Apple MC572LL/A - Manuals

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...

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...

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

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 ...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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, ...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...