Apple Tv 3rd Gen Setup Manual

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Chapter 1      Connect.
Setting up Apple TVApple	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:
	
ÂAn HDMI cable: 	 You	can	connect	Apple	 TV	to	an	HDTV	or	home	theater	receiver	
that	has	an	HDMI	port, 	using	an	HDMI	cable	for	both	video	and	audio.
	
ÂAn optical digital audio cable (optional): 	Use	this	cable	if	you	want	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		
Apple TV Important Product Information Guide. 
						

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Step 1: Connecting the cables1  Connect	one	end	of	the	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.
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Note:  The	built-in	802.11	 Wi-Fi	technology	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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Chapter 1      Connect.
Step 2: Connect the power cordConnect	one	end	of	the	power	cord	to	the	power	port	on	the	back	of	Apple	 TV	
and	the	other	end	to	a	power	outlet.
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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	top	of	other	electronic	
equipment	in	a	media	cabinet.
Step 3:  Turn on your TV and select the inputThe	first	time	you	use	Apple	 TV,	it	helps	you	choose	a	language	and	select	a	
network. 	See	Chapter	2, 	“Configure.” 	on	page	15.
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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Configure.
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							16Chapter 2      Configure.Chapter 2     Configure.
Apple	TV	helps	you	select	and	configure	your	wireless	network	connection, 	and	
connect	 to	iTunes	 on	your	 computer	 if	you	 want	 to	watch	 or	listen	 to	the	 contents	
of	your	iTunes	library.
Configuring your Apple TVHave	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:
	
ÂUse a wired Ethernet network to connect,	Apple	 TV	automatically	detects	
your	network.
	
ÂUse a wireless network to connect,	Apple	 TV	helps	you	select	and	configure	
your	network	connection.
Connecting to your wireless networkApple	 TV	helps	you	connect	to	your	wireless	network. 	If	you	use	a	name	and	
password	to	access	your	network, 	have	them	ready.
Use	the	Apple	Remote	to:
1  Select	your	network	from	the	list, 	or	enter	your	network	name	if	the	network		
is	hidden.
2  Enter	your	network	password	(if	you	use	one). 
						

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Chapter 2      Configure.
If	you	don’t	connect	using	DHCP, 	you	may	need	to	enter	your	IP	address, 	subnet	
mask, 	router	address, 	and	DNS	address. 	
To	complete	the	network	connection, 	follow	the	onscreen	instructions.
Connecting to iTunesTo	access	the	content	of	your	iTunes	library	on	Apple	 TV,	you	need	iTunes	10.5	or	
later	installed	on	your	computer. 	For	a	list	of	system	requirements, 	see	“Software	
and	accounts” 	on	page	10.
Updating your iTunes softwareYou	should	update	to	the	latest	version	of	iTunes:
	
ÂOn a Mac,	use	Software	Update	to	update	to	the	latest	version	of	iTunes. 	To	use	
Software	Update, 	choose	Apple	()	>	Software	Update.
	
ÂOn a Windows-based computer,	go	to	iTunes	Help	to	update	to	the	latest	version	
of	iTunes. 	Open	iTunes, 	and	then	choose	Help	>	Check	for	Updates.
Setting up Home SharingAfter	you	set	up	your	network	connection, 	you	need	to	set	up	iTunes	and	
Apple	 TV	to	share	the	contents	of	your	iTunes	library. 	Use	Home	Sharing	in	
iTunes	and	on	Apple	 TV	to	share	the	iTunes	library	of	any	computer	on	your	local	
network	that	has	Home	Sharing	set	up. 
						

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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  Enter	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	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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Watch.
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							20Chapter 3      Watch.Chapter 3     Watch.
Read	on	to	learn	about	using	your	Apple	Remote	with	Apple	 TV.
Using your Apple remoteUse	the	Apple	Remote	to	control	Apple	TV	settings	and	navigate	your	content.	
Make	sure	there	are	no	obstructions	between	the	remote	and	Apple	 TV.
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