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picture blinking between Apple tv and samsung lcd LA46A650

Dec 4, 2008 6:03PM PST

Hello,

I use an Apple TV and HDMI connecting to brand new Samsung LA46A650 LCD tv. I tried the three different HDMI (including HDMI 2 MODE)ports on the TV and always get the same issue :
1- just after bootup, the Apple TV works fine. It works fine until I turn off the TV or CHANGE the source.
2- when I turn the TV back on, it shows me "Searching for signal". It goes back and forth from that information and eventually shows up the Apple TV display for just a second (blinking). This happens no matter I put the Apple TV to sleep or not. I need to reboot the Apple TV in order to enjoy it. I used many HDMI (1.3v)cables like SUPRA and LIBERTY cables
best rgards
danny

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Picture Blinking...
Dec 5, 2008 7:48AM PST

zpddan,

I'm going to have to rely on you and some of the other forum members, as I'm not even an Apple TV *novice*, but let's see if I can help a little.

One of the things that may cause the signal to get lost is the intermittent changing of resolutions. I'm not sure how Apple TV is set up, but is there a way you can set a resolution on Apple TV that will keep it outputting at a consistent resolution?

The other possible solution is to go into the menu and make sure that Anynet+ is turned off.

The last possible solution is to change the HDMI input. Try a different port.

Keep me posted!

--HDTech

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picture blinking
Dec 6, 2008 2:41PM PST

hello hd tech
1.the Apple tv set to 1080p or 1080i.
2.i change anynet to off.
3.i try all the Hdmi inputs.
**notice**
when connecting to other tv like kdl46w4000-sony, every thing is OK.
THANKS

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Firmware?
Dec 7, 2008 7:43AM PST

Do you have the latest firmware installed on the television?

--HDTech

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a650
Dec 8, 2008 3:38PM PST

how can i know?
how can i do the installtion of the firmware?