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Pink display... Help?

I've just plugged in my new apple tv only to find it displaying everything with a pink screen. I remember my old apple tv did the same thing via hdmi but there was a video setting that fixed the issue. There doesn't seem to be that option on the new model.

I've tried a different hdmi cable, restarted both my tv and the apple tv, still pink.

Help?

Glen

Posted on Sep 29, 2010 9:56 PM

23 replies

Dec 25, 2010 7:06 AM in response to Geekpulp

I've just got the new ATV2 for X-mas and installed it today. First, everything was great and fine. After upgrading to the new OS, my screen sometimes turns what looks like inverse with just pink and blue as the only colors. This happens randomly. My workaround is to unplug the HDMI-cable from the ATV and re-plug it. Then, screen is ok again... till the next time.
Please, Apple, work fast on this fix!
(TV: Philips 37" PFL9604H, Full-HD)

Dec 25, 2010 7:52 AM in response to Matthias Krickel

http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=2600405&tstart=15&start=570

Send it back.

KaaBa

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Jan 10, 2011 5:21 PM in response to Geekpulp

I was having the same problem, the solution is to use an HDMI version 1.4 cable. I purchased this one (at the URL below) on eBay and it is working.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=120574433674

Jun 16, 2011 2:48 AM in response to gate2

Gate 2 searched for answers, have had my Atv(1) for 18+mths never had problem until tonight, turned it on pink screen, pink everything, searched entire net and your solution worked - thx so much😀

Mike Ter

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Jul 26, 2011 1:13 PM in response to Geekpulp

Just started having this problem with the last system upgrade to OS 10.6.8. It is a 1st generation so I have had it for years and again no problem ever until the last system upgrade.

Sep 10, 2011 3:16 PM in response to Geekpulp

I also have a similiar problem with my MBP 13 2011, and my Sony Bravia tv. But only in OSX.

Franimal

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Oct 30, 2011 4:08 PM in response to Geekpulp

I'm sure you've figured this out by now, but it just happened to me on the latest update. For anyone wondering how to get rid of the pink screen on your AppleTV just go to SETTINGS. Then HDMI OUTPUT and select either HIGH OR LOW. That worked for me and I'm back to normal..... 😎

Dec 18, 2011 11:35 AM in response to Geekpulp

THE ANSWER: (from someone else - but it solved everything) To get rid of the pink screen on your AppleTV just go to SETTINGS. Then HDMI OUTPUT and select either HIGH OR LOW. It defaults to "Auto" which may be incorrect for your TV set. The tell tail sign for me was that when I restarted Apple TV, the screen and the Apple logo were in black and white (showing properly) so I knew the cables were also working properly. Then it would all go pink. The set would go pink when the "Auto" setting was turned on during the booting process. Once I changed the HDMI setting, all was fine. Hope this helps!

Pink display... Help?