After trying to connect an HDMI-RGB connector to my ATV 1st gen on its HDMI port it refuses to start again, both with the HDMI wire plugged in and in the old RGB configuration. Upon restarting it the amber light flashes a few times and then it goes off. iTunes may see it and may synchronize its contents with it and even AirPlay starts without errors but gives no sound. What might have happened and how may I better find?
Apple TV, Other OS
Hello there, Fabrizio.
The following Knowledge Base article offers up what the different lights on the 1st Generation Apple TV signify:
Apple TV: About the status light
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT200154
Apple TV (1st generation)
Status light Apple TV (1st generation) is: Solid white On Off Off or in standby Blinks amber Starting up Flashes white once Accepting a command from the remote Flashes amber once Rejecting a command from the remote (you've paired a remote with Apple TV but you're using a remote that's not paired); see Apple TV: Pairing and unpairing the Apple Remote. Alternates between white and amber Hardware issue; refer to Service FAQ for additional assistance.
Additionally, this article provides some good basic instruction on running diagnostics on your Apple TV:
Apple TV (1st generation): How to run diagnostics
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1560
Thanks for reaching out to Apple Support Communities.
Cheers,
Pedro.
Apple TV blinks rapidly but does not start
