Dev Kit Apple TV works great when plugged directly into an HDMI input on the TV, but has flashing screen (about 1-2 times per second) when connected to a home theater A/V receiver. I suspect it's an HDMI problem. Anyone else notice this issue?
Have tried:
- Rebooting ATV
- using three different HDMI cables
- switching among different HDMI ports
It's a popular 2010-model Yamaha 7.1 receiver (HDMI 1.4) that works fine with Apple TV 3rd gen and other peripherals (Blu-ray, camcorder, etc)
I had a similar problem - trying to use an HDMI to VGA adapter resulted in the Apple TV power LED flashing and then turning off, I suspect possibly due to some sort of a power overload or it sensed an incompatability?
Meanwhile I am still trying to sort out why I am not getting any sound.
To be clear, with my issue, it appears the Apple TV software/OS is functioning normally - it's that the TV screen itself flashes on and off.
This sounds like a hardware/firmware problem in that there's something about being plugged into an intermediary A/V receiver that the Apple TV doesn't like...
Have spent a good hour (to no avail) digging around my receiver set-up options to see if there's some way to get it to work with Apple TV Dev Kit. Will bypass the home theater for now so I can get started with app testing...
Bug report filed: 22762161
Does your receiver have a setting like "HDMI On" or "HDMI Passthrough On"?
You might have to enable or reenable.
Yeah, I've tried all the settings and various connection options multiple times now. 😟
Do you have the Dev Kit ATV successfully running through an AV receiver yourself?
Sadly, no.
I didn't make the cut.
I'll be purchasing one as soon as they are available to the general public.
Problem:
Trying to connect to standard monitor with out a HDMI input, i was connecting through a HDMI->DVI connector.
Solution:
Move a TV next to my desk that takes HDMI and plugged it up with genuine HDMI cord, then a saw a message on the screen about restoring it. The TV comes up as a device like our iphones or ipads would in iTunes. Restore using the file for download sdk page and boom. Although i am just now realising that we do not have access to the app store.
Plug Apple TV
Having the exact same problem with my Yamaha receiver. Good to know it's not just me. I also filed a radar: (22769179).
Thanks!
Hopefully, this is something easily fixed in the next ATV software update.
Anyone else out there testing the Apple TV Dev Kit through a home theater receiver?
Yep, I do, and I have the exact same problem using a Pioneer receiver :-/
Please file a bug at bugreporter.apple.com providing as much detail as possible about the connected equipment (i.e. brands, models, etc). Thanks!
Issue is fixed with the GM release! Yay!
🙂
