Apple tv 3rd generation - Connect guide

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

What’s in the box

Note: Your power cord may look different from the one pictured here

Apple TV at a glance

What you need

To start using Apple TV, you need the following:

High-definition TV

A high-definition TV (HDTV) that can display 720p or 1080p video

Cables

• An HDMI cable to connect Apple TV to your TV
• An optical digital audio cable (optional)

Network

• An 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
• A broadband Internet connection (DSL, cable, or LAN)
• Your wireless network name and password (if you use one)

Software and accounts

To play content from a Mac or PC on Apple TV, you need:

• iTunes 10.5 or later
• An 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
• A Netflix account to stream content. Other accounts may be required for full access to some Internet content

Step 1:  Connecting the cables

1. 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.

 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.

Step 2:  Connect the power cord

Connect one end of the power cord to the power port on the back of Apple TV and the other end to a power outlet

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 input

The first time you use Apple TV, it helps you choose a language and select a network.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.