HT1551 start apple tv - black screen, no connection

Hello,
cannot start Apple TV. Have tried different HDMI cables, and different HDMI inputs. Also, tried to configure TV channel as well. No success. Cable TV, Blue-Ray home theater, everything works but apple TV. My TV is: Philips flat HDTV 42PFL7432D 42'' LCD integrated digital with Perfect Pixel HD Engine and Ambilight 2 channel
Is my TV suitable??
Thanks

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