No problems there with it. Hold the power button on the side of the TV down for 3-5 seconds. Does anyone know how to repair this? As my TV is (only) TWO years old, it is out of warranty. Easy Fixes for Common TV Problems. Unhooked cable box, waited, rehooked and booted it and it was fine until playing another DVD. 3 On the Device Care page, select Self Diagnosis located at the bottom of the screen. Your television is not getting a signal. Step 1: Power cycle the TV. Screen is pink on LCD TV in HDMI 1 port by MattShae Feb 22, 2009 1:23AM PST. When I plug the HDMI cable into the HDMI 1 port, the screen turns pink. (In other words, it sat in the same spot for nearly two years with no "purple blotches.") If I turn the tv off then back on it goes away. Make sure that your cable or satellite box (or other device) is powered on and that the TV is set to the correct input – press Input, Source or TV/Video on your remote control. Discussion Starter • #1 • Oct 13, 2008 I have been searching the internet for an answer and there are several threads on here about my issue, but no answers. When first turned on there are pink dots on the screen. This can happen if your HDMI signal isn’t being translated correctly by your box or TV. Spoiler alert: if you really love your pricy flat-screen TV, with its brilliant colors and perfect contrast, stop reading — because we don't want to ruin it for you.But for those of you who are intrigued by the inner workings of your high-tech television and wonder why images may look just a bit grayish sometimes, this story's for you. Give these steps a try and it should de-pinkify your screen: Does your screen look like its tinted pink or purple? Take a clean, lint-free (preferably brand-new) cloth and wipe, using firm yet cautious pressure, from the centre of the screen to the edges. Also, interference is most likely NOT an issue, as it is not near any RF-emitting devices, and it's been fine up until a month ago. Hi all, I have a Samsung 52" lcd tv model LN-T5265F it is 18 months old and out of warranty. The problem occurred after viewing a DVD on the BlueRay player. This can happen if your HDMI signal isn’t being translated correctly by your box or TV. Thanks to anyone that can help. DVD played fine but when transferring back to watch tv screen went green. Unplug the power cord from the outlet or the wall (whichever is more accessible). Repeat until the visibility of the clouds is reduced. Check behind the TV for loose connections. Turn the TV off. Does your screen look like its tinted pink or purple? TV shows a blue, green, or black screen. Thus, it is surely the "screen/panel." 1 Posts . 1. Not sure of the exact age of the unit, given to me when tv was upgraded at my son's house. 4 Select Picture Test. 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