Apple TV User’s Guide
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Contents 5 6 7 8 Chapter 1: Welcome Apple TV Components What You Need to Set Up Apple TV Apple TV at a Glance 11 Chapter 2: Getting Started 12 Setting Up Apple TV 17 Configuring Apple TV 19 19 20 23 24 Chapter 3: Managing Your Content Importing Content into iTunes Adding Movies, TV Shows, and Music Adding Podcasts Importing and Syncing Photos 27 27 30 33 Chapter 4: Using Apple TV Using Your Apple Remote Watching Video Listening to Music, Audiobooks, and Podcasts 3
35 Viewing Photos 36 Changing Apple TV Settings 37 Using the Sources Menu 39 Chapter 5: Tips and Troubleshooting 43 Apple TV Status Light 45 Chapter 6: Learning More, Service, and Support 46 Finding Your Apple TV Serial Number 46 Important Care and Cleaning Information 4 Contents
1 Welcome 1 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 movies, TV shows, music, and more from the iTunes Store, organize it all in your iTunes library, and enjoy it on Apple TV.
Apple TV Components M U EN AC power cord Apple Remote Note: Your power cord may look different from the one pictured here.
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 GHz Power PC G4 or G5, or an Intel processor  QuickTime 7.1.5 or later  256 MB RAM  16 MB video RAM, or  A Windows-based computer with:  Windows XP (Home or Professional, with SP2)  2.0 GHz Pentium processor or better  QuickTime 7.1.5 or later (included with iTunes 7.1)  512 MB RAM  32 MB video RAM  iTunes 7.1 or later, which you can download from www.apple.
Apple TV at a Glance IR receiver Status light d USB port d G £ Power port G Ethernet port 8 Chapter 1 Welcome video L £ HDMI port audio R optical audio Component video ports Optical digital audio port Analog audio ports
Status light The status light blinks amber when Apple TV starts up. When Apple TV is on, the status light is solid white. For more information about the status light, see “Apple TV Status Light” on page 43. IR receiver Use with the included Apple Remote to control Apple TV. ≤ Power port Plug the included AC power cord into Apple TV. d USB port For service and diagnostics. Z Built-in WiFi/AirPort wireless Connect Apple TV to your wireless network.
2 Getting Started 2 Use the information in this chapter to set up and configure Apple TV.
Setting Up Apple TV Before you begin, look at the back of your TV or receiver and find the audio and video ports. Make sure you have the appropriate cables for your setup. 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.
To connect a widescreen TV with component video and analog audio ports: 1 Connect the green, blue, and red connectors on one end 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.
To connect a widescreen TV with a DVI video port 1 Connect an HDMI-to-DVI video cable to the DVI port on your TV and the HDMI port on Apple TV. 2 Connect an optical digital or analog audio cable between your TV and Apple TV.
To connect a widescreen TV and a receiver: 1 Connect an HDMI or component video cable between your TV and Apple TV. 2 Connect an optical digital or analog audio cable to your receiver and Apple TV. Speakers d G £ video L audio R optical audio Apple TV HDMI port HDMI cable Optical digital audio port Home theater receiver TV HDMI port Note: Alternatively, you can connect a video cable between Apple TV and your receiver and then connect a video cable between your receiver and TV.
Step 2: Connect an Ethernet cable (optional) If you have a wireless network, you can skip this step. If you have an Ethernet network, connect an Ethernet cable from your network to the Ethernet port on the back of Apple TV. Step 3: Connect the power cord Plug one end of the power cord into the back of Apple TV and the other end into a power outlet. Power port d G £ video L audio R optical audio Important: Don’t place anything on top of Apple TV.
Note: If you see just a black 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 “Tips and Troubleshooting” on page 39, and see the documentation that came with your TV for information about its inputs.
Updating Your iTunes Software To use Apple TV, you need iTunes 7.1 or later installed on your computer. You can download the latest version of iTunes at www.apple.com/itunes/download. On a Mac, you can also use Software Update to update to the latest version of iTunes. To use Software Update, choose Apple () > Software Update. To use iTunes 7.1 on a Mac, you need to update your system software to Mac OS v10.3.9, or 10.4.8 or later and update to QuickTime 7.1.5.
3 Managing Your Content 3 Use iTunes to manage the movies, TV shows, music, and other content you purchase and download from the iTunes Store. Organize your content in iTunes and watch or listen to it on Apple TV.
Adding Movies, TV Shows, and Music You can set up iTunes to add content to Apple TV in the following ways:  Automatically sync content  Sync selected content  Stream content Automatically Syncing Content Syncing is the simplest way to add content to Apple TV. Syncing copies content from your iTunes library and stores it on Apple TV. By default, iTunes automatically syncs your content to Apple TV. Your computer doesn’t have to be on to view content you sync to Apple TV.
To sync content: 1 On your computer, open iTunes and select Apple TV in the Devices list. 2 Choose the content you want to sync from the Movies, TV Shows, Music, or other tabs. iTunes automatically syncs content whenever iTunes is open and Apple TV is on. To turn off syncing: 1 On Apple TV, choose Sources in the main menu. 2 Select Syncing > Turn Off Syncing. To sync Apple TV to a different iTunes library: 1 On Apple TV, choose Sources in the main menu. 2 Select Syncing > Change iTunes Library.
To set iTunes to sync selected content: 1 On your computer, open iTunes and select Apple TV from the Devices list. 2 Click a tab, for example, Movies. 3 Select “Sync movies.” 4 Choose “Selected Movies” or “Selected Playlists” from the pop-up menu. 5 Select the movies or playlists you want. 6 Click Apply. Streaming Content When you stream content, it isn’t stored on Apple TV. Streaming carries the content over your local network while you watch or listen to it.
Note: The time it takes to begin viewing streaming video on Apple TV is dependent upon your network speed. To stream content from a different library that’s been set up for streaming, go to the Sources menu on Apple TV and then choose another library. If Apple TV is synced with an iTunes library, it is already set up to stream content from that library. Adding Podcasts Listen to audio podcasts or watch video podcasts from your iTunes library on Apple TV.
Importing and Syncing Photos Import digital photos to your computer and sync them to Apple TV. View photos individually or as a photo slideshow. Read this section to learn how. To import photos to a Mac using iPhoto: 1 Connect the camera or photo card reader to your computer. 2 Open iPhoto if it doesn’t open automatically. 3 Click Import. Images are imported into iPhoto. You can import other digital images into iPhoto, such as images you download from the web.
Syncing Photos to Apple TV You can sync photos to Apple TV from iPhoto or from a folder on your hard disk. If you have a Mac and iPhoto 4.0.3 or later, you can add iPhoto albums automatically. If you have a Windows PC and Adobe Photoshop Album 2.0 or later, or Adobe Photoshop Elements 3.0 or later, you can sync photo collections automatically. You can’t stream photos to Apple TV.
To sync photos from a folder on your hard disk to Apple TV: 1 Drag the images you want into a folder on your computer. If you want images to appear in separate photo albums on Apple TV, create folders inside the main image folder, and drag images into the new folders. 2 In iTunes, select the Apple TV icon in the Devices list. 3 Select “Sync photos from: . . .” 4 Choose “Choose Folder” from the pop-up menu and select your image folder. 5 Click Apply.
4 4 Using Apple TV Read on to learn about using your remote, watching movies and TV shows, listening to music, and more on Apple TV. Using Your 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.
Pairing 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 Control. You can also press and hold » and ‘ for 6 seconds to pair Apple TV and the remote.
Basic Remote Functions Your Apple Remote has a few basic functions described below.
To replace the battery: 1 Open the battery compartment by pressing the button with a small object until the compartment is partially ejected. 2 Pull the battery compartment out and remove the battery. 3 Insert the replacement battery with the positive (+) side facing up. 4 Reinsert the battery compartment into the remote. 5 Dispose of the used battery according to your local environmental laws and guidelines. Watching Video You can watch movies, TV shows, music videos, and video podcasts on Apple TV.
Movies In the Movie menu, you have a choice of watching:  Previews of movies available on the iTunes Store  Trailers of movies in theaters  Movies in your iTunes library that you sync or stream to Apple TV Movies are listed by title. Use ∂ or D on the remote to choose a movie. You’ll see the title and other information about the movie. Press ’ to watch the movie. TV Shows Purchase and download your favorite TV shows from the iTunes Store and watch them on your TV.
Music Videos You can purchase your favorite music videos from the iTunes store and watch them on Apple TV. To watch music videos: 1 Choose Music from the Apple TV menu. 2 Choose Music Videos, and then select a music video. 3 Press ’ on the remote to watch the music video. Video Podcasts You can watch the video podcasts in your iTunes library on Apple TV. Most podcasts are free and you can download or subscribe to them from iTunes.
Listening to Music, Audiobooks, and Podcasts Import songs and other audio into your iTunes library on your computer and listen to them on Apple TV. You can also listen to audiobooks purchased from the iTunes Store and audio podcasts. To listen to music and other audio, use the remote as described below.
Audiobooks To listen to audiobooks that you purchased from the iTunes store, choose Audiobooks in the Music menu. If you stop listening to an audiobook on Apple TV and go back to it later, the audiobook begins playing from where you left off. If the audiobook you’re listening to has chapters, you can press ‘ on the remote to skip to the next chapter. Press ] on the remote to skip to the beginning of the current chapter or to the previous chapter in the audiobook.
If the podcast you’re watching has chapters, press ‘ to skip to the next chapter or press ] to skip to the beginning of the current chapter. For information about podcasts, open iTunes and choose Help > iTunes Help. Then search for “podcasts.” Viewing Photos View photos on Apple TV as albums or as a slideshow with music. To view photos on Apple TV: 1 Choose Photos from the Apple TV menu. 2 Choose the album or slideshow you want to view. 3 Press ’ on the remote to watch the slideshow.
Changing Apple TV Settings Use the Settings menu to manage Apple TV settings.
Using the Sources Menu Use the Sources menu to switch between synced and streaming content. To view synced content, choose Sources from the Apple TV main menu, and then select Apple TV to access your content. You can also stream content from other iTunes libraries on your network. You can stream content to Apple TV from the iTunes library you’ve set up for syncing and from up to five additional iTunes libraries on your network. Make sure iTunes is open on the computer you want to stream content from.
To stream content from another iTunes library: 1 Select “Connect to New iTunes” from the Apple TV Sources menu. 2 Make a note of the passcode on your TV screen. 3 Open iTunes on your computer. 4 Select the Apple TV icon with “Click to set up” next to it in the Devices list. 5 Enter the 5-digit passcode from your TV screen. Choose Sources from the Apple TV main menu, and then select the name of the iTunes library you want to access.
5 Tips and Troubleshooting 5 Most problems with Apple TV can be solved quickly by following the advice in this chapter. When you have a problem with Apple TV, there’s usually a quick and simple solution. First, make sure: Â The audio and video cables between Apple TV and your TV are pushed in all the way. Â The power cords for Apple TV and your TV are securely connected to a working power source. Â Your TV is turned on and switched to the correct input. Â Apple TV is connected to the network.
If your TV screen appears fuzzy or black: Â Make sure you’re using the correct video cables (see page 12) and that they are connected firmly to Apple TV and to your TV. Â Make sure the input setting you’ve selected on your TV matches the input you have your video cables connected to. See the documentation that came with your TV for more information. If your TV screen still appears fuzzy or black, you may need to select a video mode your TV supports.
If you can’t hear sound: Â If Apple TV is connected to a receiver, make sure the receiver is turned on. Â Make sure the input setting you’ve selected on your receiver matches the input you have your audio cables connected to. See the documentation that came with your receiver for more information. Â Make sure the volume on your TV or receiver is turned up and isn’t muted. Â Make sure you’re using the correct audio cable (see page 12) and that it’s connected firmly to Apple TV and to your TV.
 If Apple TV displays a picture of a remote and a warning (·) symbol, you need to replace the battery in the remote. See “Changing the Remote Battery” on page 29. If Apple TV doesn’t appear in iTunes:  Make sure Apple TV is turned on and connected to your network. Go to the Settings menu on Apple TV, select Network, and see if Apple TV has an IP address.  Choose Preferences in iTunes, click Apple TV, and make sure “Look for Apple TVs” is selected.
Apple TV Status Light Apple TV has a status light on the front that indicates what’s happening.
6 Learning More, Service, and Support 6 More information about using Apple TV 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 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.
Finding Your Apple TV 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 > About. Important Care and Cleaning Information WARNING: 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.
Disposing of Apple TV Properly For information about the proper disposal of Apple TV, and other important regulatory compliance information, see the Apple TV Safety and Regulatory Compliance Information booklet.
