Apple MA711LL User Guide
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Welcome. You're watching Apple TV. This guide contains all the information you need to get from setup to your sofa. - Apple MA711LL | User Guide - Page 2
Contents. 1. Connect 7 What's in the Box 8 What You Need 10 Apple TV at a Glance 12 Setting Up Apple TV 2. Configure 18 Network Configuration 19 Connecting to iTunes - Apple MA711LL | User Guide - Page 3
Ready, set, watch 22 Using Your Apple Remote 23 Basic Remote Functions 23 Pairing Apple TV with a Remote 24 Unpairing Apple TV with a Remote 25 Changing the Remote Battery 26 Renting Movies 4. Problem? No problem 28 Troubleshooting 33 Status Light 34 Service and Support 35 Serial Number 35 Care and - Apple MA711LL | User Guide - Page 4
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1 Connect. 1 www.apple.com/support/appletv - Apple MA711LL | User Guide - Page 6
Using the Apple Remote Troubleshooting Apple TV Apple TV safety and warranty See "What You Need" on page 8 "Setting Up Apple TV" on page 12 "Configure." on page 17 "Ready, set, watch." on page 21 "Problem? No problem." on page 27 The Apple TV Important Product Information Guide 6 Chapter 1 Connect - Apple MA711LL | User Guide - Page 7
What's in the Box MENU AC power cord Apple Remote Note: Your power cord may look different from the one pictured here. Chapter 1 Connect. 7 - Apple MA711LL | User Guide - Page 8
What You Need To start using your Apple TV, you need the following: Widescreen TV A widescreen, enhanced-definition or high-definition TV capable of at least one of the following resolutions:  1080p  1080i  720p  576p  480p Cables  An HDMI cable, or  Component video cables, with analog audio - Apple MA711LL | User Guide - Page 9
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 TV, your computer must meet the following system requirements:  A Mac with Mac OS X v10.3.9, or v10.4.7 or later  A PC with Windows XP Home or - Apple MA711LL | User Guide - Page 10
Apple TV at a Glance d USB port Power port G Ethernet port d G £ video L audio R optical audio £ HDMI port Component video ports IR receiver Status light Optical digital audio port Analog audio ports 10 Chapter 1 Connect. - Apple MA711LL | User Guide - Page 11
Use with the included Apple Remote to control Apple TV. Status light The status light blinks amber when Apple TV starts up. When Apple TV is on, the status light glows solid white. For more information about the status light, see "Status Light" on page 33. d USB port For service and diagnostics - Apple MA711LL | User Guide - Page 12
or to a TV that has a DVI port using an HDMI-to-DVI cable for video and an audio cable. Important: Before you plug Apple TV into a power outlet, carefully read all of the following installation instructions and the safety information in the included Important Product Information Guide. 12 Chapter - Apple MA711LL | User Guide - Page 13
Step 1: Connecting the cables Choose the setup that matches the ports on your TV or receiver. To connect a widescreen TV with an HDMI port: 1 Connect one end of an HDMI cable to the back of your TV. 2 Connect the other end to the back of Apple TV. d G £ video L audio R optical audio HDMI port - Apple MA711LL | User Guide - Page 14
of a component video cable to the Y, Pb, and Pr ports on your TV and the connectors on the other end to Apple TV. 2 Connect an analog audio cable, with red and white connectors, between Apple TV and your TV. d G £ Component video cable video L audio R optical audio Left audio (white) Right - Apple MA711LL | User Guide - Page 15
screen the first time you use Apple TV, make sure the input you've selected on your TV matches the input you've plugged the cables into on your TV or receiver. If the input matches, you might need to select a screen resolution your TV supports. See "Problem? No problem." on page 27 and refer to - Apple MA711LL | User Guide - Page 16
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2 Configure. 2 www.apple.com/support/appletv - Apple MA711LL | User Guide - Page 18
, connect to iTunes on your computer. Network Configuration Have your network password (if you use one) and your Apple Remote handy to configure your Apple TV. Make sure there are no obstructions between the remote and Apple TV. See "Ready, set, watch." on page 21 for information about using your - Apple MA711LL | User Guide - Page 19
connection, follow the onscreen instructions. Connecting to iTunes To access the content in your iTunes library on Apple TV, you need iTunes 7.6 or later installed on your computer. See "Computer and Software" on page 9 for a complete list of system requirements. Updating Your iTunes Software You - Apple MA711LL | User Guide - Page 20
passcode, which you'll need to enter in iTunes to sync or stream content from your computer to Apple TV. To set up Apple TV with your iTunes library: 1 Open iTunes on your computer. 2 Select the Apple TV icon with "Click to set up" next to it in the Devices list. 3 Enter the 5-digit passcode from - Apple MA711LL | User Guide - Page 21
3 Ready, set, watch. 3 www.apple.com/support/appletv - Apple MA711LL | User Guide - Page 22
Apple Remote Use the Apple Remote to control Apple TV settings and navigate through your content. Make sure there are no obstructions between the remote and Apple TV. Menu up/scroll IR window Previous/Rewind Next/Fast-forward MENU Menu down/scroll Select/Play/Pause Menu Battery compartment - Apple MA711LL | User Guide - Page 23
Apple TV with a Remote The Apple Remote works with the built-in IR receiver on Apple TV. You can set Apple TV to work only with the included remote by pairing Apple TV and the remote. To pair Apple TV with the included remote: 1 Choose Settings from the Apple TV main menu. 2 Choose Pair Remote - Apple MA711LL | User Guide - Page 24
paired your Apple Remote, Apple TV displays a chainlink ( ) symbol above a picture of a remote. Apple TV now works only with the paired remote. Unpairing Apple TV with a Remote If you lose the Apple Remote that you paired with Apple TV, you can use any Apple Remote to unpair Apple TV from the - Apple MA711LL | User Guide - Page 25
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. Press this button with a small object. Positive (+) side faces up. MENU Pull the battery compartment free. To - Apple MA711LL | User Guide - Page 26
you press Play, you have 24 hours to finish watching before it expires. The Rented Movies menu shows when your rented movie is due to expire. When a movie expires, it's deleted to save storage space on Apple TV. Note: Rented movies are not available in all regions. 26 Chapter 3 Ready, set, watch. - Apple MA711LL | User Guide - Page 27
4 Problem? No problem. 4 www.apple.com/support/appletv - Apple MA711LL | User Guide - Page 28
and troubleshooting information, see the Apple TV Support page at www.apple.com/support/appletv. Troubleshooting When you have a problem with Apple TV, properly. If you're still having trouble, try resetting your equipment by unplugging Apple TV, your TV, your wireless networking equipment or AirPort - Apple MA711LL | User Guide - Page 29
Changing the Remote Battery" on page 25. If Apple TV can't access the network  Check the IP address Apple TV is using. If it starts with 169.x.x.x, then the router or base station may not be configured properly. Check to see if DHCP access is available or configure Apple TV with a manual IP address - Apple MA711LL | User Guide - Page 30
, you may need to select a video mode your TV supports. To select a video mode: 1 Press and hold both » and ∂ on the Apple Remote for about 6 seconds. 2 Press ∂ or D on the Apple Remote to cycle through the display resolutions. 3 When Apple TV reaches an acceptable display resolution and "If you can - Apple MA711LL | User Guide - Page 31
plugging it in again. You can also press and hold both » and D on the Apple Remote for about 6 seconds to reset Apple TV. Your movies and other content will remain on Apple TV. If Apple TV still doesn't respond, try restoring it to the original factory settings  Press and hold both » and D on the - Apple MA711LL | User Guide - Page 32
it's connected firmly to Apple TV and to your TV.  If you're using the HDMI port on your TV and Apple TV, make sure your TV supports audio through its HDMI port. The HDMI ports on some older TVs support only video. If Apple TV doesn't appear in iTunes  Make sure Apple TV is turned on and connected - Apple MA711LL | User Guide - Page 33
is On Off or in standby Starting up Accepting a command from the remote Rejecting a command from the remote (you've paired a remote with Apple TV but you're using a remote that's not paired) Having problems The status light Glows solid white Is off Blinks amber Flashes white once Flashes amber once - Apple MA711LL | User Guide - Page 34
, the Important Product Information Guide, the onscreen help, and online resources. If the unit still doesn't function, go to www.apple.com/support/appletv for information about how to obtain warranty service. Registering Apple TV Go to: www.apple.com/register 34 Chapter 4 Problem? No problem. - Apple MA711LL | User Guide - Page 35
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 > About. 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 - Apple MA711LL | User Guide - Page 36
, aerosol sprays, solvents, alcohol, ammonia, or abrasives to clean Apple TV. Disposing of Apple TV Properly For information about the proper disposal of Apple TV, and other important regulatory compliance information, see the Important Product Information Guide. 36 Chapter 4 Problem? No problem. - Apple MA711LL | User Guide - Page 37
, CA 95014-2084 408-996-1010 www.apple.com Apple, the Apple logo, AirPort, Apple TV, iLife, iPhoto, iTunes, Mac, Macintosh, Mac OS, and QuickTime are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Apple Store and .Mac are service marks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and - Apple MA711LL | User Guide - Page 38
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Welcome. You’re watching Apple TV.
This guide contains all the information you
need to get from setup to your sofa.