Apple Tv 3rd Gen Setup Manual

							This guide contains all the information youneed to get from setup to your sofa.
Welcome. You’re watching Apple TV.  
						

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Contents
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	 Configuring	your	Apple	 TV
  17	 Connecting	to	iTunes
Chapter 3:  Watch.  20	 Using	your	Apple	remote
  21	 Basic	remote	functions
  21	 Pairing	Apple	 TV	with	a	remote
  22	 Unpairing	Apple	 TV	from	a	remote
  23	 Changing	the	remote	battery
  24	 Renting	movies	and	purchasing	 TV	shows  
						

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Chapter 4:  Problem? No Problem.  26	 Troubleshooting
  31	 Resetting	all	the	settings	on	your	Apple	 TV
  32	 Restoring	your	Apple	 TV
  33	 Service	and	support
  33	 Serial	and	model	numbers
  34	 Care	and	cleaning  
						

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Use	Apple	TV	to	watch	high-definition	movies	and	 TV	shows	directly	from	the	
iTunes	Store	on	your	widescreen	 TV.	Play	content	from	Netflix, 	view	live	and	
archived	sports	and	news, 	and	enjoy	podcasts,	YouTube, 	Vimeo, 	and	Internet	radio. 	
Stream	your	music	and	photos	from	iCloud, 	or	play	your	iTunes	content	wirelessly	
from	a	Mac	or	PC. 	View	full-screen	photo	slideshows	from	the	comfort	of	your	
couch. 	And	with	AirPlay, 	wirelessly	display	your	iPhone, 	iPad,	and	iPod	touch	
screen	on	Apple	 TV,	or	mirror	your	iPhone	4S	or	iPad	screen.
Note:  Content	availability	varies	by	region. 	AirPlay	requires	a	compatible	iOS	
device	and	version. 
						

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Chapter 1      Connect.
For information about See
What you need to get started “What	you	need”	on	page	10
Setting up Apple TV “Setting	up	Apple	TV”	on	page	11
Setting up your network connection “Configuring	your	Apple	TV”	on	page	16
Using the Apple Remote “Using	your	Apple	remote”	on	page	20
Troubleshooting Apple TV “Troubleshooting”	on	page	26
Apple TV safety information and warranty The	included	Apple TV Important Product 
Information Guide
What’s in the box
AC power cor d Apple Remot e
Note: Your	power	cord	may	look	different	from	the	one	pictured	here. 
						

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Apple TV at a glance
Status light
IR receiver
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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	27.
≤Power port
Connect	the	included	AC	power	cord	to	the	power	port	on	Apple	 TV.
£HDMI port
Connect	Apple	TV	to	the	HDMI	port	of	a	high-definition	 TV	using	an	HDMI	cable.
dMicro USB port
For	service	and	diagnostics.
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.
GEthernet port
If	your	network	is	Ethernet-based,	connect	an	Ethernet	cable.
ZBuilt-in 802.11n Wi-Fi technology
Connect	Apple	TV	to	your	wireless	network. 
						

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What you needTo	start	using	Apple	 TV,	you	need	the	following:
High-definition TVA	high-definition	 TV	(HDTV )	that	can	display	720p	or	1080p	video
Cables	
ÂAn	HDMI	cable	to	connect	Apple	 TV	to	your	TV
	
ÂAn	optical	digital	audio	cable	(optional)	
Network	
ÂAn	802.11a, 	b,	g, 	or	n	 Wi-Fi	wireless	network	(wireless	video	streaming	requires	
802.11a, 	g,	or	n), 	or	10/100Base-T	Ethernet	network	
	
ÂA	broadband	Internet	connection	(DSL, 	cable,	or	LAN)
	
ÂYour	wireless	network	name	and	password	(if	you	use	one)
Software and accountsTo	play	content	from	a	Mac	or	PC	on	Apple	 TV,	you	need:
	
ÂiTunes	10.5	or	later
	
ÂAn	Apple	ID	to	rent	movies	or	purchase	 TV	shows	from	the	iTunes	store,		
and	to	use	Home	Sharing	to	stream	content	from	a	Mac	or	PC
	
ÂA	Netflix	account	to	stream	content. 	Other	accounts	may	be	required	for	full	
access	to	some	Internet	content.