TV Flashing Black Screen

[halleaspen]

We purchased a Toshiba Fire TV Edition a couple of weeks ago and last night we noticed it flashing a black screen every few seconds. We're not using an HDMI cable or any other device on the TV.

[barry88]

Getting a new TV is a big decision, so I can imagine how excited you were to bring your Toshiba Fire TV home, so you could start watching your favorites shows! That said, it hurts me to learn that the screen started flashing black every few seconds. That's never fun, but I can imagine it's even less so when you got the television not long ago.

If you haven't yet, I recommend checking out geek squad tech support, as it has lots of great tips that can correct common TV concerns.

[Akshay_M]

QUICK FIXES FOR BLINKING OR FLICKERING TV:
1. Turn the TV OFF and then back ON to RESET the TV.
2. Unplug the TV from the POWER OUTLET for 5 minutes to reset.
3. Check the CONNECTION OF CABLES going to and from the TV.
4. Disable ENERGY EFFICIENT features in TV MENU.
5. Check if there is a FAULTY COMPONENT connected to the TV.
6. Change the INPUT SOURCE to see if issue is with the TV or a component.