Apple TV v1 woes- no control and won't play computer rented movies

I've got two possibly separate issues going on with my Apple TV v1.
1st issue- In Itunes, when my Apple TV is selected, I have no controls for changing settings, syncing. It has been this way since v2 was introduced and the ahem updates hit.
2nd issue- While I am able to play purchased downloaded movies and TV through streaming on my v1 Apple TV, my rented movies don't show up at all.
I would appreciate any help- most of all from Apple. I'd like to believe that Apple hasn't thrown the purchasers of Apple TV1 out to the dogs and that they would support both products with their updates.

I would guess this is a restriction of your internet service in the UAE - A lot of middle eastern countries are restricted. Get yourself a router that support VPN, purchase a subscription to StrongVPN and then you will appear to be in the UK.
Hope that helps
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