Apple TV has no status light

I just received an Apple TV. I have it plugged into the TV and to the power outlet, but there is no status light on the front. I can tell there is power to it because there is a red glow coming from the optical digital audio port. I have chosen the correct input to my TV, but it says there is no signal. Does this mean I have a faulty Apple TV or am I missing some step for turning it on?

It should just turn on.
It has a small white LED in the front which would normally flicker in response to the remote.
You may have a dud, but if you can check on another TV and try a different HDMI lead - occasional TV compatibility issues occur.
AC

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Hello there, Philip.
For understanding the status light on the Apple TV, the following Knowledge Base article offers up some great information on what they mean:
Apple TV: About the status light - Apple Support
Apple TV (2nd and 3rd generation)
Status light
Apple TV (2nd and 3rd generation) is:
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Having issues. Try restarting or waking your Apple TV. If your Apple TV does not start up properly, you might need to reset the Apple TV or restore it to factory settings. See Apple TV (2nd and 3rd generation): Restoring your Apple TV. If this does not resolve the issue, refer to the Service FAQ for additional assistance.
Thanks for reaching out to Apple Support Communities.
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not sure about atv2 but I have an atv1, and since these devices are never truely off,
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