Welcome. You’re watching Apple TV. This guide contains all the information you need to get from setup to your sofa.
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 Network Configuration 17 Connecting to iTunes Chapter 3: Watch.
Chapter 4: Problem? No Problem.
1 Connect. www.apple.
With Apple TV, you can rent high-definition movies, purchase TV shows, watch streaming content from Netflix, and enjoy podcasts, YouTube and Vimeo videos, and Internet radio. And, you can stream your personal iTunes content wirelessly from a Mac or PC, and view photos from your computer or Flickr on your widescreen HDTV, from the comfort of your couch. And with AirPlay, you can wirelessly stream videos, music, and photos from your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch to Apple TV.
What’s in the Box AC power cord Apple Remote Note: Your power cord may look different from the one pictured here. Chapter 1 Connect.
Apple TV at a Glance IR receiver Status light Power port £ HDMI port 8 Chapter 1 Connect.
IR receiver Use with the included Apple Remote to control Apple TV. Status light The status light flashes slowly when Apple TV starts up. When Apple TV is on, the status light glows. See “Status Light” on page 31. d Micro USB port For service and diagnostics. ≤ Power port Connect the included AC power cord to the power port on Apple TV. G Ethernet port If your network is Ethernet-based, connect an Ethernet cable.
What You Need To start using Apple TV, you need the following: High-Definition TV A high-definition TV capable of displaying 720p video Cables ÂÂ An HDMI cable to connect Apple TV to your TV ÂÂ An optical digital audio cable (if you plan to use one) Network ÂÂ An 802.11b, g, or n Wi-Fi wireless network (wireless video streaming requires 802.11g or 802.
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. You can connect Apple TV to a high-definition TV or home theater receiver that has an HDMI port, using an HDMI cable for both video and audio. You can also use an optical digital audio cable to connect Apple TV to a receiver for audio.
Step 1: Connecting the cables 1 Connect one end of an 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 to the audio input port on your receiver or TV, and the other end to the optical digital audio port on the back of Apple TV. HDMI port HDMI port Apple TV Television HDMI cable Note: The built-in 802.
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 wireless signal. Don’t place Apple TV on other electronic equipment in a media cabinet.
2 Configure. www.apple.
Apple TV helps you select and configure your wireless network connection, and, if you want to watch or listen to the contents of your iTunes library, connect to iTunes on your computer. Network Configuration Have your network name and password (if you use one) and your Apple Remote handy when you configure Apple TV. Make sure there are no obstructions between the remote and Apple TV. For information about using your remote, see Chapter 3, “Watch.” on page 19.
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 in your iTunes library on Apple TV, you need iTunes 10.2 or later installed on your computer. For a complete list of system requirements, see “Software and Accounts” on page 10. Updating Your iTunes Software You can update to the latest version of iTunes.
To set up Home Sharing in iTunes: 1 Open iTunes on your computer. 2 Choose Advanced > Turn On Home Sharing. 3 Type 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 more information about iTunes, open iTunes and choose Help > iTunes Help. To set up Home Sharing on Apple TV: 1 On Apple TV, choose Settings > Computers.
3 Watch. www.apple.
Read on to learn about pairing and 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. Up Select Left Right Down MENU Menu 20 Chapter 3 Watch.
Basic Remote Functions Your Apple Remote has the basic functions described below.
To pair Apple TV with the included remote: 1 Choose Settings from the Apple TV main menu. 2 Choose General > Remotes > Pair Apple Remote. You can also hold down Menu and Right for 6 seconds to pair Apple TV and the 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 only with the paired remote.
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 battery compartment cover. 2 Remove the battery. 3 Insert a CR2032 battery with the positive side (∂) facing up. 4 Replace the battery compartment cover and use a coin to tighten it.
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 expires, it’s no longer available for playback. To watch it again, you can rent it again from iTunes. Note: Rented movies are not available in all regions. 24 Chapter 3 Watch.
4 Problem? No Problem. www.apple.
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 a problem with Apple TV, there’s usually a quick and simple solution. First, make sure: ÂÂ The cables between Apple TV and your TV are pushed in all the way. ÂÂ The power cords for Apple TV and your TV are securely connected to a working power source.
ÂÂ If the Apple TV status light flashes once when you press buttons on the paired remote, the problem isn’t with the remote. See “If you can see a picture but Apple TV isn’t responding” on page 28. ÂÂ If you’re using an unpaired remote, the Apple TV status light flashes three times. ÂÂ If you paired Apple TV with an Apple Remote and you can’t find the paired remote, set Apple TV to work with any Apple Remote by holding down Menu and Left for 6 seconds on another remote.
If your TV screen appears fuzzy or black ÂÂ Make sure you’re using the correct HDMI cable and that it’s connected firmly to Apple TV and to your TV. ÂÂ Make sure the input setting on your TV matches the input port the HDMI cable is connected to. For information, see the documentation that came with your TV. ÂÂ Make sure your HDTV supports 720p video. If you can see a picture but Apple TV isn’t responding ÂÂ Hold down Menu on the Apple Remote to return to the Apple TV main menu.
If Apple TV doesn’t respond, try restoring it ÂÂ On Apple TV, choose Settings > General > Reset, and then select Restore. Restoring Apple TV can take some time, so be patient. ÂÂ If your network doesn’t use DHCP, choose Configure TCP/IP and enter the TCP/IP configuration. ÂÂ If Apple TV still doesn’t respond: ÂÂ Disconnect the power and HDMI cables from Apple TV. ÂÂ Connect one end of a micro USB cable (sold separately) to the back of Apple TV, and the other end to your computer.
If Apple TV isn’t playing your photo albums or slideshows ÂÂ Make sure you have photos in your photo library or in a folder on your computer. ÂÂ Make sure Apple TV and the computer you’re using are set up for Home Sharing. See “Setting Up Home Sharing” on page 17. ÂÂ Make sure the photos you want to share are selected. In iTunes, choose Advanced > “Choose Photos to Share,” and then select the photos you want to share. ÂÂ Make sure Apple TV and your computer are on the same local network.
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 a command from the remote (you paired a remote with Apple TV, but you’re using a remote that’s not paired) Flashes three times Having problems Flashes quickly Chapter 4 Problem? No Problem.
Service and Support More information about using Apple TV is available in iTunes 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 software downloads Go to: www.apple.com/support/appletv Using iTunes Open iTunes and choose Help > iTunes Help. For an onscreen iTunes tutorial (available in some areas only), go to: www.apple.
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’t join with reasonable ease, they probably don’t match. Make sure that the connector matches the port and that you have positioned the connector correctly in relation to the port.
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