Apple TV/Video User's Guide

Apple TVUser’s Guide

2 11 2 Getting Started Use the information in this chapter to set up and configure Apple TV. To get started you need to:Â Connect audio and video c

12 Chapter 2 Getting Started Setting Up Apple TV Before you begin, look at the back of your TV or receiver and find the audio and video ports. M

Chapter 2 Getting Started 13 To connect a widescreen TV with component video and analog audio ports:1 Connect the green, blue, and red connector

14 Chapter 2 Getting Started To connect a widescreen TV with a DVI video port1 Connect an HDMI-to-DVI video cable to the DVI port on your TV and

Chapter 2 Getting Started 15 To connect a widescreen TV and a receiver:1 Connect an HDMI or component video cable between your TV and Apple TV.

16 Chapter 2 Getting Started Step 2: Connect an Ethernet cable (optional) If you have a wireless network, you can skip this step. If you have a

Chapter 2 Getting Started 17 Note: If you see just a black screen the first time you use Apple TV, make sure the input you’ve selected on your

18 Chapter 2 Getting StartedUpdating Your iTunes SoftwareTo use Apple TV, you need iTunes 7.1 or later installed on your computer. You can download

3 193 Managing Your ContentUse iTunes to manage the movies, TV shows, music, and other content you purchase and download from the iTunes Store. Organi

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20 Chapter 3 Managing Your ContentAdding Movies, TV Shows, and MusicYou can set up iTunes to add content to Apple TV in the following ways:Â Automa

Chapter 3 Managing Your Content 21To sync content:1 On your computer, open iTunes and select Apple TV in the Devices list.2 Choose the content you

22 Chapter 3 Managing Your ContentTo set iTunes to sync selected content:1 On your computer, open iTunes and select Apple TV from the Devices list.

Chapter 3 Managing Your Content 23Note: The time it takes to begin viewing streaming video on Apple TV is dependent upon your network speed.To str

24 Chapter 3 Managing Your ContentImporting and Syncing PhotosImport digital photos to your computer and sync them to Apple TV. View photos individ

Chapter 3 Managing Your Content 25Syncing Photos to Apple TVYou can sync photos to Apple TV from iPhoto or from a folder on your hard disk. If you

26 Chapter 3 Managing Your ContentTo sync photos from a folder on your hard disk to Apple TV:1 Drag the images you want into a folder on your compu

4 274 Using Apple TVRead on to learn about using your remote, watching movies and TV shows, listening to music, and more on Apple TV.Using Your Apple

28 Chapter 4 Using Apple TVPairing Apple TV with a RemoteThe Apple Remote works with the built-in IR receiver on Apple TV. You can set Apple TV to

Chapter 4 Using Apple TV 29Basic Remote FunctionsYour Apple Remote has a few basic functions described below.Changing the Remote BatteryWhen the ba

3 Contents 5 Chapter 1: Welcome6 Apple TV Components 7 What You Need to Set Up Apple TV 8 Apple TV at a Glance 11 Chapter 2: Getting Started12 Se

30 Chapter 4 Using Apple TVTo replace the battery:1 Open the battery compartment by pressing the button with a small object until the compartment i

Chapter 4 Using Apple TV 31MoviesIn the Movie menu, you have a choice of watching: Previews of movies available on the iTunes Store  Trailers of

32 Chapter 4 Using Apple TVMusic VideosYou can purchase your favorite music videos from the iTunes store and watch them on Apple TV. To watch music

Chapter 4 Using Apple TV 33Listening to Music, Audiobooks, and PodcastsImport songs and other audio into your iTunes library on your computer and l

34 Chapter 4 Using Apple TVAudiobooksTo listen to audiobooks that you purchased from the iTunes store, choose Audiobooks in the Music menu. If you

Chapter 4 Using Apple TV 35If the podcast you’re watching has chapters, press ‘ to skip to the next chapter or press ] to skip to the beginning of

36 Chapter 4 Using Apple TVChanging Apple TV SettingsUse the Settings menu to manage Apple TV settings.Choose To do thisAbout View the name of your

Chapter 4 Using Apple TV 37Using the Sources MenuUse the Sources menu to switch between synced and streaming content. To view synced content, choos

38 Chapter 4 Using Apple TVTo stream content from another iTunes library:1 Select “Connect to New iTunes” from the Apple TV Sources menu.2 Make a n

5 395 Tips and TroubleshootingMost problems with Apple TV can be solved quickly by following the advice in this chapter.When you have a problem with A

4 Contents 35 Viewing Photos 36 Changing Apple TV Settings 37 Using the Sources Menu 39 Chapter 5: Tips and Troubleshooting43 Apple TV Status Ligh

40 Chapter 5 Tips and TroubleshootingIf your TV screen appears fuzzy or black:Â Make sure you’re using the correct video cables (see page 12) and t

Chapter 5 Tips and Troubleshooting 41If you can’t hear sound:  If Apple TV is connected to a receiver, make sure the receiver is turned on. Make

42 Chapter 5 Tips and Troubleshooting If Apple TV displays a picture of a remote and a warning (·) symbol, you need to replace the battery in the

Chapter 5 Tips and Troubleshooting 43Apple TV Status Light Apple TV has a status light on the front that indicates what’s happening.If Apple TV is

6 456 Learning More, Service, and SupportMore information about using Apple TV is available in onscreen help and on the web. The following table descr

46 Chapter 6 Learning More, Service, and SupportFinding Your Apple TV Serial Number The serial number is printed on the bottom of Apple TV. You can

Chapter 6 Learning More, Service, and Support 47Disposing of Apple TV ProperlyFor information about the proper disposal of Apple TV, and other impo

1 5 1 Welcome Congratulations on purchasing Apple TV. Read this section to learn about the features of Apple TV and what you need to set it up. Buy

6 Chapter 1 Welcome Apple TV Components Note: Your power cord may look different from the one pictured here.AC power cord Apple RemoteMENU

Chapter 1 Welcome 7 What You Need to Set Up Apple TV A Macintosh computer with: Mac OS X system software version 10.3.9, or 10.4.8 or later 1

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Chapter 1 Welcome 9Status light The status light blinks amber when Apple TV starts up. When Apple TV is on, the status light is solid white. For