Playstation 3 problem

multifunction

My son bought a ps3 in June .When you turn it on now the green light comes on but the tv screen remains blank. I dont know anything about ps3 but I have checked the connection and they seem fine. Any thoughts on this would be welcome

Otacon

When turning on the PS3, try pressing and holding the Power button until it beeps twice. This should reset the video settings. If you are using a HDMI cable to connect it to the TV, it should ask you if you want to use it.

multifunction

Thanks Otacon
Im afraid no joy with it.I tried those steps,I have a green light but just a blank screen.

Otacon

multifunction wrote: »

Thanks Otacon
Im afraid no joy with it.I tried those steps,I have a green light but just a blank screen.

How is the PS3 connected to your TV? A HDMI cable or component?

Whichever way its connected, try the other one. If it works, that will tell you if its an issue with the method of connection rather than the TV or PS3.

multifunction

Its connected from av multi out.I dont seem to have another cable

Otacon

multifunction wrote: »

Its connected from av multi out.I dont seem to have another cable

Does that cable use a SCART adapter or does it plug directly into the TV?

Also, does your TV have a HDMI port? If so, you can pick up a cheap HDMI cable [< €5] online or from a PC World/Maplins etc.

multifunction

Yeah it uses a scart adaptor.I will pick up a HDMI cable tomorrow and try that.Thanks once again

_Puma_

You have changed the TV source to AV ya? The hdmi will work only if the TV has a hdmi connection, you also need to change the tv source to hdmi.

Jaffusmaximus

Try the ps3 on a different TV just to be sure it's not faulty. If its fine then it up to a bit of troubleshooting to get it working.

Damien360

Really silly question but have you picked the correct channel on the TV with the remote ? AV channel. Might be more than one. I have one at back and one at the side on mine along with HDMI inputs. Use a HDMI cable if you can, the quality of display is stunning.

As Otacon said, hold down power button until it beeps twice to reset. You will then be presented with a choice on the screen as to the output you wish to use.

Solid green normally means all is ok.

Otacon

multifunction wrote: »

Yeah it uses a scart adaptor.

Those cables can often be plugged into the TV without the SCART adapter. Try that also. There should be three small ports [red, white, yellow] to plug them into.

multifunction

I have tried different cables and different tv all to no avail.I am going to return it to sony Thanks for all the replies

Taltos

If you have the receipt might be faster going back to the store if you picked it up recently. I had an issue once and rang the store I got it from (a week later) asked to speak to the manager and he was really helpful. Just to told me to mention his name in the games section and that a replacement would be waiting.

Does sound like you have a dud though.

I am assuming here that after you plugged in the hdmi cable you also tried the reset above just to ensure that you get the option to goto HDMI and that the TV is on the right source. Been caught out with the wrong channel myself so know how easy it is.

jc4517

My ps3 came with a faulty component cable, never worked. Perhaps this is a thing with Sony, they realize that a large percentage of people will be using a hdmi connection so they ship out really low quality component cables?

multifunction

S0 I rang Sony and they talked me through a few different steps but to no avail. They arranged a courier to pick up the console and I got it back within a week. I dont know if it is a new one or not but it is working now. Good service . Happy days:)

Martha_Mae

Didn't want to start a new thread

Got a problem with my PS3. I wanted to check how much space I've got left on my hard drive. Didn't know how to do that. I googled it and saw that I've got to go to settings and bladibla Thing is that I don't get any screen on if I don't have a game in. Any ideas?

RossieMan

hold the ps button. Go to settings.

Am i missing something?

Martha_Mae

RossieMan wrote: »

hold the ps button. Go to settings.

Am i missing something?

It doesn't work for some reason can't understand why.

RossieMan

your ps button is it?

Maybe your controller is for the bin.

Martha_Mae

RossieMan wrote: »

your ps button is it?

Maybe your controller is for the bin.

Controller seems to work fine while playing games
For some reason though nothing happens when no disk is in the box.

It's not that important anyway thanks for trying to help

RossieMan

Martha_Mae wrote: »

Controller seems to work fine while playing games
For some reason though nothing happens when no disk is in the box.

It's not that important anyway thanks for trying to help

is it an official controller or a cheap one?

What happens when you press the PS button in a game?

Martha_Mae

RossieMan wrote: »

is it an official controller or a cheap one?

What happens when you press the PS button in a game?

official / nothing at all could it be the cable? I'll try to use a different controller and a different cable and see what happens

RossieMan

why do you need a cable for it?

Sounds like its your controller.

Martha_Mae

RossieMan wrote: »

why do you need a cable for it?

Sounds like its your controller.

Don't know I'm useless when it comes to all things techie :P I'll try a different controller so thnx!

RossieMan

This may be stupid, but Is it definitely a ps3?

Martha_Mae

RossieMan wrote: »

This may be stupid, but Is it definitely a ps3?

Ha yes