Page 3 - Contents
3 Contents 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 Configuring your Apple TV 17 Connecting to iTunes Chapter 3: Watch. 20 Using your Apple remote 21 Basic remote functions 21 Pairing Apple TV with a remo...
Page 7 - What’s in the box; Your power cord may look different from the one pictured here.
Chapter 1 Connect. 7 Chapter 1 Connect. For information about See What you need to get started “What you need” on page 10 Setting up Apple TV “Setting up Apple TV” on page 11 Setting up your network connection “Configuring your Apple TV” on page 16 Using the Apple Remote “Using your Apple remote” on...
Page 8 - Apple TV at a glance
8 Chapter 1 Connect. Chapter 1 Connect. Apple TV at a glance Status light IR receiver £ HDMI port d Micro USB port Optical digital audio port G Ethernet port Power port
Page 10 - What you need; Cables
10 Chapter 1 Connect. Chapter 1 Connect. What you need To start using Apple TV, you need the following: High-definition TV A high-definition TV (HDTV ) that can display 720p or 1080p video Cables  An HDMI cable to connect Apple TV to your TV  An optical digital audio cable (optional) Network  An ...
Page 11 - Setting up Apple TV; You can connect Apple TV to an HDTV or home theater receiver
Chapter 1 Connect. 11 Chapter 1 Connect. Setting up Apple TV Apple TV connects to your TV through an HDMI port that delivers both audio and video. Before you set up Apple TV, look at the ports on the back of your TV to make sure you have the right cables: Â An HDMI cable: You can connect Apple TV to...
Page 12 - Connecting the cables; Connect one end of the HDMI cable to the back of your TV.
12 Chapter 1 Connect. Chapter 1 Connect. Step 1: Connecting the cables 1 Connect one end of the HDMI cable to the back of 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 optical digital audio cable for audio, connect one end of the cable t...
Page 13 - Connect the power cord; Don’t place anything on top of Apple TV. Objects placed on top may; Turn on your TV and select the input
Chapter 1 Connect. 13 Chapter 1 Connect. Step 2: Connect the power cord Connect one end of the power cord to the power port on the back of Apple TV and the other end to a power outlet. Power port Important: Don’t place anything on top of Apple TV. Objects placed on top may interfere with the wirele...
Page 16 - Configuring your Apple TV; Use a wired Ethernet network to connect,; Connecting to your wireless network; Use the Apple Remote to:
16 Chapter 2 Configure. Chapter 2 Configure. Apple TV helps you select and configure your wireless network connection, and connect to iTunes on your computer if you want to watch or listen to the contents of your iTunes library. Configuring your Apple TV Have your network name and password (if you u...
Page 17 - Connecting to iTunes; Updating your iTunes software; You should update to the latest version of iTunes:; Setting up Home Sharing
Chapter 2 Configure. 17 Chapter 2 Configure. If you don’t connect using DHCP, you may need to enter your IP address, subnet mask, router address, and DNS address. To complete the network connection, follow the onscreen instructions. Connecting to iTunes To access the content of your iTunes library o...
Page 18 - To set up Home Sharing in iTunes:; Open iTunes on your computer.; To set up Home Sharing on Apple TV:
18 Chapter 2 Configure. To set up Home Sharing in iTunes: 1 Open iTunes on your computer. 2 Choose Advanced > Turn On Home Sharing. 3 Enter your Apple ID and password, and then click Create Home Share. 4 Repeat steps 1 through 3 on each computer you want to use for Home Sharing. For information a...
Page 20 - Read on to learn about using your Apple Remote with Apple TV.; Using your Apple remote
20 Chapter 3 Watch. Chapter 3 Watch. Read on to learn about using your Apple Remote with Apple TV. Using your Apple remote Use the Apple Remote to control Apple TV settings and navigate your content. Make sure there are no obstructions between the remote and Apple TV. MENU Up Down Play/Pause Menu Le...
Page 21 - Basic remote functions; Here’s how to use your Apple Remote:; Pairing Apple TV with a remote; only; To pair Apple TV with the included remote:; Keep the remote pointed directly at Apple TV.
Chapter 3 Watch. 21 Chapter 3 Watch. Basic remote functions Here’s how to use your Apple Remote: To Do this Move through the menu options Press Up, Down, Left, or Right Select an option from a menu Press Select Return to a previous menu Press Menu Pause or resume current playback Press Play/Pause ( ...
Page 22 - Unpairing Apple TV from a remote; To unpair Apple TV from a paired remote:
22 Chapter 3 Watch. Chapter 3 Watch. Or, you can: 1 Choose Settings from the Apple TV main menu. 2 Choose General > Remotes > Pair Apple Remote. When you successfully pair your Apple Remote, Apple TV displays a chainlink symbol ( ) above a picture of a remote. Apple TV now works with only the ...
Page 23 - Changing the remote battery; To replace the battery:; Use a coin to remove the battery compartment cover.
Chapter 3 Watch. 23 Chapter 3 Watch. Changing the remote battery When the battery charge in your Apple Remote is low, Apple TV displays a picture of a remote and a warning symbol ( · ). Replace the battery with a CR2032 battery. Battery compartment To replace the battery: 1 Use a coin to remove the ...
Page 24 - Renting movies and purchasing TV shows
24 Chapter 3 Watch. Renting movies and purchasing TV shows You can rent standard or high-definition movies and purchase TV shows directly on Apple TV (where available). Follow the onscreen instructions to find out when a rented movie expires. Purchased TV shows don’t expire. When a rented movie expi...
Page 26 - Troubleshooting; First steps; If Apple TV isn’t responding, first make sure:
26 Chapter 4 Problem? No Problem. Chapter 4 Problem? No Problem. Most problems with Apple TV can be solved quickly by following the advice in this chapter. For additional tips and troubleshooting information, see the Apple TV Support page at www.apple.com/support/appletv. Troubleshooting If you have...
Page 27 - Status light; Additional steps; If Apple TV doesn’t respond to the previous steps, try the following.; If you can’t hear sound
Chapter 4 Problem? No Problem. 27 Chapter 4 Problem? No Problem. Status light The status light on the front of Apple TV indicates what’s happening. If Apple TV is The status light On Glows Off or in standby Is off Starting up Flashes slowly Accepting a command from the remote Flashes once Rejecting ...
Page 28 - If there’s noise coming from your TV speakers; On Apple TV, go to Settings > AirPlay and make sure AirPlay is enabled.; If Apple TV isn’t playing your photo albums or slideshows
28 Chapter 4 Problem? No Problem. Chapter 4 Problem? No Problem. Â Make sure you’re using the correct audio cable and that it’s connected firmly to Apple TV and to your TV or receiver. Â If you’re using the HDMI port for audio, make sure your TV supports audio through its HDMI port. The HDMI ports o...
Page 29 - If you don’t see your iTunes library under Computers on Apple TV; Make sure Apple TV and your computer are on the same local network.; If the remote isn’t working; Point the remote directly at Apple TV.
Chapter 4 Problem? No Problem. 29 Chapter 4 Problem? No Problem. Â Make sure Apple TV and your computer are on the same local network. Â Make sure Apple TV and your computer are using the same Home Sharing account. If you don’t see your iTunes library under Computers on Apple TV Â Make sure Apple TV...
Page 30 - If Apple TV can’t access the network; Make sure your HDTV supports 720p or 1080p video.
30 Chapter 4 Problem? No Problem. Chapter 4 Problem? No Problem. If Apple TV can’t access the network  Check for any obstructions, and adjust the location of the base station or Apple TV.  If your network has security enabled, make sure you enter the correct password.  If security is enabled on t...
Page 31 - If you can see a picture but Apple TV isn’t responding; Reset Apple TV by doing one of the following:; Resetting all the settings on your Apple TV; You can reset all of the settings on your Apple TV to factory values.; To reset all settings:
Chapter 4 Problem? No Problem. 31 Chapter 4 Problem? No Problem. If you can see a picture but Apple TV isn’t responding  Hold down Menu on the Apple Remote to return to the Apple TV main menu.  Make sure your TV is turned on and working properly. For information, see the documentation that came wi...
Page 32 - Restoring your Apple TV; Restoring Apple TV can take some time, so be patient.; To restore Apple TV using iTunes:
32 Chapter 4 Problem? No Problem. Chapter 4 Problem? No Problem. Restoring your Apple TV If Apple TV doesn’t respond to any of the previous steps, or if you want to reset Apple TV to its default settings, you can restore your Apple TV software. To restore Apple TV: Choose Settings > General > ...
Page 33 - Service and support; Serial and model numbers
Chapter 4 Problem? No Problem. 33 Chapter 4 Problem? No Problem. Service and support There’s more information about using Apple TV in iTunes onscreen help and on the web. This table describes where to get software and service information. To learn about Do this Service and support, discussions, tuto...
Page 34 - Care and cleaning; damage to Apple TV or other property.; Using connectors and ports
34 Chapter 4 Problem? No Problem. Care and cleaning NOTICE: Failure to follow these care and cleaning instructions could result in damage to Apple TV or other property. Using connectors and ports Never force a connector into a port. Check for obstructions on the port. If the connector and port don’...
