Transfering content to Apple TV

Hi just wondering can I simply transfer videos I have converted with Handbrake into the hard disk of a Apple Tv via the usb? or keep my external hard drive attached that contains quicktime movies?
Many Thanks

eliotl wrote:
Hi just wondering can I simply transfer videos I have converted with Handbrake into the hard disk of a Apple Tv via the usb? or keep my external hard drive attached that contains quicktime movies?
No the USB is for 'diagnostic/service purposes' and cannot be used to transfer videos.
You MUST use iTunesto transfer any converted videos (by syncing them) to AppleTV.
AppleTV is not a storage device either if you delete the videos from itunes they'll get deleted from AppleTV at next sync.

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