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[Gaaraz]

Urgh. My friend came over for the first time in over a year to play some FIFA, and the PS3 just wouldn't display anything on the TV.

It beeps like normal, the drive ejects and accepts blu-rays like normal, the controller syncs with the console etc but it just won't display anything at all, nor do I get any audio. I tried bypassing the AV receiver with no joy, I've tried turning it on and off again at the wall with no joy, and I've also tried holding down the power button to reset the video settings with no joy either (though I'm not sure if that's an original PS3 thing?)

Sorry to ask here but I searched and couldn't find a thread. I very rarely play my PS3 but in the past week have bought both Heavy Rain and LA Noire, so I'm pretty gutted ;_; I've recently bought a Belkin Conserve energy saver which shuts everything using a remote, could that have caused an issue?

Thanks

 

[Rahxephon91]

Hold down the power button to reset it. It really sounds like thats the issue. I know you said you did, but this happens to me all the time, because family members don't know how to turn it off. For me the PS3 loses it's whatever and has to be re-set so I can put it back into 1080p as my tv is still on that.

Then again, when this happens I'm able to get audio, so it may not be your problem. Try putting your tv in 480p/i whatever is SD.

 

[Gaaraz]

Thank you, tried that but didn't have any luck unfortunately

(edit) can't hurt to try again, thank you! Just to confirm should I hold down the power button from stand by, or hold down the power button when the console is actually on?

 

[Takuya]

Thank you, tried that but didn't have any luck unfortunately

(edit) can't hurt to try again, thank you! Just to confirm should I hold down the power button from stand by, or hold down the power button when the console is actually on?

When it's off, press and hold until it beeps a few times, it'll reset the video output to default.

 

[Truckondo2.0]

I have done the reset before. Press and hold the power button from standby. Are you using HDMI? Make sure the cable isn't bent or tweaked in any way. If you have the composite cables handy, you can check if it outputs in standard definition.

 

[Rahxephon91]

Thank you, tried that but didn't have any luck unfortunately

(edit) can't hurt to try again, thank you! Just to confirm should I hold down the power button from stand by, or hold down the power button when the console is actually on?

Mines normally on as thats when I realize I have to re-set it. So I just hold it down till it beeps. Grant it, I actually have a phat so I'm really sorry if this isn't applicable or just dosent work.

 

[Gaaraz]

Thanks again guys, unfortunately it seems if you hold down the power button from standby on the PS3 Slim it will power up briefly, then power down again... If I hold it down when the power is on, the power light flashes and then it turns off, argggh

Amongst the button pressing and holding I did hear the 3 short consecutive thing fwiw...

 

[Gaaraz]

Any other suggestions please? ;_;

Does the PS3 slim come with a cable other than HDMI? Wondering if I should try and find the box (annoyingly I always store all boxes in the same wardrobe, but can't see it there, the only box I can't find, argh!!)

 

[Wazzim]

Reset should work from standby on a slim.

Also, try the composite cables (SCART, yellow/red/white) that you got with the PS3.

 

[Gaaraz]

Thank you, I shall search for the box

 

[bunbun777]

You have it on the correct input channel, right? (sorry but you never know)

 

[NinjaBoiX]

Thank you, tried that but didn't have any luck unfortunately

(edit) can't hurt to try again, thank you! Just to confirm should I hold down the power button from stand by, or hold down the power button when the console is actually on?

From it being off, press and hold the button. It'll beep like normal as soon as you press, then again after 2 secs. Now let go. Don't keep holding it, or it'll beep a third time and turn off. I don't think that is your problem though.

 

[FromTheFuture]

Another suggestion since it's hard to diagnose the problem without specifics...

Try unplugging everything from it. Including the power. Then just put the power cable and video cable back in only when you turn it on. My friend had an issue before where if he turned his console on with any thing other than that plugged in it wouldn't turn on right. Then turn it back on, hold the power until it beeps the second time. Worth a shot, if you haven't tried it already.

 

[NinjaBoiX]

Thanks again guys, unfortunately it seems if you hold down the power button from standby on the PS3 Slim it will power up briefly, then power down again... If I hold it down when the power is on, the power light flashes and then it turns off, argggh

Amongst the button pressing and holding I did hear the 3 short consecutive thing fwiw...

Holding it too long. From off, hold it till the second beep. Double post but hey.

 

[Brad Grenz]

There is a common problem with HDMI where the HDCP handshake data can become corrupted on the display side. Nothing you can do from the PS3 will fix it. The solution is actually to completely unplug the TV from power and wait a few minutes which will cause that corrupt data to clear. After that you can plug everything back in an it should work again.

 

[Rahxephon91]

Any other suggestions please? ;_;

Does the PS3 slim come with a cable other than HDMI? Wondering if I should try and find the box (annoyingly I always store all boxes in the same wardrobe, but can't see it there, the only box I can't find, argh!!)

Do you have a PS2? You can use it's cables.

 

[alr1ght]

HDMI handshake issue. Just unplug the TV for a minute or so. It happens alot.

 

[Rahxephon91]

HDMI handshake issue. Just unplug the TV for a minute or so. It happens alot.

Is this just a PS3 issue or do all HDMI things have it?

 

[iceatcs]

Is this just a PS3 issue or do all HDMI things have it?

I think it is more likely shit TV HDMI, I have this problem with my old cheap Samsung with most of devices (not just PS3). Seem better on my new TV.

 

[Theonik]

Is this just a PS3 issue or do all HDMI things have it?

It can happen with any HDMI device. Not PS3's fault, probably on the display side. More common with things that use HDCP like the PS3 though.

 

[The Albatross]

Is this just a PS3 issue or do all HDMI things have it?

HDMI Handshake issues are something that all HDMI devices (device -> wire -> TV) have... but, personally, my PS3 has more hand shake problems than my 360, PC, and cable box.

 

[Gaaraz]

God god god damn it, so sorry for creating this thread guys - turns out it was just a setting that somehow went weird, no idea how... but it's working perfectly now Thank you all very much for your responses

 

[deim0s]

Sorry to bring up this thread but don't know if we have a tech support thread for consoles.


I have my PS3 Slim hooked up to a Samsung 931bw monitor (yeah, I know) via HDMI to DVI cable. After the latest update, it seemed that I have to reset the video settings (holding the power button for 5secs) for the monitor to detect a signal from the PS3. If I don't do this it'll take a couple of minutes or more for the monitor to show something.

Disconnecting and reconnecting the cables(s) on the PS3 side or the monitor won't trigger it. Previously, the monitor would just cycle on Analog/Digital signals till the PS3 is turned on.

Any thoughts about this and how to fix? Monitor or a cable problem?