Apple TV Black Screen Unless I Reset

Hi,
I've been using a Gen2 apple tv for years and got a Gen3 for my parents for Christmas.  I set it up on their TV and everything worked fine.  After turning it off so I could show my parents how to use it, the light lit up on the front (stayed lit) and there was nothing on the screen.  Unplugging and plugging it in fixed this issue, but it still persists whenever it's turned off or is left idle for a long period of time so it shuts down automatically.  I'm not sure what's causing this, so any suggestions would be helpful.

SImilar situation here with my new Apple TV Gen 3. While it is working perfectly in streaming movies, iTunes, etc., the unit doesn't stay ON when it's idle. I've had to unplug and replug the power cord to get the status light to come back on. Then everything is fine. Seems like a little problem, but it's not exactly an elegant way to access this cutting edge technology. I spoke with an Apple support rep who suggested switching HDMI inputs on my tv (there are three that are unused). I've tried them all, but the same thing happens—after about an hour of not using the Apple TV box, the status light goes off and it is undiscoverable on the assigned HDMI input screen, until I unplug and replug the power.

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