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TJ1072 · 11-20-2007, 10:52 PM

I have a tricky HDMI issue with my PS3, please bare with me as this is hard to explain. I'll do my best.

To start, PS3's video using HDMI direct to TV (Sharp Aquos). PS3's Audio using Optical to Yamaha Receiver. I can play all movies so far through HDMI fine with sound and everything. Games however I only get a screen flicker or no picture at all. Almost like it tries to constantly connect but never can. The main screen is fine and shows 1080i, but as soon as the game loads and goes to 720P it flickers. I have one game that will play in 1080i and it seems to work. So it seems to be a 720p issue nearest I can tell. Remember 720p works fine with blu-ray movies though.

If I do a reset (hold the on button for 5-7 secs.) it will auto detect the presence of HDMI and I choose 'Yes'. Now it will display everything perfectly just like it should, but no sound because it has also auto selected HDMI for my audio as well. So, as soon as I change the settings in my PS3 to use the optical for audio, I once again go back to a flickering screen for games only. Mind boggling to say the least huh? I have tried 3 different cables and all are the same result. So for now, component it is. I'd like to use the HDMI though because when it does work, it's noticeably better.

11-20-2007, 10:52 PM	#10
TJ1072 New Member Member since:Nov 2007	I have a tricky HDMI issue with my PS3, please bare with me as this is hard to explain. I'll do my best. To start, PS3's video using HDMI direct to TV (Sharp Aquos). PS3's Audio using Optical to Yamaha Receiver. I can play all movies so far through HDMI fine with sound and everything. Games however I only get a screen flicker or no picture at all. Almost like it tries to constantly connect but never can. The main screen is fine and shows 1080i, but as soon as the game loads and goes to 720P it flickers. I have one game that will play in 1080i and it seems to work. So it seems to be a 720p issue nearest I can tell. Remember 720p works fine with blu-ray movies though. If I do a reset (hold the on button for 5-7 secs.) it will auto detect the presence of HDMI and I choose 'Yes'. Now it will display everything perfectly just like it should, but no sound because it has also auto selected HDMI for my audio as well. So, as soon as I change the settings in my PS3 to use the optical for audio, I once again go back to a flickering screen for games only. Mind boggling to say the least huh? I have tried 3 different cables and all are the same result. So for now, component it is. I'd like to use the HDMI though because when it does work, it's noticeably better.