Apple MD199LL/A manual Status light, If you can’t hear sound

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Status light

The status light on the front of Apple TV indicates what’s happening.

If Apple TV is

The status light

On

Glows

 

 

Off or in standby

Is off

 

 

Starting up

Flashes slowly

 

 

Accepting a command from the remote

Flashes once

 

 

Rejecting a command from the remote

Flashes three times

(you paired a remote with Apple TV, but

 

you’re using a remote that’s not paired)

 

 

 

Having problems

Flashes quickly

 

 

Additional steps

If Apple TV doesn’t respond to the previous steps, try the following.

If you can’t hear sound

ÂÂ If Apple TV is connected to a receiver, make sure the receiver is turned on.

ÂÂ Make sure the input setting you selected on your TV or receiver matches the input your audio cable is connected to. For more information, see the documentation that came with your receiver.

ÂÂ Make sure the volume on your TV or receiver is turned up and isn’t muted.

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