Apple TV 2nd Generation Setup Guide
Apple TV 2nd Generation Setup Guide
Contents 3
Chapter 4: Problem? No Problem.
26 Troubleshooting
31 Status Light
32 Service and Support
32 Serial Number
33 Care and Cleaning
4 Contents
1
Connect.
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With Apple TV, you can rent high-definition movies and TV shows, watch
streaming content from Netflix, and enjoy podcasts, YouTube videos, and Internet
radio. And, you can stream all of your personal iTunes content from a Mac or PC,
and view photos from your computer, MobileMe, or Flickr all wirelessly to your
widescreen HDTV, from the comfort of your couch.
Note: Content availability varies by region.
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What’s in the Box
Note: Your power cord may look different from the one pictured here.
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Apple TV at a Glance
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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.
£ HDMI port
Connect Apple TV to the HDMI port of a high-definition TV using an HDMI cable.
Optical digital audio port
Connect Apple TV to a home theater receiver that has an optical digital audio port,
using an optical digital audio (also called S/PDIF or TOSLINK) cable.
Z Built-in Wi-Fi/AirPort wireless
Connect Apple TV to your wireless network.
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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 AirPort Extreme, 802.11b, g, or n Wi-Fi wireless network (wireless video streaming
requires 802.11g or 802.11n), or 10/100Base-T Ethernet network
ÂÂ A broadband Internet connection (DSL, cable, or LAN)
ÂÂ Your wireless network name and password (if you use one)
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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 also use an optical digital audio cable to connect Apple TV to a receiver
for audio.
Important: Before you connect Apple TV to a power outlet, carefully read
these installation instructions and the safety information in the included
Important Product Information Guide.
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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.
Apple TV
Television
HDMI cable
Note: The built-in 802.11 Wi-Fi connects Apple TV to your wireless network.
If your network is Ethernet-based, connect Apple TV to your network using an
Ethernet cable.
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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.
If you see just a black screen the first time you use Apple TV, make sure the input
setting you’ve selected on your TV matches the input you connected the cables
to on your TV or home theater receiver. See Chapter 4, “Problem? No Problem.” on
page 25, and refer to the documentation that came with your TV for information
about its inputs.
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2
Configure.
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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:
ÂÂ Use a wired Ethernet network to connect, Apple TV automatically detects your
network.
ÂÂ Use a wireless network to connect, Apple TV helps you select and configure your
network connection.
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If you don’t connect using DHCP, you may need to enter your IP address, subnet
mask, router address, and DNS address.
Connecting to iTunes
To access the contents in your iTunes library on Apple TV, you need iTunes 10 or
later installed on your computer. For a complete list of system requirements, see
“Software and Accounts” on page 10.
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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.
2 Choose Turn On Home Sharing, and then enter the same Apple ID and password
you entered on your computer.
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3
Watch.
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Read on to learn about pairing and using your Apple Remote with Apple TV.
Up Select
Left Right
Down
MENU
Menu Play/Pause
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Basic Remote Functions
Your Apple Remote has the basic functions described below.
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
Return to the main menu Press and hold Menu
Reset Apple TV Press and hold Menu and Down for 6 seconds
Pair Apple TV and a remote Press and hold Menu and Right for 6 seconds
Up and Down on the Apple Remote don’t control the volume on your TV or
home theater receiver. Use the remote that came with your TV or receiver to
change the volume.
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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 press and hold 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.
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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
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Renting Movies and TV Shows
You can rent standard or high-definition movies and TV shows directly on
Apple TV (where available). Follow the on-screen instructions to find out when
a movie or TV show expires.
When a movie or TV show expires, it’s no longer available for playback. To watch it
again, you can re-rent it from iTunes.
Note: Rented movies and TV shows are not available in all regions.
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4
Problem? No Problem.
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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 Your TV is turned on and set to the correct input.
ÂÂ Apple TV is connected to your network. Go to the Settings menu on Apple TV,
select Network, and see if Apple TV has an IP address.
ÂÂ Your network and Internet connections are on and working properly.
If you still have trouble, try resetting your equipment by disconnecting Apple TV,
your TV, your wireless networking equipment or AirPort base station, and your
router from the power outlet. Wait 30 seconds, and then reconnect everything.
If the remote isn’t working
ÂÂ Point the remote directly at Apple TV.
ÂÂ If you paired Apple TV with an Apple Remote, make sure you’re using the
paired remote.
Serial Number
The serial number is printed on the bottom of Apple TV. You can also find the
serial number in the Apple TV Settings menu. On Apple TV, choose Settings >
General > About.