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Connect.
Setting Up Apple TV
Apple TV connects to your TV through an HDMI port that delivers both audio and
video to your TV, or through component video and audio ports. Before you set up,
look at the ports on the back of your TV to make sure you have the appropriate cables.
To get started:
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Connect audio and video cables to Apple TV and your widescreen TV
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Connect Apple TV to your wireless or Ethernet network
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Install the latest version of iTunes on your computer if you want to play content
from your computer on Apple TV
You can connect Apple TV to a widescreen TV that has:
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An HDMI port, using an HDMI cable for both video and audio
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Component video (Y, Pb, and Pr) ports, using a component video cable with green,
blue, and red connectors, and an audio cable
You can also connect Apple TV to a home theater receiver 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
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