iPod and iPhone: TV out support
Summary
The following devices have support for TV out:
- iPod touch
- iPod touch (2nd generation)
- iPhone (software version 1.1.1 or later required)
- iPhone 3G
- iPod nano (3rd generation)
- iPod nano (4th generation)
- iPod classic
- iPod (5th generation)
- iPod with color display (iPod photo)
Note: Other iPod models may support viewing of photos or slideshows on the iPod display but do not support TV out.
The following docks support TV out when used with an iPod model or iPhone that supports TV out:
- Apple Universal Dock (requires either the Apple Composite AV Cable or the Apple Component AV Cable - will not work with the iPod AV Cable).
- iPod Universal Dock or iPod with color display Dock (iPod photo Dock)
Important: The iPhone dock does not support TV out.
iPod models that support TV out can support viewing on a television in several different ways. Use the tables below to see which cables and docks can be used with each iPod model. Check the documentation that came with the cable or iPod for information on how to connect and enable TV out.
Products Affected
iPhone, iPod
Cable compatibility
All you need to get TV out is a compatible iPod or iPhone and the correct cable. If your device works with the component and composite cables, then the choice depends on the TV(s) you will be connecting to.
| iPod model | iPod AV Cable | Apple Composite AV Cable | Apple Component AV Cable | |
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| iPod with color display (iPod photo) | √ | √ | - | |
| iPod (5th generation) | √ | √ | - | |
| iPod classic | - | √ | √1 | |
| iPod nano (3rd generation) | - | √ | √1 | |
| iPod nano (4th generation) |
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√ | √1 | |
| iPod touch | - | √ | √2 | |
| iPod touch (2nd generation) | - | √ | √2 | |
| iPhone3 | - | √ | √2 | |
| iPhone 3G | - | √ | √2 | |
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iPod, Cable, and Dock compatibility
A dock can be a welcome addition if you're going to keep your cables connected to the TV. The Apple Universal Dock includes an Apple Remote so you can pause and adjust the volume from a distance. The docks and cables are sold separately.
| Apple Composite AV Cable with iPod Universal Dock or Apple Universal Dock | ||
| iPod model | Apple Composite AV Cable +  iPod Universal Dock |
Apple Composite AV Cable +  Apple Universal Dock |
| iPod with color display (iPod photo) | - | √1 |
| iPod (5th generation) | - | √ |
| iPod classic | - | √ |
| iPod nano (3rd generation) | - | √ |
| iPod nano (4th generation) | - | √ |
| iPod touch | - | √ |
| iPod touch (2nd generation) | - | √ |
| iPhone2 | - | √ |
| iPhone 3G | - | √ |
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| Apple Component AV Cable with iPod Universal Dock or Apple Universal Dock | ||
| iPod model | Apple Component AV Cable +  iPod Universal Dock |
Apple Component AV Cable +  Apple Universal Dock |
| iPod with color display (iPod photo) | - | - |
| iPod (5th generation) | - | - |
| iPod classic | - | √1 |
| iPod nano (3rd generation) | - | √1 |
| iPod nano (4th generation) | - | √1 |
| iPod touch | - | √2 |
| iPod touch (2nd generation) | - | √2 |
| iPhone3 | - | √2 |
| iPhone 3G | - | √2 |
Notes
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| iPod AV Cable or S-Video cable with iPod Universal Dock | ||
| iPod model |  iPod AV Cable +  iPod Universal Dock |
 S-video cable +  iPod Universal Dock |
| iPod with color display (iPod photo) | √1 | √1 |
| iPod (5th generation) | √ | √ |
| iPod classic | - | √ |
| iPod nano (3rd generation) | - | √ |
| iPod nano (4th generation) | - | √ |
| iPod touch | - | - |
| iPod touch (2nd generation) | - | - |
| iPhone | - | - |
| iPhone 3G | - | - |
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