PS3 Temporary blackout - Blu-ray Forum

Adegan · 02-19-2009, 03:04 PM

Hey guys and gals
I was wondering about something that happens to my PS3. Sometimes when I am playing the screen goes completely black for like 3 or 4 seconds and then it comes back. Last night it did it to me when I was on the menu. It does not happen all the time, just once in a blue moon, but I just want to know if anyone knows what it could be.
Thanks in advance.

SeanMF · 02-19-2009, 03:13 PM

Do you have the video cable running thru the receiver? Mine does this during movies when it switches from 60fps to 24 fps. If hooked u thru receiver it might be a bad video cable or issue with receiver itself. I'd check the cable regardless first thing

Adegan · 02-19-2009, 04:33 PM

Yes I have it running through the receiver via HDMI. So then it may be when it changes from 60 fps to 24fps. Will check it out then. Thanks

Marine Mike · 02-19-2009, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Adegan

Yes I have it running through the receiver via HDMI. So then it may be when it changes from 60 fps to 24fps. Will check it out then. Thanks

Mine blacks out when it switches resolutions. Specifically when it initially loads certain discs. I also have mine hooked up to a receiver. I think that its normal.

Can you name a specific instance this happens?

matthew_m_g · 02-19-2009, 04:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Adegan

Hey guys and gals
I was wondering about something that happens to my PS3. Sometimes when I am playing the screen goes completely black for like 3 or 4 seconds and then it comes back. Last night it did it to me when I was on the menu. It does not happen all the time, just once in a blue moon, but I just want to know if anyone knows what it could be.
Thanks in advance.

Switching resolutions or refresh rate. My PS3 does the same thing with my Samsung LN52A650, regardless if it's a movie or game.

If anything, your TV should have an info button/banner that tells you the resolution you're watching in and what the refresh rate is. Check it before and after (assuming you can reproduce the incident), and I bet they'll be different.

Toptube · 02-19-2009, 04:47 PM

I could also be digital handshake issues with HDCP.

bandit29 · 02-19-2009, 04:52 PM

Same thing here. Mine is running through an Onkyo 606. It only goes black for a few seconds when changing resolutions.

prankster · 02-19-2009, 04:52 PM

does it ever occur during movie playback/gaming?

prankster · 02-19-2009, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by bandit29

Same thing here. Mine is running through an Onkyo 606. It only goes black for a few seconds when changing resolutions.

same with my 605. this is normal

SkantDragon · 02-19-2009, 07:33 PM

If it's happening when you first launch a game, start a movie, etc then it's normal. It blacks out while it's switching resolutions.

If it's happening while you are actually in a game or just sitting in the menus, then it is not normal and is likely caused by a momentary loss of signal followed by renegotiation.

Faulty cables or faulty switch inbetween are likely causes. Try connecting the PS3 directly to the TV with each HDMI cable (having a switch implies there are two HDMI cables involved).

If the problem only shows up on one of the cables, then there you go. Bad cable.

If the problem doesn't show up with either of the cables plugged in directly, that points to a bad switch on the receiver.

If the problem still shows up in all cases, then either both HDMI cables are bad, or something is wrong with either the PS3 or the TV. If this problem has always been present from the beginning, a firmware upgrade on the TV might be needed.

If the problem still persists, then the next steps would be the replace both HDMI cables. And then to bring over a friend's PS3 and see if it experiences the same issue when connected to your system.

ckenisell · 02-19-2009, 08:15 PM

This happened to my dad when he was watching DVDs and Blu-Rays. It was the HDMI cable.

Adegan · 02-19-2009, 09:58 PM

It has happened to me mostly in gaming and does it at random. Like I'm in the middle of a battle or whatever and "poof" and then it comes back. I will try the different scenarios you guys have suggested to see what the problem is. Thanks to all who responded

ckenisell · 02-23-2009, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Adegan

It has happened to me mostly in gaming and does it at random. Like I'm in the middle of a battle or whatever and "poof" and then it comes back. I will try the different scenarios you guys have suggested to see what the problem is. Thanks to all who responded

Let us know if it was the HDMI cable. Seriously, it could be the most expensive HDMI cable in the world, yet when you switch to a cheap one, it may work. I think HDMI compatibilities is the biggest joke ever.

jkwest · 02-23-2009, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by bandit29

Same thing here. Mine is running through an Onkyo 606. It only goes black for a few seconds when changing resolutions.

LOL!!!

wow...today is making me chuckle....

Havok83 · 02-23-2009, 10:27 PM

mine does that occasionally

02-19-2009, 03:04 PM	#1
Adegan Senior Member Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Puerto Rico 4K collection:284 Blu-ray collection:682 DVD collection:69 Blu-ray reviews:2	PS3 Temporary blackout Hey guys and gals I was wondering about something that happens to my PS3. Sometimes when I am playing the screen goes completely black for like 3 or 4 seconds and then it comes back. Last night it did it to me when I was on the menu. It does not happen all the time, just once in a blue moon, but I just want to know if anyone knows what it could be. Thanks in advance.

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02-19-2009, 03:13 PM	#2
SeanMF Blu-ray Baron Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Apr 2007 Location:Iowa Home Theater Gallery:70 Blu-ray collection:1428 Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:83	Do you have the video cable running thru the receiver? Mine does this during movies when it switches from 60fps to 24 fps. If hooked u thru receiver it might be a bad video cable or issue with receiver itself. I'd check the cable regardless first thing

02-19-2009, 04:33 PM	#3
Adegan Senior Member Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Puerto Rico 4K collection:284 Blu-ray collection:682 DVD collection:69 Blu-ray reviews:2	Yes I have it running through the receiver via HDMI. So then it may be when it changes from 60 fps to 24fps. Will check it out then. Thanks

02-19-2009, 04:47 PM	#6
Toptube Power Member Member since:Jan 2008 Blu-ray collection:52	I could also be digital handshake issues with HDCP.

02-19-2009, 04:52 PM	#7
bandit29 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Chicago, IL Blu-ray collection:88 DVD collection:17 MA collection:3 Digital collection:117 Prime collection:1	Same thing here. Mine is running through an Onkyo 606. It only goes black for a few seconds when changing resolutions.

02-19-2009, 04:52 PM	#8
prankster Expert Member Member since:Feb 2008 Location:LA/OC, California Blu-ray collection:408	does it ever occur during movie playback/gaming?

02-19-2009, 07:33 PM	#10
SkantDragon Active Member Member since:Oct 2007	If it's happening when you first launch a game, start a movie, etc then it's normal. It blacks out while it's switching resolutions. If it's happening while you are actually in a game or just sitting in the menus, then it is not normal and is likely caused by a momentary loss of signal followed by renegotiation. Faulty cables or faulty switch inbetween are likely causes. Try connecting the PS3 directly to the TV with each HDMI cable (having a switch implies there are two HDMI cables involved). If the problem only shows up on one of the cables, then there you go. Bad cable. If the problem doesn't show up with either of the cables plugged in directly, that points to a bad switch on the receiver. If the problem still shows up in all cases, then either both HDMI cables are bad, or something is wrong with either the PS3 or the TV. If this problem has always been present from the beginning, a firmware upgrade on the TV might be needed. If the problem still persists, then the next steps would be the replace both HDMI cables. And then to bring over a friend's PS3 and see if it experiences the same issue when connected to your system.

02-19-2009, 08:15 PM	#11
ckenisell Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Round Rock, TX Blu-ray collection:368 Blu-ray reviews:3	This happened to my dad when he was watching DVDs and Blu-Rays. It was the HDMI cable.

02-19-2009, 09:58 PM	#12
Adegan Senior Member Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Puerto Rico 4K collection:284 Blu-ray collection:682 DVD collection:69 Blu-ray reviews:2	It has happened to me mostly in gaming and does it at random. Like I'm in the middle of a battle or whatever and "poof" and then it comes back. I will try the different scenarios you guys have suggested to see what the problem is. Thanks to all who responded

02-23-2009, 10:27 PM	#15
Havok83 Blu-ray Champion Member since:Sep 2007 Blu-ray collection:147 Trading Score:6	mine does that occasionally

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