PS3 HDMI Problem

[bandit29]

I'm having an HDMI problem with my Onkyo 606 and my PS3 (60GB). When the PS3 is set to 480p, I get lines in the picture. Other resolutions are ok. When the PS3 is connected directly to the TV(Samsung 46" 1080p) via HDMI it is fine at 480p.

I thought it might be the HDMI cable from the Onkyo > TV but when I set my satellite box to 480p(which is connected to the Onkyo >TV) it is ok. So the issue is between the PS3 and the Onkyo. Onkyo is set to "pass through".

I never had this problem before with my setup. It just started happening.

Any thoughts? Would a hard reset fix this? Also does a hard rest require a reformatting of the HDD?

[Icemage]

Originally Posted by bandit29

I'm having an HDMI problem with my Onkyo 606 and my PS3 (60GB). When the PS3 is set to 480p, I get lines in the picture. Other resolutions are ok. When the PS3 is connected directly to the TV(Samsung 46" 1080p) via HDMI it is fine at 480p.

I thought it might be the HDMI cable from the Onkyo > TV but when I set my satellite box to 480p(which is connected to the Onkyo >TV) it is ok. So the issue is between the PS3 and the Onkyo. Onkyo is set to "pass through".

I never had this problem before with my setup. It just started happening.

Any thoughts? Would a hard reset fix this? Also does a hard rest require a reformatting of the HDD?

What sort of lines? Do you get lots of horizontal thin black lines across the entire picture? Might be a handshaking problem at 480p/480i with the Onkyo due to interlacing.

Try unchecking 480i from your HDMI video configuration (XMB: Settings > Display Settings > HDMI > Configure Manually > uncheck 480i). I'm not 100% sure it will let you, but it's worth a shot.

It's also possible that your Onkyo 606 isn't handling a 480i signal properly and thinks it's a 480p signal (processing only every other frame of an interlaced video stream, which produces the black horizontal lines I mentioned above). It might be worth giving Onkyo a call and inquiring if that model has any issues.

P.S. Hard reset probably won't fix this, and no it doesn't do anything to your hard drive.

[bandit29]

Originally Posted by Icemage

What sort of lines? Do you get lots of horizontal thin black lines across the entire picture? Might be a handshaking problem at 480p/480i with the Onkyo due to interlacing.

Try unchecking 480i from your HDMI video configuration (XMB: Settings > Display Settings > HDMI > Configure Manually > uncheck 480i). I'm not 100% sure it will let you, but it's worth a shot.

It's also possible that your Onkyo 606 isn't handling a 480i signal properly and thinks it's a 480p signal (processing only every other frame of an interlaced video stream, which produces the black horizontal lines I mentioned above). It might be worth giving Onkyo a call and inquiring if that model has any issues.

P.S. Hard reset probably won't fix this, and no it doesn't do anything to your hard drive.

The horizontal lines look black & white. So if I'm watching a 480i/p extra on a blu-ray or streaming from Netflix @720x480, it looks like a worn VHS tape. Sometimes the picture breaks up. The lines affect the XMB menu too. Not sure about PS1/PS2 games.

If I set my satellite box to 480p, no picture problems when connected to the Onkyo via HDMI.

Thanks for the response.

[Icemage]

Originally Posted by bandit29

The horizontal lines look black & white. So if I'm watching a 480i/p extra on a blu-ray or streaming from Netflix @720x480, it looks like a worn VHS tape. Sometimes the picture breaks up. The lines affect the XMB menu too. Not sure about PS1/PS2 games.

If I set my satellite box to 480p, no picture problems when connected to the Onkyo via HDMI.

Thanks for the response.

That definitely sounds like your Onkyo isn't handling 480i content correctly, possibly trying to interpret it as 480p. I'd call Onkyo and ask them what's happening.

[Hercules58401]

its not your ps3. its your onkyo. i started having the same problems with my 606 first it would only act up with my ps3. but if i hooked it up directly to my tv no problems. its something in the hdmi port on the onkyo. if you google that onkyo you will find many many people with the same problem. if youve had your onkyo for less than two years its still under warranty. hope that helps

[bandit29]

Yeah my Onkyo 606 is less than two years old. Do I have to send it to Onkyo or take it to an authorized repair shop? Thanks.