
22 Chapter 3 Ready, set, watch. Read on to learn about pairing and using your remote with Apple T V. Using Your Apple Remote Use the Apple Remote to control Apple T V settings and navigate through your content. Make sure there are no obstructions between the remote and Apple T V. Next/Fast-forward S...
Page 23 - To pair Apple TV with the included remote:; To
Chapter 3 Ready, set, watch. 23 Basic Remote Functions Your Apple Remote has the basic functions described below. Note: The ∂ and D on the Apple Remote don’t control the volume on your T V or receiver. Use the remote that came with your T V or receiver to change the volume. Pairing Apple TV with a R...
Page 24 - Unpairing Apple TV with a Remote; and; To unpair Apple TV from a previously paired remote:; Choose Settings from the Apple T V main menu.
24 Chapter 3 Ready, set, watch. When you’ve successfully paired your Apple Remote, Apple T V displays a chainlink ( ) symbol above a picture of a remote. Apple T V now works only with the paired remote. Unpairing Apple TV with a Remote If you lose the Apple Remote that you paired with Apple T V, you...
Page 25 - Changing the Remote Battery; remote and a warning (; To replace the battery:; compartment is partially ejected.
Chapter 3 Ready, set, watch. 25 Changing the Remote Battery When the battery charge in your Apple Remote is low, Apple T V displays a picture of a remote and a warning ( · ) symbol. Replace the battery with a CR2032 battery. To replace the battery: 1 Open the battery compartment by pressing the butt...
Page 26 - Renting Movies; watching before it expires.
26 Chapter 3 Ready, set, watch. 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 T V. When you rent a movie, you have 30 days to start watching it. Once you press Play, you have 24 hours to fi...
Page 28 - Chapter 4; Your T V is turned on and switched to the correct input.
28 Chapter 4 Problem? No problem. Most problems with Apple T V can be solved quickly by following the advice in this chapter. For additional tips and troubleshooting information, see the Apple T V Support page at www.apple.com/support/appletv. Troubleshooting When you have a problem with Apple T V, ...
Page 29 - If the remote isn’t working
Chapter 4 Problem? No problem. 29 If the remote isn’t working  If you’ve paired Apple T V and an Apple Remote, make sure you’re using the paired remote.  If you’re using the paired remote and the Apple T V status light flashes white when you press buttons on the remote, the problem isn’t with the ...
Page 30 - If your TV screen appears fuzzy or black
30 Chapter 4 Problem? No problem. Â Apple T V cannot connect to a wireless network that contains high (extended) ASCII or double-byte (Unicode) characters (such as Japanese, Korean, or Chinese) in their name or password. Â If your network has security enabled, make sure you’ve entered the correct pa...
Page 31 - If you can’t hear sound
Chapter 4 Problem? No problem. 31 Â If you paired an Apple Remote with Apple T V, make sure you’re using the paired remote. See “Pairing Apple T V with a Remote” on page 23. Â Reset Apple T V by unplugging it from the power outlet, waiting about five seconds, and plugging it in again. You can also p...
Page 32 - firmly to Apple T V and to your T V.; If Apple TV doesn’t appear in iTunes; menu on Apple T V, select Network, and see if Apple T V has an IP address.; If Apple TV isn’t playing your photo albums or slideshows
32 Chapter 4 Problem? No problem. Â Make sure the volume on your T V or receiver is turned up and isn’t muted. Â Make sure you’re using the correct audio cable (see page 13) and that it’s connected firmly to Apple T V and to your T V. Â If you’re using the HDMI port on your T V and Apple T V, make s...
Page 33 - Status Light; If Apple TV is
Chapter 4 Problem? No problem. 33 Status Light Apple T V has a status light on the front that indicates what’s happening. If Apple TV is The status light On Glows solid white Off or in standby Is off Starting up Blinks amber Accepting a command from the remote Flashes white once Rejecting a command ...
Page 34 - Service and Support; To learn about
34 Chapter 4 Problem? No problem. Service and Support More information about using Apple T V is available in onscreen help and on the web. The following table describes where to get software and service information. To learn about Do this Service and support, discussions, tutorials, and Apple softwa...
Page 35 - Serial Number; Using Connectors and Ports; connector correctly in relation to the port.; Keeping Apple TV Within Acceptable Temperatures; to Apple T V or other property.
Chapter 4 Problem? No problem. 35 Serial Number The serial number is printed on the bottom of Apple T V. You can also find the serial number in the Apple T V Settings menu. On Apple T V, choose Settings > About. Care and Cleaning Using Connectors and Ports Never force a connector into a port. Che...
Page 36 - Keeping the Outside of Apple TV Clean; compliance information, see the
36 Chapter 4 Problem? No problem. Keeping the Outside of Apple TV Clean To clean Apple T V, unplug the power cord and all cables. Then use a soft, lint-free cloth. Avoid getting moisture in openings. Don’t use window cleaners, household cleaners, aerosol sprays, solvents, alcohol, ammonia, or abrasi...
