Apple TV (1st generation) - Technical Specifications
Processor and storage
Intel processor
40GB or 160GB hard drive2 for storing content locally
Up to 50 hours (40GB) or 200 hours (160GB) of video3
Up to 9,000 songs (40GB) or 36,000 songs (160GB)4
Up to 25,000 pictures5
System requirements
Mac or PC
iTunes 7.6 or later
Mac: Mac OS X v10.3.9 or v10.4.9 or later
PC: Windows XP Home or Professional (SP2) or Windows Vista
AirPort Extreme, Wi-Fi 802.11b, 802.11g, or 802.11n wireless network6 (wireless video streaming requires 802.11g or 802.11n) or 10/100BASE-T Ethernet network
Ports and interfaces
HDMI (video and audio)7
Component video
Optical audio
Analog RCA stereo audio
10/100BASE-T Ethernet
USB 2.0
802.11n wireless networking6
Built-in IR receiver (works with included Apple Remote)
Environmental requirements
Operating temperature: 32° to 104° F (0° to 40° C)
Storage temperature: -40° to 185° F
(-40° to 85° C)
Relative humidity: 5% to 95% noncondensing
Maximum operating altitude: 10,000 feet (3,000 m)
Video formats supported
H.264 and protected H.264 (from iTunes Store): Up to 5 Mbps, Progressive Main Profile (CAVLC) with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps (maximum resolution: 1280 by 720 pixels at 24 fps, 960 by 540 pixels at 30 fps) in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats
iTunes Store purchased video: 320 by 240 pixels, 640 by 480 pixels, 720 by 480 pixels (anamorphic), or high-definition 720p
MPEG-4: Up to 3 Mbps, Simple Profile with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps (maximum resolution: 720 by 432 pixels at 30 fps) in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats
Audio formats supported
AAC (16 to 320 Kbps); protected AAC (from iTunes Store); MP3 (16 to 320 Kbps); MP3 VBR; Apple Lossless; AIFF; WAV; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound pass-through
Photo formats supported
JPEG, BMP, GIF, TIFF, PNG
TV compatibility
Compatible with enhanced-definition or high-definition widescreen TVs capable of 1080p/1080i 60/50Hz, 720p 60/50Hz, 576p 50Hz (PAL format), or 480p 60Hz, including popular models from these manufacturers:HP, Hitachi, JVC, LG, Mitsubishi, NEC, Olevia, Panasonic, Philips, Pioneer, Polaroid, Samsung, Sony, Sharp,Toshiba, Vizio, Westinghouse
In the box
Apple TV
Apple Remote
Power cord
Quick Start guide
Size and weight
Footprint: 7.7 by 7.7 inches (197 by 197 mm)
Height: 1.1 inches (28 mm)
Weight: 2.4 pounds (1.09 kg)1
Power
Built-in 48-watt universal power supply
Accessories
XtremeMac HDMI to HDMI cable TL951LL/A
XtremeMac HDMI to DVI cable TL952LL/A
XtremeMac component video cable TL953LL/A
XtremeMac analog audio cable TL954LL/A
XtremeMac TOSLINK optical cable TL955LL/A
AirPort Extreme Base Station MA073LL/A
AppleCare Protection Plan MA937LL/A
Actual weight varies by configuration and manufacturing process.
1GB = 1 billion bytes; actual formatted capacity less.
Video capacity based on H.264 1.5-Mbps video at 640-by-480-pixel resolution combined with 128-Kbps audio. Actual capacity varies by content.
Music capacity based on 4 minutes per song and 128-Kbps AAC encoding. Actual capacity varies by content.
Photo capacity based on Apple TV-viewable photos transferred from iTunes.
Based on an IEEE 802.11n draft specification. Learn more about the 802.11n draft specification.
Requires HDMI with HDCP or component video.
Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound is not available with all HD rentals.
Estimated start times based on a 90-minute movie and a sustained Internet connection speed. Times vary based on movie length, broadband connection speed, and other factors. Test your broadband speed at www.speedtest.net.
Broadband Internet access is required.