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Anonymous Posted on Oct 06, 2007

PS3 not working thru HDMI cable

Hi, I am from the UK and hope you can help me with what I can only describe as a mystery! I have been playing my PS3 thru an HDMI cable on my 50" plasma TV for a few months without any problem. All of a sudden a couple of weeks ago....no picture or sound on HDMI channel. TV says 'no signal'. My sky satellite box can play through the HDMI socket on my TV OK so this kinda rules out the TV and the HDMI socket on the TV. HDMI cable has been tested and is OK. I even tried two other HDMI cables without success. So you would think the problem was with the PS3. Nope... I have another PS3 console which I have hooked up to an LCD TV thru an HDMI cable to my LCD TV in another room. This works fine. BUT, when I connect this other PS3 consoleto the Plasma (via HDMI), this doesn't work either! Both PS3 consoles work perfectly on my the LCD TV. Just so you know, my TV is set to HDMI as it always has been. I am currently playing the PS3 thru the regular audio/video cables but when I try to set the PS3 to HDMI on this channel,nothing happens. I've tried everything short of dropping it from a great height so can you guys help me out??? Look forward to hearin' from you. Many thanks. Badgeman!

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  • hwach01 Oct 21, 2008

    I have the same problem. I looked into PS3 web site and tried many things and still nothing. please help. the only next step I can think of is to send it in for repair. anyone know how much would it cost to repair HDMI connection?

    Chris


  • TXC1 Dec 05, 2008

    I have exactly the same problem. Works sometimes, play the PS3 with no problems, then the next time I turn on the console, the TV (Samsung) says there is no connection! It's really bizarre. I have tried two different HDMI cables and this doesn't make any difference. Really frustrating.

  • Anonymous Dec 27, 2008

    tryin to hook up my hdmi cord for my ps3, got sound, but no picture..

  • Anonymous Mar 27, 2009

    the exact same its driving me mad it used to play on it now not bothered

  • phealz9234 Apr 23, 2009

    i have the same problem right now it doesnt work for some reason

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I am having the same problem, so i called the mfg. of the tv and they told me to set the PlayStation to out put 1080i and not 1080p i don't think this is possible. my tv is a Hitachi and they are sending me an update card for the tv, hopefully this will fix the problem. Apparently its a problem with the tv not being able to receive a 1080p signal

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I had a similar problem. Every time I launched a game the screen went black. This was because I went through the automatic HDMI setup, and I guess the TV lied about it's abilities. When I did this manually and selected accepted output signals (i.e. not 1080p, not Full HD) it all worked fine.

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Same happened to my ps3 one week from new , took it back the the shop and got a refund.

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I dont know if this will work,, but i suggest u to try this,, click the switch button until u hear the second sound,,

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Hi Badgeman,

I repair PS3 Consoles and other Video games, It is apparent to me that you have what is ailing many of the PS3 systems, I am finding the HDMI socket is poorly soldered, and not well supported mechanically. I believe your HDMI socket need to be resoldered. Probably on both your PS3 Consoles. This is common. My service in the USA, and I do not believe it is reasonable for me to repair your PS3 since Shipping and all prohibits the service.

www.playstationclinic.com

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SOURCE: PS3 not working through HDMI cable

connect PS3 to TV select HDMI channel on TV press AND HOLD power button on PS3 until screen resolution selection page appears.
PS3 should now work.
had this problem, this solved it.
typical repairman looking for work :)

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