Playstation 3 flashes to black - Blu-ray Forum

trey · 07-11-2009, 03:45 AM

So I've just noticed that during blu ray playback the playstation 3 in my living room is cutting black frames intermittently. I just noticed it tonight (my cousin actually noticed, so I don't know how long its been going on for sure), but the screen will just flash black quickly. Its happened with Push and Knowing.

Any ideas?

Sussudio · 07-11-2009, 03:46 AM

did you try switching out the cables? (if you have any spares)

trey · 07-11-2009, 03:47 AM

i haven't yet, since the movie was already playing and its tolerable. I'm gonna do some testing, but thought someone might have some ideas to make testing quicker.

Sussudio · 07-11-2009, 03:48 AM

are you connected through hdmi i assume?

SlmShdy1 · 07-11-2009, 03:57 AM

Sounds like it could be a handshake problem. Try using a different cable.

jeabombers · 07-11-2009, 09:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SlmShdy1

Sounds like it could be a handshake problem. Try using a different cable.

Yes. People seem to think "all HDMI cables are created equal", but they are not. There will/can be an occasional "hiccup" with cheaper cables not being seated properly. I had problems when I first hooked up my PS3, but I haven't had that issue in a long time. I presume it is because I re-seated my cables (or possibly even switched ends from the TV to the PS3.)

trey · 07-11-2009, 03:57 PM

The PS3 was actually using an older HDMI cable, I switched it out with the cable from my bedroom and it seems to have stopped. I fell asleep though so its hard to tell.

My best guess right now is the cable itself, but there's only ever minimal movement of the cable. Why would a cable fail when it is barely moved?

pokefan · 07-11-2009, 04:51 PM

Mines been doing this lately as well. I thought it was a receiver issue but I can't ever get it to repeat the issue when watching cable only when playing BD's. I'll have to switch cables tonight and see if I get any results.

07-11-2009, 03:45 AM	#1
trey Active Member Member since:Jan 2008	Playstation 3 flashes to black So I've just noticed that during blu ray playback the playstation 3 in my living room is cutting black frames intermittently. I just noticed it tonight (my cousin actually noticed, so I don't know how long its been going on for sure), but the screen will just flash black quickly. Its happened with Push and Knowing. Any ideas?

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07-11-2009, 03:46 AM	#2
Sussudio Blu-ray Champion Member since:Sep 2008 Blu-ray collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:11	did you try switching out the cables? (if you have any spares)

07-11-2009, 03:47 AM	#3
trey Active Member Member since:Jan 2008	i haven't yet, since the movie was already playing and its tolerable. I'm gonna do some testing, but thought someone might have some ideas to make testing quicker.

07-11-2009, 03:48 AM	#4
Sussudio Blu-ray Champion Member since:Sep 2008 Blu-ray collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:11	are you connected through hdmi i assume?

07-11-2009, 03:57 AM	#5
SlmShdy1 Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Honolulu, HI PlayStation® PSN: SlmShdy1 Home Theater Gallery:39 Blu-ray collection:292	Sounds like it could be a handshake problem. Try using a different cable.

07-11-2009, 03:57 PM	#7
trey Active Member Member since:Jan 2008	The PS3 was actually using an older HDMI cable, I switched it out with the cable from my bedroom and it seems to have stopped. I fell asleep though so its hard to tell. My best guess right now is the cable itself, but there's only ever minimal movement of the cable. Why would a cable fail when it is barely moved?

07-11-2009, 04:51 PM	#8
pokefan Senior Member Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Stillwater, OK (MEMBER "ECPP" - Tornado Alley Affiliate) Home Theater Gallery:26 4K collection:23 Blu-ray collection:242 Trading Score:22	Mines been doing this lately as well. I thought it was a receiver issue but I can't ever get it to repeat the issue when watching cable only when playing BD's. I'll have to switch cables tonight and see if I get any results.

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