PS3 Problem, Red Sreen - Blu-ray Forum

brett_day · 09-12-2008, 05:49 AM

ok, so i have a weird problem. Have searched on here, google etc and cannot find anything on this

everything was fine with my ps3 until yesterday. i got a new sony receiver for lossless audio. My ps3 used to just connect to my tv via hdmi then i had an optical out to my old receiver. Now of course everything is running straight through HDMI. I switched Audio out to HDMI and now i have a weird problem

i have the sony Home theme as my theme which is blue in color. When i boot the ps3 all is well, now if i play a game when the game has loaded the screen is covered in a red tint! When i go back to the xmb the blue home background is red as well. it does not happen every time i play a game or watch a movie but it does seem to be increasing in frequency.

I have tried different HDMI cables and have tried different inputs on both the recever and the tv but this problem still exists! I do not get an error message like some people have shown on youtube etc, but i do get a sceen that is tinted red! Any idea what this is? anyone experienced this? Is my ps3 crapping out on me? any help appreciated

Kenshiro · 09-12-2008, 06:04 AM

Have you tried connecting the PS3 directly back to the tv to see if this is a receiver issue? Uh nevermind, it sounds like you did. Is your PS3 still under warranty?

brett_day · 09-12-2008, 06:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Kenshiro

Have you tried connecting the PS3 directly back to the tv to see if this is a receiver issue? Uh nevermind, it sounds like you did. Is your PS3 still under warranty?

yep i tried connecting it back to the tv and got the same results so i am guessing my ps3 is dying, it is still under warranty, i purchased it in march of this year

Kenshiro · 09-12-2008, 06:10 AM

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Originally Posted by brett_day

yep i tried connecting it back to the tv and got the same results so i am guessing my ps3 is dying

Maybe try resetting the AV outputs by holding the power button for like 5 seconds. I dont think this will do anything, but may be worth a try. Also try it on a different TV if you can to try and isolate the issue.

quexos · 09-12-2008, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Kenshiro

Maybe try resetting the AV outputs by holding the power button for like 5 seconds. I dont think this will do anything, but may be worth a try. Also try it on a different TV if you can to try and isolate the issue.

I'm thinking the same, try on a different TV or at least try another machine on the same TV like a DVD player, if you get that red screen again then it's not the PS3 but the TV, also try your ps3 at a friend's place. All this is important to make sure where the problem is. Then if it turns out to be the PS3 check the warranty indeed.

Kenshiro · 09-13-2008, 02:53 AM

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Originally Posted by quexos

I'm thinking the same, try on a different TV or at least try another machine on the same TV like a DVD player, if you get that red screen again then it's not the PS3 but the TV, also try your ps3 at a friend's place. All this is important to make sure where the problem is. Then if it turns out to be the PS3 check the warranty indeed.

All great ideas! One more thing to try is to use component cables(if you have some), that way you can see if it is the HDMI port or a video card issue. It would still need to be fixed either way, but it would still be good to know.

Wreck · 09-13-2008, 06:22 AM

did u get subwoofer with this reciever ? or did u move ur sub? may have moved it to close to the tv , and sometimes the magnet ni the sub can effect ur tv screen?

brett_day · 09-13-2008, 06:27 AM

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Originally Posted by BigBLUballz

did u get subwoofer with this reciever ? or did u move ur sub? may have moved it to close to the tv , and sometimes the magnet ni the sub can effect ur tv screen?

never moved the sub. I determined that the receiver was to blame! I took the receiver ti BB and exhanged it for another one and all is well now! It must of had a shoddy input / output!

Thanks to everyone for your help! It is greatly appreciated!

Rock On ~
Brett

Wreck · 09-13-2008, 06:35 AM

we all tried to invite u in cod4 tonight

maybe next time

glad all is well mate

Kenshiro · 09-13-2008, 06:49 AM

Sweet! I'm glad it wasn't your tv, I just got the same one last month.

brett_day · 09-13-2008, 06:51 AM

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Originally Posted by BigBLUballz

we all tried to invite u in cod4 tonight

maybe next time

glad all is well mate

haha i know dude, every time i tried to join it just kept kicking me out! Def next time! I am excited i can play again now i have got past the break in phase on my new plasma!

brett_day · 09-13-2008, 06:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Kenshiro

Sweet! I'm glad it wasn't your tv, I just got the same one last month.

awesome! i love my set too! I have had it just over a week now! Just got past the break in phase, have been tinkering with the settings! What settings did you choose to run with?

Kenshiro · 09-13-2008, 06:57 AM

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Originally Posted by brett_day

awesome! i love my set too! I have had it just over a week now! Just got past the break in phase, have been tinkering with the settings! What settings did you choose to run with?

I'm still using the original settings, I keep it on cinema mostly. But last time I played Uncharted I tried the game mode and I think it brought out a lot more in the graphics. I may eventually get one of those calibration discs, but so far I've been pleased with the out of the box settings. All in all, from the styling, to the picture, to the amazing price it is the best tv I've ever owned. And this is coming from a KDS-55A2020 SXRD. Good choice

brett_day · 09-13-2008, 07:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Kenshiro

I'm still using the original settings, I keep it on cinema mostly. But last time I played Uncharted I tried the game mode and I think it brought out a lot more in the graphics. I may eventually get one of those calibration discs, but so far I've been pleased with the out of the box settings. All in all, from the styling, to the picture, to the amazing price it is the best tv I've ever owned. And this is coming from a KDS-55A2020 SXRD. Good choice

i am amazed with the tv. Never thought i would own a plasma but had 2 bad lcd's! I too use cinema, def the most natural color output. I'm really happy with the settings i has settles on. HD cable looks great and blu's are just mind blowing! i used dve to get the calibration just right!

09-12-2008, 05:49 AM	#1
brett_day Blu-ray Guru Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Moore, Oklahoma Home Theater Gallery:18 Blu-ray collection:45 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	PS3 Problem, Red Sreen ok, so i have a weird problem. Have searched on here, google etc and cannot find anything on this everything was fine with my ps3 until yesterday. i got a new sony receiver for lossless audio. My ps3 used to just connect to my tv via hdmi then i had an optical out to my old receiver. Now of course everything is running straight through HDMI. I switched Audio out to HDMI and now i have a weird problem i have the sony Home theme as my theme which is blue in color. When i boot the ps3 all is well, now if i play a game when the game has loaded the screen is covered in a red tint! When i go back to the xmb the blue home background is red as well. it does not happen every time i play a game or watch a movie but it does seem to be increasing in frequency. I have tried different HDMI cables and have tried different inputs on both the recever and the tv but this problem still exists! I do not get an error message like some people have shown on youtube etc, but i do get a sceen that is tinted red! Any idea what this is? anyone experienced this? Is my ps3 crapping out on me? any help appreciated Last edited by brett_day; 09-12-2008 at 05:56 AM.

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09-12-2008, 06:04 AM	#2
Kenshiro Active Member Top contributor Member since:Sep 2006 Location:Ft Lauderdale, FL Home Theater Gallery:34 Blu-ray collection:62 DVD collection:10	Have you tried connecting the PS3 directly back to the tv to see if this is a receiver issue? Uh nevermind, it sounds like you did. Is your PS3 still under warranty?

09-13-2008, 06:22 AM	#7
Wreck Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jan 2008 Location:H-town To Indy PSNetwork: HERETOWRECK Trophy Level: (12) Blu-ray collection:249 Blu-ray reviews:7 Trading Score:58	did u get subwoofer with this reciever ? or did u move ur sub? may have moved it to close to the tv , and sometimes the magnet ni the sub can effect ur tv screen?

09-13-2008, 06:35 AM	#9
Wreck Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jan 2008 Location:H-town To Indy PSNetwork: HERETOWRECK Trophy Level: (12) Blu-ray collection:249 Blu-ray reviews:7 Trading Score:58	we all tried to invite u in cod4 tonight maybe next time glad all is well mate

09-13-2008, 06:49 AM	#10
Kenshiro Active Member Top contributor Member since:Sep 2006 Location:Ft Lauderdale, FL Home Theater Gallery:34 Blu-ray collection:62 DVD collection:10	Sweet! I'm glad it wasn't your tv, I just got the same one last month.

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