What you need, Widescreen tv, Cables – Apple TV (1st generation) User Manual
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Chapter 1
Connect.
What You Need
To start using your Apple TV, you need the following:
Widescreen TV
A widescreen, enhanced-definition or high-definition TV capable of at least one of the
following resolutions:
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1080p
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1080i
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720p
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576p
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480p
Cables
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An HDMI cable, or
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Component video cables, with analog audio cables or an optical audio cable