How to fix WDTV Pink Screen Issue

WDTV Pink ScreenIf the power goes off, or I need to reboot my WDTV for any reason, when it comes back on my screen is always tainted with a pink hue, it seems to be called the “Pink Screen Issue”. From what I can gather, its caused by a mismatch in frame rate when using HDMI. Here’s how I fix it on my unit. I hope this works for you as well.

Start at the home screen

WDTV Pink Screen IssueScroll through and select the “Setup” option

WDTV Pink Screen Issue SetupThen select Audio/Video OutputWDTV Pink Screen Issue Video OutputThe next step is to select HDMI

WDTV Pink Screen Issue HDMINow select AUTO

WDTV Pink Screen Issue AutoNext, choose OFFWDTV Pink Screen Issue OffPINK BE GONE! Click OK to save the changes

WDTV Pink Screen IssueClose out of setup by pressing the Home button on your remote

WDTV Pink Screen IssueAnd you are now all set to go

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2 thoughts on “How to fix WDTV Pink Screen Issue

  1. Ineke says:

    Thank you so much – perfect!

  2. Jax says:

    This works every time and leaves the screen perfect but there is no sound, so have to unplug anyway

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