Basically what the title says.

 

It will read the regular cables no problem, but whenever I change it over to HDMI and change my TV input as well, I see a black screen. I have literally searched the internet for hours constantly trying to find a solution, talked with a couple of different customer service people, and I still cannot pinpoint the problem.

 

The TV is obviously picking something up but not showing it. Yet, I can't figure out if it is my TV not being able to read the data like it should (it has 1080p), or if the PS3 is not sending out the right HDMI data. 

 

Interesting note is that my laptop going to the TV via HDMI works perfectly fine. Same with my PS3 going to a friend's TV.

 

Ugh, this is totally frustrating. I'd start a Keyblade War out of sheer frustration right now.

 

Are you changing the system's default video output in the PS3 settings?

 

If not, you need to do this before switching cables.

Edited September 25, 201411 yr by TerraRedeemed

Try reseting the video configurations

Are you changing the system's default video output in the PS3 settings?

 

If not, you need to do this before switching cables.

 

I am. Still isn't working, sadly it will ask me if I want to change it, or if I change it manually with both cables in and starting with the regular ones first. Either way, still produces the annoying result.

I am. Still isn't working, sadly it will ask me if I want to change it, or if I change it manually with both cables in and starting with the regular ones first. Either way, still produces the annoying result.

 

Are you using the same HDMI cable every time? PS3 to TV, Laptop to TV, and PS3 to your friend's TV?

Edited September 25, 201411 yr by TerraRedeemed

Are you using the same cable every time? PS3 to TV, Laptop to TV, and PS3 to your friend's TV?

 

Yep. The exact same cable

Yep. The exact same cable

 

Welp o.o I'm out of ideas. I'm sorry x)

Welp o.o I'm out of ideas. I'm sorry x)

 

It's fine! I think I'm going to try to exchange my TV first. They're both new, so one or the other isn't working like it's supposed to

Press and hold the power button until a display appears on the TV. If it dosen't not appear after about two minutes, you may wish to try another HDMI cable, or it may be that your HDTV's HDMI input isn't working or your PS3 dosen't support your TV's resolution in the HD format.

Welp o.o I'm out of ideas. I'm sorry x)

 

 

Press and hold the power button until a display appears on the TV. If it dosen't not appear after about two minutes, you may wish to try another HDMI cable, or it may be that your HDTV's HDMI input isn't working or your PS3 dosen't support your TV's resolution in the HD format.

 

Not that it really helps much, I don't think but I did get some video of what was going on. And of my PS3 working on my roomie's TV. So, though I doubt it is the PS3, I'm going to take it to Gamestop to exchange if needed, but first I may try to show them the video of what's going on. Fortunately, my nearest Gamestop actually has competent people working in there! Got plans to go to Best Buy Saturday and exchange the TV for sure, though, as it's been giving me lagging problems. May have to make some complaints in there!

Try a different HDMI cable. I suffered from a similar problem. One time my cousin came over, bring his PS3 with him (don't ask why) and he brought his HDMI cable which did not work on my TV, saying something about the resolution not being supported. I used one that I own and it solved the problem.

Try a different HDMI cable. I suffered from a similar problem. One time my cousin came over, bring his PS3 with him (don't ask why) and he brought his HDMI cable which did not work on my TV, saying something about the resolution not being supported. I used one that I own and it solved the problem.

Well, I actually just traded in my TV yesterday. New one works perfectly so far, so I'm assuming there was a defect in the one I got