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Dust+Wind · 12-27-2008, 03:08 AM

I just bought a Hdmi cable for my ps3. So i hooked it up to my ps3 and my t.v, then i turned my ps3 on and it says - an available hdmi device was detected. Do you want to output video and audio using hdmi? And i said yes then it just went blank, nothing on the screen it was just black. I waited 15 min and still nothing

i turned it off and back on and did the same thing and still it was blank

. Please if any one can help it will be nice i spent 60$ on that cable. And i just want to work, i don't know anything about ps3 so please any advice would help.

un4gvn94538 · 12-27-2008, 03:14 AM

first it will ask if you want to use the hdmi, say yes. then switch your tv input selector to the hdmi input. then it will ask to use optimal settings which will use all resolutions up to and including 1080p. so that will depend on your tv

andyman1970 · 12-27-2008, 03:20 AM

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Originally Posted by un4gvn94538

first it will ask if you want to use the hdmi, say yes. then switch your tv input selector to the hdmi input. then it will ask to use optimal settings which will use all resolutions up to and including 1080p. so that will depend on your tv

True, if your TV isn't 1080p and you have the PS3 set to 1080p you will get a black screen as well. The PS3 video resolution output needs to be set at the same as the TV resolution.

CYMBOL · 12-27-2008, 03:20 AM

Hmmm, after you hit "yes" - it should have shown you the suggested resolutions like un3gvn mentioned.

Try it again and let us know what happens - maybe you hit "no" by accident the first time. It would be astronomical bad luck to have a bad HDMI cable.

Dust+Wind · 12-27-2008, 03:26 AM

my t.v is 720 hp

un4gvn94538 · 12-27-2008, 03:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Dust+Wind

my t.v is 720 hp

the the answer to the second question it asks would be no. then it will show you the resolutions to pick from.

Dust+Wind · 12-27-2008, 03:32 AM

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Originally Posted by un4gvn94538

the the answer to the second question it asks would be no. then it will show you the resolutions to pick from.

i am sorry but It's still blank.

Dust+Wind · 12-27-2008, 03:43 AM

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Originally Posted by un4gvn94538

the the answer to the second question it asks would be no. then it will show you the resolutions to pick from.

i am little slow and again i am sorry but i got what you mean. i switched my tv input selector to the hdmi input. Then i said no to it and i got back to the main page. it did'nt show the resolutions to pick from.

maddrummerboy · 12-27-2008, 03:50 AM

had the same problem yesterday, took my ps3 to visit the inlaws in WI, hooked up the ps3 to my brother in laws 1080i tv and got a black screen. Now my TV is 1080p so the ps3 video output is set to 1080p. Ok turn your ps3 off, hold down on the on/off sensor for about 5-10 seconds until the light flashes, somehow this resets its output to 480i or 480p, not sure which one. Then the ps3 screen came up. Hope this is your problem as it was for us until we googled up "reset ps3 video output"

Dust+Wind · 12-27-2008, 03:55 AM

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Originally Posted by maddrummerboy

had the same problem yesterday, took my ps3 to visit the inlaws in WI, hooked up the ps3 to my brother in laws 1080i tv and got a black screen. Now my TV is 1080p so the ps3 video output is set to 1080p. Ok turn your ps3 off, hold down on the on/off sensor for about 5-10 seconds until the light flashes, somehow this resets its output to 480i or 480p, not sure which one. Then the ps3 screen came up. Hope this is your problem as it was for us until we googled up "reset ps3 video output"

Thanks. The game works now But only when my tv input selector is set at the hdmi input. Is that means that it was right?

tommyboy81 · 12-27-2008, 03:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Dust+Wind

I just bought a Hdmi cable for my ps3. So i hooked it up to my ps3 and my t.v, then i turned my ps3 on and it says - an available hdmi device was detected. Do you want to output video and audio using hdmi? And i said yes then it just went blank, nothing on the screen it was just black. I waited 15 min and still nothing

i turned it off and back on and did the same thing and still it was blank

. Please if any one can help it will be nice i spent 60$ on that cable. And i just want to work, i don't know anything about ps3 so please any advice would help.

Ok then when it ask you yes or no just put no. It'll be in 480p so you'll have to set it up manually. Most likely you'll have to put it in 1080i. I have to do that with my parents t.v.

dv8pdx · 12-27-2008, 04:01 AM

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Originally Posted by andyman1970

True, if your TV isn't 1080p and you have the PS3 set to 1080p you will get a black screen as well. The PS3 video resolution output needs to be set at the same as the TV resolution.

This isn't true. I have a 720p plasma that will display 1080i - but when I set the PS3 to 1080p, my tv will still work and it will actually tell me the input is set to 1080p when I turn in on or select HDMI 1 input.

tommyboy81 · 12-27-2008, 04:02 AM

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Originally Posted by dv8pdx

This isn't true. I have a 720p plasma that will display 1080i - but when I set the PS3 to 1080p, my tv will still work and it will actually tell me the input is set to 1080p when I turn in on or select HDMI 1 input.

You must have a Panny? Thats what mine does.

Dust+Wind · 12-27-2008, 04:08 AM

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Originally Posted by dv8pdx

This isn't true. I have a 720p plasma that will display 1080i - but when I set the PS3 to 1080p, my tv will still work and it will actually tell me the input is set to 1080p when I turn in on or select HDMI 1 input.

how do you set your PS3 to 1080p or 720p

tommyboy81 · 12-27-2008, 04:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Dust+Wind

how do you set your PS3 to 1080p or 720p

on the main screen its the 2nd icon to the left. That has system update, screen setting, theme setting, etc..... It'll have Display setting and Audio Setting. Go to the Display setting and it'll ask which cable and if you want to set the video quality manually or auto. Go to manual

Dust+Wind · 12-27-2008, 04:27 AM

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Originally Posted by tommyboy81

on the main screen its the 2nd icon to the left. That has system update, screen setting, theme setting, etc..... It'll have Display setting and Audio Setting. Go to the Display setting and it'll ask which cable and if you want to set the video quality manually or auto. Go to manual

i went to the display setting then to video output setting then it gives me 3 list= 1).hdmi 2).component/d-terminal 3).component/s video. I picked the 1 one then it says auto or custom. I picked custom and check marked 720 and press test display. It's what you mean or i am doing it wrong/

browela86 · 12-27-2008, 04:42 AM

Okay, lets start from scratch... You need to hook up your ps3 to your tv with the included Yellow, White, Red cable. Choose the right input on the tv and from your ps3 go to display settings. Now hook up your Hdmi to the output on the ps3 and the input on your tv. You should be on your Composite(Yellow) input on your tv. Choose on the ps3: Display Settings, Video Output Settings, HDMI, automatic. The screen will change and it will tell you to press yes. Choose yes and the screen will go blank. You then need to change the input on your tv to the correct HDMI input, and the display will be showing from the ps3 and you will choose yes again. Finish by choosing your display type (4:3, or 16:9) if you have Hdmi, I'm sure you have a 16:9 tv. Anyway, I hope this helps. I tried to go through every possible painstaking step. What a pain in the ass it can be.

Dust+Wind · 12-27-2008, 09:41 PM

thanks for everyone help. Merry X-mas and hope everyone has a great year to look toward to.

tommyboy81 · 12-28-2008, 04:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Dust+Wind

i went to the display setting then to video output setting then it gives me 3 list= 1).hdmi 2).component/d-terminal 3).component/s video. I picked the 1 one then it says auto or custom. I picked custom and check marked 720 and press test display. It's what you mean or i am doing it wrong/

Yes thats it.

12-27-2008, 03:08 AM	#1
Dust+Wind Member Member since:Dec 2008	please help guys. I just bought a Hdmi cable for my ps3. So i hooked it up to my ps3 and my t.v, then i turned my ps3 on and it says - an available hdmi device was detected. Do you want to output video and audio using hdmi? And i said yes then it just went blank, nothing on the screen it was just black. I waited 15 min and still nothing i turned it off and back on and did the same thing and still it was blank. Please if any one can help it will be nice i spent 60$ on that cable. And i just want to work, i don't know anything about ps3 so please any advice would help.

12-27-2008, 09:41 PM	#18
Dust+Wind Member Member since:Dec 2008	Thanks alot thanks for everyone help. Merry X-mas and hope everyone has a great year to look toward to.

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12-27-2008, 03:14 AM	#2
un4gvn94538 Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Limbo (Bakersfield, Ca.) 4K collection:143 Blu-ray collection:811 DVD collection:54 Digital collection:1494 Trading Score:277	first it will ask if you want to use the hdmi, say yes. then switch your tv input selector to the hdmi input. then it will ask to use optimal settings which will use all resolutions up to and including 1080p. so that will depend on your tv

12-27-2008, 03:20 AM	#4
CYMBOL Blu-ray Knight Member since:May 2007 Location:I move around a lot. Blu-ray collection:8	Hmmm, after you hit "yes" - it should have shown you the suggested resolutions like un3gvn mentioned. Try it again and let us know what happens - maybe you hit "no" by accident the first time. It would be astronomical bad luck to have a bad HDMI cable.

12-27-2008, 03:26 AM	#5
Dust+Wind Member Member since:Dec 2008	my t.v is 720 hp

12-27-2008, 03:50 AM	#9
maddrummerboy Junior Member Member since:Jul 2008	had the same problem yesterday, took my ps3 to visit the inlaws in WI, hooked up the ps3 to my brother in laws 1080i tv and got a black screen. Now my TV is 1080p so the ps3 video output is set to 1080p. Ok turn your ps3 off, hold down on the on/off sensor for about 5-10 seconds until the light flashes, somehow this resets its output to 480i or 480p, not sure which one. Then the ps3 screen came up. Hope this is your problem as it was for us until we googled up "reset ps3 video output"

12-27-2008, 04:42 AM	#17
browela86 Junior Member Member since:Feb 2008 Blu-ray collection:39	Okay, lets start from scratch... You need to hook up your ps3 to your tv with the included Yellow, White, Red cable. Choose the right input on the tv and from your ps3 go to display settings. Now hook up your Hdmi to the output on the ps3 and the input on your tv. You should be on your Composite(Yellow) input on your tv. Choose on the ps3: Display Settings, Video Output Settings, HDMI, automatic. The screen will change and it will tell you to press yes. Choose yes and the screen will go blank. You then need to change the input on your tv to the correct HDMI input, and the display will be showing from the ps3 and you will choose yes again. Finish by choosing your display type (4:3, or 16:9) if you have Hdmi, I'm sure you have a 16:9 tv. Anyway, I hope this helps. I tried to go through every possible painstaking step. What a pain in the ass it can be.

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