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Apple TV (2nd generation) Technical specifications

Complete Apple TV (2nd generation) specifications · View model numbers, colors, dimensions, storage, display, chip, battery and full technical details.

Chip: Apple A4 chip 1280×720
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Display
0.90″
Chip
Apple A4 chip
Storage / Colors
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Weight / Operating System
272.16 g

Apple TV (2nd generation) technical specifications

This page contains complete technical specifications for Apple TV (2nd generation), including display, chip, storage, colors, model numbers, dimensions, weight, operating system, connectivity, battery information and other hardware details.

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iAccessories

  • Apple HDMI to HDMI Cable
  • Digital Optical Audio Cable
  • AppleCare Protection Plan

iAudio formats supported

  • HE-AAC (V1), AAC (16 to 320 Kbps), protected AAC (from iTunes Store), MP3 (16 to 320 Kbps), MP3 VBR, Apple Lossless, AIFF, and WAV; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound pass-through

iEnvironmental requirements

  • Operating temperature: 32° to 95° F (0° to 35° C)
  • Storage temperature: -4° to 113° F (-20° to 45° C)
  • Relative humidity: 5% to 95% noncondensing
  • Maximum operating altitude: 10,000 feet (3000 m)

iEnvironmental Status Report

  • Brominated flame retardant-free
  • PVC-free 3
  • Meets ENERGY STAR 2.0 requirements for set-top boxes

iIn the box

  • Apple TV
  • Aluminum Apple Remote
  • Power cord
  • Documentation

iiTunes Movie and TV Show Rentals4

  • ResolutionAudioHD Movie1280 x 720 (maximum)Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound (not all titles)SD Movie720 x 480 anamorphic (maximum)Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound (not all titles)HD TV Show1280 x 720 (maximum)Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound (not all titles)SD TV Show720 x 480 anamorphic (maximum)Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound (not all titles)

iPhoto formats

  • JPEG, GIF, TIFF

iPorts and interfaces

  • HDMI2
  • Optical audio
  • 10/100BASE-T Ethernet
  • Built-in IR receiver
  • Micro-USB (for service and support)

⚡Power

  • Built-in 6-watt universal power supply

⚙Processor

  • Apple A4 chip

↔Size and weight

  • Height: 0.9 inches (23 mm)
  • Width: 3.9 inches (98 mm)
  • Depth: 3.9 inches (98 mm)
  • Weight: 0.6 pounds1

iSystem requirements

  • Wi-Fi (802.11 a, b, g, or n) wireless network (wireless video streaming requires 802.11a, g or n) or 10/100BASE-T Ethernet network
  • iTunes Store account for renting movies and TV shows
  • Netflix account for streaming Netflix content
  • For streaming media from a Mac or PC:iTunes 10.2 or later; iTunes Store account for Home Sharing
  • MLB.TV subscription required to watch live and archived games
  • NBA.com League Pass Broadband subscription required to watch live and archived games

iTV compatibility

  • Compatible with high-definition TVs with HDMI and capable of 720p 60/50Hz,2 including popular models from these manufacturers: Hitachi, JVC, LG, Mitsubishi, NEC, Panasonic, Philips, Pioneer, Samsung, Sony, Sharp, Toshiba, Vizio, Westinghouse

iVideo formats

  • H.264 video up to 720p, 30 frames per second, Main Profile level 3.1 with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps per channel, 48kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats
  • MPEG-4 video, up to 2.5 Mbps, 640 by 480 pixels, 30 frames per second, Simple Profile with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps, 48kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats
  • Motion JPEG (M-JPEG) up to 35 Mbps, 1280 by 720 pixels, 30 frames per second, audio in ulaw, PCM stereo audio in .avi file format

⌁Wireless

  • Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n)

Apple TV (2nd generation) FAQ

What chip does Apple TV (2nd generation) use?

Apple TV (2nd generation) uses Apple A4 chip.