Question by Nicholas C: I am having trouble displaying my ps3 console on my RCA high definition lcd tv. I need help!!!?
I am getting so flustered because I have tried everything. I have 2 working sets of hdmi cables. (I know they work because they are both new and I have used them with my ps3 before) I also have a full high definition rca 42 inch 1080p lcd tv and a 40gb PS3. I left my ps3 system on for the past couple of days and when I turned my tv on and the normal ps3 menu was not displayed on it. This has happened once before and I can’t remember what I did to fix it for the life of me. I can get it to work when I have the normal video input channel on and the av cords, but it looks nothing like it does when it’s in high definition mode. I have followed these steps listed under the playstation 3 troubleshooting guidelines:
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With certain televisions, the PLAYSTATION 3 may not automatically detect the HDMI source (TV) which it is plugged into, even after resetting the Video Output Setting (as described above). If resetting the Video Output Setting did not work, you may need to follow these steps to manually locate the HDMI source:

Connect both the AV Cable and the HDMI cable from the PLAYSTATION 3 to the corresponding (AV and HDMI) ports on your TV.

Proceed with resetting the Video Output Setting on the PLAYSTATION 3 again (follow the instructions above, and then continue to step 3).

Turn the TV channel to the corresponding “Input” or “Video” channel for the AV Cable connection.

Manually change the Video Output Settings to HDMI (follow the instructions below, then continue to step 5).

Now switch the “Input” or “Video” channel on the TV for the HDMI port the PLAYSTATION 3 is currently plugged into.

Accept the display settings for HDMI before the timer runs out (30 seconds). Highlight “Yes” and press the button.

You can now disconnect AV Cable from the PLAYSTATION 3 and the TV, as it is no longer needed.
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THESE STEPS DID NOT WORK. The screen goes blank and when I turn it to the hdmi channel my tv says cec device searching like it always does when you turn it on that channel, but the ps3 does not successfully display. The PS3 also does not automatically recognize the high def connection either…like it claims it can because I have followed these troubleshooting guidelines too (WHICH ALSO DID NOT WORK):
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It may be necessary for you to manually change the Video Output Settings to “HDMI” in order to see a picture.
To manually change the Video Output Settings on the PLAYSTATION 3:

Go to (Settings) in the XMB™ home menu.

Go to the [Display Settings] icon, then press the button.

Highlight [Video Output Settings], then press the button.

Select [HDMI] as the connector type on your display, then press the button.

You will be informed that the console will test the settings for 30 seconds. Press the button to “Change” the display of the system.
Note: If your TV has multiple “Input” or “Video” channels, (i.e., “Input 1″, “Input 2″, “Input 3″, etc.), you may need to toggle through each “Input” channel on your TV to find the correct one that will display the HDMI picture during the 30 seconds, especially if you do not see a picture.
The system will remain in the selected connector type for 30 seconds.

If your display supports HDMI, you will see a screen that asks to accept the setting. Highlight YES and press the button.

You will be asked what resolution you wish to be displayed: AUTOMATIC or CUSTOM.
If you choose AUTOMATIC, the system will configure itself to the highest possible resolution.
If you choose CUSTOM, the system will allow you to select the resolution to be used (1080p, 1080i, 720p, or 480p). Highlight the resolution you wish to be displayed and press the button.

The PLAYSTATION 3 will list the settings you have selected. Press the button to confirm and save these settings.
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I called the ps3 hotline for troubleshooting and when I finally was able to speak to a real person, all they could tell me to do was the info. that was already listed for troubleshooting on their website. They told me that they could send me a box so that I can get a new one or get my current one repaired, but I don’t have the receipt, even though its under a year old…so that will not do me any good. Besides, when I had these problems the first time they told me they were going to send me a box, but I spent a few hours each day messing with it (changing the channel at different times, pulling out and putting in either the av cords or hdmi cords at certain times, and all different combinations of these strategies) for several days and finally I found a combination of pulling the cords and putting them in at certain times and it worked. If anybody has any kind of advice (other than a sarcastic response of get a new tv or ps3…or hdmi cables, when I know they all work just fine)…I would appreciate it greatly.

Best answer:

Answer by KyledKat
You could try holding down the power button for 5 seconds while the PS3 is in standby. This resets the PS3 back to its initial settings using the video cable that it’s connected to.
If that doesn’t work, then you will have to get it repaired, and unfortunately pay $ 150 to get it fixed since you lost the receipt.

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